Rostec has started flight testing the Ka-226T helicopter fitted with the Russian-made VK-650V engine. The first 20-minute test flight evaluated stability, controllability, and engine integration with onboard systems.
Raytheon and Lockheed Martin have delivered the first Lightweight Command Launch Units for the Javelin missile system to the U.S. Army as production ramps up at a modernized facility in Arizona.
Norway and France have signed the Narvik Agreement, a bilateral defence pact covering mutual military assistance, Arctic cooperation, defence industry ties and participation in French-led nuclear deterrence talks.
Thales has completed the first live firings of its X-Fire launcher, a long-range land strike system being developed with Soframe as France plans future deep-strike capabilities and replacement of existing LRU systems.
The Royal Thai Navy has ordered two Airbus C295 aircraft configured for transport, surveillance and search-and-rescue operations. The order follows an Air Force order last week for two aircraft.
The Czech Ministry of Interior has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for 11 H145 helicopters to be operated by the Czech Police Aviation Service placing the current H135 fleet .
ITPS Canada has ordered six Leonardo M-346 T Block 20 advanced jet trainers, with options for an additional six for tactical fighter pilot training at the International Tactical Training Centre.
American Rheinmetall and Harbinger have formed a partnership to develop robotic and Uncrewed Ground Vehicles for combat, logistics and sustainment missions supporting U.S. Department of War modernization efforts.
The Royal Australian Air Force has received its 14th and final P-8A Poseidon aircraft, completing Australia’s planned maritime patrol fleet.
The UK has completed its first successful laser communication data download from a satellite in Low Earth Orbit, demonstrating a system intended to support faster and more secure military communications.
Norway has signed the CAVS Framework Agreement, allowing serial procurement of 6×6 armoured vehicles while Lithuania has decided to buy 936 vehicles at an estimated cost of €1.5 billion.
Canada has selected the Saab GlobalEye for acquisition and has announced negotiations with the Swedish company for the Airborne Early Warning platform, based on the Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft.
Raytheon has received a $1.02 billion U.S. Army contract to provide NASAMS fire units for Kuwait through the Foreign Military Sales program, with work set to continue through May 2031.
Italy’s Ministry of Defence has awarded a €1.393 billion contract to Airbus Defence and Space for six A330 MRTT tanker aircraft and integrated logistics support under a Heavy Multi Role tanker fleet modernization program. The procurement process covered aircraft acquisition and long-term support arrangements over a planned period of 122 months.
Sweden has initiated negotiations with France’s Naval Group for four Luleå-class frigates based on the FDI design. The vessels are planned for delivery between 2030 and 2034 and are intended to expand Swedish naval air defence capabilities while contributing to NATO operations.
