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Lockheed’s Aegis Combat System Counters Hypersonic Threat in US Navy Test

Lockheed Martin has demonstrated the hypersonic defense capabilities of its Aegis Combat System in a US Navy test.

Patria to Expand Hämeenlinna Facility to Double Armored Vehicle Production

Patria has allocated $43 million to expand its Hämeenlinna facility in Finland, aiming to double the hub’s armored vehicle production.

Bids Submitted for South Korea’s Black Hawk Fleet Upgrade

Korea Aerospace Industries and Korean Air Lines have submitted bids for the upgrade of the South Korean military’s fleet of UH-60P Black Hawk helicopters.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Faces New Rival for Future US Military Space Launches

The US Space Force has officially certified United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur rocket to carry critical national security payloads.

Netherlands Begins Weapons Integration for Den Helder Replenishment Vessel

The Royal Netherlands Navy has taken delivery of the HNLMS Den Helder combat support ship for weapon systems integration in North Holland.

Bombardier to Supply Two Challenger 650 Jets for Australian ISR Ops

Bombardier Defense has secured a contract to deliver two Challenger 650 business jets for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions in Australia.

Hanwha, Penske Team for Australian Army Redback Engine Production

Hanwha Defence Australia and Penske Australia have partnered to assemble, evaluate, and provide engines for the Australian Army’s upcoming Redback infantry fighting vehicles.

HII to Build Anti-Drone Laser Weapon for US Army

The US Army has contracted HII to develop and test a high-energy laser weapon against unmanned aerial systems in multi-domain operations.

EU to Provide $21.5M in Military Assistance for Mauritania

The European Council has pledged $21.5 million under the European Peace Facility to provide military equipment for Mauritania.

Anduril Selected as Autonomy Systems Integrator for USSOCOM Uncrewed Platforms

Anduril has secured a contract to enhance the uncrewed platforms used by the US Special Operations Command, focusing on the integration of advanced autonomy systems.

North Korea’s Kim Oversees Test of New ‘Suicide Drones’

North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of new suicide and reconnaissance drones featuring AI technology, state media said Thursday, adding to concerns over Pyongyang's deepening military cooperation with Russia.

Sudan Army Chief Declares Capital ‘Free’ From Inside Presidential Palace

Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan arrived at Khartoum's recaptured presidential palace on Wednesday, declaring the capital "free" of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces after nearly two years of war.

US Approves $1.96B Drone Sale to Qatar

The United States on Wednesday approved a $1.96 billion sale of eight MQ-9B drones and related equipment to Qatar, one of Washington's closest allies in the Middle East.

Finland Starts Scheme to Improve Conscripts’ Fitness

Finland said on Wednesday it has kicked off a two-year scheme to improve the fitness of conscription-age youths, warning that their physical condition was declining, and this was a serious societal issue.

US Conducts Strikes Against IS in Somalia

The United States and Somalia have conducted air strikes targeting the Islamic State (IS) group in northern Somalia, the country's federal government and the US military said Wednesday.

Sweden to Boost Defense Spending $30B Over a Decade

Sweden will increase defense spending by about 300 billion kronor ($30 billion) over the next decade, the prime minister said Wednesday, calling it the nation's biggest rearmament push since the Cold War.