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Saudi Arabia seeks more than 10,000 bombs and JDAM-ER guidance kits in potential $5 billion U.S. sale with Boeing as principal contractor
The State Department said the sale would support U.S. foreign-policy and national-security objectives by strengthening Saudi Arabia, which Washington designates as a major non-NATO ally.
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Ukraine equips Magura MV11 unmanned vessel with vertical-launch Sting interceptors for mobile counter-drone defense over Black Sea
Indra brings AirDef, C-UAS and NEMUS radar to MSPO as Poland seeks advanced defense technology partnerships
Estonian Defence Forces demonstrate K9-mounted counter-drone jammer designed to improve artillery survivability against UAV attacks
Canada to bring nearly 500 delegates to MSPO 2026 in push for defence exports and deeper industrial ties with Poland and NATO allies
Thales and Kalyani Strategic Systems explore 70-mm rocket production in India for armed forces, counter-drone missions and exports
UK Ministry of Defence says Britain will invest more than £5 billion in autonomous systems in its largest-ever drone push
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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
Germany weighs financial support for British and French nuclear deterrents amid Europe’s shifting security debate, The Telegraph reports
Germany and Britain are discussing potential German financial support for the UK’s nuclear weapons programme, The Telegraph reported on 26 August
U.S. Marine Corps deploys VMFA-533 F-35B squadron to Japan to reinforce forward aviation readiness across Indo-Pacific region
The U.S. Marine Corps deployed Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 533 to Japan on Sept. 5, continuing its rotation of F-35B Lightning II units through the Indo-Pacific
Kymeta lands $20 million Pentagon order for Osprey u8 satellite terminals and resilient GEO-LEO connectivity
Kymeta has secured a $20 million order from the U.S. Department of Defense for more than 100 Osprey u8 satellite communications terminals and related connectivity services
Ford, General Dynamics and Ricardo target UK military vehicle programme with Ranger-based platform and British industrial support
Ford Motor Company, General Dynamics Land Systems and Ricardo have formed a team to compete for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Light Mobility Vehicle programme with a platform based on the Ford Ranger
Westinghouse says eVinci microreactor is designed to power U.S. military installations continuously for eight years without refueling
The U.S. Army has selected Westinghouse’s eVinci microreactor for the next phase of the Janus Program, its initiative to bring advanced nuclear power to defense installations
MBDA unit GDI Simulation buys Agenium, combining AI and military training systems in a 120-person defence technology group
MBDA subsidiary GDI Simulation has acquired Agenium Group, creating a defence simulation specialist with about 120 employees
ST Engineering iDirect tests INT3000 modem combining 5G NTN and existing satellite networks to ease operators’ transition
ST Engineering iDirect has demonstrated a pilot version of its INT3000 modem, designed to give satellite operators a single device supporting both standards-based 5G connectivity and established DVB networks
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EM&E Group offers, through the EMOC, a system that combines mobility, precision, speed of response, and technological autonomy in a single platform.
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Air and missile defense: Israel completes Iron Dome upgrade tests with Iron Beam laser integration [VIDEO]
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
Defense Innovation Unit says Honeywell quantum navigation system improved aircraft position accuracy by 89% in GPS-free Pacific test flight
A Honeywell Aerospace quantum-navigation prototype improved aircraft position accuracy by 89% compared with traditional backup methods during a GPS-free flight over the Pacific Ocean, the Defense Innovation Unit said.
U.S. Marine Corps deploys VMFA-533 F-35B squadron to Japan to reinforce forward aviation readiness across Indo-Pacific region
The U.S. Marine Corps deployed Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 533 to Japan on Sept. 5, continuing its rotation of F-35B Lightning II units through the Indo-Pacific.
NATO strengthens Baltic air defense as Spanish EF-18Ms and Turkish F-16s train with Estonian crews at Ämari
Spanish and Turkish fighter units have begun familiarization training with Estonian ground crews and maintainers as part of NATO’s air defense mission in the Baltic region
Ukraine and five partner nations weigh new coalition fund to accelerate air force infrastructure, training and helicopter projects
Ukraine and five partner countries have identified five priorities for strengthening Ukrainian air capabilities, ranging from infrastructure and training to helicopter development.
ASELSAN says LGK and GÖZDE guidance kits scored four direct hits from F-16 and Akıncı, including a strike on a moving target
ASELSAN said its LGK 82, LGK 84 and GÖZDE guidance systems achieved four direct hits during an international live-fire demonstration in Türkiye.
Russia’s Rostec to unveil stealth drones designed for launch from Su-57 fighters at Egypt air show alongside export-model Su-57E
Rostec will unveil a new family of multifunctional drones designed for launch from Su-57 fighters at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026 in Egypt.
