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Eutelsat plans to invest about €1 billion in 229 additional OneWeb satellites built by Airbus Defence and Space. The spacecraft will replenish and expand its low Earth orbit network through 2034, protecting service continuity while adding customer capacity.

Eutelsat plans €1 billion investment in 229 Airbus-built OneWeb satellites to secure LEO network continuity through 2034

Space/C4ISR

Eutelsat plans €1 billion investment in 229 Airbus-built OneWeb satellites to secure LEO network continuity through 2034

IRIS² is expected to provide Eutelsat with access to more than twice OneWeb’s current capacity and a new generation of capabilities.

Northrop Grumman has opened a new manufacturing facility in Layton, Utah, to support the accelerating production and scale-up of the B-21 Raider programme. The East Gate 3 plant began operations on Sept. 9 after being completed ahead of schedule.

Northrop Grumman says new Utah factory will accelerate B-21 Raider production, with East Gate capacity for 1,500 workers by 2032

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has set out plans to strengthen Europe’s autonomy in space through an expanded IRIS² satellite network and greater private investment. The strategy is intended to reduce reliance on non-European systems while improving secure communications and access to space.

Von der Leyen sets out IRIS² expansion and private investment drive to reduce Europe’s reliance on non-European satellite systems

Northrop Grumman is expanding its industrial footprint in Central and Eastern Europe through new agreements covering missile defense, weapons and surveillance. The U.S. defense company announced the initiatives at the MSPO exhibition in Kielce, Poland, on September 10.

Northrop Grumman expands European defense presence with Estonian IBCS agreements and deeper Bushmaster production ties in Poland

The consortium developing the electronics architecture for the Global Combat Air Programme has received an 18-month contract to advance the fighter’s integrated sensing and communications capability. The work is intended to give the future aircraft an information advantage in congested and contested airspace.

GCAP Electronics Evolution wins 18-month contract to develop integrated systems for sixth-generation fighter aircraft

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The U.S. Space Force has completed a critical design review for the first two orbital planes of its Epoch 2 missile-warning and tracking network. The milestone clears the programme to advance towards construction of 10 new satellites for deployment in medium Earth orbit.

U.S. Space Force clears design milestone for 10 new satellites to track maneuverable hypersonic missiles worldwide, with testing set for 2027

Ukraine has the capacity to develop and manufacture an interceptor missile and launcher for the Freyja anti-ballistic missile programme, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Kyiv is seeking contributions from European partners to secure the initiative’s first practical results by late 2026 or early 2027.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine can build Freyja interceptor and launcher, seeks European industry backing for first practical results by early 2027

AeroVironment has secured its first international order for the LOCUST high-energy laser counter-drone system. The direct commercial sale is valued at more than $50 million and includes an initial batch of systems and support.

AeroVironment receives first international order for LOCUST counter-drone laser systems and support, valued at more than $50 million

The Australian Army has declared its National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System fully operational. The milestone clears NASAMS to support missions against cruise missiles, aircraft, helicopters and drones.

Australian Army declares NASAMS fully operational, reinforcing defence of forces and infrastructure against missiles and drones

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Northrop Grumman is expanding missile production at its Allegany Ballistics Laboratory in West Virginia, adding capacity for 300 strike missiles a year. The investment forms part of a broader $2 billion effort to increase munitions output and modernise U.S. defence manufacturing.

Northrop Grumman adds capacity for 300 strike missiles a year in West Virginia amid $2 billion munitions production drive

The Australian Army has tested the AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer in a full tactical environment for the first time. The 27 August live-fire activity at the Townsville Field Training Area assessed the system’s speed, mobility and integration with battlefield sensors.

Australian Army says AS9 Huntsman can prepare to fire in 30 seconds after first full tactical self-propelled artillery test

Canada and Ukraine have announced government and commercial arrangements worth more than $2 billion for defence, drone production and energy projects. The package includes more than $1 billion in Canadian government support, focused mainly on strengthening Ukraine’s air defences.

Canada and Ukraine announce more than $2 billion in defence and energy packages covering Patriot interceptors, F-16 weapons and drones

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has unveiled Wildfire, a lower-cost uncrewed aircraft designed for production and deployment in large numbers. The company has submitted the new platform for the U.S. Air Force’s Massed Modular Aircraft competition.

