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Rohde & Schwarz to Provide NAVICS for Austal-built Australian Border Force Patrol Boats
07 OCT 2025 | ASD News
Milrem Robotics to Deliver over 150 THeMIS UGVs to Ukraine in a Dutch-Led Defence Initiative
06 OCT 2025 | ASD News
Kratos Awarded Phase 1 for AN/SPY-1 Organic Sustainment Capability for the US Navy
06 OCT 2025 | ASD News
GDLS-UK and Ricardo Join Forces to Develop Vehicle for the UK's Army's Light Mobility Programme
06 OCT 2025 | ASD News
Mercury Systems and Nightwing Collaborate to Enhance Cybersecurity for Aerospace and Defense Systems
06 OCT 2025 | ASD News
ArianeGgroup and Sabca Sign Major Supply Contract for Ariane 6 Operational Phase
06 OCT 2025 | ASD News
Sweden Orders 4 Embraer C-390 Millennium As Part of Joint European Procurement
06 OCT 2025 | ASD News
U.S. Army Awards General Dynamics Mission Systems Contract to Deliver Initial CMFF Prototype Systems
06 OCT 2025 | ASD News
Firefly Aerospace Announces Strategic Acquisition of SciTec to Advance National Security Capabilities
06 OCT 2025 | ASD News
SCD Secures Major North American Contract for Approximately 1,000 Sparrow cooled IR Detectors for Airborne Payloads
05 OCT 2025 | ASD News
Indra Presents State-of-the-art Unmanned Systems, Counter-UAS and Radars at the Spanish Army's 2E+I Forum 35, Strengthening Capabilities
03 OCT 2025 | ASD News
Peraton Awarded Cutting-Edge Cyber Prototype Contract for Air Force Mission Readiness
02 OCT 2025 | ASD News
Blighter Wins Contract from South East Asian Military for Smart & Scalable Mobile Border Surveillance Radars
02 OCT 2025 | ASD News
Mistral and Uvision Secure a $982M Multi-Year IDIQ Contract with the US Army for HERO 120 Loitering Munition
02 OCT 2025 | ASD News
Safran Federal Systems Selected by DARPA for Robust Quantum Sensor Development
02 OCT 2025 | ASD News
Peraton Awarded Task Order to Strengthen Suicide Postvention Training for the Military Community
01 OCT 2025 | ASD News
Blighter Wins Contract from South East Asian Military for Smart & Scalable Mobile Border Surveillance Radars
01 OCT 2025 | ASD News
Thales Alenia Space and ESA Sign Contract for Saga Mission to Demo Europe's 1st Quantum Key Distribution Governmental Service
01 OCT 2025 | ASD News
AV Selected for $499M AFRL Contract to Advance Electromagnetic Spectrum Survivable Materials, Awarded $246M in Task Orders
01 OCT 2025 | ASD News
Embraer Celebrates 20 Years of E-Jets Service with Finnair and Norra - Flying Together Since 2005
01 OCT 2025 | ASD News
Smith, Houlahan Condemn Trump Administration's Waste of Time, Resources, and Money on Culture War Pep Rally
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Addresses General and Flag Officers at Quantico, Virginia
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Hegseth Announces War Department Reforms in Sweeping Speech to Top Military Brass
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
After Drone Sightings, Copenhagen To Host EU Leaders For 'Acute' Security And Defense Summits
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Gaza: Guterres calls for 'all parties' to commit to US peace plan, as UN agencies stress urgent ceasefire need
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Afghanistan Goes Dark As Taliban Imposes Nationwide Communications Blackout
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
DR Congo: Peace still elusive despite 'progress we see on paper', UN official says
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Operation Sindoor Exposed Pakistan's Air Defence, Proved India's Decisive Capability: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
INS SUTLEJ ARRIVES AT PORT LOUIS FOR 18TH JOINT HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY MISSION IN MAURITIUS
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
MAJOR GENERAL PAUL OWUOR OTIENO, COMMANDER KENYA NAVY VISITS SOUTHERN NAVAL COMMAND
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Foreign Ministry statement in connection with the entry into force of the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Boost to jobs and military capability with new defence equipment system
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Ukrainian MoD technical delegation discusses drone acquisition and joint production agreement with the United States
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
In September, MoD authorized for operational use over one hundred new models of weapons and military equipment
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Anna Gvozdiar and Lieutenant General Curtis Buzzard discuss joint production of unmanned systems
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mette Frederiksen Discussed Countering Threats from Russia
