Israeli anti-missile laser system ‘Iron Beam’ ready for military use this year
A low-cost, high-power laser-based system aimed at destroying incoming missiles has successfully completed testing and will be ready for operational use by the military later this year, Israel’s Defence Ministry…
RTX’s Collins Aerospace awarded NATO contract for electromagnetic warfare command and control system
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has been awarded a contract by the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) to provide its Electronic Warfare Planning and Battle Management (EWPBM) solution to…
Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract to Implement Software Upgrade for F-16 Flight Training in South Korea
Lockheed Martin has announced an upgrade to the Republic of Korea Air Force’s F-16 Block 52 flight simulators to reflect the advanced capabilities of its upgraded F-16 Viper (F-16V) aircraft.…
Spain pulls the plug on $823 million Israeli-backed rocket launcher deal
Spain appears to have cancelled a €697 million ($823 million) contract for the acquisition of the High Mobility Rocket Launcher System (SILAM), developed from Israeli firm Elbit Systems’ Precise and…
Portugal signs an amendment to the existing contract with “Embraer” for the acquisition of the sixth KC-390 Millennium aircraft
Embraer, one of the global leaders in the aerospace industry, and the Portuguese State today signed the amendment to the current contract for the acquisition of the sixth KC-390 Millennium…
US clears “AIM-9X Sidewinder” Missile Sale to Belgium
The US State Department has approved the potential $567.8-million sale of RTX’s AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missiles to Belgium. Brussels’ requested package includes 320 AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical missiles; 258…
NATO Chief endorses Türkiye’s participation in EU SAFE Program
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has expressed support for Türkiye’s participation in the European Union’s newly established defense financing program SAFE, according to a report by the Greek daily Kathimerini. Citing…
SANCAR AUSV Completes Live-Fire Trials, Strengthening Autonomous Naval Capabilities
Ankara, Türkiye – Developed in cooperation between HAVELSAN and Yonca Shipyard, the SANCAR Armed Unmanned Surface Vehicle (AUSV) has successfully completed live-fire trials in the Marmara Sea. Conducted with the…
Rheinmetall reaches agreement with Lürssen Group on acquisition of “NVL”, becoming a naval systems provider
The Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall has agreed with the Lürssen Group on the key terms of an acquisition of Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL B.V. & Co. KG, Bremen-Vegesack), the military…
Navantia launches first F-110 class frigate ‘Bonifaz’ for Spanish Navy
On September 11, 2025, Navantia held the launching ceremony of the F111 “Bonifaz” frigate, the first unit of the F-110 programme for the Spanish Navy, in a highly symbolic event…