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European Vigilant Shield tests response to drone payloads that remain dangerous after interception
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has tested how military specialists handle explosives and hazardous materials after a hostile drone is brought down.
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Northrop Grumman CEO says B-21 and Sentinel support U.S. nuclear deterrence and military readiness
EU pays Ukraine €1.24 billion for drones and missiles under €90 billion support loan
Lockheed Martin says Germany’s first F-35 arrives in Arkansas for Luftwaffe pilot training ahead of deliveries to Büchel in 2027
MBDA says Remote Carrier Compact passes design review with approval from three nations ahead of planned first flight in 2029
Argentina selects IWI ARAD 5 and ARAD 7 rifles with Meprolight M5 sights under government-to-government agreement with Israel
U.S. Navy puts $137 million into rocket motors for new air-to-air and ship-launched missiles
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Rheinmetall and Praetorian build containerised drone defence prototype in 12 months
Rheinmetall and Australia’s Praetorian Aeronautics have developed a containerised counter-drone prototype, taking it from concept to demonstrator in 12 months
U.S. Navy and AUKUS partners test more than 40 technologies for autonomous maritime operations off California
The U.S. Navy and partners from Australia and the United Kingdom are testing autonomous systems off Southern California to assess how they can operate alongside conventional maritime forces
EOS plans U.S. serial production of next-generation Slinger counter-drone system
EOS Defense Systems USA plans to begin U.S. production of its next-generation Slinger counter-drone system in 2027
U.S. Army receives first Bradley fighting vehicles fitted with Iron Fist active protection
The U.S. Army's 1st Cavalry Division has received its first M2A4E1 Bradleys, the newest version of the infantry fighting vehicle and the first in Army service to carry a hard-kill active protection system
U.S. special operations command expands Greenland training under Operation Apex Indigo
U.S. Special Operations Command North has brought all U.S. special operations activities in Greenland under a single framework, Operation Apex Indigo
Thales says BladeHAUL is Australia’s most powerful uncrewed ground vehicle, with a 10-tonne payload capacity
Thales Australia and 3ME Technology have unveiled BladeHAUL, a hybrid-electric uncrewed ground vehicle designed to carry payloads of up to 10 tonnes and provide mobile power in the field
Lockheed Martin and Australian Army launch first Black Hawk apprenticeship and trainee program
Australia has its first apprenticeship and trainee program built around the UH-60M Black Hawk, set up by Lockheed Martin Australia and the Australian Army to train the engineers and logisticians who will sustain the fleet
Leonardo DRS completes delivery of INOD Block III thermal sights to Australian Army
Leonardo DRS said it has completed final training and delivery of INOD Block III thermal weapon sights for the Australian Army
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LandEM&E Group drives indirect fire accuracy with ALKON 122, ALKON 122L, and EGM120
EM&E Group has developed a range of guided munition solutions aimed at increasing the capabilities of different types of munitions by incorporating advanced navigation and trajectory correction technologies.
U.S. Army’s Bradley replacement race enters troop-testing phase with first XM30 prototypes from Rheinmetall and General Dynamics
Lockheed Martin CEO says ATACMS production could move to Germany, opening Arkansas capacity for faster PrSM missile output
L3Harris secures record $4.7 billion PAC-3 MSE propulsion deal from Lockheed Martin to expand U.S. interceptor production capacity
Saab and GKN Aerospace sign long-term deal to expand Gripen E/F engine support
Saab and GKN Aerospace have signed a long-term agreement expanding their cooperation on the Gripen E/F fighter’s propulsion system.
Lockheed Martin says Germany’s first F-35 arrives in Arkansas for Luftwaffe pilot training ahead of deliveries to Büchel in 2027
Germany’s first F-35A Lightning II has arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas to support Luftwaffe pilot training, Lockheed Martin said.
First Embraer-built Gripen E fighter makes maiden flight ahead of further testing and delivery to the Brazilian Air Force
The flight tested the aircraft’s main systems and flight characteristics ahead of further testing and acceptance for delivery to the Brazilian Air Force.
Lockheed Martin says Morocco's first F-16 Block 72 fighter jet has made its maiden flight
The jet will now continue through flight testing before first delivery, the U.S. defense contractor said.
U.S. Air Force redeploys strategic bombers from RAF Fairford to the United States
“U.S. Air Force bombers routinely operate around the world to support global force readiness and operational requirements,” a Pentagon spokesperson said.