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Strengthening Air Defense and Implementing the PURL Initiative: President of Ukraine Met with Prime Minister of Norway
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Address by the President of Ukraine to the Participants of the 7th European Political Community Summit
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
President: Ukraine Is Ready to Share with Partners Its Experience in Detecting and Shooting Down Attack Drones - It's A First Step Toward an Effective Drone Wall to Protect All of Europe
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
President Discussed European Integration and Defense Support for Ukraine with Ursula von der Leyen, Ant�nio Costa, and Mette Frederiksen
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Shared Path to the European Union and Trade and Economic Relations: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Met With Maia Sandu
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Joint Security and Contributions to the PURL Initiative: Meeting of the Leaders of Ukraine, Denmark, France, Germany, and Poland Took Place in Copenhagen
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ulf Kristersson Discussed Tools for Using Frozen Russian Assets to Defend and Rebuild Ukraine
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
President Discussed Countering Russian Provocations and New Contributions to the PURL Initiative with NATO Secretary General
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Statement by the President of Ukraine During the Joint Press Conference with the Prime Minister of Denmark
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
President Discussed Defense Support for Ukraine with the Prime Minister of Portugal
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Presidents of Ukraine and Cyprus Discussed Defense Cooperation and Implementation of Joint Infrastructure Projects
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Moldova's Parliamentary Elections: UK statement to the OSCE, October 2025
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Sudan: UN rights chief calls for urgent action to protect civilians in El Fasher
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on Haiti
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Independent Expert on the Human Rights Situation in Somalia
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ukraine
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
2 October 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Reconnaissance drone system 15 (ADS 15): armasuisse has delivered the third drone to the Swiss Air Force
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
NATO Secretary General visits Denmark to discuss threats to democracies, security cooperation and aid to Ukraine
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
After Internet Restored, Afghans Recount 'Being Suffocated' During Blackout
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Haiti on the brink: violence cuts off capital, pushing families towards starvation amidst cuts to humanitarian assistance
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
UK Think Tank Says Leaked Documents Show Russia Is Helping China Prepare To Seize Taiwan
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Gaza health system overwhelmed as WHO reports 42,000 people have life-changing injuries
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Smith, Houlahan Condemn Trump Administration's Waste of Time, Resources, and Money on Culture War Pep Rally
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Addresses General and Flag Officers at Quantico, Virginia
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Hegseth Announces War Department Reforms in Sweeping Speech to Top Military Brass
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
After Drone Sightings, Copenhagen To Host EU Leaders For 'Acute' Security And Defense Summits
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Gaza: Guterres calls for 'all parties' to commit to US peace plan, as UN agencies stress urgent ceasefire need
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Afghanistan Goes Dark As Taliban Imposes Nationwide Communications Blackout
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
DR Congo: Peace still elusive despite 'progress we see on paper', UN official says
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Operation Sindoor Exposed Pakistan's Air Defence, Proved India's Decisive Capability: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
INS SUTLEJ ARRIVES AT PORT LOUIS FOR 18TH JOINT HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY MISSION IN MAURITIUS
