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Lockheed Martin says F-35 global fleet surpasses 1,355 deliveries and one million flight hours amid new allied milestones worldwide
Lockheed Martin said the F-35 had demonstrated its capabilities during Epic Fury, Midnight Hammer, Rough Rider and Rising Lion.
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Ukrainian AI targeting system advances to NATO combat testing after placing among winners in airfield-denial competition
U.S. sends F-15E, F-16 and A-10 aircraft to Egypt air show, linking military display with push for deeper defense ties
Sweden approves HIMARS purchase and expands Finnish long-range artillery partnership to strengthen NATO’s northern defences
U.S. targets 80% F-35 mission-capable rate by 2030 as parts shortages and depot constraints weigh on global fleet readiness
South Korea launches sixth-generation fighter study for tailless stealth jet with variable-cycle engines and internal weapons bay
STARK moves Gambit loitering munition closer to delivery after TDW warhead proves effective against lightly armoured targets in Germany
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Spanish Navy to field three MBDA SIMBAD RC systems, adding new ship defence against sea-skimming missiles, aircraft and drones
MBDA has signed a framework agreement to supply three SIMBAD RC systems to the Spanish Navy, giving the service an anti-missile capability it does not currently have
Finland orders more than 100 Patria TREMOS mobile mortars and secures options for hundreds more in major Army firepower upgrade
Finland has ordered more than 100 Patria TREMOS mobile mortar systems and secured options for hundreds of additional units
Marine Alutech wins €25.2 million Finnish Navy order for 18 Jurmo-NG troop boats to strengthen mobility in the archipelago
Finland has ordered 18 next-generation Watercat M12 Jurmo-class troop transport boats from Marine Alutech for €25.2 million
U.S. Army brings high-energy laser weapon into production, adding low-cost firepower against drone threats for combat units
The U.S. Army is moving its first high-energy laser weapon into production, giving combat units a new way to defeat drones
U.S. Navy’s USS Delaware completes Norway visit as Washington expands undersea operations across strategic High North gateways
The U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware completed a routine port visit to Grøtsund, Norway, on September 7
Rosoboronexport puts Su-57E and fighter-launched drones at centre of Russian export drive at Egypt’s El Alamein air show
Rosoboronexport will use the El Alamein International Airshow to present the Su-57E fighter and its weapons package to potential customers in Egypt, Africa and the Middle East
Britain deploys Royal Marine Commandos and RAF personnel for Operation Atlantic City to strengthen NATO’s Arctic deterrence
Britain deployed Royal Marine Commandos and Royal Air Force personnel to Jan Mayen alongside Norwegian and US forces to test NATO’s ability to operate in the High North
Denmark joins Canada-led Arctic naval drills with US and French forces in Greenland waters to strengthen NATO deterrence and readiness
The Danish inspection ship Thetis is taking part in Canada-led maritime drills with forces from Canada, France and the United States
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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
U.S. Air Force projects F-15EX Eagle II full operational capability in early 2028 following Boeing production delays
The U.S. Air Force’s F-15EX Eagle II will not reach full operational capability until early 2028, at least six months beyond its approved July 2027 threshold.
U.S. sends F-15E, F-16 and A-10 aircraft to Egypt air show, linking military display with push for deeper defense ties
The United States will deploy combat and transport aircraft to the Egypt International Airshow, pairing a military display with a showcase involving more than 25 American companies.
South Korea launches sixth-generation fighter study for tailless stealth jet with variable-cycle engines and internal weapons bay
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration invited bids on 21 August for a 14-month study that will shape the operational concept and configuration of a future sixth-generation fighter.
U.S. Department of War says Air Force plans to nearly triple F-15EX Eagle II fleet to 268 aircraft under $36.9 billion programme
The U.S. Air Force is seeking to nearly triple its planned F-15EX Eagle II fleet, increasing the programme from 98 to 268 aircraft under the fiscal 2027 President’s Budget.
