Bell Textron has completed the initial US Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopter adoption of the Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects upgrades.
The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $38.7-million contract to provide mission software updates for the Republic of Korea’s P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft fleet.
German company Diehl Defence has signed a memorandum of understanding with Latvia’s Ripo Remonta Centrs to establish a joint venture supporting ground-based air defense systems across the Baltic region.
The US Department of Defense has increased the projected cost of its Golden Dome missile defense system by up to $10 billion to accelerate critical space-based capabilities.
The US Government Accountability Office has found that the Department of Defense has not fully evaluated outside risks that could slow the adoption of its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program.
Sweden's intelligence service said the war in the Middle East has led to increased threats to US and Israeli interests, but stressed that Russia remained the main threat to the country.
Israel said that it had killed Iran's Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, adding that the military was authorized to kill any high-ranking Iranian official in its sights without seeking further approval.
This guide shows how the P-8 Poseidon fuses sensors, weapons, and networks to power maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, and global naval intelligence missions.
A next-gen loitering munition from Belgian firm ALX Systems took center stage at the Brussels European Defence Exhibition 2026, pointing to a shift toward more flexible, multi-role operations.