The Swiss government has officially initiated diplomatic negotiations with the United States after Washington indicated a potential price increase for the F-35A fighter jets, a move that could jeopardize the $6.7 billion procurement agreement signed in 2021
DARPA will begin
A Ukrainian anti-aircraft unit has destroyed seven Russian cruise missiles in a single engagement using the newly acquired German-made IRIS-T air defense system. This was the first combat use of the IRIS-T system by the Lviv Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade, which had previously relied on Soviet-era S-300 missile systems
U.S
Russias Rostec State Corporation, through its Rosel holding, has introduced new satellite-free navigation equipment designed for use in aircraft, helicopters, and drones. The device enables precise navigation in regions with unreliable satellite coverage and in environments where communication signals are deliberately disrupted
Indonesia and France today signed a letter of intent for the former to procure additional units of Rafale Jets, Light Frigates and Scorpene Submarines besides CAESAR artillery guns and ammunition. French President Emmanuel Macron and his Indonesian counterpart were present at the signing ceremony in Jakarta today
The U.K
Leonardo formalized the launch of its Aeronautics Division on May 6, aiming to strengthen its military and civil aviation presence in line with its 2024 industrial plan. The new division combines Leonardos previous Aerostructures and Aircraft Divisions into a unified unit
The Bayraktar TB2T-AI, Turkeys next-generation unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), has broken its own altitude record, reaching 37,096 feet during a routine flight test over Keşan, according to its manufacturer Baykar. The milestone surpasses the platforms earlier record of 30,318 feet, set on February 21, 2025
Ukraine is advancing its cooperation with European defense firms by integrating Spanish-made Guardian turret modules onto Soviet-style armored vehicles,