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Saab has signed a contract with the Polish Armaments Agency for the production and delivery of three A26 submarines. The Swedish defence company said the order is valued at approximately SEK 47 billion and also includes a weapon package and a training and support package.

Poland orders three Saab A26 submarines as Sweden expands Baltic Sea defence cooperation, training and industrial support programme

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Poland orders three Saab A26 submarines as Sweden expands Baltic Sea defence cooperation, training and industrial support programme

The A26 submarine is designed for the demanding operational conditions of the Baltic Sea.

The U.S. Navy’s Portfolio Acquisition Executive Strategic Systems Programs is leading a major modernization of its sea-based nuclear weapon system. The effort is intended to meet future defense needs and sustain the Navy’s strategic deterrence mission.

U.S. Navy advances Trident II missile and new warhead modernization to sustain sea-based nuclear deterrence

Hanwha Group is introducing production practices from its Korean operations at its Philadelphia shipyard to address rising U.S. Navy requirements. The effort combines workforce expansion, process improvements and the integration of advanced technologies.

South Korea’s shipbuilding giants and policy lenders join forces for $150 billion U.S. investment push

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has announced plans to significantly increase production capacity for its Spartan line of turbojet engines. The company said the expansion is intended to support growing demand across missile and loitering munition programs.

Kratos expands Spartan turbojet engine production to 3,000 units next year as missile and loitering munition demand grows

Europe’s secure satellite communications programme advanced last week with the groundbreaking of the GOVSATCOM site in Cologne, Germany. The ceremony brought together senior EU and German representatives involved in space, security and government communications.

EU breaks ground on Cologne GOVSATCOM hub to strengthen secure satellite communications for government users across Europe

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The UK will build at least six new Common Combat Vessels for the Royal Navy under the Defence Investment Plan. The ships will deliver the country’s most advanced maritime air defence capability and support British shipbuilding for decades.

UK to build at least six Common Combat Vessels as Royal Navy shifts to hybrid air defence fleet for Atlantic and NATO operations

Romania’s Ministry of National Defence has signed the first contract with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems under a framework agreement for SHORAD-VSHORAD air defence systems. The deal marks the first stage of a wider programme to equip the Romanian Armed Forces with layered short-range and very-short-range air defence capabilities.

Romania signs first contract for Rafael Spyder ground-based air defence systems

Romania has fully operationalized and integrated the Merops counter-drone system into the air defense architecture of its armed forces. The system was made available by the United States within the framework of the bilateral Strategic Partnership.

Romania integrates Merops counter-drone system into national air defense architecture to strengthen airspace protection

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has launched TrophyLab, a state information portal for studying and sharing data on Russian weapons and equipment captured by Ukraine’s Defense Forces. The platform is intended to support manufacturers, engineers, scientists, laboratories, research institutions and international partners working on defense technologies.

Ukraine launches TrophyLab portal to give partner states and defense firms controlled access to captured Russian weapons data and samples

The U.S. Navy has completed major modernization work on the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Chung-Hoon and USS James E. Williams. The upgrades are intended to significantly enhance defensive and offensive capability in an Integrated Air and Missile Defense environment.

U.S. Navy completes destroyer upgrades with SLQ-32(V)7 electronic warfare suite for USS Chung-Hoon and USS James E. Williams

The Dubai Airshow 2025 opened with a strong display of American air power featuring the B-52 Stratofortress

CENTCOM says U.S. forces conducted additional strikes in Iran after drone attack on tanker near Strait of Hormuz

Lockheed Martin has outlined how GPS and quantum navigation could work together to provide resilient and ultra-precise positioning. The company said the Global Positioning System constellation remains a backbone of modern navigation, supporting civilian users and critical defense operations.

Lockheed Martin outlines GPS III, GPS IIIF and quantum navigation approach for resilient, precise positioning in contested environments

When the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle first entered U.S. Air Force service in 1974

F-15EX Eagle II gains renewed attention as Iran campaign highlights need for airpower capacity and readiness

Exosens announced it will invest €20 million over the next two years to expand its night vision production capacity in Europe and the United States. The move responds to rising global demand and will establish the company’s first U.S. manufacturing site for “Made in America” image intensifier tubes.

