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Governors urge Congress to fund 85 more F-35 fighter jets to strengthen U.S. airpower and defense industry
The governors’ letters call for maintaining a strong F-35 production rate to support fleet readiness, meet warfighter requirements and preserve industrial capacity.
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U.S. Strategic Command launches ETHEREAL FORGE to accelerate software-centric electromagnetic warfare capabilities
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 Secretary General Mark Rutte meets President Trump in Washington ahead of Ankara Summit as allies discuss defence spending
NATO ISR Force concludes Agile Combat Employment after delivering persistent ISR for Eastern Sentry, BALTOPS 2026 and Ramstein Flag 2026
Global Clearance Solutions unveils modular minefield breaching system with integrated lane marking for protected mobility operations
BAE Systems’ Endura processor demonstrates radiation-hardened performance for strategic space missions and trusted microelectronics
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U.S. B-2 Spirit stealth bombers join Australian F-35s in Diamond Storm exercise to sharpen Indo-Pacific air warfare training
Australia’s next generation of air warfare experts trained alongside U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers during Exercise Diamond Storm
U.S. Air Force accepts first T-7A ground-based training systems as Red Hawk simulator program advances toward pilot training
The U.S. Air Force officially accepted the first eight T-7A Ground Based Training Systems devices into Air Education and Training Command on June 12, 2026
BAE Systems Australia uses prototype blocks at Osborne to refine outfitting work for Hunter-class frigate programme
BAE Systems Australia said prototyping remains an important part of the Hunter Class Frigate Program, with more than 60% of the first Hunter-class frigate now in production
UK deploys QinetiQ additive manufacturing at HMNB Clyde to speed Royal Navy submarine maintenance and support AUKUS standards
The UK Submarine Delivery Group is using advanced and additive manufacturing to improve Royal Navy submarine availability
U.S. Space Force selects Boeing for up to $2 billion MUOS SLE contract to deliver two narrowband communications satellites
The U.S. Space Force has selected Boeing for the next phase of the Mobile User Objective System Service Life Extension program
Marconi Technologies completes Swedish troposcatter trials as Archer sustains high-throughput 75-kilometer tactical link
Marconi Technologies has completed a multi-day troposcatter communications evaluation with Försvarets Materielverk, the Swedish Armed Forces’ defense materiel authority
MDA Space wins $688 million Canadian Space Agency contract for RADARSAT replenishment satellite based on CHORUS technology
MDA Space has been awarded a $688 million contract by the Canadian Space Agency to supply an advanced synthetic aperture radar satellite
115th Fighter Wing hosts German officer as exchange supports NATO ties ahead of Germany’s planned F-35A transition
The 115th Fighter Wing hosted a German Air Force officer from June 1 to 11 under the Military Reserve Exchange Program
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ImportantASELSAN at Eurosatory 2026: strengthening multi-domain defense for allied forces
ASELSAN’s expanding engagement with the NATO ecosystem was recently underscored by the visit of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to the company’s facilities in Ankara.
Airbus showcases broad European drone portfolio at ILA Berlin, from uncrewed H145 to collaborative combat aircraft
Switzerland selects KNDS AGM artillery system on Piranha IV platform to modernise indirect fire capability
Germany and France move to end joint FCAS fighter project while keeping wider European system-of-systems work
U.S. B-2 Spirit stealth bombers join Australian F-35s in Diamond Storm exercise to sharpen Indo-Pacific air warfare training
Australia’s next generation of air warfare experts trained alongside U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers during Exercise Diamond Storm.
U.S. Air Force accepts first T-7A ground-based training systems as Red Hawk simulator program advances toward pilot training
The U.S. Air Force officially accepted the first eight T-7A Ground Based Training Systems devices into Air Education and Training Command on June 12, 2026.
Governors urge Congress to fund 85 more F-35 fighter jets to strengthen U.S. airpower and defense industry
The governors’ letters call for maintaining a strong F-35 production rate to support fleet readiness, meet warfighter requirements and preserve industrial capacity.
Raytheon wins $1.1 billion AIM-9X Block II missile contract to expand production for U.S. and allied forces
AIM-9X is described by Raytheon as the most advanced infrared tracking short-range air-to-air and surface-to-air missile.
Airbus and Kawasaki to study Japanese maritime Eurodrone variant with anti-submarine warfare capability
Compared with its nearest competitor, Airbus said Eurodrone offers very long flight endurance and can carry a larger mission payload.
