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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

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

Alongside the F135, the Niepołomice facility supplies precision components for the GTF engine used by commercial passenger aircraft and the PW800 engine for business jets.

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

Hanwha Aerospace has set out plans to expand the K9 beyond its traditional role as a tracked self-propelled howitzer. The strategy combines drone-supported targeting, wheeled artillery concepts and digital fleet management within a broader family of future systems.

Hanwha sets out next K9 evolution at Estonia’s K9 User Club with fire-guidance drones, wheeled artillery and predictive logistics

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has guided 155 mm cannon artillery beyond 50 kilometers using its Long-Range Precision Guidance Kit during a demonstration at Yuma Proving Ground. The company said the LR-PGK became the first U.S. guidance kit to demonstrate accurate control of 155 mm artillery at ranges exceeding that distance.

General Dynamics says LR-PGK guided 155 mm XM1113 projectiles beyond 50 kilometers in field demonstration at Yuma Proving Ground

Air and missile defence

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The U.S. Army plans to add three Patriot air and missile defense battalions between fiscal 2029 and 2031, expanding its active force from 15 battalions to 18. A four-battery battalion equipped with the Integrated Battle Command System and Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor carries an estimated procurement cost of $1.792 billion.

U.S. Army plans nearly $5.4 billion Patriot buildup, adding three air defense battalions by 2031, CRS report says

Serco has secured a five-year UK Ministry of Defence contract to continue operating and maintaining the early-warning radar at RAF Fylingdales in North Yorkshire. The agreement will begin in April 2027 and includes an option for a two-year extension.

Serco wins five-year contract to operate RAF Fylingdales radar supporting U.S. missile warning and low Earth orbit surveillance

TKMS has advanced the design of Germany’s planned F127 air-defence frigate, a warship intended to intercept ballistic missiles beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. The German shipbuilder said the first vessel could be delivered by the mid-2030s if a contract is awarded soon.

TKMS CEO says F127 frigate is designed to intercept ballistic missiles beyond Earth’s atmosphere, first ship possible by mid-2030s

The U.S. Army has awarded AeroVironment a $464.8 million contract to produce and deliver dozens of LOCUST X3 high-energy laser systems. AeroVironment described the award as the first production contract for directed-energy systems in U.S. history.

AeroVironment lands $464.8 million U.S. Army order for dozens of LOCUST X3 laser weapons in directed-energy production first

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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

ASELSAN said its LGK 82, LGK 84 and GÖZDE guidance systems achieved four direct hits during an international live-fire demonstration in Türkiye. The launches involved an F-16 fighter and a Bayraktar Akıncı unmanned aircraft engaging armoured vehicles and a moving target.

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

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. The procurement will equip Germany’s medium and heavy infantry forces and forms part of the country’s accelerated modernisation of dismounted troops.

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

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. The forum will allow users to exchange operational experience and influence future upgrades, sustainment arrangements and capability development.

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

Mehler Protection unveiled SCILT NAVAL at SMM 2026, targeting a gap in ships’ protection against drones at close and very close range. The active counter-UAV system was developed as a final layer of defence for individual vessels when larger air-defence systems could no longer respond effectively.

Mehler Protection unveiled SCILT NAVAL as ships’ last line of defence against FPV drones, one-way attack systems and loitering munitions

The U.S. Army has awarded the Georgia Tech Research Institute an agreement worth up to $33.4 million to lead the integration of its Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher prototype. The award begins the prototyping phase for CAML, a priority within the service’s Fires modernization portfolio.

U.S. Army taps Georgia Tech to lead CAML prototype integrating autonomous mobility and modular munitions for future battlefields

L3Harris Technologies has successfully completed Safety of Flight (SOF) qualification for its Viper Shield electronic warfare (EW) system

L3Harris says production of first F-16 Viper Shield electronic warfare systems is complete, with 233 units ordered by eight allied nations

The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware arrived in Grøtsund, Norway, on Sept. 1, 2026, for a routine port visit. The submarine, designated SSN 791, is operating in a region where the U.S. Navy maintains a regular undersea presence.

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

Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Army have completed another successful production qualification flight of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The test involved the launch of two PrSMs from a HIMARS system

Britain targets threefold increase in Army strike reach through PrSM, alongside £590 million long-range rocket artillery programme

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. The programme will upgrade the ship’s Aegis combat system from Baseline 8 to Baseline 9 and integrate Tomahawk cruise missiles and the Naval Strike Missile.

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

The Australian-built StrikeMaster coastal defence system has been deployed to Norway’s Jan Mayen island during a NATO training activity in Northern Europe. Thales said the platform was supporting allied deterrence in the region through its participation in Operation Atlantic City.

