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U.S. Navy says W93 Mk7 enters engineering phase, advancing first new nuclear warhead and reentry program in nearly four decades
The W93 warhead and Mk7 reentry body assembly are intended for the Navy’s submarine-launched ballistic missile fleet
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Fincantieri delivers Domenico Millelire multipurpose combat ship to Italian Navy, advancing Italy’s government-backed fleet renewal
BAE Systems secures UK artillery support agreement to sustain British Army’s 105mm Light Gun and restore domestic barrel production
U.S. Air Force showcases America’s long-range strike power with B-1B Lancer and B-2 Spirit flyovers during Xi Jinping’s Washington visit
U.S. Air Force confirms Anduril Fury and General Atomics Vengeance have entered operational CCA testing at Creech AFB in Nevada
Lockheed Martin says first F-35A for Royal Canadian Air Force takes flight, marking major milestone in Canada’s fighter replacement programme
Netherlands plans domestic production of EOS high-energy laser weapons, establishing European hub for defence against drone attacks
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U.S. Army reverses plan to end Stryker DVH A1 purchases with 20-vehicle order as service reshapes forces for Pacific operations
General Dynamics Land Systems has secured a $49.3 million U.S. Army contract modification for 20 additional Stryker Double V-Hull A1 vehicles
Lockheed Martin says twin Javelin launcher reaches first integration milestone on Kongsberg MCT turret after Norway demonstration
Lockheed Martin said on September 22 that a twin launcher for FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles had completed a successful demonstration on Kongsberg’s Medium Caliber Turret in Norway
British General Nick Perry becomes first UK commander of NATO’s JFC Norfolk, marking Alliance shift to European operational leadership
The United Kingdom has taken command of NATO’s Joint Force Command Norfolk for the first time, placing a British officer at the head of the Alliance’s Atlantic-focused operational headquarters
KNDS delivers first R3-standard Jaguar armoured vehicles to French Army, adding full combat capability under SCORPION programme
KNDS France has begun delivering R3-standard EBRC Jaguar armoured vehicles to the French Army, with close to 25 vehicles delivered or upgraded by 18 September 2026
NORAD and NATO allies coordinate fighters, tankers and airborne command aircraft to strengthen North America’s Arctic air defenses
NORAD, Danish and NATO forces are training together across Canada, Greenland and Iceland to coordinate the defense of North America’s northern approaches
U.S. Air Force showcases America’s long-range strike power with B-1B Lancer and B-2 Spirit flyovers during Xi Jinping’s Washington visit
The U.S. Air Force displayed long-range strike and air-superiority capabilities during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington, D.C
Germany receives first F-35A, beginning €10 billion shift to stealth airpower for NATO deterrence and nuclear-sharing role
Germany has received its first F-35A fighter, opening a procurement program that will replace its aging Tornado fleet and strengthen its contribution to NATO deterrence
Britain prepares HMS Astute for major mid-life revalidation after 15 years, sustaining Royal Navy attack-submarine capability
HMS Astute is preparing for a Mid Life Re-Validation Period after completing its first 15-year commission with the Royal Navy
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LandEM&E Group drives indirect fire accuracy with ALKON 122, ALKON 122L, and EGM120
EM&E Group has developed a range of guided munition solutions aimed at increasing the capabilities of different types of munitions by incorporating advanced navigation and trajectory correction technologies.
U.S. Army’s Bradley replacement race enters troop-testing phase with first XM30 prototypes from Rheinmetall and General Dynamics
Lockheed Martin CEO says ATACMS production could move to Germany, opening Arkansas capacity for faster PrSM missile output
L3Harris secures record $4.7 billion PAC-3 MSE propulsion deal from Lockheed Martin to expand U.S. interceptor production capacity
Canada moves closer to acquiring six Saab GlobalEye aircraft for Arctic surveillance and NORAD continental defence missions
Canada has moved closer to acquiring six Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft after signing a non-binding term sheet with the Swedish defence group.
Finnish F/A-18 and Swedish Gripen fighters intercept Russian MiG-31 and Su-30 jets in first joint operational mission over Gulf of Finland
Finland and Sweden conducted their first joint operational air-identification mission on 24 September 2026, deploying F/A-18 Hornet and JAS 39 Gripen Quick Reaction Alert fighters over the Gulf of Finland.
U.S. Air Force F-35A fighters and E-3 Sentry demonstrate Bering Sea maritime strike integration with Canada for Arctic homeland defense
U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighters and an E-3 Sentry operated together in a binational maritime strike scenario over the Bering Sea from Sept. 18 to 22, 2026.
NORAD and NATO allies coordinate fighters, tankers and airborne command aircraft to strengthen North America’s Arctic air defenses
NORAD, Danish and NATO forces are training together across Canada, Greenland and Iceland to coordinate the defense of North America’s northern approaches.
