Rheinmetall secures €5.7 billion Romanian defence orders for combat vehicles, air defence and naval vessels
Rheinmetall has secured the largest international contract package in the company’s recent history after Romania commissioned the Düsseldorf-based technology group to carry out extensive defence projects.
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Canada finalises HIMARS acquisition to strengthen long-range strike capability of Armed Forces
The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces
Russia uses Zircon hypersonic anti-ship missiles against Ukrainian cities as Kyiv faces air defence pressure
Russia is using the 3M22 Zircon hypersonic missile in attacks on targets in Ukraine, including Kyiv, as part of efforts to challenge Ukrainian air defences
World’s longest-range aircraft, Airbus A350-1000ULR, completes first flight ahead of Qantas Project Sunrise
Airbus said the A350-1000ULR, described as the world’s longest-range aircraft, has completed its first flight in Toulouse, France
First operational F-35B Lightning II aircraft begin TR-3 upgrade work at Fleet Readiness Center East
The F-35 Joint Program Office and Fleet Readiness Center East have begun converting the first two operational F-35B Lightning II aircraft from Technology Refresh 2 to the advanced Technology Refresh 3 configuration
Sweden receives two Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for VIP transport as military aviation modernisation continues
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, has reported the delivery of two Bombardier Global 6500 business jets to the Swedish Air Force
Helsing unveils Area 9 research division and launches RX-1 robotics platform designed and built in Europe
Helsing has unveiled Area 9, its advanced research division, and launched RX-1, its first European robotics research platform
U.S. Navy accepts accelerated delivery of future USS Patrick Gallagher, final Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-class destroyer
The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Patrick Gallagher, or DDG 127, from Bath Iron Works on May 28. The ship is the final Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-class destroyer
WB Group secures major Polish contracts for reconnaissance-strike unmanned systems under EU SAFE funding
Poland’s Armament Agency has signed three contracts with WB Group for the delivery of new reconnaissance-strike unmanned systems
Boeing validates MQ-28 Ghost Bat stealth performance as Collaborative Combat Aircraft advances testing
Boeing said it has validated stealth performance for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft, adding another advanced capability to the platform
Davie Defense breaks ground on $1 billion Gulf Copper shipyard modernization in Texas for U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers
Davie Defense has broken ground on the modernization of Gulf Copper shipbuilding facilities in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas
Northrop Grumman says Jackal precision strike missile completes key flight test of propulsion and navigation systems
Northrop Grumman said its Jackal next-generation precision strike missile has completed a key flight test demonstrating the readiness of its flight systems
HII says ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel advances to U.S. Navy at-sea testing phase for MUSV program
HII said its ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel has advanced to the at-sea testing phase of the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program
Aselsan expands serial production of TOLUN smart munition family for future precision-strike air operations
Aselsan is continuing serial production of its TOLUN smart munition family, expanding scalable precision-strike capacity for future air operations.
World’s longest-range aircraft, Airbus A350-1000ULR, completes first flight ahead of Qantas Project Sunrise
Airbus said the A350-1000ULR, described as the world’s longest-range aircraft, has completed its first flight in Toulouse, France.
Saab presents first Gripen F two-seat fighter developed with Brazilian industry for the Brazilian Air Force
Saab presented the first Gripen F fighter for the Brazilian Air Force on 2 June during a rollout ceremony at its facilities in Linköping, Sweden.
First operational F-35B Lightning II aircraft begin TR-3 upgrade work at Fleet Readiness Center East
The F-35 Joint Program Office and Fleet Readiness Center East have begun converting the first two operational F-35B Lightning II aircraft from Technology Refresh 2 to the advanced Technology Refresh 3 configuration.
Sweden receives two Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for VIP transport as military aviation modernisation continues
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, has reported the delivery of two Bombardier Global 6500 business jets to the Swedish Air Force.
Lockheed Martin secures more than $1 billion in defense contracts to support F-35 fleet upgrades and supply chain reliability
Lockheed Martin has secured several defense contracts worth more than $1 billion, or about 860 million euros, to strengthen air combat capabilities.