Thales, Kongsberg deploy Australian-built StrikeMaster with Naval Strike Missile for NATO’s Arctic Sentry deterrence activity

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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

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

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

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

U.S. Air Force says NATO tested combat readiness in increasingly contested Arctic during 11-nation Northern Viking 26 operations

U.S. and NATO forces completed nine days of multidomain operations in Iceland on Sept. 3, testing their ability to deploy and operate in the High North

September 4, 2026

Rheinmetall Canada strengthens US Navy aircraft ground support with MSU-200NAV air-start unit spares contract through 2028

Rheinmetall Canada will supply replacement components for the U.S. Navy’s MSU-200NAV mobile air-start units under a contract valued in the single-digit millions of euros

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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Saab said two new Gripen C fighters have landed at Kecskemét Air Base, completing deliveries under a 2024 contract amendment between the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration and the Hungarian Ministry of Defence. The aircraft form part of Hungary’s expanded Gripen fleet for the defence of Hungarian and NATO airspace.

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

September 4, 2026
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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

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

Finland’s first F-35A fighters are scheduled to arrive at the Lapland Air Wing in Rovaniemi in autumn 2026.

September 3, 2026

U.S. Air Force’s first Kadena-bound F-15EX Eagle II leaves Boeing ahead of fiscal 2027 Japan deployment to replace legacy F-15C/D fleet

The first F-15EX Eagle II designated for Kadena Air Base departed Boeing’s St Louis facility on 28 August 2026, taking the US Air Force closer to permanently stationing its newest Eagle variant in Japan.

September 3, 2026

U.S. Air Force says Sentinel ICBM modernization moves ahead with new silo design, missile-case production and booster integration

The LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program is taking shape through a combination of digital engineering, launch-silo prototyping, missile-case manufacturing and booster integration.

September 2, 2026

Northrop Grumman says 1,600 F-35 center fuselages delivered on schedule as Palmdale line sustains one unit every 30 hours

Northrop Grumman has delivered 1,600 F-35 Lightning II center fuselages on schedule, extending output from an automated California plant built to support U.S. and international customers.

September 2, 2026

Land

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The U.S. State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Norway

Northrop Grumman secures U.S. framework contract for M1156 artillery guidance kits with $863 million ceiling and export options

September 4, 2026
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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

Indra and Hanwha sign contract for Spain’s K9 tracked artillery programme covering 128 howitzers and 152 support vehicles

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace have signed an agreement covering 128 K9 155 mm self-propelled howitzers and a wider fleet of support vehicles.

September 4, 2026

U.S. Army taps Georgia Tech to lead CAML prototype integrating autonomous mobility and modular munitions for future battlefields

The U.S. Army has awarded the Georgia Tech Research Institute an agreement worth up to $33.4 million to lead the integration of its Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher prototype.

September 4, 2026

KNDS Germany awards Intracom Defense contract for WiSPRevo communications systems on new Leopard 2A8 tanks for international market

KNDS Germany has awarded Intracom Defense a contract to supply its WiSPRevo Communication and Information System for newly manufactured Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks.

September 3, 2026

Sea

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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. The keel was laid at Navantia UK’s Appledore yard, where the names of sister ships RFA Reliant and RFA Resourceful were also announced.

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

September 4, 2026
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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

IAI says German Navy successfully fired Naval LORA ballistic missile from operational vessel in dual long-range precision-strike trial

Israel Aerospace Industries said the German Navy had completed a dual operational firing trial of its Naval LORA ballistic missile from an operational vessel.

September 2, 2026

Rolls-Royce says U.S. Navy certification clears mtu engines to power autonomous vessels on 30-day missions without maintenance

Rolls-Royce has secured U.S. Navy certification for its mtu Series 4000 and Series 2000 engines, clearing them for use aboard autonomous naval vessels.

September 1, 2026

Space/C4ISR

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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. The company presented the technology at the European Space Agency’s 5G NTN Forum.

ST Engineering iDirect tests INT3000 modem combining 5G NTN and existing satellite networks to ease operators’ transition

September 4, 2026
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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

BAE Systems says its technology aboard NASA’s newly launched Roman Space Telescope will support sky surveys up to 1,000 times faster

NASA launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, deploying its latest flagship astrophysics observatory.

August 31, 2026

Trump signs executive order to create the first U.S. Space Academy and train the next generation of military and civilian space professionals

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday launching the process to establish the first U.S. Space Academy.

August 29, 2026

ICEYE establishes South Korea unit as it targets defense, intelligence and sovereign space growth in Asia

ICEYE has established a South Korean entity and appointed Eric Rhee to lead the business as the company expands its presence in Asia

August 28, 2026

ICEYE launches Netherlands unit as Dutch military expands sovereign space and ISR capabilities

ICEYE has established a Netherlands entity in Amsterdam and launched a technology hub within the Netherlands Defence Technological Industrial Base, expanding its local presence in support of Dutch defense and space capabilities

August 25, 2026

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