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Swiss government says Lockheed Martin F-35A offset package is expected to exceed industrial participation targets
armasuisse said it has agreed further F-35A offset projects with Lockheed Martin through an addendum to the existing offset agreement.
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EOS selected for Mission Syracuse to accelerate Australian sovereign counter-drone capability with R400 SLINGER weapon system for ADF
UK to lead $50 billion European deep precision strike initiative to strengthen NATO deterrence and long-range strike capabilities
Canada selects Kongsberg Joint Strike Missile for integration with its future F-35A Lightning II multirole combat aircraft fleet
Thales accelerates European defence production and investment across radars, missiles, munitions, sonars and military communications
U.S. Central Command says forces struck more than 80 Iranian targets after Strait of Hormuz vessel attacks and cited ceasefire violation
UK F-35B fighters conduct NATO air policing from HMS Prince of Wales to protect Icelandic and Arctic airspace
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Australia fires SM-2 from prototype ground-based air defense system to intercept cruise missile target at Woomera
Australia and the United States have conducted a successful live firing of a prototype medium-range ground-based air defense system, the Australian Government said
Echodyne opens Washington radar manufacturing facility to scale MESA production for global defense and C-UAS demand
Echodyne has opened a new advanced radar manufacturing facility in Washington State to expand production capacity for its MESA radar systems
Ukraine says air defences maintained nearly 90% interception rate during large-scale June attacks despite ballistic missile threat
Ukraine’s air defences maintained a consistently high interception rate of nearly 90% against aerial threats during large-scale attacks in June 2026, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine said
Joint Expeditionary Force nations agree new Maritime Proposition to strengthen cooperation across North Atlantic, High North and Baltic
All ten nations of the Joint Expeditionary Force have agreed a new Maritime Proposition aimed at strengthening collective security across the North Atlantic, High North and Baltic
U.S. Central Command says forces struck about 90 Iranian military targets in second round of Strait of Hormuz operations
U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces completed another round of strikes against Iran on July 8
Kraken raises $175 million to expand uncrewed surface vessel development and global manufacturing
British-founded maritime defence company Kraken Technology Group has closed a $175 million Series B funding round at a $1 billion valuation
EUSI upgrades German satellite ground segment to accelerate secure intelligence delivery for defence and emergency agencies across Europe
European Space Imaging said it has upgraded its satellite ground segment and cloud infrastructure to accelerate secure satellite tasking and intelligence delivery for European defence, security and emergency agencies
NATO adopts new industry cooperation strategy to improve collaboration, innovation and defence production across Alliance
NATO released a new Strategy for Industry-NATO Cooperation on July 8 after it was endorsed by Allied Heads of State and Government at the NATO Summit in Ankara
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AirSaab secures deal to produce 16 Gripen E multirole combat aircraft for Ukraine with deliveries due in 2029-2030
"I am deeply proud that Sweden and Saab can now enable the provision of Gripen E to Ukraine, bringing a world-class fighter that will transform the Ukrainian Air Force’s capability,” says Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.
L3Harris breaks ground on two Arkansas facilities to expand PAC-3 propulsion production for U.S. Army missile defense systems
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
Swiss government says Lockheed Martin F-35A offset package is expected to exceed industrial participation targets
armasuisse said it has agreed further F-35A offset projects with Lockheed Martin through an addendum to the existing offset agreement.
U.S. Air Force sets two-pilot crew for B-21 Raider bomber as the service prepares future long-range strike force
The Air Force is also establishing a pilot transition program for selected weapons system officers and combat systems officers. Those […]
Echodyne opens Washington radar manufacturing facility to scale MESA production for global defense and C-UAS demand
Echodyne has opened a new advanced radar manufacturing facility in Washington State to expand production capacity for its MESA radar systems.
Ukraine says air defences maintained nearly 90% interception rate during large-scale June attacks despite ballistic missile threat
Ukraine’s air defences maintained a consistently high interception rate of nearly 90% against aerial threats during large-scale attacks in June 2026, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine said.
F-15EX Eagle II returns to Pacific as Kadena Airmen prepare for future fighter transition and train with MQ-28 Ghost Bat
The U.S. Air Force’s 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron from Eglin Air Force Base deployed again to Kadena Air Base on June 29 with the F-15EX Eagle II.