European Investment Bank backs Exosens with €140 million financing for night vision and imaging technologies

The U.S. State Department has notified Congress of its intention to sell Turkey about 80 General Electric F110 turbofan engines. The package is expected to be worth more than $700 million.

U.S. Department of State notifies Congress of planned $700 million-plus F110 engine sale for Turkey’s Kaan fighter jet program

U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces conducted strikes against Iran on June 26 after an attack on a commercial ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM described the action as a response to Iran’s June 25 attack on the M/V Ever Lovely.

Central Command says U.S. forces struck Iranian missile, drone and radar sites after attack on commercial vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Army Contracting Command – New Jersey has awarded Chemring US an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract valued at more than $300 million. The award covers production of aviation expendable pyrophoric countermeasures that create an infrared decoy signature to protect aircraft against heat-seeking missiles.

U.S. Army awards Chemring US $300 million contract for aviation missile decoys and Pennsylvania production restart

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Systematic SitaWare Headquarters chosen by 1 German-Netherlands Corps to unify command and planning across twelve NATO nations

Danish defence technology company Systematic will provide its SitaWare Headquarters software to 1 German-Netherlands Corps

June 29, 2026

General Dynamics Information Technology to deploy autonomous surveillance towers for U.S. border security operations

General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics, has been awarded a $71 million task order by U.S. Customs and Border Protection

June 29, 2026

TKMS launches Cunha Moreira, third Tamandaré frigate for Brazilian Navy, as Brazil-Germany naval programme advances in Itajaí

TKMS has launched the frigate Cunha Moreira, the third vessel in Brazil’s Tamandaré programme. The launch took place on 26 June at TKMS Estaleiro Brasil Sul in Itajaí, Brazil

June 29, 2026

U.S. Navy repair facility in Japan returns USS Shoup and USS George Washington to fleet after on-time maintenance periods

The U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center has completed key maintenance periods for USS Shoup and USS George Washington

June 29, 2026

Royal Australian Air Force deploys MC-55A Peregrine to Darwin for first operational test flights and regional surveillance missions

A Royal Australian Air Force MC-55A Peregrine from 10 Squadron deployed to RAAF Base Darwin this month for its first operational test and evaluation flights

June 28, 2026

RIMPAC 2026: Navy civilian logisticians sustain multinational exercise and fleet readiness as 30 nations train around Hawaii

Civilian professionals assigned to Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Pearl Harbor are supporting Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026

June 27, 2026

RAF Voyager crews deliver 250 tonnes of fuel during NATO Ramstein Flag 26 to sustain Allied air operations across Europe

The Royal Air Force Air Mobility Force delivered more than 250 tonnes of fuel to Allied aircraft during Exercise Ramstein Flag 26

June 27, 2026

RIMPAC 2026: U.S. Pacific submarine force to test unmanned undersea vehicles and Harpoon missile strikes

U.S. Pacific Fleet submarine units will use Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 to demonstrate capabilities intended to preserve an advantage in the undersea domain

June 27, 2026

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United States

Lockheed Martin receives up to $35 billion seven-year THAAD interceptor award to quadruple missile defense production capacity

"This award reflects our shared vision with the Department of War to strengthen America's Arsenal of Freedom through a transformational shift to multiyear procurement," said Tim Cahill, president, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.

