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Lockheed Martin says next-generation missile defense push will pair new systems with expanded U.S. production and industrial capacity
Lockheed Martin is advancing a new generation of missile defense systems while investing in manufacturing capacity, facilities and workforce to increase the speed and scale of production.
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Israel Aerospace Industries brings defense innovation cohort to NYSE, expanding U.S. ties in AI, autonomy and dual-use technology
Kratos Valkyrie flies with F-35 fighters in electronic warfare test, demonstrating beyond line of sight control in contested operations
Lockheed Martin says Germany’s first F-35A completes final assembly, moving toward U.S. training and NATO nuclear mission
Eurofighter IPA6 reaches 1,000 flight hours, underpinning Typhoon weapons integration, avionics upgrades and future fleet capability
Saildrone expands European manufacturing in Norway, Poland and Netherlands as Copenhagen hub anchors NATO maritime operations
Australia and Japan test co-developed high-energy laser, linking new defence technology to $70 million manufacturing expansion
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NATO says 10 new Ukraine defence procurement projects will link acquisition reform with military planning and industrial strategy
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has developed 10 new project concepts with Ukrainian and allied officials under the NATO-Ukraine Strategic Defence Procurement Review
NATO shifts Iceland mission into integrated air and missile defence posture as Belgian F-16s reinforce Arctic airspace
Belgian F-16 Fighting Falcons have taken over NATO air defence duties in Iceland, marking another step in the Alliance’s move towards a unified Integrated Air and Missile Defence posture
Terma wins Danish nationwide counter-drone contract, linking military and civilian sensors into sovereign AI-enabled defence network
Denmark has selected Terma to deliver a nationwide counter-drone command-and-control system that will connect military, civilian and critical-infrastructure sensors into a shared operational picture
Rheinmetall and HENSOLDT link Twinvis passive radar with Skymaster and Skynex in NATO networked air defence trial
Rheinmetall Air Defence and HENSOLDT have demonstrated the integration of HENSOLDT’s Twinvis passive radar with Rheinmetall’s Skymaster command and weapon engagement system during the German Air Force’s Timber Express 2026 exercise
U.S. Marine Corps says AN/TPS-80 GATOR radar strengthens mobile air defense and command and control for distributed Pacific operations
U.S. Marines tested the AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar in the Philippines on August 17, focusing on rapid movement and deployment in a distributed operating environment
Ukraine says more than 70 AI-enabled systems are striking battlefield targets as it seeks computer vision across all frontline drones
Ukraine’s Defence Forces are already using more than 70 systems powered by artificial intelligence and computer vision to strike battlefield targets, according to the Ministry of Defence
Missile Defense Agency selects X-Bow to develop and flight-test Low-Cost Interceptor as U.S. expands missile-defense production
X-Bow Systems has secured a $10.98 million firm-fixed-price contract from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency to develop and flight-test a new Low-Cost Interceptor
Anduril says YFQ-44A expands autonomous mission control as U.S. Air Force prepares FQ-44 for operational fielding at scale
Anduril’s YFQ-44A completed a second exercise with the U.S. Air Force Experimental Operations Unit at Creech Air Force Base
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Air and missile defense: Israel completes Iron Dome upgrade tests with Iron Beam laser integration [VIDEO]
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
Lockheed Martin says Bulgaria’s second F-16 Block 70 delivery may slip to 2030, raising pressure on fighter fleet transition
Bulgaria’s second batch of eight F-16 Block 70 fighters may not arrive until the second quarter of 2030 after Lockheed Martin reported difficulties in the production process, according to the Bulgarian Defense Ministry.
Northrop Grumman says E-2D Block II will deliver major gains in situational awareness, crew efficiency and future mission capability
Block II is designed to give the E-2D a more adaptable technology architecture as threats and operational requirements change.
Lockheed Martin says Germany’s first F-35A completes final assembly, moving toward U.S. training and NATO nuclear mission
Lockheed Martin has completed final assembly of Germany’s first F-35A Lightning II, moving the aircraft into final finishing ahead of its planned rollout on September 18.
U.S. Air Force completes portable command and control prototype tests for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, preparing next evaluation phase
The U.S. Air Force has completed prototype evaluations of a portable command-and-control system designed to manage Collaborative Combat Aircraft, moving the program toward selection of a C2E integrator.
Eurofighter IPA6 reaches 1,000 flight hours, underpinning Typhoon weapons integration, avionics upgrades and future fleet capability
Eurofighter’s IPA6 instrumented test aircraft has passed 1,000 flying hours, marking a milestone in the development and validation of future Typhoon capabilities.