Saab to supply U.S. Army with vehicle training simulation kits for force-on-force exercises
Saab has received a $22.4 million order from the U.S. Army under a firm fixed-price contract.
American Rheinmetall launches U.S. manufacturing investment initiative to support defense modernization programs
American Rheinmetall has announced a strategic $41 million capital investment initiative across its U.S. manufacturing operations in Michigan, Ohio and Maine.
Northrop Grumman says Jackal precision strike missile completes key flight test of propulsion and navigation systems
Northrop Grumman said its Jackal next-generation precision strike missile has completed a key flight test demonstrating the readiness of its flight systems.
U.S. Marine Corps awards Oshkosh Defense $92 million for ROGUE-Fires Block 2 autonomous fires vehicles
Oshkosh Defense has received two delivery orders from the U.S. Marine Corps for ROGUE-Fires Block 2 production.
Hensoldt completes acquisition of Nedinsco to strengthen optronics portfolio for armoured vehicles
Hensoldt has completed its acquisition of Nedinsco after receiving all required regulatory approvals.
CSG unit Federal Ammunition signs U.S. Army agreement for Peak Alloy ammunition case technology
Federal Ammunition, a unit of defence holding CSG, has signed an agreement allowing the United States Army to use its patented Peak Alloy ammunition case technology.
U.S. Navy accepts accelerated delivery of future USS Patrick Gallagher, final Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-class destroyer
The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Patrick Gallagher, or DDG 127, from Bath Iron Works on May 28. The ship is the final Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-class destroyer.
Davie Defense breaks ground on $1 billion Gulf Copper shipyard modernization in Texas for U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers
Davie Defense has broken ground on the modernization of Gulf Copper shipbuilding facilities in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas.
HII says ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel advances to U.S. Navy at-sea testing phase for MUSV program
HII said its ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel has advanced to the at-sea testing phase of the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program.
QinetiQ supports HMS Anson maintenance in Australia with additive manufacturing for replacement submarine parts
QinetiQ supported HMS Anson’s recent routine Submarine Maintenance Period in Australia by using additive manufacturing to deliver replacement parts in four weeks.
NATO Dynamic Mongoose 2026 exercise tests allied anti-submarine warfare capabilities in the Norwegian Sea
NATO’s Dynamic Mongoose 2026 anti-submarine warfare exercise concluded in the Norwegian Sea after two weeks of training focused on Allied interoperability.
Canada’s submarine programme: Germany pledges $86 billion economic boost and major industrial package with Type 212CD bid
A German-led bid to supply Canada with Type 212CD submarines could generate a major economic benefit for the country, according to information viewed by CBC News.
Business Finland approves €28.3 million grant to support ICEYE’s SAR satellite and AI-enabled intelligence R&D
Business Finland has approved a €28.3 million continuation grant for ICEYE’s research and development programme.
U.S. Space Force awards SpaceX nearly $4.2 billion for initial satellite constellation to track airborne targets
The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a nearly $4.2 billion Other Transaction Authority contract for initial fielding of the Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator system.
GMV advances secure timing and synchronisation solutions for critical applications through Galileo PRS technology
GMV is leading the PRESENTIS project, an initiative focused on using Galileo Public Regulated Service technology to support secure timing and synchronisation applications.
U.S. Department of War awards $9.7 billion contract to Dell Federal Systems for Microsoft services and digital modernization
The U.S. Department of War has awarded a five-year, $9.7 billion Microsoft Department of War Enterprise Software Agreement II Core Enterprise Technology Agreement to Dell Federal Systems.
European Commission opens €20 million call to support IRIS² user terminal industrialisation
The European Commission has opened a new call for proposals for grants to support the development of affordable user terminals for IRIS² and GOVSATCOM services.
Hensoldt introduces OrbitISR modular SAR solution for satellite-based reconnaissance
Hensoldt has introduced OrbitISR, a modular synthetic aperture radar solution for satellite-based reconnaissance.