Rheinmetall to showcase air defence, space reconnaissance, drones and F-35 production at ILA Berlin 2026
The International Aerospace Exhibition will take place from 10 to 14 June at the exhibition grounds at BER airport in Schönefeld.
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RENK starts production of 4,000th HSWL 354 transmission for Leopard 2 main battle tank mobility systems at Augsburg site
RENK Group has started production of its 4,000th HSWL 354 transmission at its Augsburg site
Palladyne AI and IAI partner to manufacture and market combat-proven loitering munitions for U.S. Department of War
Palladyne AI and Israel Aerospace Industries have formed a strategic partnership to manufacture, integrate and market IAI’s HARPY, HAROP and Mini HARPY loitering munition systems to the U.S. Department of War
Ukraine says 30 companies have joined private air defence initiative to counter UAV threats under Air Force command
Thirty companies have joined Ukraine’s pilot project to integrate the private sector into the country’s air defence system, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine said
Switzerland selects KNDS AGM artillery system on Piranha IV platform to modernise indirect fire capability
U.S. Navy establishes Naval Support Activity Stirling in Western Australia to support AUKUS submarine rotations
The U.S. Navy has established Naval Support Activity Stirling in Perth, Western Australia, as part of AUKUS
NATO launches Task Force X-Arctic to test uncrewed systems for High North awareness and Arctic operations
NATO has launched Task Force X-Arctic, a new initiative intended to strengthen the Alliance’s awareness and presence in the Arctic and the High North
Australia signs $72 million Rheinmetall NIOA contract to establish 155mm projectile forging capability in Queensland
The Albanese Government has signed a $72 million contract with Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions to establish a new large calibre ammunition forging capability in Queensland
Russian industry continues delivery of S-400 ground-based air and missile defence system to India
Deliveries to India of the fourth regimental set of the S-400 Triumf air defence missile system began on 3 June 2026
End of an era: U.S. Marine Corps retires AV-8B Harrier II after more than 50 years of service
The U.S. Department of War said on June 3 that a ceremony marking the end of Boeing AV-8B Harrier II multirole combat aircraft operations by the U.S. Marine Corps was held at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina
Ukraine’s Fire Point reports first flight test of FP-7.X missile planned as core effector for future Freya defence system
Ukrainian company Fire Point has carried out the first flight test of its FP-7.X anti-aircraft missile, according to the company’s executive director, Iryna Terekh
NASA X-59 flies supersonic for first time as quiet supersonic aircraft moves toward mission-condition testing [VIDEO]
NASA’s experimental X-59 aircraft flew faster than the speed of sound for the first time on June 5, marking a major milestone for the programme
NATO Forward Land Forces Finland established with Swedish battlegroup to strengthen defence of northern flank
NATO’s Forward Land Forces Finland was officially established to strengthen the Alliance’s deterrence and defence posture on its northern and northeastern flank
Ukraine says 30 companies have joined private air defence initiative to counter UAV threats under Air Force command
Thirty companies have joined Ukraine’s pilot project to integrate the private sector into the country’s air defence system, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine said.
Airbus introduces U145 uncrewed H145 helicopter variant for autonomous cargo and multi-mission operations
Airbus Helicopters has introduced an uncrewed version of its H145 helicopter, designated U145, at the ILA Berlin airshow.
Rheinmetall to showcase air defence, space reconnaissance, drones and F-35 production at ILA Berlin 2026
The International Aerospace Exhibition will take place from 10 to 14 June at the exhibition grounds at BER airport in Schönefeld.
Russian industry continues delivery of S-400 ground-based air and missile defence system to India
Deliveries to India of the fourth regimental set of the S-400 Triumf air defence missile system began on 3 June 2026.
Royal Air Force highlights low-cost APKWS precision weapon for Typhoon pilots to counter drones and modern threats
The Royal Air Force has strengthened its combat air capability with the introduction of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS).
Ukraine’s Fire Point reports first flight test of FP-7.X missile planned as core effector for future Freya defence system
Ukrainian company Fire Point has carried out the first flight test of its FP-7.X anti-aircraft missile, according to the company’s executive director, Iryna Terekh.
