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HENSOLDT wins first CAIRAS order for Helsing’s CA-1 Europa, bringing missile warning technology to autonomous combat aircraft
HENSOLDT will supply its CAIRAS missile warning system for Helsing’s CA-1 Europa autonomous combat aircraft, marking the technology’s first deployment on the platform.
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Saronic and Samsung Heavy Industries forge U.S. shipbuilding alliance focused on autonomous vessels, AI and industrial capacity
UK Carrier Strike Group completes first 2026 NATO deployment phase after Arctic air policing and F-35B missions near Russia
UK selects Tekever AR5 in up to £400 million Army drone programme as Europe expands battlefield surveillance and domestic production
Canada launches Defence Drone Initiative to accelerate sovereign uncrewed systems development and strengthen domestic defence industry
Frankenburg selects BAE Systems warhead for Mark I and agrees five-year rocket motor partnership with Roxel UK
RTX raises 2026 outlook as defense backlog reaches $119 billion and Raytheon sales climb on Patriot, AMRAAM programs
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Rocket Lab wins $266 million U.S. Space Force contract for up to 18 launches supporting missile defense development
Rocket Lab has secured a $266 million U.S. Space Force contract for up to 18 suborbital launches tied to U.S. missile defense capabilities
Greece receives first €118.2 million SAFE defence payment as EU accelerates military modernisation and joint procurement
Greece received its first €118.2 million payment under the European Union’s SAFE defence financing programme on July 23
Hanwha Ocean expands U.S. shipbuilding push with Leidos military sealift design deal and new workforce partnerships
Hanwha Ocean is expanding its U.S. shipbuilding footprint through agreements covering military sealift design, workforce training and supply-chain development
Orqa plans to raise annual drone manufacturing capacity to 500,000 products by the end of 2026 amid rising demand and new partnerships
Croatian drone maker Orqa plans to raise annual manufacturing capacity at its headquarters from 290,000 products to 500,000 by the end of 2026
U.S. Army, Navy and Space Force test Hammer of the Gods at sea to counter GPS disruption in contested operations
The U.S. Army, Navy and Space Force have tested the maritime version of Hammer of the Gods at sea for the first time during Project Convergence Capstone 6
Dassault targets stronger Rafale deliveries in 2026 as backlog holds at 208 jets and new anti-drone weapon enters service
Dassault Aviation delivered 12 Rafale combat aircraft in the first half of 2026 and plans to hand over another 16 before year-end
Rheinmetall wins expanded Bundeswehr order for 56 Elefant 2 heavy transporters to strengthen Germany’s NATO logistics capacity
Rheinmetall has received a further Bundeswehr order for 56 HX81 Elefant 2 heavy-duty transporters
UForce, ReconCraft plan U.S. production of combat-tested Magura maritime drones for American defense and special operations
UForce has signed a memorandum of understanding with ReconCraft to pursue U.S. production of autonomous maritime systems based on the Magura family
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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
Orqa plans to raise annual drone manufacturing capacity to 500,000 products by the end of 2026 amid rising demand and new partnerships
Croatian drone maker Orqa plans to raise annual manufacturing capacity at its headquarters from 290,000 products to 500,000 by the end of 2026.
Saab lands more than €900 million order for two GlobalEye surveillance aircraft from undisclosed Middle Eastern customer
The Swedish defence group said both aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2030.
Dassault targets stronger Rafale deliveries in 2026 as backlog holds at 208 jets and new anti-drone weapon enters service
Dassault Aviation delivered 12 Rafale combat aircraft in the first half of 2026 and plans to hand over another 16 before year-end.
NATO allies expand F-35 integration in Northern Europe through multinational weapons training in the Netherlands
Dutch and Danish F-35 fighter jets took part in a multinational Weapons Instructor Course at Leeuwarden Air Base in the Netherlands from July 6 to July 10.
Lockheed Martin, Sabena Engineering expand F-16 sustainment partnership for European fleets and Block 70/72 operators
Lockheed Martin and Sabena Engineering have signed a letter of intent to expand regional sustainment support for F-16 operators, including Block 70/72 customers.
Boeing highlights global P-8 Poseidon demand at Farnborough, Germany’s NATO maritime role and 178-aircraft fleet worldwide
Boeing is highlighting continued demand for the P-8 Poseidon as Germany expands its maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare capability.
