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U.S. Air Force says Ellsworth enhances flightline security to protect B-21 Raider next-generation bomber from drones and advanced threats
“The B-21 Raider represents the future of our nation's strategic deterrence, and the security apparatus protecting it has to be equally advanced,” said Lt. Col. Michael Olson, commander of the 28th Security Forces Squadron.
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L3Harris, ARX Robotics move counter-drone sensing closer to threats with robotic ground vehicle in U.S. Army Project Convergence
U.S. Air Force adds third T-7A Red Hawk to Texas base, expanding next-generation pilot training ahead of T-38C replacement
Raytheon expands Mississippi production hub with $50 million investment to increase Next Generation Jammer and radar output
NATO says RQ-4D Phoenix supported over-the-horizon targeting for Allied warships in High North during Northern Viking 2026
Saab to equip Dutch Fennek and Panzerhaubitz vehicles with Barracuda camouflage to reduce detection by battlefield sensors
Patria remotely controls AMV armoured vehicle in Finland from Tokyo over more than 7,800 kilometres using secure 5G connectivity
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Pentagon report shows F-35 unit production costs rising across all three variants amid modernization and inflation pressures
The Pentagon has raised the estimated acquisition cost of the F-35 program to $536.2 billion, up $51 billion from the $485.2 billion recorded in its previous 2023 assessment
U.S. military uses high-energy laser to defeat three cartel-linked drones posing threat to personnel at the southern border
U.S. forces used an Army Multipurpose High Energy Laser to defeat three hostile drones during an overnight operation at the southern border, U.S. Northern Command said
Lockheed Martin tests lower-cost JR3 rocket for HIMARS and M270 to expand U.S. Army high-volume live-fire training capacity
Lockheed Martin has completed a second flight test of its Joint Reduced Range Rocket, or JR3, as it develops a lower-cost training option for U.S. Army launcher crews and international users
Ukraine's defence intelligence says Russia struck Kyiv with upgraded Iskander-1000 missiles built largely from foreign parts
Ukrainian Defence Intelligence said Russia has begun using modified 9M723-2 ballistic missiles, also known as Iskander-1000, against targets in Ukraine, including Kyiv
India signs Javelin missile purchase agreement with U.S., opening future co-production talks and deeper defense industry ties
The Indian Army has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance to acquire the Javelin anti-tank guided missile system through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales process
Indra targets next-generation European tanks with augmented-reality system for 360-degree battlefield visibility
Indra has developed an augmented-reality system that allows armored vehicle crews to view their surroundings from inside the vehicle through what the company calls “transparent armour”
Vanea Defence opens civilian counter-UAS market with ATOMZA optical system for airports and critical infrastructure
Vanea Defence has launched ATOMZA, a counter-drone system designed for civilian operators that the company says can be used without sovereign enforcement powers
Wolfram Europa plans €200 million Latvian explosives complex to produce RDX, HMX, warheads and anti-tank mines
Wolfram Europa plans to invest €200 million in a vertically integrated explosives manufacturing complex near Jēkabpils, Latvia, with production to be developed in three phases from 2027
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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
Pentagon report shows F-35 unit production costs rising across all three variants amid modernization and inflation pressures
The Pentagon has raised the estimated acquisition cost of the F-35 program to $536.2 billion, up $51 billion from the $485.2 billion recorded in its previous 2023 assessment.
U.S. delivers five more Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighters to Poland as Warsaw plans to acquire 32 additional jets
Five additional F-35A Lightning II Husarz fighters landed at Poland’s Łask Air Base on August 28, raising the number of aircraft delivered to the country to eight.
Saab's Gripen F completes first flight, opening test phase for Brazil's two-seat fighter and joint technology-transfer programme
Saab has completed the first flight of Gripen F, moving the two-seat version of Gripen E into airborne testing after its joint development with Brazilian industry.
BAE Systems says Brontanax uncrewed aircraft will add electronic warfare, precision strike and combat mass to UK Typhoon operations
BAE Systems said its Brontanax uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft will operate alongside the Eurofighter Typhoon to extend the reach of British combat air operations.
Raytheon, Boeing receive up to $766 million for B-52 radar and weapon systems upgrades to keep bomber flying into the 2050s
The U.S. Air Force awarded Raytheon and Boeing contracts worth up to $765.97 million for B-52 radar and weapon systems upgrades.
