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NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace overnight, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda confirmed. The incident marks the first time a NATO aircraft has intercepted a drone
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BAE Systems Launches Shadow EW Family for Small Airborne Platforms
BAE Systems has introduced Shadow EW™, a new family of compact electronic warfare (EW) systems built for small airborne platforms, as per a recent press statement. The solutions deliver situational...
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UK and Alloyed Fly Digitally Built Turbojet Engine in Under Seven Months
A new family of turbojet engines has been developed in Britain under a partnership between the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and UK start-up Alloyed, with one design moving from concept...
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Lockheed Martin Expands Vectis Autonomous Aircraft Programme
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works has ordered four additional Vectis vehicles, expanding production as the autonomous aircraft moves toward its first flight in 2027. The uncrewed platform is designed to deliver...
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UK Army base gains first passive drone detection system in under six months
The British Army has deployed its first passive counter-drone detection system at Warminster garrison, delivering a UK first for base protection in under six months, according to UK Defence Innovation...
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U.S. Army Advances Boeing-Anduril Team for Next-Generation Missile Interceptor
The U.S. Army has selected Boeing and Anduril to progress to the next phase of competition for the Integrated Fires Protection Capability (IFPC) Increment 2 Second Interceptor. The system is...
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Northrop Grumman demonstrates jam-proof quantum navigation on Lumberjack drone
Northrop Grumman has successfully tested quantum sensing magnetic navigation on its Lumberjack uncrewed aircraft system, achieving the milestone just one month after setting the objective, according to a recent Northrop...
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New UK Space Strategy Bolsters Defences Against Threats from Space
The UK government has launched a new space strategy to strengthen national security and drive growth in the space sector. The plan brings government investment and activity under a single...
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American Rheinmetall to Deliver Advanced Unmanned Ground Vehicles to U.S. Marine Corps
American Rheinmetall has received a $7.28 million contract to manufacture and deliver Mission Master SP Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicles (A-UGVs) to the U.S. Marine Corps, as per a recent press...
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Saab Wins $302 Million Contract for Sweden’s Next Fighter Jet
Sweden has awarded Saab a fresh contract worth roughly SEK 2.9 billion (approximately $302 million) to continue developing concepts for its future fighter aircraft, according to Saab. The Swedish Defence...
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Lockheed Martin Secures $1.32 Billion Deal to Advance Australia’s Air Defence Network
The Australian Government has awarded Lockheed Martin Australia a AUD$1.32 billion contract to develop and sustain AIR6500, the nation’s sovereign joint air battle management system, according to Lockheed Martin Australia....
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Sweden to Buy US HIMARS Rocket Artillery, Deepen Defence Ties with Finland
Sweden’s government has authorised its armed forces to procure the
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Rheinmetall Canada to Supply Spare Parts for U.S. Navy Aircraft Starter Units
Rheinmetall Canada will provide replacement components for the U.S. Navy’s
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Lithuania Fast-Tracks Drone Interceptors to Counter Baltic Airspace Threats
Lithuania will bypass standard procurement rules to rapidly acquire interceptor
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General Dynamics Land Systems–UK and Ricardo Team Up on British Army Light Vehicle Bid
General Dynamics Land Systems–UK and engineering firm Ricardo have formed
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US Army Awards AeroVironment $465 Million to Mass-Produce Laser Weapons
The U.S. Army has awarded AeroVironment a $464.8 million contract
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RAF Receives Saab Giraffe 1X Radars to Counter Growing Drone Threat
Saab UK has delivered Giraffe 1X radar systems to the
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American Rheinmetall Hands First Lynx XM30 Prototype to U.S. Army
American Rheinmetall has delivered the first of eight Lynx XM30
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Poland Clears $1.85B U.S. Sale for F-35 Sustainment Support
The State Department has approved a $1.85 billion foreign military
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Japan Seeks Record $55.6B Defence Budget, Bets Big on Drones
Japan’s Ministry of Defense has requested a record 8.9 trillion
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UK Start-Up Unveils Foot-Launched Military Paraglider for Covert Missions
British troops could soon fly into hostile territory using a
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