U.S. Air Force seeks 1,000-nautical-mile next-generation missiles for China-focused air and maritime strike planning scenarios
The Air Force Long Range Weapon programme is expected to include air-to-air and air-to-surface variants.
U.S. delivers new batch of M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams main battle tanks to Poland under 250-vehicle agreement
Poland’s Ministry of National Defense said the United States has delivered a new batch of M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams main battle tanks to Poland.
Lockheed Martin and Insta to establish Europe’s first MLRS and HIMARS fire control sustainment centre in Finland
Finland will establish Europe’s first maintenance and sustainment center for the MLRS Common Fire Control System.
Global Clearance Solutions unveils modular minefield breaching system with integrated lane marking for protected mobility operations
Global Clearance Solutions has introduced a modular minefield breaching capability that combines a newly developed Modular Mine Plough with an integrated Lane Marking System.
Leonardo’s Vulcano-derived 155mm precision munition selected for U.S. Army ERAP long-range artillery program with GD-OTS and Diehl
The ERAP program is intended to deliver a rapid, low-risk and mature solution for the U.S. Army.
Team Boxer UK delivers 100th Boxer vehicle to UK Ministry of Defence as British Army MIV programme gains production momentum
Team Boxer UK has delivered the 100th Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle to the UK Ministry of Defence.
Denmark to deliver 15,000 extended-range artillery rounds to Ukraine as Kyiv prioritises longer-range fires
Denmark will provide Ukraine with 15,000 extended-range artillery rounds as early as this month.
Naval Group delivers fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine De Grasse to French Navy after four-month sea trials
Naval Group delivered the De Grasse, the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, to the French Navy on 24 June 2026.
UK deploys QinetiQ additive manufacturing at HMNB Clyde to speed Royal Navy submarine maintenance and support AUKUS standards
The UK Submarine Delivery Group is using advanced and additive manufacturing to improve Royal Navy submarine availability.
U.S. Navy says USS Nimitz will join International Naval Review 250 in New York Harbor for America’s 250th anniversary
The U.S. Navy has announced that the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz will participate in International Naval Review 250 in New York City.
U.S. Navy opens RIMPAC 2026 as 30 nations begin 30th edition of world’s largest maritime exercise near Hawaii
The U.S. Navy marked the start of Rim of the Pacific 2026 on June 24 with an opening ceremony and press conference.
Germany closes F126 frigate programme over cost and schedule risks as navy shifts towards MEKO A200 DEU option
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Defence in Berlin has announced that it is closing the Klasse F126 frigate construction programme for the Deutsche Marine.
Shield AI secures $16 million contract for delivery of MQ-35 V-BAT UAVs to support Polish Navy operations
Poland’s Armament Agency signed a contract with Shield AI on June 23, 2026, for delivery of the MQ-35 V-BAT unmanned aerial system.
Marconi Technologies completes Swedish troposcatter trials as Archer sustains high-throughput 75-kilometer tactical link
Marconi Technologies has completed a multi-day troposcatter communications evaluation with Försvarets Materielverk, the Swedish Armed Forces’ defense materiel authority.
BAE Systems’ Endura processor demonstrates radiation-hardened performance for strategic space missions and trusted microelectronics
BAE Systems has demonstrated that its Endura system-on-chip space processor can operate resiliently in natural space and severe strategic radiation environments.
MDA Space wins $688 million Canadian Space Agency contract for RADARSAT replenishment satellite based on CHORUS technology
MDA Space has been awarded a $688 million contract by the Canadian Space Agency to supply an advanced synthetic aperture radar satellite.
L3Harris to supply Falcon communication systems for German D-LBO program and special operations forces through FMS orders
L3Harris Technologies has received two Foreign Military Sales orders for Falcon communication systems to support German forces.
BAE Systems to build Vantor Vantage 20 cm-class imaging satellite buses for national defence and intelligence programmes
BAE Systems has entered into an agreement to build high-resolution imaging satellite buses for Vantor.
U.S. Space Force demonstrates responsive launch for VICTUS HAZE as Rocket Lab and True Anomaly vehicles move to on-orbit operations
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command has demonstrated a Tactically Responsive Space launch capability with the liftoff of Rocket Lab’s Electron launch vehicle.