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European Defence Agency begins new research phase with Spain, Germany and Belgium on automated mid-air refuelling of unmanned aircraft
The European Defence Agency project aims to develop the technology needed for one tanker to coordinate refuelling with several unmanned aircraft at once.
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Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and NLR deepen technology partnership to support Royal Netherlands Air Force and Dutch defense industry
U.S. Army Typhon battery assigned to Europe command fires its first Tomahawk missile during live-fire training in California
European Commission releases €2.86 billion for Ukraine’s drones, missiles and air defence under €90 billion support loan programme
U.S. Army and NATO rehearse European defense plans and coordinated combat operations across four countries in Avenger Triad 26
Project Agincourt sets course for U.S. Autonomous Warfare Command and deployment of millions of unmanned attack systems in coming years
Saab secures SEK 1.3 billion Swedish order for new Gripen flight control computer
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BAE Systems to develop compact satellite communications terminals for U.S. Space Force to operate amid jamming and radiation
BAE Systems will design and demonstrate ultra-compact radio-frequency terminals for a space-based data layer under a U.S. Space Force contract
Boeing reports 94 military aircraft deliveries through September, including Apache helicopters, fighter jets and KC-46 tankers
Boeing delivered more than 90 military aircraft in the first nine months of the year, reaching 94 after handing over 30 in the third quarter
France and Netherlands begin nuclear deterrence dialogue, with Dutch government stressing that cooperation will complement NATO
France and the Netherlands have held the first meeting of a bilateral Nuclear Steering Group to discuss strengthening European nuclear and conventional deterrence
Pentagon says Bath Iron Works can build second Arleigh Burke destroyer, but additional ship still requires congressional funding
Bath Iron Works has demonstrated the capacity to build a second Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the Pentagon said after reviewing improvements at the Maine shipyard
Northrop Grumman and Barrett team up on 25 mm launcher for infantry and counter-drone missions
Barrett Firearms will manufacture Northrop Grumman’s Precision Grenadier System weapon under a new teaming agreement between the companies
HII says U.S. Navy contract expands its role in AUKUS submarine design and industrial support
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has won a $56 million U.S. Navy contract for engineering and design work under the AUKUS partnership
Rafael USA and Leonardo DRS present Spike LR2 integration for Bradley’s TOW launchers
Rafael USA and Leonardo DRS have shown an adapter at AUSA 2026 that lets existing TOW launchers fire Spike LR2 guided missiles
F-47 stealth fighter aims to give U.S. air superiority over China in the Pacific
The United States is developing the sixth-generation F-47 fighter to maintain air superiority over China and operate across the long distances of the Indo-Pacific
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Air and missile defenceCombat-proven air defense: recent Patriot® contract awards signal surge in demand across Europe
European demand for proven air and missile defense systems is rising and Raytheon, an RTX business, is investing heavily to meet that need with higher production capacity.
U.S. Army’s Bradley replacement race enters troop-testing phase with first XM30 prototypes from Rheinmetall and General Dynamics
Lockheed Martin CEO says ATACMS production could move to Germany, opening Arkansas capacity for faster PrSM missile output
L3Harris secures record $4.7 billion PAC-3 MSE propulsion deal from Lockheed Martin to expand U.S. interceptor production capacity
Boeing reports 94 military aircraft deliveries through September, including Apache helicopters, fighter jets and KC-46 tankers
Boeing delivered more than 90 military aircraft in the first nine months of the year, reaching 94 after handing over 30 in the third quarter.
Saab presents Sweden’s first GlobalEye surveillance aircraft, with testing to follow before its maiden flight and delivery
Saab has presented the first of three GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft ordered for the Swedish Air Force.
Saab secures SEK 1.3 billion Swedish order for new Gripen flight control computer
Saab has received a SEK 1.3 billion order to develop a new flight control computer for Gripen fighter aircraft.
Israel signs agreement with Pentagon to buy 12 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters
Israel has signed an agreement with the Pentagon to buy 12 Boeing Apache Echo attack helicopters for the Israel Defense Forces.
