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Lockheed Martin wins $1.32 billion AIR6500 contract to link Australia’s air and missile defenses with allied forces across the Indo-Pacific
The project will connect the country’s air and missile defense assets through a single operational picture.
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Hanwha Aerospace signs agreement to transfer Homar-K launcher technology to Poland and enable local production of selected components
Britain to arm F-35 Lightning II fleet with new stand-off and long-range weapons alongside £460 million SPEAR CAP 3 investment
Poland’s FlyFocus unveils TASACK precision loitering munition with 110-kilometre range and top-attack capability
Lockheed Martin says Germany’s first F-35A has completed its maiden flight ahead of planned delivery and Luftwaffe training in the United States
Italy orders two more General Atomics MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers to strengthen Mediterranean surveillance and NATO operations from 2027
Poland’s PGZ unveils full-scale Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle at MSPO 2026, with serial production readiness targeted for 2029
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BlackSky says Gen-3 satellites will provide exclusive high-resolution imagery for $1 billion France-UAE AI constellation in orbit
BlackSky has been chosen as the exclusive supplier of very high-resolution electro-optical satellites for a $1 billion space intelligence programme
U.S. Navy plans first advanced nuclear microreactor at Indiana weapons base by 2028 to provide secure off-grid power for operations
The U.S. Department of War plans to install an advanced nuclear microreactor at Naval Weapons Station Crane in Indiana by September 2028
Canada and Poland renew defence pact to expand NATO military training and arms-industry cooperation in Eastern Europe at MSPO 2026
Canada and Poland have renewed their Defence Cooperation Agreement to expand military, industrial and training ties
Rheinmetall releases Battlesuite Onboard and Tactical API specifications as open source for defence system integration across platforms
Rheinmetall has made the first core interface specifications for its Battlesuite digital platform available as open source
Italy and Greece sign implementing agreement for transfer of two FREMM frigates to Hellenic Navy with Fincantieri support
Italy and Greece have signed an implementing arrangement for the transfer of two Italian Navy FREMM frigates to the Hellenic Navy through Fincantieri
U.S. Air Force says North Star Readiness Campaign cuts bomber parts problems from over 450 to about 160, improving B-52 and B-1 readiness
The U.S. Air Force has launched a coordinated drive to raise the number of mission-capable B-52 Stratofortress and B-1 Lancer bombers
U.S. Navy selects L3Harris VAMPIRE counter-drone weapons to strengthen littoral defences against unmanned attacks at sea
The U.S. Navy has selected L3Harris Technologies to deliver VAMPIRE counter-drone systems for littoral defense
Spanish Navy to field three MBDA SIMBAD RC systems, adding new ship defence against sea-skimming missiles, aircraft and drones
MBDA has signed a framework agreement to supply three SIMBAD RC systems to the Spanish Navy, giving the service an anti-missile capability it does not currently have
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U.S. Marine Corps accepts six F-35Bs without radars as APG-85 delay is set to affect Air Force and Navy deliveries this year
Germany to receive first of 35 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters next week after maiden flight, with pilot training to begin in Arkansas
Germany will formally take delivery of its first F-35A Lightning II next week following the aircraft’s maiden flight in Texas.
Saab secures SEK 2.9 billion order to advance Sweden’s future fighter programme across manned and unmanned systems
Saab has secured an order worth about SEK 2.9 billion from Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration, or FMV, to continue work on the country’s future fighter system.
Britain to arm F-35 Lightning II fleet with new stand-off and long-range weapons alongside £460 million SPEAR CAP 3 investment
Britain plans to expand the strike options available to its F-35 Lightning Force with a range of stand-off and long-range weapons.
Lockheed Martin says Germany’s first F-35A has completed its maiden flight ahead of planned delivery and Luftwaffe training in the United States
Germany’s first F-35A Lightning II has completed its maiden flight, moving Berlin’s 35-aircraft program closer to initial delivery and crew training.
Lockheed Martin says F-35 global fleet surpasses 1,355 deliveries and one million flight hours amid new allied milestones worldwide
Lockheed Martin said the F-35 had demonstrated its capabilities during Epic Fury, Midnight Hammer, Rough Rider and Rising Lion.
U.S. Air Force projects F-15EX Eagle II full operational capability in early 2028 following Boeing production delays
The U.S. Air Force’s F-15EX Eagle II will not reach full operational capability until early 2028, at least six months beyond its approved July 2027 threshold.