U.S. plans major F-35 weapons expansion with AARGM-ER, LRASM, JSM and StormBreaker in 2027, Meteor and SPEAR 3 in 2032
The schedule is detailed in the F-35 Modernized Selected Acquisition Report prepared for the fiscal 2027 president’s budget.
Lockheed Martin CFO says CH-53K deliveries could quadruple by 2027 as Sikorsky accelerates heavy-lift helicopter production
Lockheed Martin could double deliveries of the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter in 2026 from last year’s level and potentially raise them again in 2027, Chief Financial Officer Evan Scott said.
Sweden receives first Stridsvagn 123A under wider plan for 110 tank upgrades and 44 new Leopard 2A8s by 2031
Sweden has received its first Stridsvagn 123A main battle tank, marking the initial delivery under a programme covering 110 upgrades and 44 new Leopard 2A8s.
Sweden approves HIMARS purchase and expands Finnish long-range artillery partnership to strengthen NATO’s northern defences
Sweden has authorised the procurement of the U.S.-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, adding a long-range precision-strike capability to its armed forces.
PGM Niewiadów targets 180,000 155 mm rounds a year as PLN 250 million ammunition expansion moves towards production
Niewiadów Polska Grupa Militarna showcased its production, research and testing capabilities during Range Day Niewiadów 2026 on 4 September, highlighting investments intended to expand Poland’s domestic defence manufacturing capacity
Croatian defence minister says 18 K239 Chunmoo launchers will rebalance regional military power with strike range beyond 300 km
Croatia’s planned acquisition of 18 K239 Chunmoo launchers will give its armed forces a strike capability exceeding 300 km and could reach targets at up to 500 km, Defence Minister Ivan Anušić said.
Romania, Bulgaria and Latvia receive first €3.5 billion SAFE defence funding as EU accelerates Eastern Flank investment
Romania, Bulgaria and Latvia have received more than €3.5 billion in the first pre-financing payments under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe, or SAFE, defence instrument
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
Marine Alutech wins €25.2 million Finnish Navy order for 18 Jurmo-NG troop boats to strengthen mobility in the archipelago
Finland has ordered 18 next-generation Watercat M12 Jurmo-class troop transport boats from Marine Alutech for €25.2 million.
U.S. Navy’s USS Delaware completes Norway visit as Washington expands undersea operations across strategic High North gateways
The U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware completed a routine port visit to Grøtsund, Norway, on September 7.
Britain commits £1.5 billion to Atlantic Bastion to counter Russian submarines and protect critical undersea cables and pipelines
Britain will invest an additional £1.5 billion over four years in Atlantic Bastion, a Royal Navy programme designed to track Russian submarines and protect critical infrastructure across the North Atlantic.
Denmark joins Canada-led Arctic naval drills with US and French forces in Greenland waters to strengthen NATO deterrence and readiness
The Danish inspection ship Thetis is taking part in Canada-led maritime drills with forces from Canada, France and the United States.
U.S. Navy tests robotic at-sea refueling for unmanned vessels to extend missions and reduce crew risk in high-threat waters
The U.S. Navy has demonstrated a robotic system that can capture, refuel and release an unmanned surface vessel at sea.
Babcock and Saab secure $117.5 million deal to keep Australia’s Anzac-class frigates ready for frontline operations
The contract comes as the navy prepares to replace the Anzac class with a new fleet of surface combatants.
Isar Aerospace reaches orbit on second Spectrum flight, opening new European launch option for commercial and institutional customers
Isar Aerospace said its Spectrum rocket reached orbit and deployed payloads on only the company’s second flight.
BlackSky develops automated orbital imaging for Gen-3 satellites, targeting emerging space surveillance and awareness missions
BlackSky Technology is advancing automated non-Earth imaging for its Gen-3 satellites, extending the company’s intelligence business into orbital surveillance.
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.