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Virginia Startup to Develop Fixed-Wing Drone for US Air Force

Virginia aerospace startup RapidFlight has secured a $10-million contract to produce a fixed-wing autonomous aircraft for the US Air Force.

Australia Opens Arafura Patrol Vessel Training Hub on Garden Island

Australia has opened a waterfront training center on HMAS Stirling, Garden Island to upskill its Arafura offshore patrol vessel operators.

Airbus to Unveil Combat Drone to Accompany Fighter Jets

Airbus was to unveil a full-scale model of a fighter drone dubbed "Wingman" and designed to accompany manned combat aircraft on risky missions. 

Taiwan to Rehearse Repulsion of China’s Potential Amphibious Attacks

The Taiwanese military will stage live-fire drills simulating the repulsion of amphibious attacks by China’s People’s Liberation Army.

Israel Says Signs $3B Deal With US for 25 F-35 Fighter Jets

Israel said it signed a $3-billion deal to buy a third squadron of 25 advanced F-35 stealth fighter jets manufactured by Lockheed Martin, with the delivery to commence in 2028.

Airbus Teams With German AI Startup on Future Combat Air System

AI startup NeuralAgent has signed two contracts with Airbus to jointly develop capabilities for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program.

Swedish Automotive Firm to Deliver 265 Vehicles to Estonia

Swedish transport company Scania has signed a deal to deliver 265 vehicles for the Estonian Defence Forces beginning this summer.

Japan Signs Railgun Cooperation Agreement With France, Germany

Japan’s defense acquisition organization has signed a cooperation agreement on railgun technology with France and Germany.

US Army Increases HIMARS Order From Lockheed to $1.9B

The US Army has increased its order for additional High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, by more than $1 billion.

US Air Force Picks Four Firms for Modular Drone Test Vehicle Project

The US Air Force has selected four defense firms to develop prototypes of a modular drone as a test vehicle for various payloads.

Ukraine Reports First Kill Inside Russia Using Western Weapons

Ukraine has reported its first-ever kill inside Russia using Western-supplied weapons.

Romania Launches First HIMARS Maintenance Center in Europe

Romania has officially opened the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Maintenance Center in Bacău, the first of its kind in Europe.

Lockheed Martin Opens $18M Engineering Facility in Alabama

Lockheed Martin has opened a new engineering facility, laboratory, and demonstration center in Alabama to advance US security capabilities.

Ukraine Says Italy Will Supply Another Air Defense Battery

Kyiv said that Italy would supply Ukraine with another air defense system, weapons that senior Ukrainian officials have been urging their allies to send to fend off Russian aerial assaults.

Iraq Eyes South Korea’s M-SAM-II Air Defense System for $2.6B: Report

Iraq has reportedly requested the M-SAM-II air and ballistic missile defense system from South Korea in a potential $2.56-billion deal.

A Bold Defense Strategy That Could End the Gaza Conflict Overnight

With nations like France, the UK, and regional powers involved, a defensive shield that could save countless innocent lives in Gaza could be created.