Defense and Space

The U.S. Army has deployed its new ground-launched cruise missile capability for the first time, setting up the mid-range capability (MRC) in the Philippines for an exercise.

Portugal’s air force chief says his service has begun exploring a transition from F-16s to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

Royal Air Force (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft “destroyed a number” of Iranian one-way attack drones used in Tehran’s direct attack on Israel.

Traditionally when increased regional tensions and high oil prices coincide, defense spending in the Middle East and North Africa tends to see robust growth.

French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu says France could take over production facilities, if needed.

Kazakhstan, which placed its order in 2021, is the second export customer of the Airbus A400M, after Malaysia, and the ninth country to purchase the airlifter.

Boeing has been awarded a $139.5 million contract to enhance the Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon with the Increment 3 Blk. 2 upgrade.

Acquisitions of new helicopters and airborne early warning aircraft are funded, while other capabilities will be “explored.”

Iran launched more than 300 missiles and attack drones, both from within its borders and from sites in Iraq, Syria and Yemen.

An Israeli Defense Forces spokesman said within three hours of the strikes unfolding that most of incoming rounds had been shot down.

The bulk of the investment went to more mature companies, especially late-stage startups.

Smotr-V will be Russia’s highest-resolution commercial satellite.

China has suggested that it is open to providing commercial communication lunar relay services for missions on the far side of the moon.

The UK Defense Ministry is to accelerate the development of the DragonFire laser weapon system for installation and operation on British warships.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Airbus H225Ms and Boeing CH-47F Chinooks have both attained Full Operational Capability (FOC).

Transforming how work is done by embracing digital transformation maturity can offset the effects of the industry’s staffing shortage.

Looming rotary-wing retirements across the Hellenic armed forces have attracted significant investment under the country’s defense recapitalization.

Initially scheduled for April 9, the mission was postponed twice.

An economic impact study a base and growth scenario to study the benefits of the program on the economies of partner countries.

Rocket Lab and its partner, True Anomaly, will conduct rendezvous and proximity operations as part of the demonstration.

The first agreement focuses on a large radio frequency antenna in Norway’s northern territory.

There are individual hybrid satcom terminal programs underway across each of the services.

In all, the spacecraft delivered 121.6 grams of material from Bennu.

Switzerland’s Federal Council has given the green light for the country to join the European Sky Shield Initiative to strengthen ground-based air defenses.

New agreements between the U.S. and Japan are set to expand cooperation in the future human exploration of the Moon.