June 24, 2026
Land

Denmark to deliver 15,000 extended-range artillery rounds to Ukraine as Kyiv prioritises longer-range fires

June 25, 2026
Air

CSG Group presents Trident multi-layered air defence system with Roketsan missiles and Tatra-based platforms

June 16, 2026
Air

U.S. B-2 Spirit stealth bombers join Australian F-35s in Diamond Storm exercise to sharpen Indo-Pacific air warfare training

June 26, 2026
The combination of modularity, open architecture and multi-sensor integration allows EM&E Group to offer a proposal of C-UAS capabilities that can grow and adapt together with the operational requirements of the Armed Forces, consolidating its position as a leading European supplier of interoperable anti-drone solutions.
Land

EM&E Group redefines the anti-drone market with ODIN, a comprehensive and integrated C-UAS solution

ASELSAN, Türkiye’s defence technology powerhouse, which employs more than 14,000 people and has an order backlog exceeding $20 billion, is determined to strengthen its position in the international defence market. “Our portfolio includes state-of-the-art, combat-proven solutions. We see strong demand for our technologies, particularly in air defence, counter-drone systems and electronic warfare,” ASELSAN President and CEO Ahmet Akyol told Defence Industry Europe.
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ASELSAN becoming global defence player and pillar of regional security architecture, says Ahmet Akyol

Air

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Romania’s Ministry of National Defence has signed the first contract with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems under a framework agreement for SHORAD-VSHORAD air defence systems. The deal marks the first stage of a wider programme to equip the Romanian Armed Forces with layered short-range and very-short-range air defence capabilities.

Romania signs first contract for Rafael Spyder ground-based air defence systems

June 29, 2026
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Romania integrates Merops counter-drone system into national air defense architecture to strengthen airspace protection

Romania has fully operationalized and integrated the Merops counter-drone system into the air defense architecture of its armed forces.

June 28, 2026

RTX secures $399 million agreement to support development of new AIM-120 AMRAAM D4 and C9 missile variants

The U.S. Department of War has signed a $399 million framework agreement with RTX for continued research and development work on AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles.

June 28, 2026

Royal Australian Air Force deploys MC-55A Peregrine to Darwin for first operational test flights and regional surveillance missions

A Royal Australian Air Force MC-55A Peregrine from 10 Squadron deployed to RAAF Base Darwin this month for its first operational test and evaluation flights.

June 28, 2026

CENTCOM says U.S. forces conducted additional strikes in Iran after drone attack on tanker near Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces conducted additional strikes against multiple targets in Iran on June 27.

June 28, 2026

Kratos expands Spartan turbojet engine production to 3,000 units next year as missile and loitering munition demand grows

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has announced plans to significantly increase production capacity for its Spartan line of turbojet engines.

June 28, 2026

RAF Voyager crews deliver 250 tonnes of fuel during NATO Ramstein Flag 26 to sustain Allied air operations across Europe

The Royal Air Force Air Mobility Force delivered more than 250 tonnes of fuel to Allied aircraft during Exercise Ramstein Flag 26.

June 27, 2026

Land

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General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics, has been awarded a $71 million task order by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The order has a potential total value of $115 million and covers next-generation autonomous surveillance towers intended to strengthen U.S. border security.

General Dynamics Information Technology to deploy autonomous surveillance towers for U.S. border security operations

June 29, 2026
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RENK America receives up to $691 million U.S. Army contract to sustain HMPT transmissions for medium tracked vehicles

RENK America has been awarded a five-year follow-on indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity production contract by the Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal.

June 26, 2026

U.S. delivers new batch of M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams main battle tanks to Poland under 250-vehicle agreement

Poland’s Ministry of National Defense said the United States has delivered a new batch of M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams main battle tanks to Poland.

June 26, 2026

Lockheed Martin and Insta to establish Europe’s first MLRS and HIMARS fire control sustainment centre in Finland

Finland will establish Europe’s first maintenance and sustainment center for the MLRS Common Fire Control System.

June 26, 2026

Global Clearance Solutions unveils modular minefield breaching system with integrated lane marking for protected mobility operations

Global Clearance Solutions has introduced a modular minefield breaching capability that combines a newly developed Modular Mine Plough with an integrated Lane Marking System.

June 25, 2026

Leonardo’s Vulcano-derived 155mm precision munition selected for U.S. Army ERAP long-range artillery program with GD-OTS and Diehl

The ERAP program is intended to deliver a rapid, low-risk and mature solution for the U.S. Army.

