Leonardo's M-346 aircraft controls Baykar's KIZILELMA UCAV in flight 22/06/2026 | Giulio Menegotto Under the K-SWARM program, Leonardo and Baykar have completed a series of tests to assess the integration between the Italian group's M-346 light fighter/trainer and… [read more]
China new nuclear powered supercarrier progress 22/06/2026 | Fabio Di Felice Recent satellite imagery of the Dalian Shipyard in northern China indicates rapid progress on the construction of the country’s first nuclear-powered Type 004 aircraft carrier. Within less than a year, prefabricated hull sections have been assembled into a clearly defined structure, with internal layouts suggesting the presence of twin containment… [read more]
Eurosatory: Malaysia orders 18 CAESAR self-propelled howitzers 19/06/2026 | Atul Chandra The initial order for 18 systems would be delivered by KNDS in collaboration with its local industrial partner Advanced Defence System (ADS Sdn Bhd) and includes a technology transfer licence with assembly of the systems at the ADS Assembly Plant in Johor. 
Eurosatory, Rheinmetall and South Korea's LIG team up for air defense systems targeting EU and NATO markets 19/06/2026 | Carolina Paizs (Reporting from Paris) At Eurosatory 2026, Rheinmetall and South Korean firm LIG Defense & Aerospace (LIG D&A) announced a strategic partnership for the development and marketing of air defense systems aimed at the European and NATO markets. The near-term goal is the establishment of a Rheinmetall-majority joint venture. The partnership covers the localization,… [read more]
Eurosatory: Oman Munition Production Company to manufacture Czech Republic MSM’s medium and heavy-calibre ammunitions 19/06/2026 | Atul Chandra The partnership is expected to enhance local content, develop national competencies and enable Omani personnel to acquire, operate and sustain advanced manufacturing technologies.
Hegseth ties future US NATO commitment to allied performance 19/06/2026 | Caterina Tani (reporting from Brussels) US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth officially confirmed that Washington will launch a comprehensive review of its military posture in Europe over the next six months, a move that formalises the gradual reduction of US conventional defence role on the continent while making future commitments increasingly conditional on allied performance.
Diehl Defence considers German production of the Ukrainian FP-5 FLAMINGO missile 19/06/2026 | Francesco Bossi Germany's Diehl Defence, a manufacturer specialized in guided missiles - including the IRIS-T family - air defense systems, and naval and land munitions, is reportedly considering launching production of the Ukrainian FP-5 FLAMINGO cruise missile in Germany.
Eurosatory: IDV, a Leonardo company, unveils the new CL2X UGV 18/06/2026 | Eugenio Po (reporting from Paris) At Eurosatory, running this week at Villepinte (Paris), IDV — making its first appearance at a show as a Leonardo company — presented, together with Leonardo's Defense Systems Business Unit, the new CL2X UGV fitted with the HITFIST 30 UL turret (Leonardo), along with its broader portfolio of unmanned (or… [read more]
Iran, the deal is signed: the Pasdaran's victory and Israel's debacle 18/06/2026 | Pietro Batacchi The agreement between the United States and Iran has been signed, ending the war for now and opening the way to the 2 months of negotiations that will have to seal the whole thing with a final understanding.
EU opens €150bn SAFE defence programme to Canada 18/06/2026 | Caterina Tani The European Union has formally welcomed Canada into SAFE, its €150 billion defence financing instrument aimed at supporting joint procurement and strengthening Europe's defence-industrial base.