General Atomics pitches Wildfire for U.S. Air Force MQ-9A alternative, with 8,000-nautical-mile range and capacity for two LRASM missiles

Australia has declared initial operational capability for two long-range missiles carried by its F/A-18F Super Hornet fleet. The milestone gives the Royal Australian Air Force new options for striking defended ships and land targets from greater distances.

Australia fields LRASM and JASSM-ER on F/A-18F Super Hornets, adding maritime strikes beyond 370 km and land attacks up to 900 km

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Germany was leading a fundamental shift in the Alliance, with Europe and Canada taking greater responsibility for their own security. He described the change as “NATO 3.0”, the most profound transformation of the organisation since the Cold War.

NATO chief says Germany leads ‘NATO 3.0’ shift towards greater European responsibility, defence output and support for Ukraine

Britain’s Dreadnought ballistic missile submarine programme supports approximately 30,000 jobs across the country, according to the industrial alliance delivering the project. More than 7,000 people are currently working on it at BAE Systems Maritime alone.

Rolls-Royce PWR3 propulsion system to give Britain’s Dreadnought nuclear submarines simpler operations and longer service life

An operational test pilot has flown the B-21 Raider with a developmental test pilot in the cockpit, marking another milestone for the bomber programme. The U.S. Air Force said the flight reflects a major shift in how it evaluates critical next-generation aircraft.

U.S. Air Force activates dedicated B-21 integration unit to prepare Ellsworth for 2027 Raider delivery and future nuclear operations

Nitradyn has secured a $581 million Department of War contract to build a domestic IMX-104 explosives plant in Graham, Kentucky. The facility is expected to produce about 8 million pounds of the munition explosive annually and be fully commissioned before the end of 2030.

Nitradyn secures $581 million U.S. contract for Kentucky explosives campus with 8 million-pound annual IMX-104 capacity by 2030

Britain will begin integrating the DragonFire laser system on Royal Navy Type 45 destroyers from 2027, bringing directed-energy weapons into the surface fleet. The work sits within a £490 million investment programme set out in the government’s Defence Investment Plan.

Britain to integrate DragonFire laser weapons on Royal Navy Type 45 destroyers from 2027 in major naval air defence upgrade

The U.S. Army is accelerating Precision Strike Missile Increment 2 to field an early capability against moving maritime targets. The programme has shifted to a rapid-fielding acquisition pathway that reduces oversight and reuses technology from PrSM Increment 1.

U.S. Army accelerates PrSM Increment 2 for moving maritime targets under streamlined rapid-fielding acquisition pathway

Hanwha Aerospace secures €411.8 million Croatian order for 18 Chunmoo launchers and guided rockets in European expansion

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KNDS and WB Group position 105mm light artillery for Polish Armed Forces with TOPAZ integration and local ammunition plans

KNDS and Poland’s WB Group have agreed to pursue a domestically integrated 105mm artillery system for the Polish Armed Forces

September 12, 2026

Covenant exits stealth with $250 million funding, $150 million order book and Texas factory targeting 5,000 weapons a year

Covenant has emerged from stealth with more than $250 million in funding and approximately $150 million in booked orders for its Anthem long-range weapon system

September 12, 2026

General Dynamics lays keel for future USS John E. Kilmer, expanding U.S. Navy destroyer-based ballistic missile defense capabilities

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works has laid the keel for the future USS John E. Kilmer, a Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer

September 12, 2026

Hermeus targets lower-cost high-Mach testing with reusable Quarterhorse launch aircraft and expendable Ramjet-X test vehicle

Hermeus is developing an expendable ramjet-powered vehicle designed to lower the cost of sustained high-Mach flight testing

September 11, 2026

U.S., Belgian F-35 pilots use linked simulators for eight-jet missions to strengthen combat readiness in first FENIX program

Nineteen Belgian and U.S. Air Force pilots have completed the first FENIX training program at RAF Lakenheath

September 11, 2026

France orders eight Airbus U050 Capa-X drones for Navy and Army trials after successful land and sea evaluation campaign

