The UK Ministry of Defence plans to acquire Skyhammer interceptor missiles from Cambridge Aerospace to counter drone threats, with deliveries expected from May. The system will also be supplied to Gulf partners under a multi-million pound agreement.
The EU has approved SAFE defence funding for France and Czechia, allocating up to €15.09 billion and €2.06 billion respectively. The financing supports joint procurement and investment to strengthen defence production and readiness across member states.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has delivered four ALH Mk III maritime helicopters to the Indian Coast Guard under a 2024 contract. The helicopters will support surveillance, search and rescue, and coastal security operations.
The UK has tested AI-powered drones to detect landmines and explosive ordnance in trials with British Army units. The system uses sensors and retrainable AI models to identify threats, with further trials planned for operational deployment.
The Indian Army has announced new senior appointments, including the new Vice Chief, Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, Western Army Commander, Lt Gen Pushpendra Pal Singh, Eastern Army Commander, Lt Gen VMB Krishnan, and new Southern Army Commander, Lt Gen Sandeep Jain.
The U.S. Department of War and Boeing have agreed on a seven-year framework to triple PAC-3 seeker production, supporting increased output of missile interceptors and expanding industrial capacity for air and missile defence systems.
Lockheed Martin will increase production of the Precision Strike Missile under a new agreement with the U.S. Department of War. The plan builds on a previous $4.94 billion contract and follows the missile’s first reported combat use.
The Indian Navy has received the stealth frigate Dunagiri, the fifth Nilgiri-class ship under Project 17A. Built at GRSE Kolkata, the vessel features BrahMos missiles, MRSAM and CODOG propulsion, with 75% indigenous content.
Airbus-built European Service Module is ready for NASA’s Artemis II mission, which will send four astronauts around the Moon. The module provides propulsion, power and life support, and will support new capabilities including laser communications.
Airbus is preparing two Valkyrie-based uncrewed combat aircraft in Germany for their first flight with a European mission system. The programme aims to deliver a collaborative combat aircraft capability to the German Air Force by 2029.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited reported revenue of ₹32,250 crore for FY 2025-26, with a higher order book driven by new defence contracts. The company expanded production capacity and entered civil aviation and space sectors during the year.
Rheinmetall and Boeing Defence Australia have partnered to offer the MQ-28 Ghost Bat to the Bundeswehr as a collaborative combat aircraft. Rheinmetall will act as system integrator, with the platform targeted for deployment by 2029.
Embraer has completed a cold-weather test campaign of the KC-390 Millennium in Sweden, demonstrating operations in Arctic conditions. The aircraft conducted short takeoffs, rapid loading and vehicle deployment as part of logistics and ACE evaluations.
ICEYE has launched six new SAR satellites aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-16 mission from California. The satellites will support commercial and national missions, expanding imaging capacity for defence, intelligence and monitoring applications.
Saab and Embraer have unveiled the first Gripen E fighter produced in Brazil at Gavião Peixoto. The aircraft will undergo testing before joining the Brazilian Air Force fleet under a 36-aircraft contract signed in 2014.
