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Aselsan expands presence in Bucharest and offers combat-proven defence solutions to the Romanian Armed Forces

Aselsan, one of Türkiye’s leading defence technology companies, is exhibiting at the Black Sea Defence & Aerospace (BSDA) exhibition in Bucharest, Romania.

May 14, 2026
Air

U.S. Department of War and Anduril sign agreement for mass production of Barracuda-500M cruise missiles

May 13, 2026
Space/C4ISR

Ukraine and Palantir discuss AI cooperation to strengthen air defence and battlefield decision-making

May 12, 2026
Land

CSG and FNSS launch strategic armoured vehicle partnership and unveil CFL-120 Karpat medium tank

May 12, 2026
Leidos has signed a framework agreement with the United States Department of War to produce an initial 3,000 Low-Cost Containerized Munitions for the U.S. military. The company said the programme supports the “Arsenal of Freedom” initiative promoted by Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth.
Air

Leidos to produce 3,000 low-cost containerized cruise missiles under U.S. Department of War agreement

Lukasz Prus, Defence Industry Europe: Galvion has established itself as one of the key global players in advanced soldier systems, particularly within NATO markets. To set the scene for our readers, could you introduce the company – its core competencies, scale, and strategic positioning in the defence sector today?
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Galvion advances European expansion strategy with focus on next-generation soldier systems [INTERVIEW]

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Anduril Industries has announced a $5 billion Series H funding round that values the company at $61 billion. The financing was led by Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz.
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Anduril raises $5 billion in Series H funding round, reaching $61 billion valuation

Anduril Industries has announced a $5 billion Series H funding round that values the company at $61 billion. The financing was led by Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz.

May 14, 2026
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The Ministry of Defense of Israel has signed a contract valued at more than $34 million with Elbit Systems to expand the operational capabilities of the Israeli Air Force’s Lockheed Martin F-35I Adir fighter fleet. According to the ministry and the company, the agreement covers the development and integration of external fuel tanks intended to increase the aircraft’s operational range and flexibility during long-range missions.
Air

Israel awards Elbit Systems contract to expand operational range of F-35I Adir fighter aircraft fleet

The IFV programme—accounting for roughly one-third of Romania’s €8.33 billion SAFE package—is under scrutiny over pricing, localisation, and procurement process. Concerns are growing about cost reductions being driven by lower procurement volumes, localisation levels potentially far below public expectations, and local production timelines that may be delayed.
Land

Romania’s Infantry Fighting Vehicle programme faces growing questions. Are government claims consistent with reality?

Davie Defense has finalized a $3.5 billion contract with the United States Coast Guard for the construction and delivery of five Arctic Security Cutters, a new of Arctic icebreaker. The company said the first vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2028.
Sea

Davie Defense secures $3.5 billion U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutter contract with construction in Finland and Texas

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Ukraine and Germany expand defence partnership through air defence, drone production and technology cooperation

May 13, 2026
Air

Leidos to produce 3,000 low-cost containerized cruise missiles under U.S. Department of War agreement

May 13, 2026
Air

Rafael unveils Storm Shield electronic warfare protection dystem for unmanned aerial platforms

May 13, 2026
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EDGE and Baykar sign agreements to integrate AL TARIQ guided munitions on AKINCI combat drone

May 13, 2026

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Rotron Aerospace demonstrates SkyLance long-range strike system as UK expands sovereign defence capability

Rotron Aerospace has announced the successful demonstration and firing of its SkyLance long-range one-way effector platform, validating key propulsion and system performance characteristics

May 14, 2026

Navantia and Kongsberg Naval Services sign long-term agreement to support Norway’s F 310 frigates

Navantia and Kongsberg Naval Services have signed a Framework Agreement in Bergen establishing a long-term contractual structure for support and modernisation work on the Royal Norwegian Navy’s F 310 Fridtjof Nansen-class frigates

May 14, 2026

UK awards £1 billion RCH 155 artillery contract to strengthen British Army capability and NATO interoperability

The Ministry of Defence has announced a nearly £1 billion contract to procure 72 Remote Controlled Howitzers (RCH 155) for the British Army, marking a major step in the modernisation of the United Kingdom’s artillery capabilities

May 14, 2026

Diehl Defence conducts successful Spike LR missile firings from Ziesel unmanned ground vehicle platform

Diehl Defence has successfully completed live firing tests of the Spike LR guided missile from its Ziesel unmanned ground vehicle platform in cooperation with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and EuroSpike

May 14, 2026

Castelion signs U.S. Department of War agreement to produce Blackbeard hypersonic missiles at scale

Castelion has signed a production framework agreement with the United States Department of War to manufacture and field its Blackbeard hypersonic strike missile

May 13, 2026

U.S. Department of War and Anduril sign agreement for mass production of Barracuda-500M cruise missiles

Anduril Industries and the United States Department of War have signed a framework agreement to scale production of the surface-launched Barracuda-500M cruise missile system

May 13, 2026

PGZ unveils export version of Borsuk infantry fighting vehicle with Turra 30 turret at IDEB 2026

Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) presented an export configuration of its Borsuk infantry fighting vehicle for the first time during the IDEB 2026 exhibition in Bratislava