Boeing P-8I supports Indian Navy maritime patrol and reconnaissance missions, with 12 aircraft delivered and interest in more
Boeing marked the 15th anniversary of the Indian Navy’s P-8I first flight on September 28, 2026.
Australia receives second batch of HIMARS launchers two years ahead of schedule
The delivery comes a year after the first batch and expands the Army’s long-range strike capability.
U.S. Army receives first Bradley fighting vehicles fitted with Iron Fist active protection
The U.S. Army's 1st Cavalry Division has received its first M2A4E1 Bradleys, the newest version of the infantry fighting vehicle and the first in Army service to carry a hard-kill active protection system.
Leonardo DRS completes delivery of INOD Block III thermal sights to Australian Army
Leonardo DRS said it has completed final training and delivery of INOD Block III thermal weapon sights for the Australian Army.
Anduril wins U.S. Army contract worth up to $1.8 billion for new battlefield command network
The Army has awarded Anduril a contract to expand delivery of the common data layer baseline for NGC2 beginning with I Corps.
U.S. approves potential $832 million Javelin sale to Egypt for 2,020 anti-tank missiles and 200 lightweight command launch units
The U.S. State Department has approved Egypt’s request for a potential purchase of 2,020 FGM-148F Javelin anti-tank guided missiles and 200 lightweight command launch units.
General Dynamics Land Systems to showcase complete Wolf XM30 infantry fighting vehicle design as a scale model at AUSA 2026
The proposed Bradley replacement will headline the company’s exhibits at the October 12–14 event in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Navy and AUKUS partners test more than 40 technologies for autonomous maritime operations off California
The U.S. Navy and partners from Australia and the United Kingdom are testing autonomous systems off Southern California to assess how they can operate alongside conventional maritime forces.
France conducts first submarine launch of M51.3 strategic ballistic missile from Le Vigilant
France has fired the latest in-service version of its M51 strategic ballistic missile from a submarine for the first time, a year after the weapon entered service.
U.S. Marine Corps says NMESIS anti-ship missile battery trained in Hawaii to sharpen maritime fires and command and control
U.S. Marines have completed a five-day exercise in Hawaii to sharpen the skills of the battery that operates the service's ground-based anti-ship system.
U.S. Navy cruiser USS Cape St. George sails into San Francisco for Fleet Week’s maritime displays and public waterfront events
The U.S. Navy’s guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) sailed past the Golden Gate Bridge on October 4, 2026, arriving for San Francisco Fleet Week.
Azerbaijan orders Roketsan’s Barbaros coastal defence system with Atmaca and Çakir missiles, becoming its first customer worldwide
Azerbaijan has ordered Roketsan’s Barbaros coastal defence system, becoming the first customer for the mobile battery armed with Atmaca and Çakir anti-ship missiles.
U.S. Navy says USS George H.W. Bush reaches Thailand for first port call in six months
The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) pulled into Phuket on Oct. 4 for a scheduled port visit, the strike group's first since it left Norfolk, Virginia, and Mayport, Florida, in March.
Britain sets out offensive and defensive space operations with £880 million committed to military intelligence and space control
Britain plans to expand its ability to conduct offensive and defensive operations in space, backed by £880 million for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and space control.
Airbus Defence and Space delivers 32 next-generation OneWeb satellites for Eutelsat’s 669-spacecraft renewal after production returns to Europe
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered 32 next-generation OneWeb satellites to Eutelsat, the first batch in a 669-spacecraft renewal programme.
Rheinmetall and Argotec put first air defence surveillance satellite into orbit, laying groundwork for a wider constellation
Rheinmetall and Argotec have launched their first jointly developed satellite to gather intelligence for military air defence and early warning.
Northrop Grumman delivers first 21 of 150 planned satellites for U.S. military communications and missile defense network
Northrop Grumman has delivered 21 satellites to Vandenberg Space Force Base in California for launch, the first shipment in a planned pipeline of 150 spacecraft for the Space Development Agency.
ICEYE invests more than PLN 120 million in Warsaw satellite technology hub to expand R&D production and constellation operations
ICEYE has opened a new Satellite Technology Center in Warsaw as it expands research, development and production activities in Poland
Saab targets central role in Swedish defence space integration with SSC Space, OHB Sweden and Ericsson for multi-domain operations
Saab plans to take a broader role in Sweden’s defence space sector by integrating technologies from across the domestic industrial base.