Thales and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace have signed an agreement to create a 50/50 joint venture focused on secure communications, combining encryption, tactical radio, and secure networking capabilities. The new entity aims to address growing defense communication needs across Norway, NATO member states, and other allied nations
Northrop Grumman and the Republic of Lithuanias Ministries of Defence and Finance have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance co-production of medium-caliber ammunition in cooperation with Norwegian firm Nammo Defense Systems. The agreement sets the framework for expanding ammunition manufacturing with Lithuanian industry, supporting the countrys national defense goals and NATO commitments
At the NATO Defence Industry Forum in The Hague on 24 June 2025, NATO Allies signed new
Japan is preparing to extend military aid to five additional countries in the Indo-Pacific region under its Official Security Assistance (OSA) program, expanding efforts to bolster regional stability amid shifting security dynamics. According to a Japanese government source quoted by
The French defence procurement agency, Direction générale de l' tification process. The agreement also includes an option for France to acquire two additional GlobalEye aircraft
South Koreas Hanwha Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S
North Korea will deploy 1,000 military sappers to Russias Kursk region to assist with demining operations, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu announced following a visit to Pyongyang on June 17. Shoigu said the decision was made during a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
A single E-7A Wedgetail operator recently controlled two MQ-28A Ghost Bat autonomous aircraft in a simulated mission against an airborne target at Woomera. This marks the first time Australia has tested dual uncrewed combat aircraft under the control of a single operator in-flight
Rheinmetall and INERATEC have signed a strategic agreement to deliver scalable synthetic fuel solutions for defense and critical infrastructure, marking a shift toward more resilient and independent energy systems in Europe. The partnership centers on deploying Power-to-Liquid (PtL) technology — a process that converts renewable electricity into liquid fuels — to replace traditional fossil fuels
At the International Paris Airshow in Le Bourget, Leonardo and Baykar Technologies announced the launch of a joint venture, LBA Systems, aimed at developing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for the defense sector. The agreement formalizes a Memorandum of Understanding signed earlier in March 2025 in Rome and marks a new phase of cooperation between the Italian and Turkish companies