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Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall move to build Europe’s first ATACMS production centre in Germany
The agreement underscores Lockheed Martin’s commitment to Europe and to long-term co-production ties with European industry and customers.
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UK F-35 jets conduct NATO air policing from HMS Prince of Wales in first for a European aircraft carrier
Zelenskyy urges allies to send more interceptor missiles after Russian ballistic missile barrage leaves Kyiv with casualties
AeroVironment wins $500 million U.S. Army task force contract to support Domestic Shield counter-drone defenses
BAE Systems’ FalconWorks advances Nyan strike drone as UK Armed Forces test system across land and maritime operations [VIDEO]
U.S. Marine Corps fields Iron Dome-based air defense systems in Japan to counter cruise missile and drone threats in the Western Pacific
Trump push to rebuild U.S. missile stockpiles faces production delays, funding uncertainty and depleted wartime inventories
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Zelenskyy says U.S. Patriot production licences could help Ukraine address shortage of ballistic missile interceptors
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine could produce Patriot air defence weapons under U.S. licence after an attack on Kyiv conducted by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation during the night of 5 to 6 July
Germany to build additional Arrow 3 missile defence site in Bavaria as part of expanding ballistic missile shield
Germany has taken another step in building its defence system against ballistic missiles, with another Arrow 3 site confirmed for the Kaufbeuren area in Bavaria
Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv exposes Ukraine’s shortage of Patriot interceptors against ballistic missile threats
Russian forces carried out a mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv during the night of 5 to 6 July 2026, using hundreds of drones and several types of missiles
Lockheed Martin Australia starts AUD$85.9 million Air Power Precinct to support IAMD and F-35 sustainment in Hunter region
Lockheed Martin Australia has marked the start of construction on a new AUD$85.9 million Air Power Precinct in the Hunter region
Kratos expands Oklahoma City manufacturing facility to increase production of Valkyrie, Firejet and other jet drone systems
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions said it is expanding its Oklahoma City manufacturing campus with the addition of more than 100,000 square feet of manufacturing and production space
Lockheed Martin to acquire Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion to expand undersea and anti-submarine warfare capabilities for allied navies
Lockheed Martin said it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ultra Maritime, a global defense company specializing in advanced undersea warfare and anti-submarine warfare capabilities
Fincantieri to acquire four companies in €600 million push to build international underwater business and expand dual-use capabilities
Fincantieri has reached agreements to acquire majority stakes in Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech and Defcomm, in a move aimed at accelerating growth in marine drones and underwater activities
Thales and Leonardo to deliver next-generation secure deployable communications systems for NATO special forces under NCIA programme
The NATO Communications and Information Agency has selected a consortium formed by Thales and Leonardo to deliver a next-generation secure deployable communication and information system for the Allied Special Operations Forces Command
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AirSaab 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.
L3Harris breaks ground on two Arkansas facilities to expand PAC-3 propulsion production for U.S. Army missile defense systems
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
NATO selects Saab’s GlobalEye for future airborne early warning fleet as Alliance opens talks on up to ten systems
“We are honoured and proud to support NATO in its next-generation AEW&C capability,” said Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.
Zelenskyy says U.S. Patriot production licences could help Ukraine address shortage of ballistic missile interceptors
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine could produce Patriot air defence weapons under U.S. licence after an attack on Kyiv conducted by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation during the night of 5 to 6 July.
First Czech Embraer C-390 Millennium arrives in Prague to expand military airlift and support mission capabilities
The first Embraer C-390 Millennium medium transport aircraft for the Czech Republic has arrived in Prague after delivery by the Brazilian manufacturer.
Germany to build additional Arrow 3 missile defence site in Bavaria as part of expanding ballistic missile shield
Germany has taken another step in building its defence system against ballistic missiles, with another Arrow 3 site confirmed for the Kaufbeuren area in Bavaria.
Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv exposes Ukraine’s shortage of Patriot interceptors against ballistic missile threats
Russian forces carried out a mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv during the night of 5 to 6 July 2026, using hundreds of drones and several types of missiles.
Lockheed Martin Australia starts AUD$85.9 million Air Power Precinct to support IAMD and F-35 sustainment in Hunter region
Lockheed Martin Australia has marked the start of construction on a new AUD$85.9 million Air Power Precinct in the Hunter region.
Rheinmetall to supply 155mm artillery ammunition to Ukraine under NATO member state contract worth tens of millions of euros
Rheinmetall will supply additional 155mm artillery ammunition to Ukraine under a contract placed by a NATO member state.
U.S. Army establishes Space Operations Branch to formalize space careers and support multidomain operations
The U.S. Army announced on June 25 that it has established the Space Operations Branch, its newest branch.
UK plans £190 million Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) procurement to extend British Army long-range precision strike capability
The Precision Strike Missile, known as PrSM, is manufactured by U.S. defense company Lockheed Martin.
KNDS France demonstrates CAPINT tank with ASCALON turret as testing advances on future armoured capability
KNDS France released a video on 29 June demonstrating selected functions of the CAPINT tank proposed to the French Army.
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.
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.
Canada reportedly selects German shipbuilder TKMS to build 12 new submarines for Canadian navy fleet renewal programme
The 212CD submarine has a diamond-shaped design, a length of around 74 metres and is built with non-magnetic steel.
Royal Navy takes command of NATO maritime reaction force with HMS Queen Elizabeth as flagship for 12-month high-readiness duty
The Royal Navy has taken charge of NATO’s leading high-readiness maritime force, with aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth serving as its flagship.
HII adds Halimar Shipyard to ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel production network to expand Gulf Coast manufacturing capacity
HII said Halimar Shipyard of Morgan City, Louisiana, has joined its network of strategic industrial partners supporting serial production of the ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel family.
Lockheed Martin to acquire Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion to expand undersea and anti-submarine warfare capabilities for allied navies
Lockheed Martin said it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ultra Maritime, a global defense company specializing in advanced undersea warfare and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
Fincantieri to acquire four companies in €600 million push to build international underwater business and expand dual-use capabilities
Fincantieri has reached agreements to acquire majority stakes in Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech and Defcomm, in a move aimed at accelerating growth in marine drones and underwater activities.
Rohde & Schwarz, BAE Systems complete design review for Hunter frigate communications system
Rohde & Schwarz Australia is working with BAE Systems Maritime Australia to deliver the communications system for the first three Hunter class frigates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.