L3Harris strengthens Patriot missile supply chain with Polish production of PAC-3 control motors
L3Harris Technologies has issued a purchase order to Wojskowe Zaklady Elektroniczne S.A. to produce Attitude Control Motors for the U.S. Army’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile.
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Thales completes first X-Fire launcher firings for long-range land strike capability
Ukraine’s defence intelligence details Russia’s new Geran-4 jet-powered strike drone and foreign components
U.S. Army shows M1E3 Abrams main battle tank concept with unmanned turret and hybrid powertrain
CRS report warns Chinese entities continue to support Iran, North Korea and Pakistan weapons programmes
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AeroVironment expands Huntsville facility to accelerate Freedom Eagle-1 interceptor production
AeroVironment has announced an additional $20.2 million government investment in its Huntsville, Alabama, facility to support production of the Freedom Eagle-1 interceptor
Challenger 3 testing advances as UK main battle tank modernisation programme faces delays and fleet questions
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has reported progress in testing the Challenger 3 main battle tank
Raytheon and Lockheed Martin deliver first Javelin lightweight launch units to U.S. Army
The Javelin Joint Venture, a partnership between Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, has delivered the first Lightweight Command Launch Units to the U.S. Army
Raytheon selected by DARPA to advance composable solid rocket motor technology for future missiles
Raytheon, an RTX business, has received a phase two contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to continue developing a new solid rocket motor design
Bombardier Defense to supply three Global 6500 aircraft for Australian Border Force maritime surveillance
Bombardier Defense will provide three Global 6500 aircraft to support maritime surveillance missions for the Australian Border Force
Norway signs CAVS framework agreement to prepare procurement of Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles
Norway has signed the Framework Agreement for the Patria-led Common Armoured Vehicle System programme
Russia urges foreign nationals to leave Kyiv, citing planned strikes on defence industry facilities
Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Monday urged foreign nationals to leave Kyiv after Russian forces carried out a large-scale attack on the Ukrainian capital
Ukraine completes largest artillery ammunition procurement to expand long-range fire capability
Ukraine’s Defence Procurement Agency DOT has completed the largest procurement by value in its history, contracting 155 mm long-range artillery rounds
L3Harris highlights WESCAM sensors for Arctic surveillance and counter-unmanned systems missions
L3Harris Technologies said the Arctic is becoming a more contested operational domain that requires persistent surveillance across vast and remote areas
Ukraine says middle-strike drone operations are increasing pressure on Russian military infrastructure
Ukraine is systematically expanding the use of middle-strike drones to hit Russian military targets at operational depth, according to the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine
NATO allied airpower trains over Baltic region to strengthen counter-A2AD capabilities
NATO allied air forces conducted a high-end training event over the Baltic region on 21 May 2026 to strengthen multi-domain integration and counter anti-access/area denial capabilities
Thales to modernise mission systems on Hellenic Navy Hydra-class frigates under new contract
Thales has signed a contract with Greece’s General Directorate for Defence Investments and Armaments to begin modernising the mission system of the Hellenic Navy’s Hydra-class frigates
L3Harris strengthens Patriot missile supply chain with Polish production of PAC-3 control motors
L3Harris Technologies has issued a purchase order to Wojskowe Zaklady Elektroniczne S.A. to produce Attitude Control Motors for the U.S. Army’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile.
ITPS Canada orders Leonardo M-346 T Block 20 aircraft to expand allied fighter pilot training
ITPS Canada has ordered six Leonardo M-346 T Block 20 advanced jet trainers to support the expansion of NATO and allied tactical fighter pilot training.
Raytheon selected by DARPA to advance composable solid rocket motor technology for future missiles
Raytheon, an RTX business, has received a phase two contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to continue developing a new solid rocket motor design.
Bombardier Defense to supply three Global 6500 aircraft for Australian Border Force maritime surveillance
Bombardier Defense will provide three Global 6500 aircraft to support maritime surveillance missions for the Australian Border Force.