France has ordered eight Airbus U050 Capa-X uncrewed aerial systems for evaluation by its Navy and Army, with deliveries scheduled for 2027

September 11, 2026

U.S. Army tests SGT STOUT counter-drone protection for airborne artillery during multinational Saber Junction 26 exercise in Germany

The U.S. Army is using SGT STOUT air defense systems to protect airborne artillery units from drones during Saber Junction 26 in Germany

September 10, 2026

Ukraine says record 24,000 Russian multirotor drones destroyed in August as maritime strikes move towards Sochi and Novorossiysk

Ukrainian forces destroyed nearly 24,000 Russian multirotor drones in August 2026, the highest monthly total recorded under the ePoints programme

September 10, 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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A U.S. Air Force F-22 pilot has received the service’s highest flight-safety award after landing a fully armed fighter without its right main wheel. Capt. Michael Cloninger’s actions saved a $156 million aircraft and prevented the emergency from causing injury or loss of life.

U.S. Air Force F-22 pilot saves $156 million stealth fighter with belly landing after right main wheel assembly detaches on takeoff

September 12, 2026
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Australia fields LRASM and JASSM-ER on F/A-18F Super Hornets, adding maritime strikes beyond 370 km and land attacks up to 900 km

Australia has declared initial operational capability for two long-range missiles carried by its F/A-18F Super Hornet fleet.

September 11, 2026

Hermeus targets lower-cost high-Mach testing with reusable Quarterhorse launch aircraft and expendable Ramjet-X test vehicle

Hermeus is developing an expendable ramjet-powered vehicle designed to lower the cost of sustained high-Mach flight testing.

September 11, 2026

U.S., Belgian F-35 pilots use linked simulators for eight-jet missions to strengthen combat readiness in first FENIX program

Nineteen Belgian and U.S. Air Force pilots have completed the first FENIX training program at RAF Lakenheath.

September 11, 2026

U.S. Air Force activates dedicated B-21 integration unit to prepare Ellsworth for 2027 Raider delivery and future nuclear operations

The U.S. Air Force has activated a dedicated unit to oversee the arrival and operational integration of the B-21 Raider at Ellsworth Air Force Base.

September 11, 2026

GCAP Electronics Evolution wins 18-month contract to develop integrated systems for sixth-generation fighter aircraft

The work is intended to give the future aircraft an information advantage in congested and contested airspace.

September 10, 2026

The Netherlands moves towards Saab GlobalEye acquisition to strengthen airborne surveillance and NATO early warning capabilities

The Netherlands has signed a letter of intent with Sweden to acquire a Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft.

September 10, 2026

Land

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KNDS and Poland’s WB Group have agreed to pursue a domestically integrated 105mm artillery system for the Polish Armed Forces. The letter of intent covers the proposed supply, local integration and support of the KNDS 105 LG light howitzer.

KNDS and WB Group position 105mm light artillery for Polish Armed Forces with TOPAZ integration and local ammunition plans

September 12, 2026
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Australian Army says AS9 Huntsman can prepare to fire in 30 seconds after first full tactical self-propelled artillery test

The Australian Army has tested the AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer in a full tactical environment for the first time.

September 12, 2026

U.S. Army accelerates PrSM Increment 2 for moving maritime targets under streamlined rapid-fielding acquisition pathway

The U.S. Army is accelerating Precision Strike Missile Increment 2 to field an early capability against moving maritime targets.

September 11, 2026

Hanwha Aerospace secures €411.8 million Croatian order for 18 Chunmoo launchers and guided rockets in European expansion

Hanwha Aerospace has secured a €411.8 million contract to supply Croatia with 18 K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers and precision-guided ammunition.

September 11, 2026

MBDA, Safran selected to supply THUNDART as French Army’s sovereign long-range strike capability for high-intensity conflict

The French Defence Procurement Agency, the DGA, notified the two companies of the decision. THUNDART will provide precision strikes at […]

September 10, 2026

MAN revives historic STAR military truck brand in Poland with RMMV and WB Group to pursue European defence logistics orders

MAN Truck & Bus is reviving Poland’s STAR truck brand for military logistics vehicles under a new partnership with Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles and WB Group.