May 13, 2026

SFC Energy wins record €42.7 million contract to deliver hybrid fuel cell systems to Ukraine in 2026

SFC Energy has received a contract worth approximately €42.7 million to supply hybrid fuel cell systems to Ukraine as part of an enablement initiative backed by the German federal government

May 13, 2026

Congressional Budget Office estimates Golden Dome missile defense system could cost $1.2 trillion

The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the proposed Golden Dome missile defense system could cost approximately $1.2 trillion to develop, deploy and operate over the next 20 years

May 13, 2026

U.S. Department of War says multiyear procurement plans are driving new defense industry investments

The United States Department of War said investments outlined in its fiscal year 2026 and proposed fiscal year 2027 budgets are encouraging companies across the defense industrial base to expand manufacturing capacity and invest in new facilities

May 13, 2026

104th Fighter Wing receives nearly $1 billion in support equipment ahead of first F-35 deliveries

The 104th Fighter Wing reached another milestone in its transition to the F-35 Lightning II after receiving more than 1,000 items of support equipment valued at nearly $1 billion

May 12, 2026

U.S. Air Force completes major B-1B Lancer structural repair months ahead of schedule using digital engineering

The United States Air Force has returned a B-1B Lancer bomber to operational service months ahead of schedule following a major structural repair carried out at Wichita State University National Institute for Aviation Research in Kansas

May 12, 2026

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT

Aselsan, one of Türkiye’s leading defence technology companies, is exhibiting at the Black Sea Defence & Aerospace (BSDA) exhibition in Bucharest, Romania. The company is showcasing a broad portfolio of defence products, with a particular focus on electronic warfare capabilities. Aselsan has also signalled its readiness to establish deep industrial cooperation with Romanian companies in order to strengthen its offer to the Romanian Government.
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Aselsan expands presence in Bucharest and offers combat-proven defence solutions to the Romanian Armed Forces

The German Armed Forces will introduce 84 RCH 155 wheeled howitzers manufactured by KNDS Deutschland. The procurement is based on a framework agreement between the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment
Land

UK awards £1 billion RCH 155 artillery contract to strengthen British Army capability and NATO interoperability

OpenAI has announced the launch of OpenAI for Government
Important

U.S. Department of War says multiyear procurement plans are driving new defense industry investments

Air

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Rotron Aerospace has announced the successful demonstration and firing of its SkyLance long-range one-way effector platform, validating key propulsion and system performance characteristics.

Rotron Aerospace demonstrates SkyLance long-range strike system as UK expands sovereign defence capability

May 14, 2026
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Israel awards Elbit Systems contract to expand operational range of F-35I Adir fighter aircraft fleet

The Ministry of Defense of Israel has signed a contract valued at more than $34 million with Elbit Systems to expand the operational capabilities of the Israeli Air Force’s Lockheed Martin F-35I Adir fighter fleet.

May 14, 2026

Castelion signs U.S. Department of War agreement to produce Blackbeard hypersonic missiles at scale

Castelion has signed a production framework agreement with the United States Department of War to manufacture and field its Blackbeard hypersonic strike missile.

May 13, 2026

Leidos to produce 3,000 low-cost containerized cruise missiles under U.S. Department of War agreement

Leidos has signed a framework agreement with the United States Department of War to produce an initial 3,000 Low-Cost Containerized Munitions for the U.S. military.

May 13, 2026

U.S. Department of War and Anduril sign agreement for mass production of Barracuda-500M cruise missiles

Anduril Industries and the United States Department of War have signed a framework agreement to scale production of the surface-launched Barracuda-500M cruise missile system.

May 13, 2026

U.S. Air Force and Boeing launch new plan to improve KC-46 Pegasus readiness and fleet availability

The United States Air Force and Boeing have agreed on a new plan aimed at improving the readiness of the KC-46 Pegasus tanker fleet and accelerating delivery of upgraded capabilities.

May 13, 2026

Rafael unveils Storm Shield electronic warfare protection dystem for unmanned aerial platforms

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has introduced Storm Shield, a miniature electronic warfare self-protection and deception system designed specifically for unmanned aerial platforms.

May 13, 2026

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The German Armed Forces will introduce 84 RCH 155 wheeled howitzers manufactured by KNDS Deutschland. The procurement is based on a framework agreement between the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment

UK awards £1 billion RCH 155 artillery contract to strengthen British Army capability and NATO interoperability

May 14, 2026
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Romania’s Infantry Fighting Vehicle programme faces growing questions. Are government claims consistent with reality?

The IFV programme—accounting for roughly one-third of Romania’s €8.33 billion SAFE package—is under scrutiny over pricing, localisation, and procurement process.

May 14, 2026

Diehl Defence conducts successful Spike LR missile firings from Ziesel unmanned ground vehicle platform

Diehl Defence has successfully completed live firing tests of the Spike LR guided missile from its Ziesel unmanned ground vehicle platform in cooperation with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and EuroSpike.

