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Kongsberg and Ukrainian defence technology company DevDroid have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on strategic cooperation. The agreement paves the way for large-scale and long-term work on remotely operated robotic combat systems.

Kongsberg and Ukraine’s DevDroid to cooperate on remotely operated robotic combat systems for Ukraine and international markets

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Kongsberg and Ukraine’s DevDroid to cooperate on remotely operated robotic combat systems for Ukraine and international markets

The partnership is intended to support joint technological solutions that strengthen the security of Ukraine and Europe.

The Royal Navy has successfully launched a strike-capable drone from a ship at sea during trials off the south coast of England. The test marked a significant step in the UK’s effort to create a hybrid naval force able to respond to evolving threats.

Royal Navy launches Callen-Lenz Nyan strike drone at sea for first time as Project VANTAGE advances Hybrid Navy capability

Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat participated in Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 with the U.S. Air Force and allied forces in the Indo-Pacific. The company said the aircraft became the first and only collaborative combat aircraft deployed to a multinational, joint operational exercise.

Boeing: MQ-28 Ghost Bat makes multinational exercise debut with U.S. Air Force at Valiant Shield 2026

Moldova will acquire more than 100 tactical armoured personnel carriers from Canadian defence company Roshel under a European Union-funded procurement. The Ministry of Defence of Moldova, the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments and Roshel signed the contract as part of support provided through the European Peace Facility.

Moldova to receive Roshel tactical armoured personnel carriers under major EU-funded EPF procurement implemented by Estonia’s ECDI

Embraer has completed a global demonstration tour of its KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, covering more than 47,000 nautical miles and 11 countries. The campaign included 54 flights over more than 70 days, achieving what the company described as 100% mission accomplishment.

Embraer delivers strongest second-quarter performance in 16 years as KC-390 and A-29 support defence output

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The Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands has signed a contract with Raytheon for the acquisition of an additional Patriot air defence system. The agreement was formalised at the Defence Ground-Based Air Defence Command in Vredepeel.

Ukraine urges partners to supply Patriot interceptors as ballistic missile threat intensifies ahead of NATO summit

Ukrainian defence company Fire Point has released further details on its planned FP-7.x anti-ballistic missile, being developed under the Freya project. The system is intended to give Ukraine an independent capability to intercept ballistic missiles.

Zelenskyy says NATO summit in Ankara will include Freya air and missile defence programme meeting

NFM Group’s German business unit Hexonia GmbH has received an order to supply a new combat helmet for the German Armed Forces. The order was placed by Bundeswehr Bekleidungsmanagement GmbH and covers a highly advanced and customised combat helmet.

NFM Group’s Hexonia wins major German Armed Forces combat helmet contract as European ballistic protection production capacity expands

BAE Systems Australia has outlined the growing importance of cyber capabilities within the AUKUS trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. The company said cyber technologies will play a key role in strengthening resilience, protecting critical systems and enhancing interoperability.

Rolls-Royce starts Raynesway site expansion to double submarine reactor manufacturing capacity for UK and Australian programmes

The GCAP Agency has awarded Edgewing a £4.6 billion contract for the next stage of the Global Combat Air Programme. The programme is the trinational next-generation fighter aircraft development effort between Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom.

Edgewing receives £4.6 billion GCAP contract as UK, Italy and Japan advance next-generation fighter design and development phase

Northrop Grumman said its systems supported U.S. and allied forces during Valiant Shield 2026 by helping sense, connect and command an evolving battlespace. The company said its connected sensors, command and control systems and weapons helped provide forces with a clearer operational picture during the multinational Indo-Pacific exercise.

Northrop Grumman systems support U.S. and allied multi-domain operations during Valiant Shield 2026

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink visited Ellsworth Air Force Base from June 30 to July 1. The visit focused on updates about the 28th Bomb Wing’s B-1B Lancer operations and preparations to onboard the B-21 Raider.

United States: Air Force Secretary visits Ellsworth as B-21 Raider facilities milestone advances next-generation bomber preparations

The Albanese Government has released the 2026 Defence Industry Development Strategy to strengthen Australia’s sovereign defence industrial base and boost self-reliance. The strategy builds on record defence spending outlined in the 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated investment Program.

Australia releases 2026 Defence Industry Development Strategy to strengthen sovereign defence industry, workforce and export support

Hanwha Ocean has been selected as the preferred bidder for South Korea’s next-generation Navy destroyer programme, known as KDDX. The programme is valued at about US$5.1 billion, according to the supplied Yonhap report.

Hanwha Ocean selected as preferred bidder for South Korea’s $5.1 billion KDDX next-generation destroyer programme

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence said the Defence Forces expanded their deep strike campaign against Russian military-industrial infrastructure in June 2026. The strikes targeted facilities from temporarily occupied Crimea and Krasnodar Krai to Western Siberia, with the maximum confirmed range exceeding 2,000 kilometres from Ukraine’s state border.

