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KNDS Deutschland delivers first modernised Leopard 2 main battle tank to Sweden’s FMV under fleet upgrade programme
The modernisation programme, known as REMO, covers Sweden’s Leopard 2 fleet and includes improved combat capability, higher protection, digitalisation measures and a logistics package.
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Palladyne AI wins U.S. Army contracts to validate SwarmOS autonomy and Gremlin-X mini-bomber UAV with warfighters
Anduril launches FQ-44 Fury serial production for U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme
Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) expanded U.S. Army long-range fires as HIMARS and MLRS gained deeper strike and future anti-ship roles
Rolls-Royce unveiled mtu PowerPack Xelerate hybrid drive for heavy tracked vehicles as land forces sought more power and energy
OpenWorks contracted to provide Vision Guard counter-UAS capability for Australian Defence Force’s fast-tracked Land 156 programme
MBDA completes first Crossbow firings as ground-launched deep strike capability moves towards production in 2026
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Boeing to modernize nine U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft under $121.2 million contract
The U.S. Department of War has reported the signing of a contract with Boeing to continue the modernization program for P-8A Poseidon land-based patrol aircraft
Bundeswehr orders 23 Rheinmetall Bergepanzer 3 Büffel armoured recovery vehicles to replenish fleet after Ukraine transfers
Rheinmetall has received a Bundeswehr order for 23 armoured recovery vehicles from the Bergepanzer series, known as the Bergepanzer 3 Büffel
Switzerland weighs long-range air defense alternatives as Patriot delays prompt offers from European and other missile suppliers
Several weapons manufacturers say they can meet Switzerland’s urgent need for a long-range air defense system as the country weighs alternatives to delayed U.S. Patriot batteries
Shield AI completes acquisition of Aechelon to integrate advanced simulation with Hivemind autonomy following $2 billion financing
Shield AI has completed its acquisition of Aechelon Technology, bringing a specialist in high-fidelity simulation, physics-based sensor modeling and synthetic reality technologies into the defense technology company
Leonardo and Baykar test M-346 and KIZILELMA teaming in first live K-SWARM autonomous formation flights
Leonardo and Baykar have completed the first phase of live testing for the K-SWARM programme, marking a milestone in the development of crewed-uncrewed teaming and swarm tactics
Thales and Dutch Ministry of Defence sign strategic partnership to expand radar production and test capacity in the Netherlands
Thales and the Netherlands Ministry of Defence have signed a strategic partnership agreement to expand production, development and test capacity for advanced radar systems in Hengelo
Ericsson and partners launch Digital Arena Sweden test centre to advance 5G, 6G and AI and strengthen Swedish industry
Ericsson, Telia and other partners have announced Digital Arena Sweden, a new national connectivity and next-generation test centre
48th Fighter Wing proves F-35A combat reach across Europe during NATO’s Ramstein Flag 26 exercise
The 48th Fighter Wing concluded its participation in Exercise Ramstein Flag 26 on June 18 after demonstrating its ability to integrate with NATO partners and Allied air forces
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ASELSAN at Eurosatory 2026: strengthening multi-domain defense for allied forces
ASELSAN’s expanding engagement with the NATO ecosystem was recently underscored by the visit of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to the company’s facilities in Ankara.
Airbus showcases broad European drone portfolio at ILA Berlin, from uncrewed H145 to collaborative combat aircraft
Switzerland selects KNDS AGM artillery system on Piranha IV platform to modernise indirect fire capability
Germany and France move to end joint FCAS fighter project while keeping wider European system-of-systems work
Diehl Defence delivers first IRIS-T SLM fire unit to Estonia as NATO air defence expands under European Sky Shield Initiative
Diehl Defence has handed over the first fire unit of the IRIS-T SLM medium-range ground-based air defence system to the Estonian Air Force.
Boeing to modernize nine U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft under $121.2 million contract
The U.S. Department of War has reported the signing of a contract with Boeing to continue the modernization program for P-8A Poseidon land-based patrol aircraft.
Switzerland weighs long-range air defense alternatives as Patriot delays prompt offers from European and other missile suppliers
Several weapons manufacturers say they can meet Switzerland’s urgent need for a long-range air defense system as the country weighs alternatives to delayed U.S. Patriot batteries.
Collaborative Combat Aircraft: General Atomics details U.S. Air Force production contract for FQ-42A uncrewed fighters
The FQ-42A is a purpose-built, uncrewed fighter developed as part of investment in next-generation semi-autonomous combat aircraft.