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
MAJOR GENERAL PAUL OWUOR OTIENO, COMMANDER KENYA NAVY VISITS SOUTHERN NAVAL COMMAND
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Foreign Ministry statement in connection with the entry into force of the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Boost to jobs and military capability with new defence equipment system
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Ukrainian MoD technical delegation discusses drone acquisition and joint production agreement with the United States
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
In September, MoD authorized for operational use over one hundred new models of weapons and military equipment
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Anna Gvozdiar and Lieutenant General Curtis Buzzard discuss joint production of unmanned systems
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mette Frederiksen Discussed Countering Threats from Russia
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Strengthening Air Defense and Implementing the PURL Initiative: President of Ukraine Met with Prime Minister of Norway
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Address by the President of Ukraine to the Participants of the 7th European Political Community Summit
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
President: Ukraine Is Ready to Share with Partners Its Experience in Detecting and Shooting Down Attack Drones - It's A First Step Toward an Effective Drone Wall to Protect All of Europe
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
President Discussed European Integration and Defense Support for Ukraine with Ursula von der Leyen, Ant�nio Costa, and Mette Frederiksen
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Shared Path to the European Union and Trade and Economic Relations: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Met With Maia Sandu
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Joint Security and Contributions to the PURL Initiative: Meeting of the Leaders of Ukraine, Denmark, France, Germany, and Poland Took Place in Copenhagen
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ulf Kristersson Discussed Tools for Using Frozen Russian Assets to Defend and Rebuild Ukraine
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
President Discussed Countering Russian Provocations and New Contributions to the PURL Initiative with NATO Secretary General
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Statement by the President of Ukraine During the Joint Press Conference with the Prime Minister of Denmark
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
President Discussed Defense Support for Ukraine with the Prime Minister of Portugal
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Presidents of Ukraine and Cyprus Discussed Defense Cooperation and Implementation of Joint Infrastructure Projects
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Moldova's Parliamentary Elections: UK statement to the OSCE, October 2025
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Sudan: UN rights chief calls for urgent action to protect civilians in El Fasher
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on Haiti
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Independent Expert on the Human Rights Situation in Somalia
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ukraine
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
2 October 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Reconnaissance drone system 15 (ADS 15): armasuisse has delivered the third drone to the Swiss Air Force
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
NATO Secretary General visits Denmark to discuss threats to democracies, security cooperation and aid to Ukraine
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
After Internet Restored, Afghans Recount 'Being Suffocated' During Blackout
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Haiti on the brink: violence cuts off capital, pushing families towards starvation amidst cuts to humanitarian assistance
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
UK Think Tank Says Leaked Documents Show Russia Is Helping China Prepare To Seize Taiwan
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Gaza health system overwhelmed as WHO reports 42,000 people have life-changing injuries
30 SEP 2025 | Global Security
Gilat Receives Over $7 M Orders to Supply Transportable SATCOM Terminals to the U.S. Army
30 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Southern Launch and Varda Space Industries Sign Contract for a Further 20 Spacecraft Returns to the Koonibba Test Range
30 SEP 2025 | ASD News
