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Lockheed Martin receives up to $35 billion seven-year THAAD interceptor award to quadruple missile defense production capacity
"This award reflects our shared vision with the Department of War to strengthen America's Arsenal of Freedom through a transformational shift to multiyear procurement," said Tim Cahill, president, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.
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U.S. Space Force demonstrates responsive launch for VICTUS HAZE as Rocket Lab and True Anomaly vehicles move to on-orbit operations
Poland signs nearly $1 billion deal for several hundred PAC-2 GEM-T interceptors for Patriot air defense system
Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin highlight Fuchs JAGM, world’s first vehicle with 24 vertically launched Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles missiles
ASELSAN hosts Polish President Karol Nawrocki in Ankara as Türkiye and Poland review defence technology cooperation
Lockheed Martin partners with European industry on ACES-based offer for NATO Next Generation Modelling and Simulation competition
Frankenburg opens missile assembly site in Riga, targets production capacity of up to 100 missiles a day by the end of 2026
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U.S. Army tests low-profile CROWS integration on M109A7 Paladin to improve closed-hatch protection and counter-UAS capability
U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground is conducting developmental testing of a low-profile Common Remotely Operated Weapons Station for integration on the M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzer
U.S. Department of War launches up to $200 million quantum sensing initiative to strengthen ISR capabilities for the Joint Force
The U.S. Department of War’s Defense Innovation Unit has launched a multi-phase initiative to transition mature quantum sensing and timing technologies directly to the Joint Force
L3Harris to supply Falcon communication systems for German D-LBO program and special operations forces through FMS orders
L3Harris Technologies has received two Foreign Military Sales orders for Falcon communication systems to support German forces
BAE Systems to build Vantor Vantage 20 cm-class imaging satellite buses for national defence and intelligence programmes
BAE Systems has entered into an agreement to build high-resolution imaging satellite buses for Vantor
DroneShield launches Polish supply chain campaign to support European counter-drone demand and local industry participation
DroneShield has launched a strategic supply chain campaign in Poland aimed at strengthening local industry engagement
Belgium receives first Airbus H145M as expanded 20-helicopter order supports defence and police modernisation
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H145M helicopter to the Kingdom of Belgium, marking a step in the modernisation of the country’s defence and security capabilities
Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center reports 91st Missile Wing simulated Minuteman test to verify nuclear deterrence readiness
Airmen assigned to the 91st Missile Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, conducted a Simulated Electronic Launch Minuteman test on June 3, 2026
Shield AI secures $16 million contract for delivery of MQ-35 V-BAT UAVs to support Polish Navy operations
Poland’s Armament Agency signed a contract with Shield AI on June 23, 2026, for delivery of the MQ-35 V-BAT unmanned aerial system
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ASELSAN at Eurosatory 2026: strengthening multi-domain defense for allied forces
ASELSAN’s expanding engagement with the NATO ecosystem was recently underscored by the visit of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to the company’s facilities in Ankara.
Airbus showcases broad European drone portfolio at ILA Berlin, from uncrewed H145 to collaborative combat aircraft
Switzerland selects KNDS AGM artillery system on Piranha IV platform to modernise indirect fire capability
Germany and France move to end joint FCAS fighter project while keeping wider European system-of-systems work
Ukraine says Swedish Giraffe radar family strengthens air defence detection network as Gripen contract preparations continue
The Saab radar family includes the Giraffe PS-90, PS-100, Giraffe 1X, Giraffe AMB and Giraffe Mk IV.
AERO Vodochody posts record 2025 profit as Skyfox deliveries, aerostructures work and support services drive growth
AERO Vodochody Aerospace reported the best financial results in its modern history in 2025, with revenue rising 8% year on year to nearly CZK 6.5 billion, or about EUR 269 million.
DroneShield launches Polish supply chain campaign to support European counter-drone demand and local industry participation
DroneShield has launched a strategic supply chain campaign in Poland aimed at strengthening local industry engagement.
Lockheed Martin develops next-generation hypersonic glide body with scalable production focus and 2027 flight test planned
Lockheed Martin has announced a next-generation hypersonic glide body intended to provide an affordable and rapidly producible long-range strike option.
