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Nov 05, 2026
France's defense armaments agency, DGA, is planning to order Exocet MM40 B3c missiles from MBDA for the navy and potentially other buyers, while seeking to boost its frigates' air defense.
Nov 05, 2026
German legislators have approved funding to arm the country’s Israel Aerospace Industries Heron TP medium-altitude, long-endurance drones.
Nov 05, 2026
The UK next year plans to initiate the process to select a vendor for new red-air services starting in the coming decade.
Nov 05, 2026
Cruise missile demand is surging worldwide, although with fewer big military targets left, their strategic value remains deeply uncertain.
Nov 05, 2026
As Russia shadows a commercial satellite in orbit, a new U.S. government report warns that growing adversary cooperation is reshaping space security.
Nov 05, 2026
High in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, U.S. military rotary-wing pilots are being taught to operate military helicopters safely in risky environments.
Nov 04, 2026
A new generation of Democratic lawmakers threatens to wash out the golden era of Trump administration defense initiatives and to rein in Elon Musk’s influence in national security affairs.
Nov 04, 2026
RIAT will leave its longtime home and move to Boscombe Down in 2027 after this year’s show was canceled due to the presence of USAF bombers at RAF Fairford.