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Saab targets Romanian market with cutting-edge training and simulation technologies
Swedish defence company Saab has long been known as a provider of proven and mature training and simulation solutions.
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U.S. Marine Corps validate new MRIC medium-range air defense system in Guam live-fire during Valiant Shield 2026 exercise
Kongsberg invests in Canada to build major maritime simulation and defence innovation hub
U.S. Air Force sets two-pilot crew for B-21 Raider bomber as the service prepares future long-range strike force
Germany to buy U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles for domestic deployment to close strategic defense gap
NNSA completes key B61-13 nuclear bomb component certification work three months ahead of schedule
DEUTZ to acquire FFG for €1.6 billion to expand into military vehicle and defence systems market
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Ukraine’s FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile strikes show improving performance, but production and accuracy limits remain
A Missile Matters analysis by Fabian Hoffmann says recent Ukrainian strikes using the FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile may point to improved performance by the heavy long-range weapon
Raytheon UK-led Omnia Training wins £2 billion contract to deliver British Army’s digitally enabled collective training system
Omnia Training has been awarded a £2 billion contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to serve as the British Army’s Strategic Training Partner
Leidos and Rune partner on AI-enabled logistics tools to support Indo-Pacific military sustainment in contested environments
Leidos and Rune Technologies Inc. are partnering to support military organizations with AI-enabled predictive sustainment capabilities for contested and distributed operational environments
U.S. Army conducts first remote firing of Autonomous Volcano system to advance battlefield obstacle emplacement
The U.S. Army has completed the first remote firing of the Autonomous Volcano next-generation obstacle emplacement capability, marking a new milestone for the M139 Volcano System
Germany awards Rheinmetall-MBDA team contract to develop high-energy laser weapon system for German Navy
Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support has signed a contract with the High-Energy Laser Naval Demonstrator Working Group to develop a high-energy laser weapon system for the German Navy
Rheinmetall to supply MASS decoy launchers and Omnitrap ammunition for Kuwait’s Al Dorra-class guided-missile boats
Rheinmetall has received an order to supply Multi Ammunition Softkill Systems, known as MASS, to the Kuwaiti Naval Forces
Canadian Armed Forces selects Telesat Lightspeed for secure Mil-Ka Arctic military communications under ESCP-P programme
Telesat LEO ULC, a subsidiary of Telesat Corporation, said it has reached an agreement in principle with Canada’s Defence Investment Agency to provide Telesat Lightspeed services to the Canadian Armed Forces
U.S. Air Force works with DIU to shape next uncrewed ISR and strike requirements after MQ-9 Reaper
The U.S. Air Force is refining the requirements that will guide its next generation of uncrewed intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and strike systems
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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
Ukraine’s FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile strikes show improving performance, but production and accuracy limits remain
A Missile Matters analysis by Fabian Hoffmann says recent Ukrainian strikes using the FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile may point to improved performance by the heavy long-range weapon.
ASELSAN signs €1.47 billion contract to expand Turkish air defence production and strengthen the Steel Dome architecture
Turkish defence company ASELSAN has signed a contract worth about €1.47 billion with Türkiye’s Presidency of Defence Industries, known as SSB, to expand serial production of air defence systems.
MBDA-led HYDIS project selects concept for Europe’s future counter-hypersonic and anti-ballistic interceptor
The MBDA-led HYDIS project has completed its Final Concept Review, marking another milestone in the development of a future European counter-hypersonic and anti-ballistic interceptor.
Ukraine says NATO summit brings more than $300 million for Patriot missiles, drone deals and expanded defence industry cooperation
Ukraine said agreements reached at the 36th NATO Summit in Ankara will strengthen its air defence, expand joint defence production and mobilise additional financing for defence projects.
U.S. Marine Corps validate new MRIC medium-range air defense system in Guam live-fire during Valiant Shield 2026 exercise
U.S. Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force successfully fired the new Medium-Range Intercept Capability system on June 30, 2026, during Exercise Valiant Shield 2026.
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.
Raytheon UK-led Omnia Training wins £2 billion contract to deliver British Army’s digitally enabled collective training system
Omnia Training has been awarded a £2 billion contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to serve as the British Army’s Strategic Training Partner.
U.S. Army conducts first remote firing of Autonomous Volcano system to advance battlefield obstacle emplacement
The U.S. Army has completed the first remote firing of the Autonomous Volcano next-generation obstacle emplacement capability, marking a new milestone for the M139 Volcano System.
L3Harris receives $84 million in U.S. Army orders for NGC2 manpack radios to support battlefield communications
L3Harris Technologies has received U.S. Army orders worth a total of $84 million for Next Generation Command and Control manpack Falcon systems.
DEUTZ to acquire FFG for €1.6 billion to expand into military vehicle and defence systems market
DEUTZ Group AG has agreed to acquire 100% of FFG Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft mbH for around €1.6 billion.
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.
Germany awards Rheinmetall-MBDA team contract to develop high-energy laser weapon system for German Navy
Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support has signed a contract with the High-Energy Laser Naval Demonstrator Working Group to develop a high-energy laser weapon system for the German Navy.
Rheinmetall to supply MASS decoy launchers and Omnitrap ammunition for Kuwait’s Al Dorra-class guided-missile boats
Rheinmetall has received an order to supply Multi Ammunition Softkill Systems, known as MASS, to the Kuwaiti Naval Forces.
Kongsberg invests in Canada to build major maritime simulation and defence innovation hub
Kongsberg Gruppen, Kongsberg Maritime and the British Columbia Institute of Technology will establish a Marine Innovation Simulation Centre of Excellence in British Columbia under a CAD 76.5 million investment.
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.
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.
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.
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.