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Air and missile defense: U.S. approves $4.01 billion sale of 200 PAC-2 and 300 PAC-3 interceptors to Qatar
The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Qatar for Patriot air and missile defense replenishment services and related equipment.
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Hunter class frigate bow structure completed after intensive weld operation at Osborne Naval Shipyard milestone
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UK tests new Skyhammer interceptor missiles in Jordan to strengthen defence against drone threats in Middle East
U.S. Air Force expands E-7 Wedgetail order to seven aircraft with $2.4 billion contract amendment
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and UK Ministry of Defence demonstrate F-35 ground-effector integration in Babel Fish exercise
Israel delivers first Tamir interceptors to U.S. Marine Corps for MRIC air defense system deployment milestone
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Air and missile defense: U.S. approves $4.01 billion sale of 200 PAC-2 and 300 PAC-3 interceptors to Qatar
Hunter class frigate bow structure completed after intensive weld operation at Osborne Naval Shipyard milestone
Australian company C2 Robotics delivers first Speartooth Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle to United States
NRO says proliferated satellite architecture exceeding expectations, delivering enhanced intelligence capabilities
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Joint Interagency Task Force 401 conducts counter-UAS testing at U.S. base to advance layered air defense capabilities
A specialized joint team led by Joint Interagency Task Force 401 conducted testing of counter-drone technologies at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling from April 22-25.
Lockheed Martin Australia expands Black Hawk sustainment workforce beyond 200 to support army fleet readiness
Lockheed Martin Australia has expanded its Black Hawk helicopter sustainment industrial base to more than 200 employees across multiple locations.
RED FLAG-Alaska 26-1 ends with focus on joint interoperability and Indo-Pacific combat readiness
RED FLAG-Alaska 26-1 concluded on May 1, 2026, after two weeks of realistic air combat training and dynamic flight operations at Eielson Air Force Base.
Ukraine procures 8,000 Octopus interceptors to strengthen air defence and counter drone threats
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has announced the procurement of 8,000 Octopus interceptors for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
UK tests new Skyhammer interceptor missiles in Jordan to strengthen defence against drone threats in Middle East
The United Kingdom has successfully tested new British-built Skyhammer interceptor missiles and launchers in Jordan, aiming to enhance protection against drone attacks for UK forces and Gulf partners.
Aselsan demonstrates KORKUT 25 AI-driven counter-drone system in live-fire exercise attended by delegates from 15 countries
Turkish defence company Aselsan has conducted a live-fire demonstration of its KORKUT 25 counter-unmanned aerial vehicle system.
Norway receives first Leopard 2A8 tanks at Rena camp as part of Army modernisation under NATO targets
Two of Norway’s first new Leopard 2A8 NO main battle tanks have arrived at Rena camp in Østerdalen, marking a key step in the modernisation of the Norwegian Army.
Hanwha Defense USA to establish Alabama Facility to support K9 howitzer production and U.S. artillery modernization
The company signed a three-year lease for the site and plans to invest more than $2 million in the U.S. artillery system supply chain.
Lithuania signs deal amendment with U.S. to acquire second HIMARS battery, strengthening defence capabilities
Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence and the U.S. government have signed an amendment to an existing contract for the acquisition of a second HIMARS rocket artillery battery.
MBDA and Safran test THUNDART rocket artillery system, marking milestone ahead of France’s LRU replacement decision
MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense have conducted the first successful firing of the THUNDART next-generation artillery system, marking a key milestone in its development.
Otokar signs agreement to acquire Romanian manufacturer, expanding NATO-aligned armoured vehicle production capacity
Otokar has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Automecanica S.A. and its production facility in Mediaș, Romania.
ELVO and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles sign MoU to boost Greek defence manufacturing and military vehicle production
The MoU sets out a framework for cooperation in the integration of logistic and advanced superstructures, including air defence systems, […]
Australian company C2 Robotics delivers first Speartooth Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle to United States
C2 Robotics has commissioned and christened its Speartooth Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (LUUV), marking the first unit delivered to the United States.
Hanwha offers Canada full military vehicle production and twelve submarines by 2043 if KSS-III submarine is selected
The new entity would feature Canadian majority ownership and board membership, with a Canadian chief executive, and would produce vehicles […]
Halifax Shipyard launches first Arctic patrol vessel for Canadian Coast Guard under national shipbuilding programme
The 104.7-metre ship is now berthed at Halifax Shipyard, where work will continue ahead of sea trials and delivery to […]
Rheinmetall christens final K130 corvette Lübeck as German Navy programme reaches key construction milestone
The vessel, named LÜBECK, was formally christened during a ceremony attended by representatives from government, industry and the Bundeswehr. Among […]
Indra leads €42.5 million European programme to develop next-generation 4D radar for future warships
The SHIMBAD programme, or Shipborne MultiBand AESA Demonstrator, is backed by the European Defence Fund and has an estimated total […]
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded $283 million U.S. Navy contract for FF(X) frigate lead yard support
HII announced that the U.S. Navy has awarded its Ingalls Shipbuilding division a $283 million contract to carry out lead yard support activities for the new FF(X) class frigate program.
Lockheed Martin selected by U.S. Space Force to develop Space-Based Interceptor capabilities for layered missile defense
Lockheed Martin has been selected by the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command to develop capabilities supporting the Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) program.
Northrop Grumman delivers infrared sensor for U.S. Space Force polar missile warning satellite program
Northrop Grumman Corporation has delivered a key infrared sensor for the first satellite in the U.S. Space Force’s Next Gen OPIR Polar programme.
BlackSky secures $30 million one-year contract as international customer expands use of real-time ISR services
BlackSky Technology Inc. has secured a nearly $30 million, one-year Assured contract from an international defense customer.
U.S. Space Force sets record with five different rocket launches in April, marking major milestone in space operations
United States Space Force said Space Launch Delta 45 and the Eastern Range set a new record in April by supporting five different types of launch vehicles in a single month.
Lockheed Martin completes key production milestone for GPS IIIF satellite ahead of first launch
The continued production and deployment of GPS IIIF satellites is aimed at maintaining reliable global coverage while adding new capabilities […]
U.S. Space Force expands space-based airborne tracking program to strengthen battlefield surveillance capabilities
The program is designed to provide the Joint Force with persistent battlefield surveillance by continuously tracking airborne threats from space. […]