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The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine involving Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range kits and related equipment valued at an estimated $373.6 million. The proposed package is intended to support Ukraine’s self-defense and regional security capabilities.

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

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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.

HMS Queen Elizabeth will sail for three months of training and operations in British and northern European waters, marking the next stage of its return to high readiness. 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.

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

RTX’s Pratt & Whitney is investing $25 million, equivalent to PLN 95 million, to expand its manufacturing facility in Niepołomice, Poland. The site produces complex tubular assemblies for several engines, including the F135 that powers every variant of the F-35 Lightning II fighter.

RTX says $25 million investment will expand Polish plant producing F135 engine parts for all F-35 variants and create more than 120 jobs

At MSPO 2026, ASELSAN is presenting a broad portfolio of defense technologies designed to address increasingly complex operational requirements across air, land, electromagnetic and maritime domains. As Türkiye's leading defense technology company, ASELSAN brings together air defense, electronic warfare, radar, UAV payloads, guidance, naval and underwater capabilities within an increasingly integrated and interoperable ecosystem.

ASELSAN at MSPO 2026: integrated capabilities for a changing battlespace

Patria has completed the first F135 fighter engine assembled in Finland, establishing a domestic capability that will later support the country’s F-35A fleet. The engine was completed at Patria’s new facility in Linnavuori, Nokia, and presented at an event on 3 September 2026.

Patria completes Finland’s first locally assembled F135 engine before F-35A arrivals, laying foundation for domestic maintenance network

Air and missile defence

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BAE Systems has signed a seven-year framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War to increase production of infrared seekers for the THAAD interceptor missile. The agreement is intended to expand capacity and accelerate delivery in support of Lockheed Martin.

BAE Systems says expected U.S. THAAD contract for 2,800 seekers will drive fourfold production increase over seven years

Spanish and Turkish fighter units have begun familiarization training with Estonian ground crews and maintainers as part of NATO’s air defense mission in the Baltic region. The Aug. 27 activity at Ämari brought together Spanish EF-18Ms, Turkish F-16s and Estonian support personnel to align procedures across air and ground operations.

NATO strengthens Baltic air defense as Spanish EF-18Ms and Turkish F-16s train with Estonian crews at Ämari

Indra will showcase air defense, counter-drone, electronic warfare and simulation technologies at MSPO in Kielce, Poland, from Sept. 8 to 11. The company is presenting its systems as Poland and neighboring countries increase defense investment and seek stronger protection for critical infrastructure, borders and airspace

Indra brings AirDef, C-UAS and NEMUS radar to MSPO as Poland seeks advanced defense technology partnerships

For the first time

U.S. Navy plans Lockheed Martin PAC-3 MSE integration aboard Aegis destroyers, with operational capability expected in 2028

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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

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. The disbursements represent 15% of each country’s total SAFE allocation and are intended to accelerate priority defence investment on the EU’s Eastern Flank.

Romania, Bulgaria and Latvia receive first €3.5 billion SAFE defence funding as EU accelerates Eastern Flank investment

Ukraine’s DELTA combat system is consolidating satellite imagery, drone-generated orthophotos and 3D terrain models into a single environment for military planning. The Ministry of Defence said the system gives users an updated picture of the terrain and supports analysis before and after operations.

Ukraine expands DELTA with satellite imagery, drone orthophotos and 3D terrain data to sharpen battlefield planning

Spanish and Turkish fighter units have begun familiarization training with Estonian ground crews and maintainers as part of NATO’s air defense mission in the Baltic region. The Aug. 27 activity at Ämari brought together Spanish EF-18Ms, Turkish F-16s and Estonian support personnel to align procedures across air and ground operations.

NATO strengthens Baltic air defense as Spanish EF-18Ms and Turkish F-16s train with Estonian crews at Ämari

HII is targeting a 15% increase in shipyard throughput in 2026, building on 14% growth last year as it seeks to deliver warships faster to the U.S. Navy. America’s largest shipbuilder has approximately 40 ships in active construction or modernization at its Ingalls and Newport News shipyards.