U.S. Air Force expands X-62 VISTA’s role in testing AI for combat aviation
The U.S. Air Force is upgrading its X-62 VISTA research aircraft to accommodate more demanding combat-autonomy tests.
U.S. Marine Corps activates its 10th operational F-35B Lightning II squadron
The U.S. Marine Corps activated VMFA-231 as an F-35B Lightning II squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, on October 9.
U.S. Army Typhon battery assigned to Europe command fires its first Tomahawk missile during live-fire training in California
A U.S. Army battery assigned to Multi-Domain Command Europe fired its first Tomahawk Land Attack Missile from a newly fielded Typhon system on September 28.
Rafael USA and Leonardo DRS present Spike LR2 integration for Bradley’s TOW launchers
Rafael USA and Leonardo DRS have shown an adapter at AUSA 2026 that lets existing TOW launchers fire Spike LR2 guided missiles.
RENK and KNDS extend contract for Leopard 2 transmissions, with deliveries from 2029
RENK Group and KNDS Deutschland have expanded a Leopard 2 transmission order by around €130 million, with deliveries scheduled from 2029 to 2032.
Lockheed Martin and Avio partner on U.S. rocket motor production for ER GMLRS and PrSM
Production will begin after qualification at Avio USA’s facility under construction in Hurt, Virginia.
Honeywell Aerospace doubles supply of key Abrams engine part, removing fleet availability bottleneck
Honeywell Aerospace has doubled the supply of a critical Abrams tank engine component by adding an internal manufacturing source.
Oshkosh starts production of JLTV-based Kaaiman patrol vehicle prototype for Netherlands
Oshkosh Defense has begun building the first Kaaiman patrol vehicle prototype for the Netherlands Ministry of Defence.
Pentagon says Bath Iron Works can build second Arleigh Burke destroyer, but additional ship still requires congressional funding
Bath Iron Works has demonstrated the capacity to build a second Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the Pentagon said after reviewing improvements at the Maine shipyard.
HII says U.S. Navy contract expands its role in AUKUS submarine design and industrial support
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has won a $56 million U.S. Navy contract for engineering and design work under the AUKUS partnership.
Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS John Basilone joins U.S. naval forces in Europe
The guided-missile destroyer joins U.S. naval forces stationed in Europe for maritime security operations and training with NATO allies.
F-35C fighters complete landing and takeoff trials aboard aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy
Two Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II fighters have conducted landing and takeoff trials aboard John F. Kennedy in the Atlantic.
HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier prepares for NATO role and resumes air operations
HMS Queen Elizabeth has resumed helicopter operations as it prepares to serve as flagship of NATO’s Allied Reaction Force if activated.
U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class submarine USS Oregon visits Norway during Arctic operations
The visit is part of routine U.S. and allied submarine operations across northern Europe and the Arctic.
CSG takes 9.5% stake in MDA Space, becoming its largest shareholder in space sector push
The investment is part of the industrial and defence group’s plan to build space capabilities alongside its defence and aerospace businesses.
Northrop Grumman deploys 21 satellites to extend the Link 16 communications network into space
Twenty-one satellites built by Northrop Grumman have been launched and deployed for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 Transport Layer.
BlackSky wins six-figure pilot to give foreign intelligence agency on-demand 35-centimeter imagery
BlackSky Technology Inc. has picked up a new international intelligence customer, winning a six-figure pilot contract to supply an unnamed agency with very high-resolution satellite imagery.
Rheinmetall gives German military direct access to dedicated radar satellites for Lithuania brigade and NATO eastern flank monitoring
Germany’s armed forces have gained direct access to dedicated radar reconnaissance satellites, allowing them to task the spacecraft independently, Rheinmetall said.
Britain sets out offensive and defensive space operations with £880 million committed to military intelligence and space control
Britain plans to expand its ability to conduct offensive and defensive operations in space, backed by £880 million for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and space control.
Airbus Defence and Space delivers 32 next-generation OneWeb satellites for Eutelsat’s 669-spacecraft renewal after production returns to Europe
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered 32 next-generation OneWeb satellites to Eutelsat, the first batch in a 669-spacecraft renewal programme.