Raytheon to supply Patriot GEM-T missiles to Poland under NSPA contract to strengthen NATO air defence
The award was announced at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in Ankara.
The EMOC mortar carrier by EM&E Group: a solution conceived for today's operational scenarios
EM&E Group offers, through the EMOC, a system that combines mobility, precision, speed of response, and technological autonomy in a single platform.
RENK and Rheinmetall extend framework agreement for KF41 Lynx propulsion systems with contract value above €270 million
RENK Group AG has extended its existing framework agreement with Rheinmetall to supply propulsion solutions for the KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle.
EOS selected for Mission Syracuse to accelerate Australian sovereign counter-drone capability with R400 SLINGER weapon system for ADF
Electro Optic Systems has been selected as an industry partner under Mission Syracuse, an Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator initiative aimed at accelerating counter-uncrewed aerial systems capability for the Australian Defence Force.
Rheinmetall and DOK-ING launch Croatian unmanned vehicle venture to strengthen defence technology base and exports across Europe
Rheinmetall has launched Rheinmetall Unmanned Vehicles d.o.o., a joint venture with Croatian company DOK-ING, as part of a long-term strategic industrial partnership with Croatia.
UK to lead $50 billion European deep precision strike initiative to strengthen NATO deterrence and long-range strike capabilities
The UK will lead a European initiative to increase funding for Deep Precision Strike capabilities across Europe.
UK Ministry of Defence details £190 million PrSM tactical ballistic missile procurement to extend British Army strike range and NATO deterrence
The UK Ministry of Defence said the UK will join the Precision Strike Missile programme to strengthen the British Army’s long-range strike capability.
Kraken raises $175 million to expand uncrewed surface vessel development and global manufacturing
British-founded maritime defence company Kraken Technology Group has closed a $175 million Series B funding round at a $1 billion valuation.
Bundestag Budget Committee approves procurement of four MEKO A-200 DEU frigates for the German Navy
The MEKO A-200 DEU is intended to strengthen the German Navy’s capabilities, particularly in anti-submarine warfare.
Sweden begins mid-life upgrade of first Visby-class corvette to add CAMM air defence missiles
Swedish corvette HMS Härnösand has left the Swedish Navy’s Berga naval base for Saab’s shipyard in Karlskrona, where it will undergo a mid-life upgrade.
USS Gerald R. Ford enters planned maintenance as Norfolk shipyard begins work on Navy’s newest carrier class
Norfolk Naval Shipyard welcomed USS Gerald R. Ford on July 7 ahead of the aircraft carrier’s Planned Incremental Availability.
FORCIT signs naval mine agreement as Finnish-led NMC project moves to main contract phase for joint European procurement
The Finnish-led Naval Mines Cooperation project has moved to the main contract phase for the joint procurement of naval mines.
U.S. Navy and NATO allies complete FLEETEX 250 with Spanish-led Atlantic task force in major transatlantic security exercise
U.S. Navy and NATO forces have completed Fleet Exercise 250 off the U.S. East Coast, in a major maritime exercise aimed at strengthening transatlantic security and interoperability.
ICEYE establishes German entity and appoints country CEO to expand Europe’s sovereign space-based intelligence capability from Germany
ICEYE has formally established a German entity based in Berlin and Munich and appointed Philipp Herkelmann as CEO of ICEYE Germany.
NATO allies launch HALO satellite initiative to strengthen military space connectivity, intelligence and missile tracking
The initiative aims to improve Alliance resilience and military advantage in space.
BlackSky to develop Gen-3 AI tools for real-time space-based tactical ISR under new U.S. research and development contracts
BlackSky Technology Inc. said it has won a series of U.S. R&D contracts to develop and field mission-critical Gen-3 AI solutions.
Northrop Grumman Pegasus rocket powers LINK spacecraft launch to extend NASA’s Swift Observatory mission
Northrop Grumman launched Katalyst Space’s LINK spacecraft aboard a Pegasus rocket from the Kwajalein Atoll.
Rheinmetall Canada PATH autonomy system to support Canadian lunar rover guidance, navigation and control development
Rheinmetall Canada is contributing autonomous vehicle technology to a Canadian lunar rover project through its subsidiary Provectus Robotics Solutions.
U.S. Space Force accepts Meadowlands system to expand electromagnetic warfare support for combatant commands worldwide
U.S. Space Force Combat Forces Command operationally accepted Meadowlands on June 8, 2026.