Leonardo secures first Brazilian serial order for Centauro II as 98-vehicle armored program moves into production
Leonardo, through the CIO consortium formed by IDV and OTO Melara, has signed the first serial production contract for Centauro II 8x8 wheeled armored vehicles for the Brazilian Army
Ford, General Dynamics and Ricardo target UK military vehicle programme with Ranger-based platform and British industrial support
Ford Motor Company, General Dynamics Land Systems and Ricardo have formed a team to compete for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Light Mobility Vehicle programme with a platform based on the Ford Ranger
Northrop Grumman secures U.S. framework contract for M1156 artillery guidance kits with $863 million ceiling and export options
The U.S. Department of War has signed a multiyear framework agreement with Northrop Grumman for the production and delivery of M1156 Precision Guidance Kit modules.
Fort Hood training puts Russia’s evolving drone, counter-drone and fires tactics under U.S. Army scrutiny for modern warfare
The U.S. Army’s III Armored Corps held a four-day program at Fort Hood to study how Russia is adapting its tactics, organization and use of battlefield technology.
Safran to equip Bundeswehr infantry with over 1,000 MOSKITO and hundreds of SHARPCROW portable battlefield observation systems
Safran Electronics & Defense will supply more than 1,000 MOSKITO observation systems and several hundred SHARPCROW systems for the Bundeswehr under a major order from Rheinmetall Electronics.
Hanwha to launch Chunmoo User Club in 2027, bringing NATO operators together to shape future rocket artillery upgrades and support
Hanwha Aerospace plans to launch a Chunmoo User Club in South Korea in 2027, creating a formal network for countries operating its multiple rocket launch system.
Ukraine equips Magura MV11 unmanned vessel with vertical-launch Sting interceptors for mobile counter-drone defense over Black Sea
Ukraine has integrated a vertical-launch system for aerial interceptor drones aboard a Magura unmanned surface vessel, expanding the platform from naval strike missions into mobile air defense
Britain begins assembly of RFA Resurgent to sustain Royal Navy carrier strike group deployments and names RFA Reliant and Resourceful
Britain has started formal assembly of RFA Resurgent, the first of three Fleet Solid Support ships intended to extend the Royal Navy’s ability to operate at sea.
USS Delaware arrives in Norway during U.S. Navy High North operations supporting maritime awareness, security and deterrence
The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware arrived in Grøtsund, Norway, on Sept. 1, 2026, for a routine port visit.
BAE Systems Australia returns HMAS Hobart to water after major refit ahead of Aegis Baseline 9, Tomahawk and Naval Strike Missile integration
HMAS Hobart has returned to the water after a year-long refit, moving Australia’s first Hobart-class destroyer into the systems-integration phase of a major capability upgrade.
USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group makes Thailand port call after seven months of U.S. Central Command combat operations
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group arrived in Thailand on Sept. 2 for its first full port visit since deploying in November 2025, following nearly seven months of operations in the U.S. Central Command area.
South Korean Navy selects GE Aerospace LM2500+G4 turbines for six KDDX destroyers, advancing electric propulsion and local production
The Republic of Korea Navy has selected GE Aerospace’s LM2500+G4 marine gas turbines to power six KDDX next-generation destroyers, placing electric propulsion at the center of one of South Korea’s most important naval modernization programs.
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.
Ukraine expands DELTA with satellite imagery, drone orthophotos and 3D terrain data to sharpen battlefield planning
Ukraine’s DELTA combat system is consolidating satellite imagery, drone-generated orthophotos and 3D terrain models into a single environment for military planning
Kymeta lands $20 million Pentagon order for Osprey u8 satellite terminals and resilient GEO-LEO connectivity
Kymeta has secured a $20 million order from the U.S. Department of Defense for more than 100 Osprey u8 satellite communications terminals and related connectivity services
ST Engineering iDirect tests INT3000 modem combining 5G NTN and existing satellite networks to ease operators’ transition
ST Engineering iDirect has demonstrated a pilot version of its INT3000 modem, designed to give satellite operators a single device supporting both standards-based 5G connectivity and established DVB networks.
Northrop Grumman CEO says new robotic satellite-servicing systems will reinforce U.S. resilience and long-term advantage in space
Northrop Grumman has launched its first Mission Robotic Vehicle and three Mission Extension Pods, broadening its in-space capabilities from satellite life extension to autonomous servicing, repair, refueling and assembly.
OHB secures first major IRIS² contract worth nearly €1 billion to build 18 MEO platforms for Europe’s secure communications network
German space company OHB has secured a contract worth nearly €1 billion from SES to develop and manufacture 18 medium Earth orbit satellite platforms for the European Union’s IRIS² secure connectivity programme.