Leonardo and Baykar test M-346 and KIZILELMA teaming in first live K-SWARM autonomous formation flights
Leonardo and Baykar have completed the first phase of live testing for the K-SWARM programme, marking a milestone in the development of crewed-uncrewed teaming and swarm tactics.
48th Fighter Wing proves F-35A combat reach across Europe during NATO’s Ramstein Flag 26 exercise
The 48th Fighter Wing concluded its participation in Exercise Ramstein Flag 26 on June 18 after demonstrating its ability to integrate with NATO partners and Allied air forces.
Bundeswehr orders 23 Rheinmetall Bergepanzer 3 Büffel armoured recovery vehicles to replenish fleet after Ukraine transfers
Rheinmetall has received a Bundeswehr order for 23 armoured recovery vehicles from the Bergepanzer series, known as the Bergepanzer 3 Büffel.
Northrop Grumman to produce M1147 advanced multi-purpose 120mm rounds for U.S. Army M1 Abrams tanks under five-year contract
Northrop Grumman has received a five-year U.S. Army contract to produce the M1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose 120mm tank round.
UK advances Project Brakestop long-range strike weapons for Ukraine after three British-designed systems complete flight tests
The UK Ministry of Defence said three British-designed long-range strike systems for Ukraine had been successfully flight tested only months after a competition was launched.
Australia and Canada sign $2.5 billion Arctic Over the Horizon Radar agreement with BAE Systems as industry partner
BAE Systems Australia has experience across the full lifecycle support of complex Over the Horizon Radar capabilities.
Allison Transmission signs $250 million deal to supply 4040 MX transmissions for BAE Systems Hägglunds CV90 MkIV vehicles
Allison Transmission has entered into a contract with BAE Systems Hägglunds to supply 4040 MX transmissions for CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles.
U.S. Marine Corps strengthen Okinawa-based littoral regiment with NMESIS anti-ship and MADIS air defence systems
U.S. Marines with the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, formally received the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction Systems and Marine Air Defense Integrated Systems in June 2026.
Netherlands redirected air defence frigate towards the Strait of Hormuz as cabinet considered possible coalition deployment
The Dutch air defence and command frigate HNLMS De Ruyter could play a role in safeguarding free passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
HII delivers first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle as latest variant of widely deployed autonomous platform
HII has delivered the first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle. The company said the delivery marks a milestone for the next generation of the REMUS autonomous underwater vehicle family.
Navantia launched sixth Saudi corvette HMS ALMADINAH in San Fernando under second Royal Saudi Navy contract
Navantia has launched the sixth corvette built for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces at its San Fernando shipyard in Cádiz.
OSI and TKMS sign MOU to explore Canadian ECPINS navigation software for future Royal Canadian Navy patrol submarines
The Canadian Patrol Submarine Project is a Government of Canada procurement initiative to replace the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarines.
TKMS orders non-magnetic submarine steel from Valbruna ASW to support Canadian Patrol Submarine Project
TKMS has awarded Valbruna ASW Inc. an initial order for approximately 70 tonnes of non-magnetic submarine steel.
Kongsberg Australia exports first Australian-made NSM Coastal Defence System consoles to Europe for NATO customer
Kongsberg Australia has exported its first batch of Australian-made Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System command-and-control consoles to Europe.
Ericsson and partners launch Digital Arena Sweden test centre to advance 5G, 6G and AI and strengthen Swedish industry
Ericsson, Telia and other partners have announced Digital Arena Sweden, a new national connectivity and next-generation test centre.
Russia begins operational use of Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare system to jam Starlink satellite communications
Russia has begun operational use of the Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare system to jam satellites in the Starlink constellation.
Northrop Grumman Pegasus rocket to support rapid mission to raise NASA Swift Observatory from decaying orbit
Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus rocket will support a time-sensitive mission intended to prevent NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from re-entering Earth’s atmosphere.
Saab invests in Comand AI to support command-and-control and C5ISR capability development in Europe
Saab has announced a strategic investment of 11.1 million euros in Comand AI.
Lockheed Martin receives $514 million U.S. Space Force contract for two GPS IIIF satellites to support constellation modernization
Lockheed Martin has received a $514 million U.S. Space Force contract to build Global Positioning System IIIF Space Vehicles 23 and 24.
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory receives Space Force antenna system to expand joint satellite tracking and testing capabilities
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory has received a transportable satellite tracking antenna system from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command.