Airbus challenges Lockheed Martin’s F-35 with financing-backed Eurofighter bid for Portugal’s fighter replacement programme
Airbus executive Jose Luis de Miguel said Portugal could gain stronger defence, political and industrial ties with European partners.
Lockheed Martin says first F-35A for Royal Canadian Air Force takes flight, marking major milestone in Canada’s fighter replacement programme
Canada’s first F-35A Lightning II has completed its maiden flight after assembly at Lockheed Martin’s plant in Fort Worth, Texas.
Lockheed Martin says twin Javelin launcher reaches first integration milestone on Kongsberg MCT turret after Norway demonstration
Lockheed Martin said on September 22 that a twin launcher for FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles had completed a successful demonstration on Kongsberg’s Medium Caliber Turret in Norway.
KNDS delivers first R3-standard Jaguar armoured vehicles to French Army, adding full combat capability under SCORPION programme
KNDS France has begun delivering R3-standard EBRC Jaguar armoured vehicles to the French Army, with close to 25 vehicles delivered or upgraded by 18 September 2026.
BAE Systems secures UK artillery support agreement to sustain British Army’s 105mm Light Gun and restore domestic barrel production
BAE Systems has secured a four-year agreement to supply components for UK artillery and armoured vehicle weapon systems.
Deutz and Hypercraft target global unmanned ground vehicle market with new strategic partnership and European production plans
Deutz and US tactical mobility specialist Hypercraft have agreed to deepen their cooperation on unmanned ground vehicles and mobile drive systems through a new strategic partnership
Rafael Systems Global Sustainment secures U.S. qualification pathway for SPIKE SR precision missile for dismounted combat forces
Rafael Systems Global Sustainment has secured an agreement to qualify the SPIKE SR shoulder-launched precision missile for U.S. military requirements.
Babcock secures UK defence role for Nomad AI signal intelligence platform supporting frontline ISR operations
Babcock has delivered its AI-powered Nomad signal intelligence platform to the UK Ministry of Defence to meet an urgent operational requirement for the Armed Forces
Fincantieri delivers Domenico Millelire multipurpose combat ship to Italian Navy, advancing Italy’s government-backed fleet renewal
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri delivered the PPA multipurpose combat ship Domenico Millelire to the Italian Navy on 24 September at its Muggiano yard in La Spezia.
Fincantieri-Leonardo venture signs €3.7 billion Italian Navy destroyer deal to strengthen defence against ballistic and hypersonic missiles
A Fincantieri-Leonardo joint venture has signed a contract worth approximately €3.7 billion for two new Italian Navy destroyers, setting in motion one of Italy’s largest naval defence programmes in recent years.
Britain prepares HMS Astute for major mid-life revalidation after 15 years, sustaining Royal Navy attack-submarine capability
HMS Astute is preparing for a Mid Life Re-Validation Period after completing its first 15-year commission with the Royal Navy.
EDA advances MARSUR towards EU Secret status after successful real time interoperability test with NATO systems
The European Defence Agency has demonstrated that MARSUR, the European Union’s maritime surveillance network, can exchange data in real time with national command systems and NATO
U.S. Department of State approves $425 million MH-60R Seahawk sale to bolster Denmark’s homeland defense and critical infrastructure security
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $425 million Foreign Military Sale of three MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to Denmark.
Navantia completes S-83 trials of third-generation AIP system designed to keep Spanish Navy submarines submerged for weeks
Navantia has completed testing of the air-independent propulsion system for the S-83 Cosme García, the third submarine in Spain’s S-80 class.
Indra Space wins ESA backing for two IRIS2 Low LEO projects targeting future government and defence communications services
The European Space Agency has selected two projects led by Indra Space, ATLAS and SELENE, to enter the consolidation phase of the IRIS2 Low LEO Pre-Operational and De-Risk Activities programme
UK Ministry of Defence says new RAF space warfare squadron will disrupt hostile operations and defend critical satellites in orbit
Britain has established its first military unit dedicated to disrupting, degrading and denying hostile activity in space, marking a shift from monitoring threats to acting against them.
U.S. Space Force seeks $71.1 billion to double force in five years and expand combat units amid rising counter-space threats
The U.S. Space Force plans to double in size over the next five years. Two-thirds of the expansion will go to Combat Forces Command.
SSC Space secures prime ground segment role for Airbus Pléiades Neo and next generation Earth observation missions
SSC Space has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space to expand its ground-segment support for the Pléiades Neo mission and the new Pléiades Neo Next programme
Terma secures MDA AURORA supply agreement for satellite testing systems supporting high volume manufacturing
Terma has been selected by MDA Space as a supplier to the MDA AURORA programme, providing ground support systems for the company’s software-defined satellite product line
Northrop Grumman to deliver GHOST-R satellite in 24 months to expand U.S. tracking of threats in geosynchronous orbit
The GHOST-R prototype is intended to improve U.S. awareness of activity and potential threats in geosynchronous orbit.