Ukraine says June deep strikes hit 11 Russian oil refineries and eight defence industry sites at ranges beyond 2,000 km

BAE Systems has completed delivery of 19 Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles to the U.S. military. The vehicles were delivered to units including the Vermont National Guard Army Mountain Warfare School, the Arctic Region Test Center in Alaska and the 11th Airborne Division.

BAE Systems delivers first Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles to Army National Guard and U.S. military units for Arctic operations

Kongsberg secures international contract for underwater surveillance and protection of critical infrastructure has signed a new contract to deliver technologies for the protection of critical infrastructure. The Norwegian company said the project highlights growing demand for solutions that safeguard high-value assets and resources.

Kongsberg secures international contract for underwater surveillance and protection of critical infrastructure

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Destinus and TNO plan Dutch joint venture to scale radar seeker technology for European air defence interceptors

TNO and Destinus have announced plans to establish a joint venture for the further development, scaling and production of an advanced radar seeker

July 4, 2026

Lockheed Martin secures $3 billion framework agreement for Sentinel A4 radar production and engineering support

The U.S. Department of War signed a framework agreement with Lockheed Martin on June 30 for the production and delivery of Sentinel A4 radars

July 4, 2026

NATO prepares Saab GlobalEye selection as future airborne early warning platform to replace ageing E-3A Sentry fleet

NATO is reportedly set to replace its ageing Boeing E-3A Sentry aircraft with Swedish-Canadian Saab GlobalEye platforms

July 4, 2026

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

July 3, 2026

Zelenskyy says Ukraine can expand advanced weapons production beyond Russia as Kyiv prioritises more air defence supplies

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy chaired a meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief focused on expanding production of advanced Ukrainian weapons

July 3, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard finalizes Arctic Security Cutter contracts with Bollinger and Rauma for six new polar icebreakers

The new class of polar icebreakers is intended to strengthen the United States’ position in the Arctic

July 3, 2026

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

July 3, 2026

Kongsberg secures NOK 4.7 billion contract to supply JSM anti-ship missiles to undisclosed new customer

Norwegian company Kongsberg announced on 30 June that it had signed a contract with an undisclosed country for the delivery of JSM guided anti-ship missiles

July 2, 2026

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Saab 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.

June 30, 2026
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L3Harris breaks ground on two Arkansas facilities to expand PAC-3 propulsion production for U.S. Army missile defense systems

June 25, 2026
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Air and missile defense: Israel completes Iron Dome upgrade tests with Iron Beam laser integration [VIDEO]

June 30, 2026
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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.
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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

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The Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands has signed a contract with Raytheon for the acquisition of an additional Patriot air defence system. The agreement was formalised at the Defence Ground-Based Air Defence Command in Vredepeel.

Ukraine urges partners to supply Patriot interceptors as ballistic missile threat intensifies ahead of NATO summit

July 4, 2026
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Destinus and TNO plan Dutch joint venture to scale radar seeker technology for European air defence interceptors

TNO and Destinus have announced plans to establish a joint venture for the further development, scaling and production of an advanced radar seeker.

July 4, 2026

France completes Mirage 2000D RMV upgrade programme as strike aircraft gain new avionics, weapons and extended service life

France’s Directorate General of Armaments delivered the final Dassault Mirage 2000D upgraded to the RMV standard to the French Air and Space Force on 16 June.

July 4, 2026

Zelenskyy says NATO summit in Ankara will include Freya air and missile defence programme meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a meeting on the Freya air and missile defence system programme will take place during the NATO summit in Ankara.

July 4, 2026

Lockheed Martin secures $3 billion framework agreement for Sentinel A4 radar production and engineering support

The U.S. Department of War signed a framework agreement with Lockheed Martin on June 30 for the production and delivery of Sentinel A4 radars.

July 4, 2026

NATO prepares Saab GlobalEye selection as future airborne early warning platform to replace ageing E-3A Sentry fleet

NATO is reportedly set to replace its ageing Boeing E-3A Sentry aircraft with Swedish-Canadian Saab GlobalEye platforms.

July 4, 2026

Edgewing receives £4.6 billion GCAP contract as UK, Italy and Japan advance next-generation fighter design and development phase

The GCAP Agency has awarded Edgewing a £4.6 billion contract for the next stage of the Global Combat Air Programme.

July 3, 2026

Land

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KNDS France released a video on 29 June demonstrating selected functions of the CAPINT tank proposed to the French Army. The footage showed the vehicle firing from a stationary position and on the move, as well as driving trials.

