The second F-16 Block 70 aircraft for Bulgaria landed at the Third Air Base in Graf Ignatievo at 15:26 local time today, marking another step in the countrys modernization of its air combat capabilities. The
European defense technology firm Helsing has signed a binding agreement to acquire German aircraft manufacturer Grob Aircraft SE, marking a strategic move to enhance next-generation aerial warfare capabilities. The acquisition, subject to regulatory approvals, combines Helsings artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions with Grobs established legacy in composite aircraft manufacturing
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Denmark and its allies have pledged an additional DKK 3.2 billion (nearly $500 million) in military support for Ukraine under the Danish Model, a donation system that channels aid through Ukraines domestic defense industry
The Netherlands has announced a new maritime support package for Ukraine, valued at approximately €400 million ($432 million), aimed at enhancing Ukrainian naval and special operations capabilities amid growing threats in the Black Sea and the Dnieper River. The announcement was made by Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans during a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Brussels
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The Korea Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on Tuesday that an additional export contract for 12 FA-50 light attack aircraft was signed between the Philippine Department of National Defense and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) in Manila, Philippines. This contract is worth approximately 700 million dollars (approximately 1 trillion won), and is the largest defense export performance since 2025
Lockheed Martin has announced the launch of its AI Fight Club, a competitive initiative designed to rapidly test, evaluate, and refine artificial intelligence systems for defense applications across air, land, sea, and space. The program provides a virtual proving ground where AI technologies are placed in realistic and complex military scenarios
The European Union has formally approved the creation of a new multinational venture between BAE Systems (U.K