CAE hopes Canada’s new GCAP status brings industry business
Official announcements were circumspect about any active role for Ottawa in the sixth-gen fighter program, but that could change.
Ukraine’s Skyfall unveils new drone interceptor to strike Russian Shaheds faster
The Skyfall spokesman added that the key feature setting this latest interceptor variant apart is its speed, which can reach 370km/h, a significant improvement over the previous 310km/h maximum.
presented by
Empower defense teams to scale AI securely
AI is expanding the mission data footprint across defense environments, increasing the need for scalable, layered data-at-rest (DAR) protection.
Destinus unveils new counter-rocket interceptor
The company is eyeing 2028 to launch mass production of the system, which is envisioned to protect critical military infrastructure such as command posts, air-defense radars and batteries, logistics hubs and ammunition stores.
Joining GCAP would not impact current-gen fighter decision: Canadian defense minister
David McGuinty said Canada's planned F-35 purchase is still under review and will remain so “until we take the time to get it right for Canadians.”
EU, Ukraine sign drone deal to fast-track unmanned systems production
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the country is currently producing 10 million drones per year and envisions this number rising to 20 million annually with the help of partners.
Canada to invest $1.4B in armored vehicles in partnership with GDLS-Canada
The partnership will grow Canada’s fleet of ACSVs from 360 to 550.
presented by
MQ-9B and Gambit Series: Advancing European Defense Capabilities
GA-ASI will build Gambit aircraft in Europe, partnered with European-based companies, with airframes available for international procurement starting in 2027.
Canada to join GCAP next-gen fighter program as observer: Reports
While Ottawa previously confirmed its first order for 16 Lockheed Martin F-35s, it has spent the last year reviewing its future fighter jet fleet options.
MBDA to replace CEO with Airbus executive
During his time at MBDA, Éric Béranger oversaw the firm’s major industrial ramp-up.
Nine European allies join Ukraine in new anti-ballistic coalition
The coalition's flagship project will be centered around the Ukraine-developed Freyja, while a European industry group separately announced that exo-atmospheric interceptor project is now also in the works.
NATO’s plan to buy Triton drones: Three cheers, two concerns
CBSA's Travis Sharp and Ryan Kaufman analyze NATO's recent decision to purchase high-dollar American drones.
presented by
Automation vs autonomy: What will shape the future of battlefield drones?
While humans must stay in the loop for kinetic decisions, empowering drones to operate autonomously is a force multiplier.
presented by
Europe’s military advantage depends on sovereign command of the ground truth
As NATO and European governments accelerate investment in space-based intelligence, decision advantage will depend on how quickly sovereign and commercial capabilities can be fused into a trusted operational picture.
Auterion, Ukrainian drone-maker Skyfall to supply 50,000 FPVs
Skyfall said that the Shrike has destroyed a wide range of Russian military assets, with hits on targets including an Mi-8 helicopter, armored vehicles, electronic warfare and artillery systems and a TOS-1A SoIntsepyok heavy flamethrower.
Trump leaves summit praising NATO ‘unification,’ floats Ukraine-made Patriots
Kyiv has sought more Patriot interceptors to aid in its defense against Russian missiles and drones.
Eight NATO allies to create new satellite mega-constellation
The network will involve Denmark, Canada, Finland, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Turkey.