HII targets 15% shipyard throughput increase in 2026, plans to outsource over two million work hours to speed U.S. Navy deliveries

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. The initial order covers seven vehicles armed with 120 mm main guns and forms part of a broader program for 98 vehicles to be delivered in annual tranches.

Leonardo secures first Brazilian serial order for Centauro II as 98-vehicle armored program moves into production

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. The configuration is intended primarily to counter Russian Shahed-type attack drones over coastal areas and the Black Sea.

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

Indra will showcase air defense, counter-drone, electronic warfare and simulation technologies at MSPO in Kielce, Poland, from Sept. 8 to 11. The company is presenting its systems as Poland and neighboring countries increase defense investment and seek stronger protection for critical infrastructure, borders and airspace

Indra brings AirDef, C-UAS and NEMUS radar to MSPO as Poland seeks advanced defense technology partnerships

Hanwha Aerospace demonstrated a counter-drone jammer mounted on a K9 artillery system at an Estonian military base in Tapa. The equipment was presented as a means of disrupting potential enemy drone attacks and improving the platform’s survivability.

Estonian Defence Forces demonstrate K9-mounted counter-drone jammer designed to improve artillery survivability against UAV attacks

Canada will bring more than 200 organisations and nearly 500 delegates to Poland for MSPO 2026, using its role as lead nation to promote its defence industry and pursue new partnerships. Defence Minister David J. McGuinty and International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu will lead the Canadian presence at the exhibition on 7-8 September.

Canada to bring nearly 500 delegates to MSPO 2026 in push for defence exports and deeper industrial ties with Poland and NATO allies

Thales and Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited have signed an alliance to explore producing unguided and laser-guided 70-mm rockets in India. The proposed partnership would support Indian military demand and potential exports while expanding the country’s domestic defence supply base.

Thales and Kalyani Strategic Systems explore 70-mm rocket production in India for armed forces, counter-drone missions and exports

The Royal Air Force has launched StormFighter, a new Collaborative Combat Aircraft program for uncrewed combat drones. The effort is designed to pair autonomous aircraft with Typhoon, F-35 and future Tempest fighters.

UK Ministry of Defence says Britain will invest more than £5 billion in autonomous systems in its largest-ever drone push

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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

Germany weighs financial support for British and French nuclear deterrents amid Europe’s shifting security debate, The Telegraph reports

Germany and Britain are discussing potential German financial support for the UK’s nuclear weapons programme, The Telegraph reported on 26 August

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

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

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

Westinghouse says eVinci microreactor is designed to power U.S. military installations continuously for eight years without refueling

The U.S. Army has selected Westinghouse’s eVinci microreactor for the next phase of the Janus Program, its initiative to bring advanced nuclear power to defense installations

September 5, 2026

MBDA unit GDI Simulation buys Agenium, combining AI and military training systems in a 120-person defence technology group

MBDA subsidiary GDI Simulation has acquired Agenium Group, creating a defence simulation specialist with about 120 employees

September 4, 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

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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The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine involving Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range kits and related equipment valued at an estimated $373.6 million. The proposed package is intended to support Ukraine’s self-defense and regional security capabilities.

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

September 5, 2026
Read more about 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

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

NATO strengthens Baltic air defense as Spanish EF-18Ms and Turkish F-16s train with Estonian crews at Ämari

Spanish and Turkish fighter units have begun familiarization training with Estonian ground crews and maintainers as part of NATO’s air defense mission in the Baltic region

September 5, 2026

Ukraine and five partner nations weigh new coalition fund to accelerate air force infrastructure, training and helicopter projects

Ukraine and five partner countries have identified five priorities for strengthening Ukrainian air capabilities, ranging from infrastructure and training to helicopter development.

September 4, 2026

ASELSAN says LGK and GÖZDE guidance kits scored four direct hits from F-16 and Akıncı, including a strike on a moving target

ASELSAN said its LGK 82, LGK 84 and GÖZDE guidance systems achieved four direct hits during an international live-fire demonstration in Türkiye.