New Unmanned Naval Platform Developed With Havelsan's Advanced Autonomous Solutions Unveiled at SeaFuture 2025
30 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Electra Expands US and European Facilities to Accelerate Development of Hybrid-Electric Ultra Short Aircraft
30 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Lufthansa Technik and Cathay Sign Largest-Ever MRO Contract in Their Partnership
30 SEP 2025 | ASD News
BWXT Awarded Contract to Produce High Purity Depleted Uranium for National Defense Purposes
30 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Elbit America Developing Long-range Reconnaissance and Targeting System for U.S. Army
30 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Three Cessna Grand Caravan EX Aircraft Join Tropic Air Fleet, Enhancing Regional Charter and Cargo Operations in Latin America
30 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Beyond Gravity Contracted to Deliver Thruster Pointing Mechanisms for Hummingsat Small GEO Satellites from SWISSto12
29 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Major Order from the USA: Rheinmetall to Supply Artillery Ammunition to Eastern European Customer - Total Worth EUR 444 M
29 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Elbit Systems Awarded $120 M Contract for Hermes 900 by an International Customer
29 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Honeywell and ITP Aero Inaugurate Europe's 1st F124 Engine Service Center in Madrid
29 SEP 2025 | ASD News
MBDA Signed Production Contract for TESEO MK2/E Anti-Ship Missile for the Italian Navy
29 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Osaka Names Japan Airlines' And Sumitomo Corporation's JV, Soracle, With Archer's Midnight Aircraft As Its Air Taxi Partner
29 SEP 2025 | ASD News
GDMS to Provide Mobile Security Toolkit Shipsets for U.S. Navy Submarines and Aircraft Carriers
29 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Rocket Lab and Synspective Strike Another 10-Launch Deal, Boosting Contracted Missions to 21 Electron Launches
29 SEP 2025 | ASD News
NATO Embraces New Australian-Made Star Wars-Style Lasers to Counter Russian Drones
29 SEP 2025 | ASD News
HII Successfully Completes Builder's Sea Trials for Destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128)
27 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Indra Group Deploys its Advanced SATCOM Satellite Communications System to Provide Assistance During Health and Climate Emergencies
26 SEP 2025 | ASD News
LM Sikorsky Receives Five-Year Contract to Build Up to 99 CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps
26 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Securitas Enhances Data Center Security With Smart Screening Solution from Rohde & Schwarz
25 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Latvia Orders Rheinmetall Ammunition Factory - Group Expands Global Ammunition Production Network
25 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Leonardo Signs Multi-year In-service Support Contract Extension for the Kuwait Air Force's Eurofighter Fleet Programme
25 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Milestone Signs Purchase & Leaseback Agreements with Bristow for Two New Leonardo AW139 Search and Rescue Helicopters
25 SEP 2025 | ASD News
GDIT Awarded USD 1.5 Bn Enterprise IT Modernization Contract to Strengthen U.S. Strategic Command's Operational Readiness
25 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Boeing to Relocate F/A-18 Service Life Modification Work to Support St. Louis Site Expansion
25 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Safran and Rheinmetall Sign Framework Agreement for Advanced Defense Solutions
24 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Boeing Partners with Palantir to Accelerate AI Adoption Across Defense, Classified Programs
24 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Babcock Secures Four-year Contract Extension With Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
23 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Shield AI and Airbus Complete Successful Autonomous Flight with DT25 Target Drone
23 SEP 2025 | ASD News
SANCAR AUSV Completes Acceptance Tests and Is Ready for Delivery to Security Forces
23 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Kratos to be Exclusive U.S. Manufacturer for the Elroy Air Chaparral VTOL Cargo Drone
23 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Firefly Aerospace Receives $10 M NASA Contract Addendum for Blue Ghost Mission 1 Lunar Data
22 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Bombardier Defense Delivers Ninth Global Aircraft to the U.S. Air Force for BACN Program
