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American Rheinmetall Secures $107.5M Abrams Tank Track Contract

The US Army has contracted American Rheinmetall to supply M1 Abrams main battle tank tracks.

Portugal to Buy Sixth KC-390 Millennium Tactical Airlifter From Embraer

Portugal has revealed its plan to adopt a sixth KC-390 Millennium from Embraer as part of the country’s heavy military aerial transport modernization.

British Defense Project Targets Space-Based Weather Monitoring

The UK has invested $6.9 million to reinforce its space-based weather monitoring capability for national defense.

HII Wins Live Training Support Deal for US Army

The US Army has contracted HII to deliver live training solutions for the service’s Live Training, Ranges and Combat Training Centers.

Airbus, Quantum Systems Forge Alliance to Bolster European Aerial Reconnaissance

Airbus Defence and Space has signed a memorandum of understanding with Quantum Systems to enable seamless integration between next-generation command systems and tactical aerial reconnaissance solutions for European militaries.

Babcock, AURA AERO Partner on Next-Gen Electric Training Aircraft

Babcock partnered with French aircraft manufacturer AURA AERO to jointly offer next-gen electric training aircraft with aerobatic capability.

US Firm Launches Innovation Lab to Combat Evolving Drone Threats

US-based defense robotics company Allen Control Systems has launched an Innovation Lab to fast-track the development of autonomous weapon systems.

OpenAI Wins $200M Contract With US Military

The US Department of Defense on Monday awarded OpenAI a $200-million contract to put generative artificial intelligence to work for the military.

Serbia Borrows $2.2B From French Banks for Rafale Jets

The Serbian Parliament on Monday voted to allow the state to borrow $2.2 billion from several French banks to finance the purchase of 12 Rafale fighter jets.

Denmark Deploys Marine Drones in Baltic and North Seas

Denmark deployed two unmanned ships, developed by US company Saildrone, to bolster surveillance in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, Danish officials and the firm said.

Lockheed to Manufacture Sensors for Polish Air Force AH-64E Apache Helicopters

The US has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to produce advanced sensors in support of an AH-64E Apache foreign military sale to the Polish Air Force.

Australia Runs First Trial of MQ-28 Drones Controlled From E-7A Wedgetail

Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force have tested two MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones and a digital aircraft controlled by an E-7A Wedgetail.

US OKs $215M Joint Air-to-Ground Missile Sale to the Netherlands

The US State Department has approved a potential $215-million foreign military sale of Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) to the Netherlands.

Leonardo, Baykar Set Up Joint Venture for Unmanned Aerial Systems

Leonardo and Baykar have officially established a 50:50 joint venture to design, develop, produce, and maintain unmanned aerial systems for international markets. 

Iran Accuses Israel of Targeting Hospital, Calls it ‘War Crime’

Iran on Monday accused Israel of targeting a hospital in the country's west, condemning it as a "war crime."

UK Trials Single-Operator Control of Three Drone Systems From Crewed Vehicle

The UK has tested multiple autonomous systems operated from a crewed vehicle, with a single operator controlling a drone and two ground robots.