KNDS France demonstrates CAPINT tank with ASCALON turret as testing advances on future armoured capability

July 4, 2026
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Kongsberg and Ukraine’s DevDroid to cooperate on remotely operated robotic combat systems for Ukraine and international markets

The partnership is intended to support joint technological solutions that strengthen the security of Ukraine and Europe.

July 4, 2026

NFM Group’s Hexonia wins major German Armed Forces combat helmet contract as European ballistic protection production capacity expands

NFM Group’s German business unit Hexonia GmbH has received an order to supply a new combat helmet for the German Armed Forces.

July 4, 2026

Zelenskyy says Ukraine can expand advanced weapons production beyond Russia as Kyiv prioritises more air defence supplies

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy chaired a meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief focused on expanding production of advanced Ukrainian weapons.

July 3, 2026

Moldova to receive Roshel tactical armoured personnel carriers under major EU-funded EPF procurement implemented by Estonia’s ECDI

The Moldovan Ministry of Defence said the procurement will support the modernisation of the country’s defence sector.

July 3, 2026

BAE Systems delivers first Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles to Army National Guard and U.S. military units for Arctic operations

BAE Systems has completed delivery of 19 Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles to the U.S. military.

July 2, 2026

Ukraine highlights Swedish Archer howitzer range, automation and precision advantages for long-range artillery fire support missions

The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has outlined the key advantages of the Swedish Archer self-propelled howitzer in Ukrainian service.

July 2, 2026

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BAE Systems Australia has outlined the growing importance of cyber capabilities within the AUKUS trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. The company said cyber technologies will play a key role in strengthening resilience, protecting critical systems and enhancing interoperability.

Rolls-Royce starts Raynesway site expansion to double submarine reactor manufacturing capacity for UK and Australian programmes

July 3, 2026
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U.S. Coast Guard finalizes Arctic Security Cutter contracts with Bollinger and Rauma for six new polar icebreakers

The new class of polar icebreakers is intended to strengthen the United States’ position in the Arctic.

July 3, 2026

Royal Navy launches Callen-Lenz Nyan strike drone at sea for first time as Project VANTAGE advances Hybrid Navy capability

The Royal Navy has launched the Callen-Lenz Nyan One-Way Effector from a ship at sea for the first time during tri-service trials off the south coast of the United Kingdom.

July 3, 2026

UK Defence Investment Plan shifts Royal Navy surface fleet from Type 83 destroyer to Hybrid Navy and Common Combat Vessel

The United Kingdom’s Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June, confirms one of the deepest changes in decades to the Royal Navy’s surface fleet concept.

July 3, 2026

Hanwha Ocean selected as preferred bidder for South Korea’s $5.1 billion KDDX next-generation destroyer programme

Hanwha Ocean has been selected as the preferred bidder for South Korea’s next-generation Navy destroyer programme, known as KDDX.

July 2, 2026

USS Illinois undocks at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard as Virginia-class submarine advances toward return to operational fleet

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility successfully undocked the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Illinois on June 24, 2026.

July 2, 2026

Kongsberg secures international contract for underwater surveillance and protection of critical infrastructure

Kongsberg secures international contract for underwater surveillance and protection of critical infrastructure has signed a new contract to deliver technologies for the protection of critical infrastructure.

July 2, 2026

Space/C4ISR

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Northrop Grumman launched Katalyst Space’s LINK spacecraft aboard a Pegasus rocket from the Kwajalein Atoll. The mission is part of NASA’s effort to extend the life of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory.

Northrop Grumman Pegasus rocket powers LINK spacecraft launch to extend NASA’s Swift Observatory mission

July 3, 2026
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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.

July 3, 2026

U.S. Space Force accepts Meadowlands system to expand electromagnetic warfare support for combatant commands worldwide

U.S. Space Force Combat Forces Command operationally accepted Meadowlands on June 8, 2026.

June 30, 2026

Nokia Defense to provide secure connectivity for Finnish Border Guard counter-drone initiative across land and maritime operations

Nokia has joined a Finnish-Nordic industrial consortium led by the Finnish Border Guard to develop next-generation counter-drone capabilities.

June 30, 2026

Raytheon develops large-aperture telescope for Lazuli Space Observatory to enable rapid observations and precision astrophysics

Raytheon, an RTX business, is developing a large-aperture telescope for the Lazuli Space Observatory.

June 30, 2026

Systematic SitaWare Headquarters chosen by 1 German-Netherlands Corps to unify command and planning across twelve NATO nations

Danish defence technology company Systematic will provide its SitaWare Headquarters software to 1 German-Netherlands Corps.

June 29, 2026

Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium in $8 billion deal to build vertically integrated space communications, launch and satellite services company

Rocket Lab Corporation and Iridium Communications Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement under which Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium.

June 29, 2026

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