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Lockheed Martin CEO says THAAD interceptor production will rise to 400 a year backed by more than $9 billion in munitions investments
The expansion is being supported by new manufacturing capacity, factory modernization and a broader $9 billion munitions investment program through 2030.
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Canadian Globemaster III airlifts U.S. Army HIMARS to Alaska, testing rapid Arctic deployment and allied logistics during TUNDRA MERLIN
BlackSky builds Gen-3 satellites ahead of sovereign orders, targeting one-year delivery for government intelligence customers
Northrop Grumman CEO says missile defense investments are scaling production capacity to meet rising U.S. and allied demand
U.S. Army expands drone marketplace after $750 million in sales, adding Group 3 systems, payloads and faster allied procurement
KBR’s planned Trinzic spin-off secures $208 million U.S. Army task order supporting Hellfire, JAGM, Javelin and TOW weapons
RTX says SM-3 production push with Boeing and Pentagon will accelerate key component output for U.S. Navy sea-based missile defense
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MDA Space deploys first eight Globalstar LEO satellites, marking prime contractor milestone and scaling commercial constellation production
MDA Space has deployed the first eight of 17 replenishment satellites it is building for Globalstar’s low Earth orbit constellation, marking its first satellite delivery as prime contractor for a commercial communications constellation
Australian Army fields first AS9 Huntsman battery, moving Geelong-built 155mm self-propelled artillery systems toward full operational capability in 2028
The Australian Army has brought its first protected mobile fires battery into service with 3rd Brigade, marking a major step in the fielding of the AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer
M1 wins $10 billion U.S. Army Flight School Next contract to train up to 1,500 helicopter pilots annually through 2052
M1 Support Services has secured a U.S. Army Flight School Next contract with a ceiling value of $10 billion to provide initial helicopter pilot training through August 12, 2052
Rheinmetall accelerates F-35 and missile production, adds explosives and rocket capacity to support €80.4 billion backlog
Rheinmetall is expanding F-35, ammunition and missile production as it prepares to execute an €80.4 billion order backlog
Rolls-Royce and Reliance plan sovereign AMCA fighter engine partnership as India seeks strategic autonomy in advanced propulsion
Rolls-Royce and Reliance Industries plan to partner on a sovereign indigenous combat engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme
BAE Systems advances DARPA THREADS effort to Phase 2, targeting nearly threefold range increase for military RF systems
BAE Systems has moved into the second phase of a DARPA program aimed at overcoming thermal limits in advanced radio-frequency electronics, a constraint on the power and range of military systems
Embraer sees potential Indian order for 60–80 C-390 aircraft, with second assembly line under consideration
Embraer is positioning the C-390 for an Indian Air Force requirement covering between 60 and 80 military transport aircraft, a potential order that would rank among the programme’s largest
TKMS raises outlook after Canada selects it for up to 12 submarines, with €20.1 billion backlog and submarine profit up 300%
TKMS has raised its full-year outlook after nine-month sales increased 19%, while its selection as preferred supplier for Canada’s planned fleet of up to 12 submarines opened the prospect of the largest single order in the German naval group’s history
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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
Leonardo CEO says Baykar drone venture begins aircraft integration in Italy, with first customer deliveries due this year
Leonardo and Baykar have begun integrating their first aircraft in Italy after completing the regulatory process for their new drone joint venture.
Canadian Globemaster III airlifts U.S. Army HIMARS to Alaska, testing rapid Arctic deployment and allied logistics during TUNDRA MERLIN
The Royal Canadian Air Force used a CC-177 Globemaster III to move a U.S. Army M142 HIMARS launcher, soldiers and support equipment into Alaska for Operation TUNDRA MERLIN.
Safran reports strong HAMMER guided-bomb performance amid rising defence sales and an expanding international order backlog
Safran said its HAMMER precision-guided bomb programme delivered a strong performance in the first half of 2026, contributing to growth across its defence operations.
M1 wins $10 billion U.S. Army Flight School Next contract to train up to 1,500 helicopter pilots annually through 2052
M1 Support Services has secured a U.S. Army Flight School Next contract with a ceiling value of $10 billion to provide initial helicopter pilot training through August 12, 2052.
Rolls-Royce and Reliance plan sovereign AMCA fighter engine partnership as India seeks strategic autonomy in advanced propulsion
Rolls-Royce and Reliance Industries plan to partner on a sovereign indigenous combat engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme.
Swiss F-35A Lightning II production advances at Italy’s Cameri plant, with first locally built fighter due for delivery in 2028
Armasuisse said the first F-35A produced at Cameri is scheduled to be transferred directly to Switzerland in mid-2028.
