AV and SNC announce partnership to develop Golden Dome for America limited area defence architecture
AeroVironment and Sierra Nevada Corporation have announced a strategic partnership to develop the next generation of integrated air and missile defence systems for the Golden Dome for America initiative.
U.S. Navy designates E-130J as Phoenix II for TACAMO mission, replacing E-6B Mercury fleet
The U.S. Navy has officially announced the popular name for its new TACAMO mission aircraft as the E-130J Phoenix II.
BAE Systems invests in Oxford Dynamics to strengthen UK’s AI defence capabilities
BAE Systems has announced a strategic investment in Oxford Dynamics, a UK-based deep-tech start-up focused on artificial intelligence and robotics.
U.S. Army space and missile defence chief outlines future strategy at Huntsville symposium
The commanding general of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) has reaffirmed the Army’s readiness to face growing global threats during the 28th Space and Missile Defense Symposium.
Northrop Grumman tests advanced solid rocket motor with potential application in Golden Dome project
Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the second full-scale static test fire of a new solid rocket motor, developed in under one year.
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Lockheed Martin marks delivery of 500th ground-based radar system, advancing defence capabilities
Lockheed Martin has announced the delivery of its 500th ground-based radar system, a Q-53 radar, from its Radar Center of Excellence.
Shield AI’s V-BAT supports border security and emergency missions in Eastern Europe with Frontex
Shield AI, a US-based defence technology company, has confirmed the successful deployment of its V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in Eastern Europe.
Japan receives first F-35B stealth fighters amid training challenges and regional build-up
Japan has received its first three F-35B Lightning II fighter jets, with a fourth delivery delayed due to maintenance and inspection requirements.
U.S. Navy designates E-130J as Phoenix II for TACAMO mission, replacing E-6B Mercury fleet
The U.S. Navy has officially announced the popular name for its new TACAMO mission aircraft as the E-130J Phoenix II.
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KNDS delivers final batch of CAESAR artillery systems to Estonian Defence Forces
Estonia has received the final shipment of French-made CAESAR 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers, the country’s Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday.
Rheinmetall H1 2025: strong growth continues – sales up 24%, backlog reaches €63 billion
Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall AG has reported a significant increase in revenue and earnings for the first half of fiscal year 2025, supported by a robust rise in defence sales and growing international demand.
BAE Systems to fast-track advanced AMPV upgrades with new capability kits and partnerships
BAE Systems has announced a new phase of investment into the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), aimed at delivering rapid capability kit installations and mission-ready effectors for U.S. forces.
Rheinmetall establishes new U.S. office in Fairfax County to support defence operations
German defence firm Rheinmetall has opened a new U.S. hub in Fairfax County, Virginia, consolidating operations of two of its American subsidiaries at 2600 Park Tower Drive in Merrifield.
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Austal appointed strategic shipbuilder under landmark Australian Government defence agreement
Austal has finalised a Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) with the Commonwealth of Australia, officially appointing Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia as the strategic shipbuilder for Tier 2 surface combatants.
Mitsubishi to build new frigates for Royal Australian Navy, beating TKMS’ MEKO A200 design
On 5 August, the Australian Government selected the modernised Mogami-class frigate as the preferred platform for the Royal Australian Navy’s future general-purpose frigate fleet.
USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Winston S. Churchill arrive in Marseille for NATO deployment visit
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) arrived in Marseille, France, on 4 August 2025 for a scheduled port visit.
UK Carrier Strike Group to conduct joint F-35B fighter jet operations with Japanese forces
A United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer carrier JS Kaga will begin joint operations this week to test F-35B Lightning II fighter jet capabilities near Japan.
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Telesat signals support for Trump’s Golden Dome for America missile defence project – Bloomberg
Telesat Corp., Canada’s largest satellite operator, has expressed interest in contributing to the United States’ proposed Golden Dome missile defence system.
Northrop Grumman tests advanced solid rocket motor with potential application in Golden Dome project
Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the second full-scale static test fire of a new solid rocket motor, developed in under one year.
Lockheed Martin’s first Next-Gen OPIR GEO satellite passes testing, on track for delivery
Lockheed Martin has successfully completed environmental testing of the first Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) Block 0 missile warning satellite.
HawkEye 360 RF data integrated into defence systems during Talisman Sabre 2025 exercise
HawkEye 360, a US-based leader in signals intelligence and analytics, has announced the integration of its radio frequency (RF) data into military platforms during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 (TS25).