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AFRL Taps Raytheon to Launch Photonics Wafer Production Line

The US Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded Raytheon a contract to establish a local production line for thin-film lithium niobate wafers in support of advanced sensing and communications solutions.

120-kW Boost: US Army Tactical Vehicles to Get New Power Kit for Battlefield Ops

The US Army is getting a battlefield energy boost as Michigan Technological University develops a vehicle-integrated kit that can generate more than 120 kilowatts of power.

Saab, Ukraine Company Sign Memorandum on Aviation, Airborne Surveillance

Swedish company Saab and the Joint Stock Company Ukrainian Defense Industry have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation in aviation and airborne surveillance.

Taiwan Army to Test New Weapons in Live-Fire Drill

Taiwan plans to conduct a live-fire exercise to test unit performance and combat capabilities as new weapon systems are introduced.

Ukraine Revives Military Balloons for Modern Warfare Needs: Report

Ukrainian military units are increasingly using air balloons as a low-cost tool on the battlefield for strike support and more.

BAE’s ATLAS UGV Comes Out With Auto Turret System in Latest Trials

BAE Systems’ next-gen unmanned combat vehicle stormed the training grounds with a new weapon for land warfare: a medium-caliber automated turret system named “VANTAGE.”

UK Innovates With 3D-Printed Aircraft Parts Made From Scrap Titanium

QinetiQ has claimed a first for global aviation: flying an aircraft with 3D-printed parts created from recycled titanium.

Northrop’s ‘Valen’ Packs Radar, EW, and Comms Into One Sensing Tech

Northrop Grumman’s new multi-function active electronically scanned array sensing tech promises to put US and allied warfighters ahead of the curve in any fight.

Turkey Flexes Carrier-Based Dual-Salvo Strike Power With Bayraktar TB3

The Bayraktar TB3 UCAV just showed NATO it can deliver dual-salvo strikes on surface targets, scoring direct hits during a live-fire exercise.

Arrow 4 Arrives: Newest Israeli Interceptor Features ‘Shoot-Look-Shoot’ Capability

Israel Aerospace Industries has kicked off live-fire testing of its next-gen Arrow 4 interceptor, signaling a pivotal step toward fielding the system against emerging hypersonic threats.

Wingcopter, TAF Partner to Expand Drone Production in Germany for Ukraine

German firm Wingcopter and Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles producer TAF Industries have signed an agreement to create a joint venture.

Lithuania Seeks $1B Funding to Boost Strategic Military Transport Links

Lithuania is seeking about $1.1 billion to develop critical military transport infrastructure as part of a broader $4.7 billion mobility project.

Philippine Army Plans Artillery Command With Air Defense Systems

The Philippine Army plans to reorganize its artillery regiment to incorporate air defense capabilities, according to Chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete.

Norway, Germany to Deepen Defense Cooperation

Norway and Germany have signed a new bilateral defense framework formalizing closer military and industrial cooperation.

Latvian University Joins NATO’s DIANA Network to Accelerate Dual-Use Defense Tech

Rīga Stradiņš University has been designated a NATO DIANA test center, becoming Latvia’s first such facility based outside a military installation.

Elbit Systems Awarded $435M Contracts for Advanced Defense Systems

Elbit Systems has been awarded approximately $435 million in international contracts to deliver advanced land systems and develop new defense capabilities over the next six years.