22 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Textron Systems Delivers XM204 Top Attack Anti-vehicle Munitions To U.S. Army Under LRIP Contract
22 SEP 2025 | ASD News
TEKEVER Strengthens its Footprint in Ukraine With Appointment of Kateryna Bezsudna to Lead Local Expansion and Innovation
22 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Rolls-Royce to Lead EU' S New Clean Aviation Project UNIFIED to Transform and Decarbonise Aviation
19 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Pratt & Whitney Signs Maintenance Contract with Singapore Airlines for APS5000 APU Fleet
18 SEP 2025 | ASD News
TEKEVER and Apex Partner to Deliver Advanced ISR Drone Capabilities to Taiwan
18 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Pratt & Whitney and PBS Group to Develop Next-Generation Auxiliary Power Unit
18 SEP 2025 | ASD News
RAFAEL & Israel MOD: IRON BEAM 450 Development Completed, Delivery to IDF Soon
18 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Long-Term Commitment to Long-Haul Excellence: Taiwan-based Carrier CAL and Lufthansa Technik Strengthen Their Cooperation
18 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Kawasaki Motors and Dronamics Announce Strategic Partnership to Set a New Standard in Aviation Engines
18 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Blade Urban Air Mobility Named Official Air Mobility Partner of The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black
18 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Israel's Ministry of Defense: Development of the Iron Beam Ground-based Laser System has Been Completed
18 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Thales Signs Two Strategic Contracts With India's Largest Airline, Indigo: 11-year Avionics Maintenance for 1,200+ Aircraft & 5-year Fleet-wide Electronic Flight Bag Roll-out
17 SEP 2025 | ASD News
SES Delivered Unprecedented MEO Satellite Connectivity for French Navy's Clemenceau 25 Mission
17 SEP 2025 | ASD News
LM Awarded Contract to Implement Software Upgrade for F-16 Flight Training in the Republic of Korea
17 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Portugal Signs an Amendment to the Existing Contract for the Acquisition of the Sixth KC-390 Millennium Aircraft and the Inclusion of Ten New Purchase Options
17 SEP 2025 | ASD News
Collins Aerospace Secures FlightSense and Dispatch Contracts With China Airlines
17 SEP 2025 | ASD News
CACI to Deliver Secure, Reliable Communications to the Air Force - Pacific Air Forces (PACAF)
17 SEP 2025 | ASD News
RTX's Collins Aerospace Awarded NATO Contract for Electromagnetic Warfare Command and Control System
16 SEP 2025 | ASD News
MightyFly Live Tested UAV | US Approved $510M Sale of Bomb Guidance Kits To Israel | South Korea?s KF-21 Boramae Get Hanwha Engines
01 JUL 2025 | Defence Industry Daily
GDIT Maintaining US Army Bases | Israel Says Broken Up Hamas Network in West Bank | Germany Wants Boxer Vehicles
01 JUL 2025 | Defence Industry Daily
US Army Accepted MV-75 Prototypes | Patria Completed ARVE Live-Firing Testing | Shandong To Visit Hong Kong
30 JUN 2025 | Defence Industry Daily
AI Powered Security Coming To US Bases | Iran Remains Security Threat | Australian MQ-28A Ghost Bat Deployed
27 JUN 2025 | Defence Industry Daily
US Conducted Flight Test OF LRDR | Anduril To Produce SRMs For GLSDB | ICEYE TO Boos Dutch Space Defense
26 JUN 2025 | Defence Industry Daily
Black Hornet 4 Meets Cybersecurity Requirements | Strait of Hormuz | Estonia Wants Drone Wall
25 JUN 2025 | Defence Industry Daily
?Bunker-buster? Bombs used in US Attack on Iran?s Nuclear Sites | Israel Launched Another Wave Of Attacks Against Iran | Germans Want Independent Nuclear Deterrent
24 JUN 2025 | Defence Industry Daily
GA-ASI Designed New Drone | France Replaces EW Fleet | India Wants To Boost Anti-Drone Defense
20 JUN 2025 | Defence Industry Daily
Raytheon Tapped For SeaSparrow Modification | Qatar Monitors Radiation Levels in Gulf | Taiwan Sea Trials Sub
19 JUN 2025 | Defence Industry Daily
Rheinmetall To Supply Abrams To US Army | US Approved AMRAAM Sale To Italy | US Approved $2B FMS To Australia
18 JUN 2025 | Defence Industry Daily
US Army Closed Booker Vehicle Program | USS Nimitz Rerouted To Middle East | Turkey To Export Jets To Indonesia
17 JUN 2025 | Defence Industry Daily
GA Tapped For Reaper | Two Iranian Drones Shot Down Over Iraq | Ukraine Worries About Aid Drop Due To Iran/Israel
16 JUN 2025 | Defence Industry Daily
Oshkosh Gets A2 Extension Deal | Israel Shows New Weapons In Paris | Lockheed And AED Portugal Sign MoU
13 JUN 2025 | Defence Industry Daily
MilTrain Tapped For MQ-9 | Indonesia To Acquire KAAN | BAE Tested VANTAGE
12 JUN 2025 | Defence Industry Daily
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