U.S. Army tests next-generation command network at Project Convergence to shape future battlefield decisions and modernization
The U.S. Army is testing its Next Generation Command and Control architecture at division scale during Project Convergence Capstone 6 at Fort Irwin, California.
Allison to supply transmissions for about 3,000 German EAGLE V armored vehicles, with option for 2,000 more
Allison Transmission will supply fully automatic transmissions for about 3,000 General Dynamics European Land Systems EAGLE V armored vehicles ordered by Germany’s armed forces.
American Rheinmetall demonstrates upgraded autonomous ground vehicle after multi-year development work with U.S. Marine Corps
American Rheinmetall and Rheinmetall Canada have demonstrated the latest Mission Master Silent Partner-Hotel autonomous ground vehicle following several years of development work and technical feedback with the U.S. Marine Corps.
U.S. Army tests next-generation command network at largest Project Convergence exercise to shape future combat and acquisition decisions
About 10,000 participants are evaluating more than 90 technologies, concepts and formations during the 10-day event.
U.S. Army advances new launched-effects systems for longer-range surveillance and strike missions ahead of 2027 fielding
The U.S. Army is moving its Launched Effects portfolio closer to operational use after validating production-line Long-Range Precision Munitions during Project Convergence-Capstone 6.
Danish software maker Systematic wins first tranche of Australia's next-generation Battle Management System
Canberra has picked Danish defence software company Systematic to supply the first tranche of the Australian Army's next-generation Battle Management System, a deal that formalises a working relationship the two sides have quietly built over five years of trials.
Airbus begins U030 Flexrotor maritime surveillance operations in Baltic Sea for European Maritime Safety Agency
Airbus Helicopters has begun operational maritime surveillance missions with its U030 Flexrotor uncrewed aircraft in the Baltic region under a European Maritime Safety Agency framework.
UForce, ReconCraft plan U.S. production of combat-tested Magura maritime drones for American defense and special operations
UForce has signed a memorandum of understanding with ReconCraft to pursue U.S. production of autonomous maritime systems based on the Magura family.
RIMPAC 2026: retired USS Peleliu and USS Mobile Bay sunk off Hawaii during multinational live-fire exercise
U.S. and allied forces sank two retired U.S. Navy warships during separate live-fire events off Hawaii as part of Rim of the Pacific 2026.
Saronic and Samsung Heavy Industries forge U.S. shipbuilding alliance focused on autonomous vessels, AI and industrial capacity
Saronic and Samsung Heavy Industries have formed a strategic partnership aimed at expanding U.S. shipbuilding capacity and accelerating development of autonomy-capable maritime systems.
UK Carrier Strike Group completes first 2026 NATO deployment phase after Arctic air policing and F-35B missions near Russia
The UK Carrier Strike Group has completed the first phase of its 2026 deployment to the Arctic and North Atlantic after three months of NATO operations.
Australia commits $4.6 billion to Osborne AUKUS submarine yard for nuclear-powered fleet construction
Australia will invest another $4.6 billion in Australian Naval Infrastructure to support the nuclear-powered submarine construction yard at Osborne.
Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle launches to expand in-space satellite servicing, refuelling and life extension
The company said the systems are designed to improve the resilience, mobility and sustainability of U.S. space assets.
Planet Labs opens London office to expand UK space and AI partnerships with government, defence and commercial technology sectors
Planet Labs UK has opened a new office in central London, expanding the company’s European footprint and deepening its presence in the UK space economy.
Pentagon quadruples national security space launch budget with $11.4 billion surge
The U.S. Department of War has authorized a massive $11.4 billion ceiling expansion for its premier military space program.
Rheinmetall and Space Norway agree satellite partnership to strengthen Arctic and North Atlantic maritime domain awareness
Rheinmetall AG and Space Norway AS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand cooperation on space-based capabilities for defence applications.
BAE Systems completes rapid BATS counter-drone integration testing as programme moves towards live trials with kinetic and non-kinetic measures
BAE Systems has completed integration and deployment testing of its Anti Threat System, or BATS, marking a milestone in the rapid development of its latest counter-drone capability.
SDA awards $1.75 billion for Tranche 3 missile defense satellites supporting Golden Dome missile shield development
The Space Development Agency has awarded L3Harris Technologies and Sierra Space agreements worth a combined approximately $1.75 billion to build 36 additional Accelerated Missile Defense Tranche 3 space vehicles.