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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.
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U.S. Navy opens RIMPAC 2026 as 30 nations begin 30th edition of world’s largest maritime exercise near Hawaii
Team Boxer UK delivers 100th Boxer vehicle to UK Ministry of Defence as British Army MIV programme gains production momentum
L3Harris breaks ground on two Arkansas facilities to expand PAC-3 propulsion production for U.S. Army missile defense systems
Denmark to deliver 15,000 extended-range artillery rounds to Ukraine as Kyiv prioritises longer-range fires
U.S. Air Force marks one year since Operation Midnight Hammer, largest B-2 mission and first combat use of GBU-57
AERO Vodochody posts record 2025 profit as Skyfox deliveries, aerostructures work and support services drive growth
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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
U.S. Army tests low-profile CROWS integration on M109A7 Paladin to improve closed-hatch protection and counter-UAS capability
U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground is conducting developmental testing of a low-profile Common Remotely Operated Weapons Station for integration on the M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzer
U.S. Department of War launches up to $200 million quantum sensing initiative to strengthen ISR capabilities for the Joint Force
The U.S. Department of War’s Defense Innovation Unit has launched a multi-phase initiative to transition mature quantum sensing and timing technologies directly to the Joint Force
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
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ASELSAN 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. Marine Corps accepts six F-35Bs without radars as APG-85 delay is set to affect Air Force and Navy deliveries this year
The Marine Corps has accepted six F-35B jets with ballast instead of radars in their nose cones, while the Air Force and Navy are expected to do the same later this year.
NATO ISR Force concludes Agile Combat Employment after delivering persistent ISR for Eastern Sentry, BALTOPS 2026 and Ramstein Flag 2026
The NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force has concluded its Agile Combat Employment after weeks of operations across Norway and Finland.
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.
L3Harris breaks ground on two Arkansas facilities to expand PAC-3 propulsion production for U.S. Army missile defense systems
L3Harris produces the PAC-3 MSE interceptor’s advanced two-pulse solid rocket motor, Attitude Control Motors and Lethality Enhancer.
U.S. Air Force marks one year since Operation Midnight Hammer, largest B-2 mission and first combat use of GBU-57
Airmen across the Eighth Air Force marked one year since Operation Midnight Hammer, a long-range strike mission that demonstrated the reach and capability of America’s global strike force.
Ukraine says Swedish Giraffe radar family strengthens air defence detection network as Gripen contract preparations continue
The Saab radar family includes the Giraffe PS-90, PS-100, Giraffe 1X, Giraffe AMB and Giraffe Mk IV.
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.
U.S. Army tests low-profile CROWS integration on M109A7 Paladin to improve closed-hatch protection and counter-UAS capability
U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground is conducting developmental testing of a low-profile Common Remotely Operated Weapons Station for integration on the M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzer.
KNDS plans IPO on Euronext Paris and Frankfurt Stock Exchange as Germany prepares investment alongside French State to support growth
KNDS N.V. has announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offering and seek admission of its ordinary shares to Euronext Paris and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin highlight Fuchs JAGM, world’s first vehicle with 24 vertically launched Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles missiles
Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin presented the Fuchs JAGM next-generation missile tank destroyer at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris.
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.
HII awarded $418 million contract to strengthen U.S. Navy fleet readiness across global operations
HII has been awarded a $418 million contract to repair and maintain shipboard-based elevators on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and amphibious ships.
Netherlands redirected air defence frigate towards the Strait of Hormuz as cabinet considered possible coalition deployment
The Dutch air defence and command frigate HNLMS De Ruyter could play a role in safeguarding free passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
HII delivers first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle as latest variant of widely deployed autonomous platform
HII has delivered the first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle. The company said the delivery marks a milestone for the next generation of the REMUS autonomous underwater vehicle family.
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.