Hanwha Aerospace signs agreement to transfer Homar-K launcher technology to Poland and enable local production of selected components
Poland has signed a sublicence agreement with Hanwha Aerospace for local production of selected Homar-K launcher components.
Poland’s PGZ unveils full-scale Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle at MSPO 2026, with serial production readiness targeted for 2029
Polish defence group PGZ has unveiled a full-scale demonstrator of its new Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle at MSPO 2026.
Finland orders more than 100 Patria TREMOS mobile mortars and secures options for hundreds more in major Army firepower upgrade
Finland has ordered more than 100 Patria TREMOS mobile mortar systems and secured options for hundreds of additional units.
Sweden receives first Stridsvagn 123A under wider plan for 110 tank upgrades and 44 new Leopard 2A8s by 2031
Sweden has received its first Stridsvagn 123A main battle tank, marking the initial delivery under a programme covering 110 upgrades and 44 new Leopard 2A8s.
Sweden approves HIMARS purchase and expands Finnish long-range artillery partnership to strengthen NATO’s northern defences
Sweden has authorised the procurement of the U.S.-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, adding a long-range precision-strike capability to its armed forces.
PGM Niewiadów targets 180,000 155 mm rounds a year as PLN 250 million ammunition expansion moves towards production
Niewiadów Polska Grupa Militarna showcased its production, research and testing capabilities during Range Day Niewiadów 2026 on 4 September, highlighting investments intended to expand Poland’s domestic defence manufacturing capacity
Huntington Ingalls Industries completes first ROMULUS 151 hull, advancing five AI-enabled unmanned vessels for U.S. maritime forces
HII and Breaux Brothers Enterprises have completed the structural build of the first ROMULUS 151 unmanned surface vessel.
Spanish Navy to field three MBDA SIMBAD RC systems, adding new ship defence against sea-skimming missiles, aircraft and drones
MBDA has signed a framework agreement to supply three SIMBAD RC systems to the Spanish Navy, giving the service an anti-missile capability it does not currently have.
Marine Alutech wins €25.2 million Finnish Navy order for 18 Jurmo-NG troop boats to strengthen mobility in the archipelago
Finland has ordered 18 next-generation Watercat M12 Jurmo-class troop transport boats from Marine Alutech for €25.2 million.
U.S. Navy’s USS Delaware completes Norway visit as Washington expands undersea operations across strategic High North gateways
The U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware completed a routine port visit to Grøtsund, Norway, on September 7.
Britain commits £1.5 billion to Atlantic Bastion to counter Russian submarines and protect critical undersea cables and pipelines
Britain will invest an additional £1.5 billion over four years in Atlantic Bastion, a Royal Navy programme designed to track Russian submarines and protect critical infrastructure across the North Atlantic.
Denmark joins Canada-led Arctic naval drills with US and French forces in Greenland waters to strengthen NATO deterrence and readiness
The Danish inspection ship Thetis is taking part in Canada-led maritime drills with forces from Canada, France and the United States.
Lockheed Martin wins $1.32 billion AIR6500 contract to link Australia’s air and missile defenses with allied forces across the Indo-Pacific
The project will connect the country’s air and missile defense assets through a single operational picture.
Poland’s EYCORE says first SAR satellite imagery validates domestic radar technology for security and defence missions in orbit
Polish space company EYCORE has released the first Earth imagery from EYCORE-1, its synthetic aperture radar satellite.
United Kingdom backs new space strategy with £7.8 billion to counter orbital threats and strengthen satellite capabilities
The UK has consolidated £7.8 billion of planned space investment under a new strategy that places defence and national security at the centre of government policy.
Isar Aerospace reaches orbit on second Spectrum flight, opening new European launch option for commercial and institutional customers
Isar Aerospace said its Spectrum rocket reached orbit and deployed payloads on only the company’s second flight.
BlackSky develops automated orbital imaging for Gen-3 satellites, targeting emerging space surveillance and awareness missions
BlackSky Technology is advancing automated non-Earth imaging for its Gen-3 satellites, extending the company’s intelligence business into orbital surveillance.
Leonardo DRS says U.S. Space Force awarded prototype agreement to advance scalable sensors for tracking fast-moving threats
The U.S. Space Force has awarded Leonardo DRS a prototype agreement to develop next-generation sensors for space superiority and space-control missions.