June 25, 2026

Team Boxer UK delivers 100th Boxer vehicle to UK Ministry of Defence as British Army MIV programme gains production momentum

Team Boxer UK has delivered the 100th Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle to the UK Ministry of Defence.

June 25, 2026

Sea

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Saab has signed a contract with the Polish Armaments Agency for the production and delivery of three A26 submarines. The Swedish defence company said the order is valued at approximately SEK 47 billion and also includes a weapon package and a training and support package.

Poland orders three Saab A26 submarines as Sweden expands Baltic Sea defence cooperation, training and industrial support programme

June 29, 2026
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TKMS launches Cunha Moreira, third Tamandaré frigate for Brazilian Navy, as Brazil-Germany naval programme advances in Itajaí

TKMS has launched the frigate Cunha Moreira, the third vessel in Brazil’s Tamandaré programme. The launch took place on 26 June at TKMS Estaleiro Brasil Sul in Itajaí, Brazil.

June 29, 2026

UK to build at least six Common Combat Vessels as Royal Navy shifts to hybrid air defence fleet for Atlantic and NATO operations

The Common Combat Vessel will replace the Royal Navy’s current fleet of six Type 45 destroyers.

June 29, 2026

U.S. Navy repair facility in Japan returns USS Shoup and USS George Washington to fleet after on-time maintenance periods

The U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center has completed key maintenance periods for USS Shoup and USS George Washington.

June 29, 2026

U.S. Navy advances Trident II missile and new warhead modernization to sustain sea-based nuclear deterrence

The U.S. Navy’s Portfolio Acquisition Executive Strategic Systems Programs is leading a major modernization of its sea-based nuclear weapon system.

June 29, 2026

South Korea’s shipbuilding giants and policy lenders join forces for $150 billion U.S. investment push

The initiative follows South Korea’s pledge to invest $150 billion in the U.S. shipbuilding sector as part of a broader $350 billion U.S. investment commitment, with an annual cap of $20 billion.

June 28, 2026

U.S. Navy completes destroyer upgrades with SLQ-32(V)7 electronic warfare suite for USS Chung-Hoon and USS James E. Williams

The U.S. Navy has completed major modernization work on the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Chung-Hoon and USS James E. Williams.

June 28, 2026

Space/C4ISR

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Danish defence technology company Systematic will provide its SitaWare Headquarters software to 1 German-Netherlands Corps. The platform has been selected as the common digital foundation for the NATO high-readiness formation’s operations.

Systematic SitaWare Headquarters chosen by 1 German-Netherlands Corps to unify command and planning across twelve NATO nations

June 29, 2026
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Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium in $8 billion deal to build vertically integrated space communications, launch and satellite services company

Rocket Lab Corporation and Iridium Communications Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement under which Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium.

June 29, 2026

Lockheed Martin outlines GPS III, GPS IIIF and quantum navigation approach for resilient, precise positioning in contested environments

Lockheed Martin has outlined how GPS and quantum navigation could work together to provide resilient and ultra-precise positioning.

June 27, 2026

EU breaks ground on Cologne GOVSATCOM hub to strengthen secure satellite communications for government users across Europe

Europe’s secure satellite communications programme advanced last week with the groundbreaking of the GOVSATCOM site in Cologne, Germany.

June 27, 2026

U.S. Space Force selects Boeing for up to $2 billion MUOS SLE contract to deliver two narrowband communications satellites

The U.S. Space Force has selected Boeing for the next phase of the Mobile User Objective System Service Life Extension program.

June 26, 2026

Marconi Technologies completes Swedish troposcatter trials as Archer sustains high-throughput 75-kilometer tactical link

Marconi Technologies has completed a multi-day troposcatter communications evaluation with Försvarets Materielverk, the Swedish Armed Forces’ defense materiel authority.

June 25, 2026

BAE Systems’ Endura processor demonstrates radiation-hardened performance for strategic space missions and trusted microelectronics

BAE Systems has demonstrated that its Endura system-on-chip space processor can operate resiliently in natural space and severe strategic radiation environments.

June 25, 2026

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