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Lockheed Martin introduced PAC-3 ACE, a new lower-cost interceptor for air and missile defense. The company said the weapon will cost less than half as much as a PAC-3 MSE per unit.

Lockheed Martin says PAC-3 ACE is ready for the battlefield as low-cost interceptor against aircraft, cruise and ballistic missile threats

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Lockheed Martin says PAC-3 ACE is ready for the battlefield as low-cost interceptor against aircraft, cruise and ballistic missile threats

“One missile, one mission: neutralize aircraft, cruise missiles and short‑range ballistic threats,” Lockheed Martin said in a social media post.

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. The force will combine warships and patrol aircraft with autonomous surface and underwater vessels linked through digital networks.

Britain commits £1.5 billion to Atlantic Bastion to counter Russian submarines and protect critical undersea cables and pipelines

The U.S. F-35 programme plans to field a broad package of new weapons in September 2027, expanding the stealth fighter’s role in air-defence suppression, maritime strike and attacks on moving targets. AARGM-ER, LRASM, the Joint Strike Missile and GBU-53/B StormBreaker lead a roadmap that extends to Meteor and SPEAR 3 in 2032.

U.S. plans major F-35 weapons expansion with AARGM-ER, LRASM, JSM and StormBreaker in 2027, Meteor and SPEAR 3 in 2032

Babcock Australasia and Saab Australia have been selected for a five-year contract worth about $117.5 million to manage the remaining service life of the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac-class frigates. Their work will focus on keeping the ships seaworthy, materially ready and available for operations.

Babcock and Saab secure $117.5 million deal to keep Australia’s Anzac-class frigates ready for frontline operations

RENK Group plans to more than triple annual transmission production at its Augsburg headquarters to more than 2,000 units by 2030. The expansion is intended to increase deliveries for Bundeswehr and allied modernisation programmes, including requirements linked to new NATO capability targets.

RENK plans to more than triple transmission output above 2,000 units by 2030, investing up to €325 million across Germany

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Patriot system emerges as potential component of initial Golden Dome homeland missile defense architecture, congressional report says

Ukraine has asked EU member states for several billion euros to strengthen its air defenses, including PAC-3 systems for Patriot batteries. European Commission President von der Leyen said the request was moving in a positive direction.

Von der Leyen says Ukraine seeks several billion euros for PAC-3 Patriot air defense systems as EU governments review new funding request

Lockheed Martin has announced its readiness to support the development of a comprehensive missile defence system

BAE Systems says Golden Dome role includes $1.2 billion Epoch 2 missile-warning program, U.S. space business grows 30%

Ukraine intercepted eight ballistic missiles and 37 cruise missiles in August 2026 during a wider wave of attacks involving more than 4,600 aerial targets, the Defence Ministry said. Ballistic weapons remained the main challenge for the country’s air defence network.

Ukraine’s defence ministry says air defences intercepted 45 ballistic and cruise missiles in August amid intensifying high-speed drone attacks

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Soldiers from the U.S. Army carried out a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System live-fire exercise in Palawan, Philippines, as part of Balikatan 2026. The activity involved the 5th Battalion, 3rd Artillery Regiment of the 7th Infantry Division and was conducted on April 27.

Sweden approves HIMARS purchase and expands Finnish long-range artillery partnership to strengthen NATO’s northern defences

The U.S. is overhauling the F-35 support network after persistent shortages of spare parts and limited depot repair capacity emerged as the biggest constraints on fleet availability. The program aims to reach an 80% mission-capable rate by fiscal 2030 while supporting a growing force spread across 20 nations.

U.S. targets 80% F-35 mission-capable rate by 2030 as parts shortages and depot constraints weigh on global fleet readiness

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. The agency allocated about $650,000 to the work, which will also define the new technologies required to develop the aircraft.

South Korea launches sixth-generation fighter study for tailless stealth jet with variable-cycle engines and internal weapons bay

STARK has completed live testing of the warhead for its new Gambit loitering munition at TDW’s facility in Germany. The test confirmed the man-portable system’s ability to destroy lightly armoured targets and moved the programme closer to delivery.