U.S. Air Force to integrate Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat with crewed fighters at Valiant Shield 2026 to advance CCA teaming
The production-representative test aircraft will take part in the exercise as the U.S. Air Force advances the operational development of Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
Saab completes final Gripen C deliveries to Hungary, expanding fleet to 18 aircraft for national and NATO air policing
Saab said two new Gripen C fighters have landed at Kecskemét Air Base, completing deliveries under a 2024 contract amendment between the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration and the Hungarian Ministry of Defence.
KNDS plans IPO on Euronext Paris and Frankfurt Stock Exchange as Germany prepares investment alongside French State to support growth
KNDS N.V. has announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offering and seek admission of its ordinary shares to Euronext Paris and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin highlight Fuchs JAGM, world’s first vehicle with 24 vertically launched Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles missiles
Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin presented the Fuchs JAGM next-generation missile tank destroyer at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris.
KNDS Deutschland delivers first modernised Leopard 2 main battle tank to Sweden’s FMV under fleet upgrade programme
The modernisation programme, known as REMO, covers Sweden’s Leopard 2 fleet and includes improved combat capability, higher protection, digitalisation measures and a logistics package.
Bundeswehr orders 23 Rheinmetall Bergepanzer 3 Büffel armoured recovery vehicles to replenish fleet after Ukraine transfers
Rheinmetall has received a Bundeswehr order for 23 armoured recovery vehicles from the Bergepanzer series, known as the Bergepanzer 3 Büffel.
Northrop Grumman to produce M1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose 120mm rounds for U.S. Army M1 Abrams tanks under five-year contract
Northrop Grumman has received a five-year U.S. Army contract to produce the M1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose 120mm tank round.
UK advances Project Brakestop long-range strike weapons for Ukraine after three British-designed systems complete flight tests
The UK Ministry of Defence said three British-designed long-range strike systems for Ukraine had been successfully flight tested only months after a competition was launched.
Shield AI secures $16 million contract for delivery of MQ-35 V-BAT UAVs to support Polish Navy operations
Poland’s Armament Agency signed a contract with Shield AI on June 23, 2026, for delivery of the MQ-35 V-BAT unmanned aerial system.
HII awarded $418 million contract to strengthen U.S. Navy fleet readiness across global operations
HII has been awarded a $418 million contract to repair and maintain shipboard-based elevators on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and amphibious ships.
Netherlands redirected air defence frigate towards the Strait of Hormuz as cabinet considered possible coalition deployment
The Dutch air defence and command frigate HNLMS De Ruyter could play a role in safeguarding free passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
HII delivers first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle as latest variant of widely deployed autonomous platform
HII has delivered the first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle. The company said the delivery marks a milestone for the next generation of the REMUS autonomous underwater vehicle family.
Navantia launched sixth Saudi corvette HMS ALMADINAH in San Fernando under second Royal Saudi Navy contract
Navantia has launched the sixth corvette built for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces at its San Fernando shipyard in Cádiz.
OSI and TKMS sign MOU to explore Canadian ECPINS navigation software for future Royal Canadian Navy patrol submarines
The Canadian Patrol Submarine Project is a Government of Canada procurement initiative to replace the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarines.
BAE Systems to build Vantor Vantage 20 cm-class imaging satellite buses for national defence and intelligence programmes
BAE Systems has entered into an agreement to build high-resolution imaging satellite buses for Vantor.
U.S. Space Force demonstrates responsive launch for VICTUS HAZE as Rocket Lab and True Anomaly vehicles move to on-orbit operations
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command has demonstrated a Tactically Responsive Space launch capability with the liftoff of Rocket Lab’s Electron launch vehicle.
Boeing advances Q4S quantum networking satellite after entanglement-swapping ground tests ahead of planned 2027 on-orbit demonstration
Boeing said its Q4S quantum networking satellite system has demonstrated high-fidelity entanglement swapping during ground testing on a compact, space-qualified payload.
Ericsson and partners launch Digital Arena Sweden test centre to advance 5G, 6G and AI and strengthen Swedish industry
Ericsson, Telia and other partners have announced Digital Arena Sweden, a new national connectivity and next-generation test centre.
Russia begins operational use of Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare system to jam Starlink satellite communications
Russia has begun operational use of the Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare system to jam satellites in the Starlink constellation.
Northrop Grumman Pegasus rocket to support rapid mission to raise NASA Swift Observatory from decaying orbit
Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus rocket will support a time-sensitive mission intended to prevent NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from re-entering Earth’s atmosphere.