May 14, 2026

PGZ unveils export version of Borsuk infantry fighting vehicle with Turra 30 turret at IDEB 2026

Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) presented an export configuration of its Borsuk infantry fighting vehicle for the first time during the IDEB 2026 exhibition in Bratislava.

May 13, 2026

SFC Energy wins record €42.7 million contract to deliver hybrid fuel cell systems to Ukraine in 2026

SFC Energy has received a contract worth approximately €42.7 million to supply hybrid fuel cell systems to Ukraine as part of an enablement initiative backed by the German federal government.

May 13, 2026

Galvion advances European expansion strategy with focus on next-generation soldier systems [INTERVIEW]

„Our entire philosophy starts with the end user – the soldier. That’s why we have never lost a NATO tender where comprehensive user trials were the decisive factor. When soldiers are given the choice, they consistently select solutions that prioritize performance, comfort, and integration”, says Jonathan Blanshay, Founder and CEO of Galvion.

May 12, 2026

RENK America advances autonomous capability for U.S. Army AMPV through BAE Systems and Forterra partnership

RENK America announced its participation in a programme to advance autonomous capability for the United States Army’s Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle through cooperation with BAE Systems and Forterra.

May 12, 2026

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Navantia and Kongsberg Naval Services have signed a Framework Agreement in Bergen establishing a long-term contractual structure for support and modernisation work on the Royal Norwegian Navy’s F 310 Fridtjof Nansen-class frigates. The agreement covers support, maintenance, modification and upgrade activities for the fleet throughout its operational life cycle.

Navantia and Kongsberg Naval Services sign long-term agreement to support Norway’s F 310 frigates

May 14, 2026
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Davie Defense secures $3.5 billion U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutter contract with construction in Finland and Texas

Davie Defense has finalized a $3.5 billion contract with the United States Coast Guard for the construction and delivery of five Arctic Security Cutters, a new class of Arctic icebreaker.

May 13, 2026

Saab and PGZ sign strategic naval cooperation agreement covering submarines, surface vessels and underwater systems

Saab has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement in the naval domain with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa, expanding cooperation between the Swedish and Polish defence industries.

May 13, 2026

U.S. Navy shipbuilding plan details nuclear-powered Trump-class battleship and carrier design review

The U.S. Navy has confirmed that its planned Trump-class battleship will use nuclear propulsion and will not replace the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers, according to the service’s latest 30-year shipbuilding plan.

May 12, 2026

U.S. Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine arrives in Gibraltar amid renewed tensions with Iran

An United States Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine arrived in Gibraltar on May 10 in a rare publicly disclosed deployment involving one of the United States’ nuclear-armed submarines.

May 11, 2026

U.S. Navy unveils new shipbuilding plan to expand fleet and strengthen industrial base

The United States Navy has released its Fiscal Year 2027 Shipbuilding Plan, outlining a long-term strategy to expand fleet capacity, modernize force structure and strengthen the American maritime industrial base.

May 11, 2026

Raytheon selected to supply SeaRAM self-defense systems for Australia’s Mogami-cass frigates

RTX announced that its Raytheon division has been selected to provide SeaRAM ship self-defense systems for the Australia Navy’s future Mogami-class frigates under the Sea3000 General Purpose Frigate program.

May 11, 2026

Space/C4ISR

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Ministry of Defence of Ukraine announced that Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov held talks with Alex Karp, chief executive of Palantir Technologies, on cooperation in artificial intelligence, data analysis and defence technologies. The discussions focused on scaling technological solutions intended to strengthen Ukraine’s security capabilities.

Ukraine and Palantir discuss AI cooperation to strengthen air defence and battlefield decision-making

May 12, 2026
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Dassault Aviation and OHB partner on VORTEX-S spaceplane proposal for European Space Agency

Dassault Aviation and OHB announced a partnership to propose the VORTEX-S multipurpose spaceplane to the European Space Agency.

May 12, 2026

BlackSky secures seven-figure government contract for advanced Gen-2 space intelligence applications

BlackSky Technology announced that it has received a seven-figure subscription contract from a new government customer for advanced Gen-2 mission applications.

May 12, 2026

Lockheed Martin demonstrates NGC2 cross-domain battlefield network during Balikatan 2026 exercise

Lockheed Martin announced that its Team Lockheed Martin NGC2 prototype demonstrated cross-domain integration capabilities during the Balikatan 2026 exercise in the Indo-Pacific region.

May 12, 2026

Northrop Grumman introduces LR-450 next-generation navigation system for deep space and orbital missions

Northrop Grumman has introduced the LR-450, a compact positioning and navigation system designed to provide continuous spacecraft tracking and orientation during missions in space.

May 12, 2026

Rocket Lab and Raytheon chosen to demonstrate advanced missile defense capabilities for U.S. Space Force program

Rocket Lab and Raytheon have been selected to demonstrate advanced capabilities for the United States Space Force’s Space Based Interceptor program.

May 8, 2026

U.S. Space Force accelerates deployment of deep space radar network to strengthen orbital surveillance

United States Space Force has accelerated the deployment and operational employment of the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability, known as DARC, in response to growing threats in orbit from increasing numbers of man-made objects and potential adversary activities.

May 6, 2026

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