STARK moves Gambit loitering munition closer to delivery after TDW warhead proves effective against lightly armoured targets in Germany

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighters hunted down and destroyed a simulated cruise missile battery over Alaska, then passed the target's coordinates to an Army rocket unit on the ground — a sequence that compressed what officials call the modern kill chain into a single training exercise.

Canada keeps purchase of 72 additional F-35 fighters under review as U.S. trade tensions fuel calls to cancel planned order

The U.S. Department of Defense’s fiscal 2027 budget proposal includes an emergency purchase of 24 F-15EX Eagle II heavy fighters for the U.S. Air Force. The planned acquisition is valued at $2.66 billion.

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

CSG plans to invest about €49.7 million over the next three years to expand production of military land systems in Kopřivnice, Czech Republic. The programme will add 14,000 square metres of manufacturing space, new production technology and administrative facilities at the Tatra Defence site.

CSG to invest €49.7 million in Tatra Defence expansion, adding 14,000 square metres of Czech military production capacity

TKMS and Fincantieri have agreed to deepen their cooperation in submarines and underwater technologies, with the two shipbuilders aiming to establish a formal partnership framework by the end of 2026. The proposed arrangement is intended to support new projects, generate cost synergies and strengthen Europe’s naval defence industrial base.

TKMS and Fincantieri aim to establish underwater partnership by year-end and jointly pursue international naval contracts

UVision Air Ltd has announced the establishment of UVision Europe GmbH in Munich, marking an expansion of its European operations. The move is intended to strengthen long-term support for customers across the region amid rising demand.

Rheinmetall expects €12.4 billion from Germany’s Arminius plan for up to 5,500 Boxers, with potential value reaching €77 billion

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Croatian defence minister says 18 K239 Chunmoo launchers will rebalance regional military power with strike range beyond 300 km

Lockheed Martin has signed a framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War to accelerate production and delivery of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors. The seven-year agreement is intended to increase annual production capacity from around 600 to approximately 2

U.S. Army seeks cheaper, more capable Patriot interceptors as Congress questions the cost of defeating low-cost drones

A Honeywell Aerospace quantum-navigation prototype improved aircraft position accuracy by 89% compared with traditional backup methods during a GPS-free flight over the Pacific Ocean, the Defense Innovation Unit said. The MagNav system operated for four hours and 23 minutes aboard an Embraer 170 flying between Seattle’s Puget Sound and southern Alaska.

Defense Innovation Unit says Honeywell quantum navigation system improved aircraft position accuracy by 89% in GPS-free Pacific test flight

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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

September 7, 2026

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

September 7, 2026

Britain to pair F-35B fighters with jet-powered drones under Project VANQUISH in nearly £240 million carrier aviation push

Britain will test jet-powered drones alongside F-35B fighters under Project VANQUISH as the Royal Navy begins building a mixed crewed and autonomous carrier force

September 7, 2026

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

September 6, 2026

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

September 6, 2026

SK Group’s ELVO plans €40 million Greek defense expansion to create 300 jobs and build drone and military vehicle production capacity

ELVO plans to invest €40 million in a major expansion of its defense manufacturing operations near Thessaloniki, Greece

September 6, 2026

HII secures $336 million contract to launch work on fifth Ford-class aircraft carrier USS William J. Clinton

Huntington Ingalls Industries has secured a $336 million contract to begin advance material procurement for the future USS William J. Clinton (CVN 82)

September 6, 2026

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

September 6, 2026

Industry spotlight

Land

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.

July 9, 2026
NATO

Why Europe's rearmament needs trusted industrial partners

July 7, 2026
Air

Air and missile defense: Israel completes Iron Dome upgrade tests with Iron Beam laser integration [VIDEO]

June 30, 2026
Air

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

June 26, 2026
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.
Sea

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

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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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. The agency allocated about $650,000 to the work, which will also define the new technologies required to develop the aircraft.

South Korea launches sixth-generation fighter study for tailless stealth jet with variable-cycle engines and internal weapons bay

September 7, 2026
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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.

September 6, 2026

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.

