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Canada has selected TKMS as the preferred supplier to begin negotiations for the Royal Canadian Navy’s next fleet of submarines. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the decision at Canadian Forces Base Halifax, describing the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project as the largest defence procurement in Canadian history.

Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: Prime Minister confirms Germany’s TKMS as preferred supplier

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Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: Prime Minister confirms Germany’s TKMS as preferred supplier

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the decision at Canadian Forces Base Halifax, describing the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project as the largest defence procurement in Canadian history.

Anduril Industries and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), Poland’s state-owned defense group, have announced a cooperative agreement to establish local production of surface-launched Barracuda-500M cruise missiles in Bydgoszcz, Poland. The agreement was announced at a signing event attended by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Polish Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

Anduril Industries and PGZ to produce Barracuda-500M cruise missiles in Poland

Sitep Australia has been contracted by Rohde & Schwarz Australia to provide antenna technology for the Ultra High Frequency Military Satellite Communication (UHF-MILSATCOM) systems on the first three Hunter frigates of the Royal Australian Navy. The agreement supports Rohde & Schwarz’s delivery of its NAVICS communications system

Rohde & Schwarz, BAE Systems complete design review for Hunter frigate communications system

UK plans £190 million Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) procurement to extend British Army long-range precision strike capability

The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the next batch of F-35 aircraft will include the country’s first F-35As. The commitment is part of the 2026 Defence Investment Plan, which sets out how the government will spend £298 billion on defence over the next four years.

UK Defence Investment Plan confirms new F-35 batch with first F-35As to strengthen RAF combat air capability

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Patria has begun assembling forward fuselage sections for Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft at its Halli facility in Jämsä, Finland. The start of production marks a significant step in Finland’s participation in the global F-35 program.

Finland ranks among Europe’s largest buyers of US defence equipment as F-35 fighter purchase drives long-term procurement totals

The U.S. Army announced on June 25 that it has established the Space Operations Branch, its newest branch. The service said the move marks a historic milestone in its continuing transformation to meet the challenges of modern multidomain warfare.

U.S. Army establishes Space Operations Branch to formalize space careers and support multidomain operations

The Royal Navy has taken charge of NATO’s leading high-readiness maritime force, with aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth serving as its flagship. The NATO flag was raised aboard the carrier during a ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Base.

Royal Navy takes command of NATO maritime reaction force with HMS Queen Elizabeth as flagship for 12-month high-readiness duty

Britain’s Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, is operating under NATO command off Iceland to support the defence of Europe and the North Atlantic. The UK Ministry of Defence said F-35 jets are conducting NATO air policing operations from the deck of a European aircraft carrier for the first time.

UK F-35 jets conduct NATO air policing from HMS Prince of Wales in first for a European aircraft carrier

On 16 September

Zelenskyy urges allies to send more interceptor missiles after Russian ballistic missile barrage leaves Kyiv with casualties

Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract with a $500 million ceiling to expand counter-unmanned aircraft systems capabilities for warfighters and security personnel. The capabilities directly support Domestic Shield, a JIATF-401-led program focused on improving counter-drone defense in the homeland.

AeroVironment wins $500 million U.S. Army task force contract to support Domestic Shield counter-drone defenses

The Royal Navy and British Army have tested a domestically produced One-Way Effector uncrewed air system for use in maritime and land operations for the first time. The Nyan OWE, designed and built by BAE Systems’ Callen-Lenz, is a small uncrewed aircraft with a 2.9-metre wingspan and is designed to provide a precision strike capability.

BAE Systems’ FalconWorks advances Nyan strike drone as UK Armed Forces test system across land and maritime operations [VIDEO]

Forward-deployed Marines in Japan have received Medium-Range Intercept Capability systems, advanced air defenses intended to counter cruise missile and drone threats in a potential conflict with China in the Western Pacific. The fielding gives III Marine Expeditionary Force a mobile defensive capability as the service prepares for operations in contested Pacific areas.

U.S. Marine Corps fields Iron Dome-based air defense systems in Japan to counter cruise missile and drone threats in the Western Pacific

The United States Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to USD 2.81 billion for the continued development of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. The agreement

Trump push to rebuild U.S. missile stockpiles faces production delays, funding uncertainty and depleted wartime inventories

The United States marked the 250th anniversary of its independence on July 4, 2026, with major aerial displays in Washington. The event, named Salute to America, featured aircraft and helicopters from all military branches and NASA flying over the National Mall area.

