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Northrop Grumman says new Utah factory will accelerate B-21 Raider production, with East Gate capacity for 1,500 workers by 2032
Northrop Grumman has opened a new manufacturing facility in Layton, Utah, to support the accelerating production and scale-up of the B-21 Raider programme.
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U.S. Army accelerates PrSM Increment 2 for moving maritime targets under streamlined rapid-fielding acquisition pathway
Hanwha Aerospace secures €411.8 million Croatian order for 18 Chunmoo launchers and guided rockets in European expansion
MBDA, Safran selected to supply THUNDART as French Army’s sovereign long-range strike capability for high-intensity conflict
Babcock extends Seaspan’s Royal Canadian Navy submarine support role for six years ahead of transition to a new fleet
Airbus starts work on at least 66 IRIS² satellites to anchor Europe’s sovereign military communications network from 2029
Indra strengthens Spain’s defence autonomy with 147 tactical drones designed and manufactured domestically under the SANTAM programme
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Hermeus targets lower-cost high-Mach testing with reusable Quarterhorse launch aircraft and expendable Ramjet-X test vehicle
Hermeus is developing an expendable ramjet-powered vehicle designed to lower the cost of sustained high-Mach flight testing
U.S., Belgian F-35 pilots use linked simulators for eight-jet missions to strengthen combat readiness in first FENIX program
Nineteen Belgian and U.S. Air Force pilots have completed the first FENIX training program at RAF Lakenheath
France orders eight Airbus U050 Capa-X drones for Navy and Army trials after successful land and sea evaluation campaign
France has ordered eight Airbus U050 Capa-X uncrewed aerial systems for evaluation by its Navy and Army, with deliveries scheduled for 2027
U.S. Army tests SGT STOUT counter-drone protection for airborne artillery during multinational Saber Junction 26 exercise in Germany
The U.S. Army is using SGT STOUT air defense systems to protect airborne artillery units from drones during Saber Junction 26 in Germany
Ukraine says record 24,000 Russian multirotor drones destroyed in August as maritime strikes move towards Sochi and Novorossiysk
Ukrainian forces destroyed nearly 24,000 Russian multirotor drones in August 2026, the highest monthly total recorded under the ePoints programme
Lockheed Martin, IBM to bring first Quantum System Two to Switzerland in defense-backed push for navigation, AI and advanced manufacturing
Lockheed Martin and IBM have opened a quantum innovation hub at ETH Zurich under an offset agreement with Swiss defense procurement agency armasuisse
HENSOLDT gets €15 million Bundeswehr deal to connect military helicopters to digital battle network without airframe changes
HENSOLDT has signed a €15 million contract to continue developing its Optarion mission support system for the Bundeswehr
MAN revives historic STAR military truck brand in Poland with RMMV and WB Group to pursue European defence logistics orders
MAN Truck & Bus is reviving Poland’s STAR truck brand for military logistics vehicles under a new partnership with Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles and WB Group
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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
Hermeus targets lower-cost high-Mach testing with reusable Quarterhorse launch aircraft and expendable Ramjet-X test vehicle
Hermeus is developing an expendable ramjet-powered vehicle designed to lower the cost of sustained high-Mach flight testing.
U.S., Belgian F-35 pilots use linked simulators for eight-jet missions to strengthen combat readiness in first FENIX program
Nineteen Belgian and U.S. Air Force pilots have completed the first FENIX training program at RAF Lakenheath.
U.S. Air Force activates dedicated B-21 integration unit to prepare Ellsworth for 2027 Raider delivery and future nuclear operations
The U.S. Air Force has activated a dedicated unit to oversee the arrival and operational integration of the B-21 Raider at Ellsworth Air Force Base.
GCAP Electronics Evolution wins 18-month contract to develop integrated systems for sixth-generation fighter aircraft
The work is intended to give the future aircraft an information advantage in congested and contested airspace.
The Netherlands moves towards Saab GlobalEye acquisition to strengthen airborne surveillance and NATO early warning capabilities
The Netherlands has signed a letter of intent with Sweden to acquire a Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft.
HENSOLDT gets €15 million Bundeswehr deal to connect military helicopters to digital battle network without airframe changes
HENSOLDT has signed a €15 million contract to continue developing its Optarion mission support system for the Bundeswehr.