Australian Army fields first AS9 Huntsman battery, moving Geelong-built 155mm self-propelled artillery systems toward full operational capability in 2028
The Australian Army has brought its first protected mobile fires battery into service with 3rd Brigade, marking a major step in the fielding of the AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.
Calian wins £159 million British Army training deal under RTX-led Omnia, securing 15-year role in UK military readiness
Calian UK has secured a 15-year agreement worth about CAD$296 million (£159 million) to support the British Army’s Collective Training Service programme.
CSG secures Polish orders worth over €150 million for hundreds of Waran 4x4 and Heron 6x6 tactical vehicle chassis
European defence group CSG has secured three orders worth more than €150 million gross to supply several hundred vehicle chassis to Poland’s Huta Stalowa Wola.
Hanwha to develop GPS-guided fuze for K9 artillery, targeting sixfold reduction in 155mm shell impact dispersion by 2032
Hanwha Aerospace has been selected as preferred bidder for a KRW 164.2 billion programme to develop an advanced Course Correction Fuze for 155mm ammunition used by the K9 self-propelled howitzer.
Rheinmetall opens UK autonomy centre to deploy Canadian PATH technology and build local defence industrial capability
Rheinmetall has opened an Advanced Land Autonomy Centre of Excellence in the UK to integrate, test and deploy autonomous ground systems for the British market and surrounding regions.
Lockheed Martin completes first live-fire test of Kodiak containerized launcher using Reduced-Range Practice Rocket for offensive fires
Lockheed Martin has completed the first integrated live-fire test of its Kodiak containerized launcher, demonstrating the system’s ability to employ offensive fires.
HII completes sea trials of John F. Kennedy nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, clearing next step toward U.S. Navy delivery
CVN 79 is the second nuclear-powered aircraft carrier of the Gerald R. Ford class.
TKMS raises outlook after Canada selects it for up to 12 submarines, with €20.1 billion backlog and submarine profit up 300%
TKMS has raised its full-year outlook after nine-month sales increased 19%, while its selection as preferred supplier for Canada’s planned fleet of up to 12 submarines opened the prospect of the largest single order in the German naval group’s history.
BAE Systems Australia completes Hunter-class prototyping, clearing way for first frigate build and follow-on ship production
BAE Systems Australia has completed the prototyping phase of the Hunter Class Frigate Program at the Osborne Naval and Henderson shipyards.
Trump opens path to foreign-built U.S. Navy ships, orders systems overhaul plan for future aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller
President Donald Trump opened a path for selected U.S. Navy ships to be built abroad and ordered plans for major systems changes on the future aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller (CVN-81).
Denmark orders Rheinmetall MASS decoy systems for frigates in NATO maritime defence deal with support lasting up to 21 years
Denmark has ordered Rheinmetall’s MASS naval decoy system for its ABSALON-class and IVER HUITFELDT-class frigates in a contract worth a double-digit million-euro amount.
Ultra Maritime tests Sea Spear and SSQ-125B sonar network for autonomous counter-UUV and anti-submarine warfare at Lanternfish
Ultra Maritime has demonstrated an integrated active-passive sonar system designed for autonomous counter-UUV and anti-submarine warfare during the U.S. Navy’s 2026 Lanternfish exercise.
U.S. Space Force and Japan complete QZSS hosted-payload launches to strengthen monitoring of geosynchronous orbit over Indo-Pacific
The U.S. Space Force and Japan have completed the second and final launch under their Quasi-Zenith Satellite System-Hosted Payload programme, placing a U.S. space domain awareness sensor aboard Japan’s QZS-7 satellite.
BlackSky builds Gen-3 satellites ahead of sovereign orders, targeting one-year delivery for government intelligence customers
BlackSky Technology is producing more than 20 Gen-3 satellites, including unallocated spacecraft that could be assigned to future sovereign intelligence contracts.
Lockheed Martin plans boost-phase space interceptor tests to add new orbital layer to U.S. homeland missile defense architecture
Lockheed Martin is preparing to test a space-based interceptor designed to engage ballistic missile threats during the first minutes after launch.
Northrop Grumman and Aeronix invest millions in space-based cryptography, targeting fivefold gain in secure data processing
Northrop Grumman and Aeronix have launched a multimillion-dollar partnership to develop space-based cryptographic systems for classified defence communications.
BlackSky secures international satellite intelligence contract combining Gen-2 and Gen-3 imagery with AI-enabled analytics services
BlackSky Technology has secured a seven-figure, multi-year international contract for satellite imagery and AI-enabled analytics.
Firefly extends Lockheed Martin launch agreement through 2031 for up to 25 Alpha Block II missions and sea-based operations
Firefly Aerospace has extended its multi-launch agreement with Lockheed Martin by two years, covering up to 25 dedicated Alpha Block II launches through 2031.