September 6, 2026

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.

September 6, 2026

Saudi Arabia seeks more than 10,000 bombs and JDAM-ER guidance kits in potential $5 billion U.S. sale with Boeing as principal contractor

The State Department said the sale would support U.S. foreign-policy and national-security objectives by strengthening Saudi Arabia, which Washington designates as a major non-NATO ally.

September 5, 2026

Defense Innovation Unit says Honeywell quantum navigation system improved aircraft position accuracy by 89% in GPS-free Pacific test flight

A Honeywell Aerospace quantum-navigation prototype improved aircraft position accuracy by 89% compared with traditional backup methods during a GPS-free flight over the Pacific Ocean, the Defense Innovation Unit said.

September 5, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps deploys VMFA-533 F-35B squadron to Japan to reinforce forward aviation readiness across Indo-Pacific region

The U.S. Marine Corps deployed Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 533 to Japan on Sept. 5, continuing its rotation of F-35B Lightning II units through the Indo-Pacific.

September 5, 2026

Land

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Soldiers from the U.S. Army carried out a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System live-fire exercise in Palawan, Philippines, as part of Balikatan 2026. The activity involved the 5th Battalion, 3rd Artillery Regiment of the 7th Infantry Division and was conducted on April 27.

Sweden approves HIMARS purchase and expands Finnish long-range artillery partnership to strengthen NATO’s northern defences

September 7, 2026
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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

September 6, 2026

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.

September 6, 2026

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

September 5, 2026

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

September 5, 2026

Ford, General Dynamics and Ricardo target UK military vehicle programme with Ranger-based platform and British industrial support

Ford Motor Company, General Dynamics Land Systems and Ricardo have formed a team to compete for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Light Mobility Vehicle programme with a platform based on the Ford Ranger

September 5, 2026

Northrop Grumman secures U.S. framework contract for M1156 artillery guidance kits with $863 million ceiling and export options

The U.S. Department of War has signed a multiyear framework agreement with Northrop Grumman for the production and delivery of M1156 Precision Guidance Kit modules.

September 4, 2026

Sea

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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. The force will combine warships and patrol aircraft with autonomous surface and underwater vessels linked through digital networks.

Britain commits £1.5 billion to Atlantic Bastion to counter Russian submarines and protect critical undersea cables and pipelines

September 7, 2026
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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.

September 7, 2026

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.

September 6, 2026

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.

September 6, 2026

HII secures $336 million contract to launch work on fifth Ford-class aircraft carrier USS William J. Clinton

Huntington Ingalls Industries has secured a $336 million contract to begin advance material procurement for the future USS William J. Clinton (CVN 82).

September 6, 2026

United Kingdom deploys HMS Queen Elizabeth for NATO command duties before it becomes the Royal Navy’s high-readiness flagship in 2027

The 65,000-tonne aircraft carrier and its crew of more than 800 sailors will work with allied forces on collective defence, deterrence and crisis-response operations.

September 5, 2026

Ukraine equips Magura MV11 unmanned vessel with vertical-launch Sting interceptors for mobile counter-drone defense over Black Sea

Ukraine has integrated a vertical-launch system for aerial interceptor drones aboard a Magura unmanned surface vessel, expanding the platform from naval strike missions into mobile air defense

September 5, 2026

Space/C4ISR

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Isar Aerospace said its Spectrum rocket reached orbit and deployed payloads on only the company’s second flight. The result made it the first commercial space company from Europe to place satellites into orbit, according to the company.

Isar Aerospace reaches orbit on second Spectrum flight, opening new European launch option for commercial and institutional customers

September 6, 2026
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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.

September 5, 2026

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.

September 5, 2026

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

September 5, 2026

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

September 5, 2026

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.

September 4, 2026

Northrop Grumman CEO says new robotic satellite-servicing systems will reinforce U.S. resilience and long-term advantage in space

Northrop Grumman has launched its first Mission Robotic Vehicle and three Mission Extension Pods, broadening its in-space capabilities from satellite life extension to autonomous servicing, repair, refueling and assembly.

September 2, 2026

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