Hanwha Aerospace secures €411.8 million Croatian order for 18 Chunmoo launchers and guided rockets in European expansion
Hanwha Aerospace has secured a €411.8 million contract to supply Croatia with 18 K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers and precision-guided ammunition.
MBDA, Safran selected to supply THUNDART as French Army’s sovereign long-range strike capability for high-intensity conflict
The French Defence Procurement Agency, the DGA, notified the two companies of the decision. THUNDART will provide precision strikes at […]
MAN revives historic STAR military truck brand in Poland with RMMV and WB Group to pursue European defence logistics orders
MAN Truck & Bus is reviving Poland’s STAR truck brand for military logistics vehicles under a new partnership with Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles and WB Group.
Northrop Grumman says anti-jam PGK E5 enters production to maintain U.S. Army 155 mm artillery accuracy in GPS-degraded environments
Northrop Grumman has begun producing its PGK E5 precision guidance kit for the U.S. Army.
Hanwha Aerospace signs agreement to transfer Homar-K launcher technology to Poland and enable local production of selected components
Poland has signed a sublicence agreement with Hanwha Aerospace for local production of selected Homar-K launcher components.
Poland’s PGZ unveils full-scale Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle at MSPO 2026, with serial production readiness targeted for 2029
Polish defence group PGZ has unveiled a full-scale demonstrator of its new Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle at MSPO 2026.
Britain to integrate DragonFire laser weapons on Royal Navy Type 45 destroyers from 2027 in major naval air defence upgrade
Britain will begin integrating the DragonFire laser system on Royal Navy Type 45 destroyers from 2027, bringing directed-energy weapons into the surface fleet.
Babcock extends Seaspan’s Royal Canadian Navy submarine support role for six years ahead of transition to a new fleet
Babcock Canada has extended Seaspan Victoria Shipyards’ role in supporting the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarine fleet for another six years.
American Rheinmetall to deliver 12 Mission Master SP autonomous vehicles and five amphibious kits for U.S. Marine Corps expeditionary operations
American Rheinmetall has secured a $7.28 million award supporting the delivery of 12 Mission Master SP autonomous ground vehicles to the U.S. Marine Corps.
Italy and Greece sign implementing agreement for transfer of two FREMM frigates to Hellenic Navy with Fincantieri support
Italy and Greece have signed an implementing arrangement for the transfer of two Italian Navy FREMM frigates to the Hellenic Navy through Fincantieri.
Huntington Ingalls Industries completes first ROMULUS 151 hull, advancing five AI-enabled unmanned vessels for U.S. maritime forces
HII and Breaux Brothers Enterprises have completed the structural build of the first ROMULUS 151 unmanned surface vessel.
Spanish Navy to field three MBDA SIMBAD RC systems, adding new ship defence against sea-skimming missiles, aircraft and drones
MBDA has signed a framework agreement to supply three SIMBAD RC systems to the Spanish Navy, giving the service an anti-missile capability it does not currently have.
Airbus starts work on at least 66 IRIS² satellites to anchor Europe’s sovereign military communications network from 2029
Airbus Defence and Space has signed an initial contract to design and build the first layer of satellites for Europe’s sovereign IRIS² constellation.
Hanwha Systems links real-time satellite intelligence to K9 howitzers and Chunmoo rocket launchers in overseas AI debut at MSPO 2026
The platform uses artificial intelligence to turn satellite imagery into intelligence for military commanders and operators.
BlackSky says Gen-3 satellites will provide exclusive high-resolution imagery for $1 billion France-UAE AI constellation in orbit
BlackSky has been chosen as the exclusive supplier of very high-resolution electro-optical satellites for a $1 billion space intelligence programme.
Lockheed Martin wins $1.32 billion AIR6500 contract to link Australia’s air and missile defenses with allied forces across the Indo-Pacific
The project will connect the country’s air and missile defense assets through a single operational picture.
Poland’s EYCORE says first SAR satellite imagery validates domestic radar technology for security and defence missions in orbit
Polish space company EYCORE has released the first Earth imagery from EYCORE-1, its synthetic aperture radar satellite.
United Kingdom backs new space strategy with £7.8 billion to counter orbital threats and strengthen satellite capabilities
The UK has consolidated £7.8 billion of planned space investment under a new strategy that places defence and national security at the centre of government policy.