The Brazilian Air Force has completed its first Meteor BVRAAM firings from the Gripen E, with two missiles hitting their targets during the BVR-X Technical Exercise, marking a major step in the country’s long-range air-defence capability.
The Indian Army has successfully carried out a combat launch of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in the Bay of Bengal, validating its accuracy and operational readiness during a coordinated mission.
The Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly is urging progress on the FCAS fighter programme amid growing tensions over industrial workshare, with Berlin insisting Dassault adhere to existing agreements. The call comes as reports indicate Germany and France may abandon the joint project altogether and instead shift focus to a shared military cloud system.
Franco-German manufacturer KNDS has secured 350 orders from five countries for the newest Leopard 2A8 main battle tank, with Germany alone committing to 123 units and planning to expand its purchase. The upgraded A8 variant features enhanced protection systems and represents several billion euros in confirmed contracts, with production expected to run for years.
Boeing has announced two major defence awards: a nearly USD 4.7 billion FMS contract to supply 96 AH-64E Apaches to Poland, and a USD 2.47 billion U.S. Air Force order for 15 KC-46A tankers, expanding global fleets of both platforms.
TKMS has handed over the second HDW Class NTSP submarine, TCG Hızırreis, to the Turkish Navy during a ceremony in Gölcük, marking the latest milestone in the six-boat programme. The class of submarines is also known as the Reis-class of submarines.
Poland has chosen Sweden’s A26 Blekinge-class submarine offer to replace its Kilo-class submarine. Saab says negotiations will now begin with Poland’s Armaments Agency, with no contract yet signed and delivery expected around 2030.
BonV Aero’s Air Orca heavy-lift UAV, already used by the armed forces for high-altitude logistics, is being explored for civilian supply delivery across isolated regions of Ladakh.
Indrajaal has launched the country’s first Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle, a mobile system designed to detect and neutralise hostile drones in motion. The company says the platform addresses rising drone-based smuggling and cross-border threats.
Leonardo has presented the Michelangelo Dome, a new integrated defence system designed to counter multi-domain threats, combining sensors, cyber-defence tools, AI and coordinated effectors under a unified architecture.
The Ministry of Defence has signed five-year Letters of Offer and Acceptance with the U.S. for sustainment support of the Indian Navy’s MH-60R helicopters, covering spares, repairs, training and new in-country maintenance facilities.
The Indian Navy has received Taragiri, the fourth Nilgiri-class frigate under Project 17A, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd. The ship features updated weapons, sensors and propulsion systems and is the fourth vessel delivered in the programme within a year.
Safran has announced new aviation investments in India, including LEAP and M88 engine MRO centres in Hyderabad and a joint venture with Bharat Electronics Limited to manufacture the Hammer air-to-surface weapon. The company outlined expanded production and engineering plans during a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri are taking part in the Sri Lanka Navy’s International Fleet Review 2025 in Colombo, marking the first overseas deployment for both Indian Navy vessels.
SMPP and KNDS have signed a teaming agreement to offer the KATANA family of precision-guided 155mm artillery ammunition to the Indian Army under the Make in India framework. The companies announced the agreement at Milipol in Paris, outlining plans to support India’s requirements for advanced artillery munitions.
