Lockheed Martin begins major assembly of first Swiss F-35A as programme moves toward 2027 deliveries
The first Swiss F-35A aircraft has begun major assembly at Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Center Wing Assembly line in Marietta, Georgia.
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Assured Space introduces Penoptix transportable X-Band radar for missile defence missions
Assured Space has introduced Penoptix, a next-generation transportable X-band radar system designed for missile defence missions
UK completes initial F-35B Lightning II procurement phase as final two jets arrive at RAF Marham
The final two aircraft from the United Kingdom’s initial procurement phase of F-35B Lightning II jets have arrived at RAF Marham
Lockheed Martin begins major assembly of first Swiss F-35A as programme moves toward 2027 deliveries
The first Swiss F-35A aircraft has begun major assembly at Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Center Wing Assembly line in Marietta, Georgia
Romania selects Quantum Systems Vector reconnaissance systems ynder EU SAFE procurement instrument
The Romanian Ministry of National Defence has selected Quantum Systems to supply additional Vector reconnaissance systems
Thales and Lockheed Martin Canada advance River-class destroyers with S2087 towed array sonar
Thales Canada has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin Canada to supply S2087 towed array sonar systems for the Royal Canadian Navy’s future River-class destroyers
BlackSky wins multi-year renewal to advance automated non-Earth imagery services for space awareness
BlackSky Technology has received a seven-figure, multi-year contract renewal to accelerate automation of future non-Earth imagery services
Ukraine seeks air defence, artillery and drone support ahead of June Ramstein reeting
Ukraine’s Minister of Defence, Mykhailo Fedorov, held a call with German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, UK Defence Secretary John Healey and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
Hanwha Ocean highlights KSS-III submarine and industrial benefits for Canadian Patrol Submarine Project
Hanwha Ocean used CANSEC 2026 to present its KSS-III submarine as a candidate for Canadian Patrol Submarine Project
GISPartner and ICEYE partner to deliver near real-time infrastructure intelligence across Poland
GISPartner has signed a cooperation agreement with ICEYE to provide near real-time infrastructure intelligence and operational monitoring capabilities across Poland
Royal Australian Air Force receives final Boeing P-8A Poseidon to complete 14-aircraft fleet
The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its 14th and final Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft
Royal Navy docks crewless mine-hunting vessel in RFA Lyme Bay ahead of potential Hormuz mission
The Royal Navy has docked its crewless mine-hunting system in its mothership for the first time after extensive trials
American Rheinmetall and Harbinger partner on robotic ground vehicles for U.S. Department of War programs
American Rheinmetall and Harbinger have formed a partnership to develop and field a family of robotic and uncrewed ground vehicles
UK completes initial F-35B Lightning II procurement phase as final two jets arrive at RAF Marham
The final two aircraft from the United Kingdom’s initial procurement phase of F-35B Lightning II jets have arrived at RAF Marham.
Lockheed Martin begins major assembly of first Swiss F-35A as programme moves toward 2027 deliveries
The first Swiss F-35A aircraft has begun major assembly at Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Center Wing Assembly line in Marietta, Georgia.
Romania selects Quantum Systems Vector reconnaissance systems ynder EU SAFE procurement instrument
The Romanian Ministry of National Defence has selected Quantum Systems to supply additional Vector reconnaissance systems.
Saab says it will support Ukraine’s planned procurement of Gripen fighter jets
Saab said Sweden and Ukraine have taken further steps towards a possible Ukrainian acquisition of Gripen fighter aircraft.
Sweden opens negotiations to sell Gripen E/F fighter jets to Ukraine under defence support package
Sweden and Ukraine have launched a major defence package centred on Ukraine’s planned acquisition of Swedish Gripen fighter aircraft.
CSIS report says rebuilding U.S. advanced weapons stockpiles after Iran war could take years
The United States could need several years to replenish advanced weapons used during the Iran war, according to an analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Rheinmetall to supply more than 2,000 military transport vehicles to Bundeswehr under €1 billion order
Rheinmetall has received an order from the Bundeswehr to supply more than 2,000 military transport vehicles.
BAE Systems wins U.S. Army program for ROOK soft-kill protection system on combat vehicles
BAE Systems has been awarded the Soft Kill Active Protection System program of record by the U.S. Army.
American Rheinmetall and Harbinger partner on robotic ground vehicles for U.S. Department of War programs
American Rheinmetall and Harbinger have formed a partnership to develop and field a family of robotic and uncrewed ground vehicles.
Patria ready to support technology transfer to Lithuania under CAVS armoured vehicle programme
Patria said it is prepared to support Lithuania’s plans to acquire modern 6x6 armoured personnel carriers through potential participation in the Common Armoured Vehicle System programme.
Rheinmetall wins major Bundeswehr order for Laser-Light Modules for new assault rifle
Rheinmetall has received another major Bundeswehr order for Laser-Light-Modules to support Germany’s new assault rifle.
Challenger 3 testing advances as UK main battle tank modernisation programme faces delays and fleet questions
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has reported progress in testing the Challenger 3 main battle tank.
Lockheed Martin delivers first Integrated Combat System-enabled baseline to U.S. Navy
Lockheed Martin has delivered the first Integrated Combat System-enabled baseline to the U.S. Navy.
Hanwha Ocean highlights KSS-III submarine and industrial benefits for Canadian Patrol Submarine Project
Hanwha Ocean used CANSEC 2026 to present its KSS-III submarine as a candidate for Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.
Royal Australian Air Force receives final Boeing P-8A Poseidon to complete 14-aircraft fleet
The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its 14th and final Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft.
Royal Navy docks crewless mine-hunting vessel in RFA Lyme Bay ahead of potential Hormuz mission
The Royal Navy has docked its crewless mine-hunting system in its mothership for the first time after extensive trials.
South Korea sets out Jang Bogo N nuclear-powered submarine programme with domestic construction plan
South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense has announced the “Basic Plan for the Development of Nuclear-Powered Submarines in the Republic of Korea.”
Royal Navy declares Full Operating Capability for Martlet missile system on Wildcat helicopters
The Royal Navy has declared full operating capability for the Martlet missile system used on its Wildcat helicopters.
GISPartner and ICEYE partner to deliver near real-time infrastructure intelligence across Poland
GISPartner has signed a cooperation agreement with ICEYE to provide near real-time infrastructure intelligence and operational monitoring capabilities across Poland.
U.S. Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29 billion contract to build backbone of new space data network
Space Systems Command has awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion contract for the backbone of the Space Force’s new Space Data Network. The low-Earth orbit satellite constellation is intended to provide connectivity for the joint force.
Archangel Lightworks says TERRA-M optical ground station proves capability in field trials
Archangel Lightworks said it has completed successful field trials of TERRA-M, which it describes as the world’s smallest deployable operational optical ground station.
Patria and NestAI partner to add adaptive AI to unmanned aerial systems for European defence
Patria and NestAI have entered a technology partnership to bring adaptive artificial intelligence capabilities to unmanned systems for European defence forces.
U.S. Space Force awards Rocket Lab contract to build GEO satellites for space domain awareness
Rocket Lab has been awarded a $90 million contract by the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to design, manufacture, integrate and operate two geostationary satellites.
UK activates Borealis space awareness system to help protect satellites and critical services
The UK has made operational a new space awareness system designed to help protect national satellites and the services they provide.