Air Systems

Enhancing Submarine Defense Operations with VOYANT's Software-Defined Approach

VOYANT, as part of a program to enhance the UK Ministry of Defence's underwater defence operations, has significantly increased the capacity of its existing sonar systems.

26 Sep 2026 11,900 Views

Air Systems

Autonomous Barge Helicopter Operation: US Special Forces Achieve Historic First

US Special Forces conducted a helicopter operation from an autonomous barge. This is a significant step in maritime logistics and drone integration.

26 Sep 2026 11,087 Views

Air Systems

Aid Step to Ukraine: Belgium Procured TRIDENT Mine Warfare Systems Through Exail

The Belgian Ministry of Defense signed a contract worth 9.9 million euros with Exail Robotics Belgium for the supply of TRIDENT mine countermeasures platforms to support the Ukrainian defense forces.

26 Sep 2026 13,220 Views

Air Systems

The Netherlands is Banning F-35 Flights at Rotterdam Airport

The Netherlands plans to introduce new rules to restrict military flights at Rotterdam The Hague Airport, banning F-35 fighter jets from operating at the airport.

26 Sep 2026 14,364 Views

Air Systems

The New Face of Hypersonic Warfare: Blackbeard Missile Spotted On F/A-18 Super Hornet

The US Navy shared the first images showing the integration of the Blackbeard hypersonic attack missile into the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft. The missile is planned to enter limited service by 2028 and is expected to bring a new fast and long-range weapon to carrier air wings.

26 Sep 2026 14,703 Views

Air Systems

Germany Approved Defense Package Including AMRAAM Missiles for F-35 Jets and IRIS-T SLM for Navy

Germany approved the purchase of two additional batches of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles for the F-35A and Eurofighter fleets, and Meteor medium-range air-to-air missiles for the Eurofighter.

26 Sep 2026 12,066 Views

Air Systems

Fincantieri and Leonardo will produce two <strong>DDX</strong> destroyers for the Italian Navy

The European Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR) has awarded a 3.7 billion euro contract to Orizzonte Sistemi Navali, a joint venture between Fincantieri and Leonardo, for the production of two new DDX class destroyers for the Italian Navy. The ships are planned to be delivered in 2033 and 2035. Italy is to...

26 Sep 2026 14,918 Views

Air Systems

NATO's Arctic Push: Autonomous Systems Network Tested in Portugal

NATO conducted tests for the Task Force X-Arctic system, developed for use in the Arctic region, in Portugal.

26 Sep 2026 12,358 Views