September 10, 2026

Northrop Grumman says anti-jam PGK E5 enters production to maintain U.S. Army 155 mm artillery accuracy in GPS-degraded environments

Northrop Grumman has begun producing its PGK E5 precision guidance kit for the U.S. Army.

September 9, 2026

Sea

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General Dynamics Bath Iron Works has laid the keel for the future USS John E. Kilmer, a Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer. The ship will use the Navy’s newest radar architecture to conduct air warfare and ballistic missile defense at the same time.

General Dynamics lays keel for future USS John E. Kilmer, expanding U.S. Navy destroyer-based ballistic missile defense capabilities

September 12, 2026
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Rolls-Royce PWR3 propulsion system to give Britain’s Dreadnought nuclear submarines simpler operations and longer service life

Britain’s Dreadnought-class ballistic missile submarines will be powered by a new Rolls-Royce nuclear propulsion system designed to simplify operations and extend their service lives.

September 11, 2026

Britain to integrate DragonFire laser weapons on Royal Navy Type 45 destroyers from 2027 in major naval air defence upgrade

Britain will begin integrating the DragonFire laser system on Royal Navy Type 45 destroyers from 2027, bringing directed-energy weapons into the surface fleet.

September 11, 2026

Babcock extends Seaspan’s Royal Canadian Navy submarine support role for six years ahead of transition to a new fleet

Babcock Canada has extended Seaspan Victoria Shipyards’ role in supporting the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarine fleet for another six years.

September 10, 2026

American Rheinmetall to deliver 12 Mission Master SP autonomous vehicles and five amphibious kits for U.S. Marine Corps expeditionary operations

American Rheinmetall has secured a $7.28 million award supporting the delivery of 12 Mission Master SP autonomous ground vehicles to the U.S. Marine Corps.

September 10, 2026

Italy and Greece sign implementing agreement for transfer of two FREMM frigates to Hellenic Navy with Fincantieri support

Italy and Greece have signed an implementing arrangement for the transfer of two Italian Navy FREMM frigates to the Hellenic Navy through Fincantieri.

September 9, 2026

Huntington Ingalls Industries completes first ROMULUS 151 hull, advancing five AI-enabled unmanned vessels for U.S. maritime forces

HII and Breaux Brothers Enterprises have completed the structural build of the first ROMULUS 151 unmanned surface vessel.

September 9, 2026

Space/C4ISR

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Eutelsat plans to invest about €1 billion in 229 additional OneWeb satellites built by Airbus Defence and Space. The spacecraft will replenish and expand its low Earth orbit network through 2034, protecting service continuity while adding customer capacity.

Eutelsat plans €1 billion investment in 229 Airbus-built OneWeb satellites to secure LEO network continuity through 2034

September 12, 2026
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Von der Leyen sets out IRIS² expansion and private investment drive to reduce Europe’s reliance on non-European satellite systems

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has set out plans to strengthen Europe’s autonomy in space through an expanded IRIS² satellite network and greater private investment.

September 11, 2026

Airbus starts work on at least 66 IRIS² satellites to anchor Europe’s sovereign military communications network from 2029

Airbus Defence and Space has signed an initial contract to design and build the first layer of satellites for Europe’s sovereign IRIS² constellation.

September 10, 2026

Hanwha Systems links real-time satellite intelligence to K9 howitzers and Chunmoo rocket launchers in overseas AI debut at MSPO 2026

The platform uses artificial intelligence to turn satellite imagery into intelligence for military commanders and operators.

September 10, 2026

BlackSky says Gen-3 satellites will provide exclusive high-resolution imagery for $1 billion France-UAE AI constellation in orbit

BlackSky has been chosen as the exclusive supplier of very high-resolution electro-optical satellites for a $1 billion space intelligence programme.

September 10, 2026

Lockheed Martin wins $1.32 billion AIR6500 contract to link Australia’s air and missile defenses with allied forces across the Indo-Pacific

The project will connect the country’s air and missile defense assets through a single operational picture.

September 9, 2026

Poland’s EYCORE says first SAR satellite imagery validates domestic radar technology for security and defence missions in orbit

Polish space company EYCORE has released the first Earth imagery from EYCORE-1, its synthetic aperture radar satellite.

September 9, 2026

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