Russia urges foreign nationals to leave Kyiv, citing planned strikes on defence industry facilities
Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Monday urged foreign nationals to leave Kyiv after Russian forces carried out a large-scale attack on the Ukrainian capital.
Ukraine’s defence intelligence details Russia’s new Geran-4 jet-powered strike drone and foreign components
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has published details of Russia’s new jet-powered strike uncrewed aerial vehicle, the Geran-4.
KNDS reports record orders and strong revenue growth as European land defence demand rises
KNDS reported strong revenue growth and record order intake in 2025, supported by increased European defence spending and higher production across its business segments.
Raytheon and Lockheed Martin deliver first Javelin lightweight launch units to U.S. Army
The Javelin Joint Venture, a partnership between Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, has delivered the first Lightweight Command Launch Units to the U.S. Army.
Norway signs CAVS framework agreement to prepare procurement of Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles
Norway has signed the Framework Agreement for the Patria-led Common Armoured Vehicle System programme.
Thales completes first X-Fire launcher firings for long-range land strike capability
Thales has completed the first live firings from its X-Fire launcher, confirming the maturity of the land-based long-range strike system.
Ukraine completes largest artillery ammunition procurement to expand long-range fire capability
Ukraine’s Defence Procurement Agency DOT has completed the largest procurement by value in its history, contracting 155 mm long-range artillery rounds.
U.S. Army shows M1E3 Abrams main battle tank concept with unmanned turret and hybrid powertrain
The U.S. Army presented a rendering of the M1E3 main battle tank during the Michigan Defense Expo 2026 in Detroit.
Royal Navy declares Full Operating Capability for Martlet missile system on Wildcat helicopters
The Royal Navy has declared full operating capability for the Martlet missile system used on its Wildcat helicopters.
Thales to modernise mission systems on Hellenic Navy Hydra-class frigates under new contract
Thales has signed a contract with Greece’s General Directorate for Defence Investments and Armaments to begin modernising the mission system of the Hellenic Navy’s Hydra-class frigates.
Hanwha Ocean: KSS-III submarine reaches Canada after long-range voyage to support patrol submarine bid
A Republic of Korea Navy KSS-III submarine built by Hanwha Ocean has arrived at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt in British Columbia after a voyage of more than 14,000 km from South Korea.
Sweden opens negotiations with France for four Luleå-class frigates to strengthen naval air defence
The Swedish Government has instructed the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to begin negotiations with France on the procurement of four frigates based on Naval Group’s FDI concept.
South Korea begins formal process to acquire nuclear-powered submarines
South Korea’s military has begun the formal process to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, according to a Navy document cited by The Korea Times.
Rauma Marine Constructions launches second Pohjanmaa-class corvette as Finnish Navy programme enters series production
Rauma Marine Constructions has launched the second Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose corvette for the Finnish Navy at Rauma Shipyard.
U.S. Space Force awards Rocket Lab contract to build GEO satellites for space domain awareness
Rocket Lab has been awarded a $90 million contract by the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to design, manufacture, integrate and operate two geostationary satellites.
UK activates Borealis space awareness system to help protect satellites and critical services
The UK has made operational a new space awareness system designed to help protect national satellites and the services they provide.
Rohde & Schwarz and INFOZAHYST partner to promote new electromagnetic warfare systems globally
Rohde & Schwarz and Ukrainian company INFOZAHYST have signed a Memorandum of Partnership to promote a new line of defence products internationally.
U.S. Department of War releases second batch of UFO files with videos requested by lawmakers
The U.S. Department of War released a second batch of UFO-related files on Friday, following an initial disclosure that included previously unseen documents connected to public incidents.
Vandenberg Space Force Base completes dual-launch night with Falcon 9 Mission and Minuteman III test over Pacific
Vandenberg Space Force Base completed a dual-launch operation on May 19 and 20, sending a Falcon 9 rocket into orbit before supporting an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile test over the Pacific.
ICEYE secures €300 million revolving credit facility to support global growth and customer contracts
ICEYE has secured a €300 million three-year committed revolving credit facility to support continued growth.