
Rheinmetall strengthens European defence base with €275 million Latvian ammunition facility
26/09/2025 | Marco Giulio Barone
Rheinmetall AG has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Latvia to establish a €275 million artillery ammunition production facility, marking another significant expansion of… [read more]

Ukraine, update on Russian advance in Kupyansk
26/09/2025 | Francesco Bossi
Following the consolidation of the Russian bridgehead west of the Oskil River (Kharkiv Oblast), Moscow's forces managed to advance into the areas immediately north of… [read more]

The International Fund for Ukraine reaches £2 billion milestone
25/09/2025 | Igor Markic
The International Fund for Ukraine (IFU) has reached a major milestone, surpassing £2 billion (approximately €2.4 billion) in military support for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.… [read more]

Thales and BAE sign a MoU for collaborating for the SSN-AUKUS sonar fit
25/09/2025 | Gabriele Molinelli
At DSEI, BAE Systems and Thales have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to reaffirm their collaboration in the field of submarine sonars. BAE, as Prime… [read more]

USN SSN REPMUS deployment illustrates increasing unmanned underwater capability
25/09/2025 | Dr Lee Willett, reporting from Troia, Portugal
The US Navy (USN) has deployed a nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) to the Portuguese Navy/NATO co-hosted ‘REPMUS’ exercise for the first time. The boat –… [read more]

Diehl presents anti-armour and scatter-mine payload solutions for PULS
24/09/2025 | Gabriele Molinelli
At DSEI, Diehl presented 2 advanced payload solutions for artillery rockets, specifically for the 306 mm EXTRA rocket, a product originally by the Israeli Elbit… [read more]

IAI presents its latest sensors for armoured vehicles
23/09/2025 | Gabriele Molinelli
At DSEI, the Israeli IAI presented the latest evolution of the successful sensor assembly that enables the Rafael TROPHY Active Protection System. Named the M3S2,… [read more]

Lockheed’s Skunk Works unveils VECTIS, a new stealth drone
22/09/2025 | EDITORIAL TEAM
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works has unveiled VECTIS, a new low-observable drone concept. Positioned in the high-end segment, the system is clearly intended to meet future… [read more]

South Korea unveils HYCORE hypersonic cruise missile
22/09/2025 | Fabio Di Felice
South Korea has presented, for the first time, some images of its HYCORE hypersonic cruise missile, showing the weapon system during its testing. Until last… [read more]
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Indian Air Force opts for additional RAFALEs to stem fighter decline
19/09/2025 | Mike Rajkumar
Indian media outlets have reported that the Indian Air Force (IAF) has moved a proposal with the nation’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the procurement… [read more]

DSEI: UK and Norway officially join the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS), the Patria 6×6 APC programme
18/09/2025 | Gabriele Molinelli
At DSEI, both the United Kingdom and Norway formalized their entry into the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) multi-national project centred on the Patria 6x6… [read more]

UK: First Sea Lord sets out an ambitious 4-year plan for the Royal Navy
18/09/2025 | Gabriele Molinelli
Coming from what is arguably the most innovative branch of the Armed Forces at the moment, the Royal Marines, the new First Sea Lord, General… [read more]

DSEI: Moog offering solutions for the UK SHORAD and Mounted Close Combat Overwatch needs
18/09/2025 | Gabriele Molinelli
Moog continues to believe they have the right solution to multiple British Army requirements which are known, urgent and yet not moving.
The Company has… [read more]

DSEI: BAE presents concepts for the Royal Navy’s future uncrewed surface warships and Type 83 destroyer
17/09/2025 | Gabriele Molinelli
The recently installed new First Sea Lord, first ever Royal Marine to hold the rank, Sir Gwyn Jenkins, used DSEI to set out a very… [read more]

DSEI: Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin presented a FUCHS 6x6 equipped with VLS for JAGM missiles
17/09/2025 | Gabriele Molinelli
Working with the British DSTL(Defence Science and Technology Laboratory) and with MBDA, Lockheed Martin had already presented a Vertical Launch approach for the long range… [read more]

US Army awards Lockheed Martin a $9.8 billion contract for 2,000 PAC-3 MSE missiles
17/09/2025 | Fabio Di Felice
According to a company press release, the US Army awarded Lockheed Martin a remarkable $9.8 billion contract to produce 1,970 PATRIOT Advanced Capability – 3… [read more]

Leidos presents SEA DAGGER, its entry for the Royal Marines’ Commando Insertion Craft project
16/09/2025 | Gabriele Molinelli
At DSEI, Leidos has presented its SEA DAGGER design for the Commando Insertion Craft, a key piece in the modernisation of the Royal Marines Commando… [read more]

ASRAAM Surface Launch: an MBDA proposal for GBAD solutions using the AAM
16/09/2025 | Gabriele Molinelli
At DSEI 2025, MBDA quietly pushed a proposal for additional and enhanced solutions to launch the AIM-132 ASRAAM from the ground, aimed at rapidly bolstering… [read more]

Rheinmetall's game-changing NVL acquisition transforms the European naval landscape
15/09/2025 | Marco Giulio Barone
Rheinmetall's acquisition of Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) signals a shift in European defence consolidation that could reshape the continent's dynamics in the naval sector. The… [read more]

DSEI: BMT presents ELLIDA STRIKE, its response to the Royal Navy’s Multi Role Strike Ship requirement
15/09/2025 | Gabriele Molinelli
The Royal Navy and Royal Marines have by now outlined their main requirements and wishes for the Multi Role Strike Ships, “up to” 6 of… [read more]