Northrop Grumman says LITENING brings fifth-generation-like sensing and networking capabilities to F-16 and other fourth-generation fighters
Northrop Grumman is positioning its LITENING targeting pod as a key part of efforts to bring fifth-generation-like capabilities to F-16s and other fourth-generation combat aircraft.
Hanwha wins U.S. Army Mobile Tactical Cannon award, putting K9MH into testing for future replacement of M777 artillery
The Army selected Hanwha after market research and several industry demonstration events in the United States and overseas.
Rolls-Royce says 100th Boxer delivery marks progress in UK armoured vehicle programme and British manufacturing capability
Rolls-Royce has marked the delivery of the 100th Boxer armoured vehicle to the UK Ministry of Defence, highlighting its role in the British programme through domestic engine production.
U.S. Army Abrams tanks demonstrate combat readiness at Poland’s Armed Forces Day parade, highlighting NATO eastern flank forces
U.S. Army Abrams tanks took part in Poland’s Armed Forces Day parade in Warsaw on August 15, demonstrating the readiness of American and allied forces deployed on NATO’s eastern flank.
U.S. Army to evaluate BLADE’s Hunter WOLF robotic vehicle with 82nd Airborne Division for logistics, CASEVAC and mobile power missions
The U.S. Army is expanding its evaluation of BLADE’s Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicle, with the 82nd Airborne Division scheduled to test the robotic platform at Fort Polk, Louisiana, on August 20.
Rheinmetall wins Bundeswehr order worth over €500 million for 149 mobile rescue stations to expand battlefield medical support
Rheinmetall has secured a Bundeswehr order worth more than €500 million gross for 149 additional protected and unprotected mobile rescue stations.
Australian Army fields first AS9 Huntsman battery, moving Geelong-built 155mm self-propelled artillery systems toward full operational capability in 2028
The Australian Army has brought its first protected mobile fires battery into service with 3rd Brigade, marking a major step in the fielding of the AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.
Raytheon says SPY-6(V)3 radar strengthens USS John F. Kennedy air and missile defense after completing acceptance trials
Raytheon’s SPY-6(V)3 radar has completed acceptance trials aboard USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), the second Gerald R. Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
Cohort’s ELAC secures €140.7 million Saab contract to supply sonar systems for Poland’s Orka submarine programme through mid-2030s
Cohort’s German subsidiary ELAC has secured a €140.7 million contract from Saab to supply integrated sonar systems for Poland’s Orka submarine programme.
Amentum joint venture selected for AUKUS nuclear submarine shipyard as Australia builds sovereign SSN production capability
Australian Naval Infrastructure has selected a joint venture between Amentum and Laing O’Rourke to support delivery of Australia’s planned nuclear-powered submarine construction yard in South Australia.
U.S. Navy Orca XLUUV completes more than 1,000 nautical miles in Pacific, advancing long range unmanned undersea operations
The U.S. Navy’s Orca extra-large uncrewed undersea vehicle has completed a transit of more than 1,000 nautical miles in the eastern Pacific, marking a new milestone for the program.
Saildrone expands European manufacturing in Norway, Poland and Netherlands as Copenhagen hub anchors NATO maritime operations
Saildrone is expanding its European industrial footprint with new unmanned surface vessel production projects in Norway, Poland and the Netherlands, alongside a permanent EU headquarters in Copenhagen.
U.S. Navy says future USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier set for final delivery in spring 2027 after completing acceptance trials
The future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) completed acceptance trials on August 15 after four days underway off the Atlantic Coast, moving the second Ford-class aircraft carrier closer to delivery.
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.
BlackSky builds Gen-3 satellites ahead of sovereign orders, targeting one-year delivery for government intelligence customers
BlackSky Technology is producing more than 20 Gen-3 satellites, including unallocated spacecraft that could be assigned to future sovereign intelligence contracts.
Lockheed Martin plans boost-phase space interceptor tests to add new orbital layer to U.S. homeland missile defense architecture
Lockheed Martin is preparing to test a space-based interceptor designed to engage ballistic missile threats during the first minutes after launch.
Northrop Grumman and Aeronix invest millions in space-based cryptography, targeting fivefold gain in secure data processing
Northrop Grumman and Aeronix have launched a multimillion-dollar partnership to develop space-based cryptographic systems for classified defence communications.
BlackSky secures international satellite intelligence contract combining Gen-2 and Gen-3 imagery with AI-enabled analytics services
BlackSky Technology has secured a seven-figure, multi-year international contract for satellite imagery and AI-enabled analytics.
Firefly extends Lockheed Martin launch agreement through 2031 for up to 25 Alpha Block II missions and sea-based operations
Firefly Aerospace has extended its multi-launch agreement with Lockheed Martin by two years, covering up to 25 dedicated Alpha Block II launches through 2031.