U.S. Air Force strategic bombers and Thunderbirds headline Salute to America flyovers during 250th Independence Day

The European Commission proposed five large-scale European Defence Projects of Common Interest on 3 July 2026 to help EU countries jointly strengthen key defence capabilities. The projects are intended to support the development of major military systems that are too large or complex for individual countries to build alone.

European Commission proposes five joint defence projects to strengthen EU capabilities, industry and Ukraine cooperation under EDIP

The United States has deployed another aircraft carrier to the Middle East as part of its ongoing military operations. The USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) departed Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia on 31 March for a regularly scheduled deployment.

U.S. Navy opens International Naval Review 250 in New York Harbor with allied fleet, aerial review and maritime partnership focus

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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

July 7, 2026

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

July 6, 2026

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

July 6, 2026

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

July 6, 2026

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

July 6, 2026

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

July 6, 2026

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

July 6, 2026

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

July 6, 2026

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Saab 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.

June 30, 2026
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L3Harris breaks ground on two Arkansas facilities to expand PAC-3 propulsion production for U.S. Army missile defense systems

June 25, 2026
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Air and missile defense: Israel completes Iron Dome upgrade tests with Iron Beam laser integration [VIDEO]

June 30, 2026
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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.
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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

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Raytheon, a business of RTX, has signed a $3.7 billion contract to deliver Patriot GEM-T interceptors to Ukraine. The agreement is intended to support Ukraine’s air and missile defense capabilities amid ongoing demand for interceptor systems.

Zelenskyy says U.S. Patriot production licences could help Ukraine address shortage of ballistic missile interceptors

July 7, 2026
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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.

July 6, 2026

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.

July 6, 2026

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.

July 6, 2026

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.

July 6, 2026

Anduril Industries and PGZ to produce Barracuda-500M cruise missiles in Poland

The companies said the long-range precision weapon was designed for mass production at a significantly lower cost than traditional precision strike weapons.

July 6, 2026

UK F-35 jets conduct NATO air policing from HMS Prince of Wales in first for a European aircraft carrier

Britain’s Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, is operating under NATO command off Iceland to support the defence of Europe and the North Atlantic.

July 6, 2026

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The U.S. Army announced on June 25 that it has established the Space Operations Branch, its newest branch. The service said the move marks a historic milestone in its continuing transformation to meet the challenges of modern multidomain warfare.

U.S. Army establishes Space Operations Branch to formalize space careers and support multidomain operations

July 6, 2026
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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.

July 6, 2026

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.

July 4, 2026

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.

July 4, 2026

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.

July 4, 2026

Zelenskyy says Ukraine can expand advanced weapons production beyond Russia as Kyiv prioritises more air defence supplies

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy chaired a meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief focused on expanding production of advanced Ukrainian weapons.

July 3, 2026

Moldova to receive Roshel tactical armoured personnel carriers under major EU-funded EPF procurement implemented by Estonia’s ECDI

The Moldovan Ministry of Defence said the procurement will support the modernisation of the country’s defence sector.

July 3, 2026

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Canada has selected TKMS as the preferred supplier to begin negotiations for the Royal Canadian Navy’s next fleet of submarines. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the decision at Canadian Forces Base Halifax, describing the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project as the largest defence procurement in Canadian history.

Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: Prime Minister confirms Germany’s TKMS as preferred supplier

July 6, 2026
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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.

July 6, 2026

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.

July 6, 2026

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.

July 6, 2026

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.

July 6, 2026

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.

July 6, 2026

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.

July 6, 2026

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Northrop Grumman launched Katalyst Space’s LINK spacecraft aboard a Pegasus rocket from the Kwajalein Atoll. The mission is part of NASA’s effort to extend the life of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory.

Northrop Grumman Pegasus rocket powers LINK spacecraft launch to extend NASA’s Swift Observatory mission

July 3, 2026
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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.

July 3, 2026

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.

June 30, 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.

June 30, 2026

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.

June 30, 2026

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.

June 29, 2026

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.

June 29, 2026

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