September 4, 2026

Russia’s Rostec to unveil stealth drones designed for launch from Su-57 fighters at Egypt air show alongside export-model Su-57E

Rostec will unveil a new family of multifunctional drones designed for launch from Su-57 fighters at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026 in Egypt.

September 3, 2026

Land

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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. The disbursements represent 15% of each country’s total SAFE allocation and are intended to accelerate priority defence investment on the EU’s Eastern Flank.

Romania, Bulgaria and Latvia receive first €3.5 billion SAFE defence funding as EU accelerates Eastern Flank investment

September 5, 2026
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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

Fort Hood training puts Russia’s evolving drone, counter-drone and fires tactics under U.S. Army scrutiny for modern warfare

The U.S. Army’s III Armored Corps held a four-day program at Fort Hood to study how Russia is adapting its tactics, organization and use of battlefield technology.

September 4, 2026

Safran to equip Bundeswehr infantry with over 1,000 MOSKITO and hundreds of SHARPCROW portable battlefield observation systems

Safran Electronics & Defense will supply more than 1,000 MOSKITO observation systems and several hundred SHARPCROW systems for the Bundeswehr under a major order from Rheinmetall Electronics.

September 4, 2026

Hanwha to launch Chunmoo User Club in 2027, bringing NATO operators together to shape future rocket artillery upgrades and support

Hanwha Aerospace plans to launch a Chunmoo User Club in South Korea in 2027, creating a formal network for countries operating its multiple rocket launch system.

September 4, 2026

Sea

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HMS Queen Elizabeth will sail for three months of training and operations in British and northern European waters, marking the next stage of its return to high readiness. 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.

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

September 5, 2026
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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

Britain begins assembly of RFA Resurgent to sustain Royal Navy carrier strike group deployments and names RFA Reliant and Resourceful

Britain has started formal assembly of RFA Resurgent, the first of three Fleet Solid Support ships intended to extend the Royal Navy’s ability to operate at sea.

September 4, 2026

USS Delaware arrives in Norway during U.S. Navy High North operations supporting maritime awareness, security and deterrence

The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware arrived in Grøtsund, Norway, on Sept. 1, 2026, for a routine port visit.

September 3, 2026

BAE Systems Australia returns HMAS Hobart to water after major refit ahead of Aegis Baseline 9, Tomahawk and Naval Strike Missile integration

HMAS Hobart has returned to the water after a year-long refit, moving Australia’s first Hobart-class destroyer into the systems-integration phase of a major capability upgrade.

September 3, 2026

USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group makes Thailand port call after seven months of U.S. Central Command combat operations

The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group arrived in Thailand on Sept. 2 for its first full port visit since deploying in November 2025, following nearly seven months of operations in the U.S. Central Command area.

September 2, 2026

South Korean Navy selects GE Aerospace LM2500+G4 turbines for six KDDX destroyers, advancing electric propulsion and local production

The Republic of Korea Navy has selected GE Aerospace’s LM2500+G4 marine gas turbines to power six KDDX next-generation destroyers, placing electric propulsion at the center of one of South Korea’s most important naval modernization programs.

September 2, 2026

Space/C4ISR

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BlackSky Technology Inc. has been awarded a multimillion-dollar contract by the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to expand its Gen-3 Tactical Geospatial Intelligence (TACGEO) capabilities. The contract builds on previous government-funded research and development

BlackSky develops automated orbital imaging for Gen-3 satellites, targeting emerging space surveillance and awareness missions

September 5, 2026
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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

OHB secures first major IRIS² contract worth nearly €1 billion to build 18 MEO platforms for Europe’s secure communications network

German space company OHB has secured a contract worth nearly €1 billion from SES to develop and manufacture 18 medium Earth orbit satellite platforms for the European Union’s IRIS² secure connectivity programme.

August 31, 2026

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