Switzerland selects KNDS AGM artillery system on Piranha IV platform to modernise indirect fire capability
The AGM Artillery Gun Module artillery system will be procured on the Piranha IV carrier platform from Swiss manufacturer GDELS-Mowag. […]
Australia signs $72 million Rheinmetall NIOA contract to establish 155mm projectile forging capability in Queensland
The Albanese Government has signed a $72 million contract with Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions to establish a new large calibre ammunition forging capability in Queensland.
U.S. Army: 1st Armored Division Bradley crews complete gunnery qualifications in Poland
Soldiers assigned to the 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division conducted M2A3 and M3A3 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle gunnery qualifications near Drawsko Combined Training Center in Poland on June 1-2, 2026.
NATO Forward Land Forces Finland established with Swedish battlegroup to strengthen defence of northern flank
NATO’s Forward Land Forces Finland was officially established to strengthen the Alliance’s deterrence and defence posture on its northern and northeastern flank.
Boeing to integrate LAND 4140 battle management system for Australian Army command capability
Boeing Defence Australia will lead integration work for a major initiative to improve the Australian Defence Force’s secure communications, operational planning and battlefield decision-making.
U.S. Army V Corps strengthens NATO interoperability in Poland through Apache and HIMARS multinational initiatives
U.S. Army V Corps soldiers joined members of the Polish Armed Forces and British Armed Forces for the Polish Apache Initiative and the eighth European M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Initiative.
NATO launches Task Force X-Arctic to test uncrewed systems for High North awareness and Arctic operations
NATO has launched Task Force X-Arctic, a new initiative intended to strengthen the Alliance’s awareness and presence in the Arctic and the High North.
Fincantieri’s WASS Submarine Systems and Magellan sign agreement to support Canadian underwater defence capability
Fincantieri, through its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Magellan Aerospace Corporation.
End of an era: U.S. Marine Corps retires AV-8B Harrier II after more than 50 years of service
The U.S. Department of War said on June 3 that a ceremony marking the end of Boeing AV-8B Harrier II multirole combat aircraft operations by the U.S. Marine Corps was held at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina.
HMS Prince of Wales delayed in Norway for repairs amid renewed scrutiny of UK defence readiness
Britain’s £3.5 billion aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has been forced into port in Norway for repairs after breaking down again.
Hanwha Ocean links Canadian submarine proposal to wider South Korea-Canada cooperation in energy and industry
The Republic of Korea and Canada are deepening cooperation in energy resources, critical minerals, supply chain resilience and strategic industrial development.
Kongsberg and Navantia sign long-term support agreement for Royal Norwegian Navy Fridtjof Nansen-class frigates
Kongsberg and Navantia have signed a long-term agreement covering support, maintenance, modification and modernisation work for the Royal Norwegian Navy’s Fridtjof Nansen-class frigates.
Northrop Grumman and Apex to demonstrate space-based interceptor capabilities for U.S. missile defense
Northrop Grumman has announced that satellite manufacturer Apex will support its work to demonstrate space-based interceptor capabilities for the U.S. Space Force.
Business Finland approves €28.3 million grant to support ICEYE’s SAR satellite and AI-enabled intelligence R&D
Business Finland has approved a €28.3 million continuation grant for ICEYE’s research and development programme.
U.S. Space Force awards SpaceX nearly $4.2 billion for initial satellite constellation to track airborne targets
The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a nearly $4.2 billion Other Transaction Authority contract for initial fielding of the Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator system.
GMV advances secure timing and synchronisation solutions for critical applications through Galileo PRS technology
GMV is leading the PRESENTIS project, an initiative focused on using Galileo Public Regulated Service technology to support secure timing and synchronisation applications.
U.S. Department of War awards $9.7 billion contract to Dell Federal Systems for Microsoft services and digital modernization
The U.S. Department of War has awarded a five-year, $9.7 billion Microsoft Department of War Enterprise Software Agreement II Core Enterprise Technology Agreement to Dell Federal Systems.
European Commission opens €20 million call to support IRIS² user terminal industrialisation
The European Commission has opened a new call for proposals for grants to support the development of affordable user terminals for IRIS² and GOVSATCOM services.