U.S. Air Force adds third T-7A Red Hawk to Texas base, expanding next-generation pilot training ahead of T-38C replacement
The U.S. Air Force received a third T-7A Red Hawk at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Aug. 25, expanding the fleet supporting integration of its next-generation jet trainer.
India signs Javelin missile purchase agreement with U.S., opening future co-production talks and deeper defense industry ties
The Indian Army has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance to acquire the Javelin anti-tank guided missile system through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales process.
Indra targets next-generation European tanks with augmented-reality system for 360-degree battlefield visibility
Indra has developed an augmented-reality system that allows armored vehicle crews to view their surroundings from inside the vehicle through what the company calls “transparent armour”
Wolfram Europa plans €200 million Latvian explosives complex to produce RDX, HMX, warheads and anti-tank mines
Wolfram Europa plans to invest €200 million in a vertically integrated explosives manufacturing complex near Jēkabpils, Latvia, with production to be developed in three phases from 2027
Lithuania weighs hosting more U.S. troops as Washington reassesses its military footprint across Europe
Lithuania is considering hosting additional U.S. troops as Washington reviews its military presence in Europe, Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas said Friday
Lockheed Martin CEO says new version of GMLRS will double missile range while retaining compatibility with existing launchers
The new munition is covered alongside the current GMLRS by a $3 billion production contract awarded by the U.S. Army.
Saab to equip Dutch Fennek and Panzerhaubitz vehicles with Barracuda camouflage to reduce detection by battlefield sensors
Saab has signed a multi-year agreement with the Netherlands Ministry of Defence covering its Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System.
Austal to hire 500 workers in Western Australia as government expands sovereign naval shipbuilding capacity for future defence fleet
Austal plans to recruit 500 tradespeople and professional staff in Western Australia over the next 12 months.
Spain sails S-81 Isaac Peral and S-82 Narciso Monturiol together for first time as its new submarine fleet takes shape
Spain has deployed two S-80 submarines simultaneously for the first time, marking a new stage in the modernisation of its undersea fleet.
U.S. Navy awards BAE Systems up to $180 million for USS Boxer modernization and maintenance work at Naval Base San Diego
The award covers modernization, maintenance and repairs under a Selected Restricted Availability.
Australia selects Henderson site for AUKUS naval hub backed by A$12 billion and expected to support around 10,000 direct jobs
Australia’s federal and Western Australian governments have selected the site for a major naval shipbuilding and sustainment precinct at Henderson.
Saab completes key Seaeye SR20 trials as all-electric work-class ROV programme moves towards planned delivery
Saab UK’s Seaeye SR20 eWROV has completed a comprehensive programme of inland water trials, advancing development of the next-generation all-electric work-class remotely operated vehicle
Umoe Mandal wins Saildrone Surveyor V3 production role as Europe builds sovereign autonomous maritime capacity
Umoe Mandal has been selected to build the next generation of Saildrone’s Surveyor V3 in Norway, expanding Saildrone’s autonomous maritime manufacturing base in Europe
ICEYE launches Netherlands unit as Dutch military expands sovereign space and ISR capabilities
ICEYE has established a Netherlands entity in Amsterdam and launched a technology hub within the Netherlands Defence Technological Industrial Base, expanding its local presence in support of Dutch defense and space capabilities
Kongsberg to double N3X satellite constellation in early 2027, expanding Norway’s maritime surveillance and dark-vessel tracking
Kongsberg will deploy three additional N3X maritime surveillance satellites in early 2027, doubling the constellation to six.
U.S. Space Force says seven-nation Olympic Defender coalition shifts from information sharing to combined space operations
U.S. Space Forces–Space is expanding allied integration as a seven-nation coalition shifts from information sharing toward combined space operations.
Amentum wins $974 million NASA Langley contract for engineering, maintenance and modernization of research facilities in Virginia
Amentum has won a $974 million contract to provide maintenance, operations and engineering services at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia.
MDA Space deploys first eight Globalstar LEO satellites, marking prime contractor milestone and scaling commercial constellation production
MDA Space has deployed the first eight of 17 replenishment satellites it is building for Globalstar’s low Earth orbit constellation, marking its first satellite delivery as prime contractor for a commercial communications constellation.
U.S. Space Force and Japan complete QZSS hosted-payload launches to strengthen monitoring of geosynchronous orbit over Indo-Pacific
The U.S. Space Force and Japan have completed the second and final launch under their Quasi-Zenith Satellite System-Hosted Payload programme, placing a U.S. space domain awareness sensor aboard Japan’s QZS-7 satellite.