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Red Cat Holdings has introduced Hellcat, a dual-use small unmanned aircraft system built on its Black Widow platform. The U.S.-based company said the system is designed for rapidly evolving operational environments in defense and national security missions.

Red Cat introduced Hellcat small unmanned aircraft system on Black Widow platform for global defense and security missions

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Red Cat introduced Hellcat small unmanned aircraft system on Black Widow platform for global defense and security missions

Red Cat Holdings has introduced Hellcat, a dual-use small unmanned aircraft system built on its Black Widow platform.

Destinus completed its 1,000th T150 turbojet engine in 2026, marking a production milestone for the European defence company. The engine was developed and manufactured in-house in Europe and powers the Ruta B1 and Ruta B2 cruise missile family.

Destinus completed 1,000th T150 turbojet engine in Europe as Ruta cruise missile propulsion production moved to industrial scale

NATO Allied Air Command’s premier live exercise, Ramstein Flag 26, concluded on 19 June after two weeks of multinational air training across Europe. The exercise ran from 8 to 19 June and brought together Allied air forces across three Joint Operations Areas, from northern Norway to southern Spain.

NATO’s Ramstein Flag 26 ends after testing Allied air power across Europe from northern Norway to southern Spain over two weeks

The War Department plans to review its posture and footprint in Europe to assess how the United States is supporting NATO. The review will also examine how partners are supporting NATO and whether current arrangements reflect the views of President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on the alliance.

U.S. Department of War to review European force posture as Hegseth calls for Europe-led NATO 3.0 defence model

Hanwha Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Thales to cooperate on land-based long-range precision strike systems. The agreement will make Hanwha’s Chunmoo guided missiles compatible with Thales’ X-Fire launcher platforms.

Hanwha Aerospace and Thales to integrate Chunmoo guided missiles with X-Fire launchers for long-range precision strike

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OpenWorks Engineering has been contracted by Australia’s Department of Defence to provide counter-small uncrewed aerial system capability under the fast-tracked Land 156 programme. The British company’s Vision Guard system has been selected for evaluation as part of the Australian Defence Force’s $1.3 billion programme.

OpenWorks contracted to provide Vision Guard counter-UAS capability for Australian Defence Force’s fast-tracked Land 156 programme

MBDA has announced the successful first firings of Crossbow, marking the latest milestone in the rapid development of a market-ready ground-launched deep strike capability. The firings were completed in December 2025 and February 2026.

MBDA completes first Crossbow firings as ground-launched deep strike capability moves towards production in 2026

Royal Navy F-35 Lightnings from HMS Prince of Wales have flown in the skies of Finland for the first time during NATO’s Ramstein Flag 26 air warfare exercise. The fifth-generation jets were launched from the UK’s flagship as part of a major Allied air power workout across Europe.

Royal Navy F-35 Lightnings from HMS Prince of Wales joined NATO’s Ramstein Flag 26 exercise across Europe

Safran Electronics & Defense has launched Land OmniGuard, an integrated solution designed to counter drone threats in operational environments. The system combines the company’s expertise in optronics, resilient navigation and embedded artificial intelligence.

Safran launches Land OmniGuard counter-drone system combining passive surveillance, AI and resilient navigation

The U.S. Air Force’s VC-25B Bridge aircraft has arrived at the Presidential Airlift Group at Joint Base Andrews. The aircraft will begin initial commissioning flights after delivery of a secure, modified executive platform.

U.S. Air Force VC-25B Bridge aircraft arrives at Joint Base Andrews to begin commissioning flights for presidential airlift

Hanwha Aerospace has signed a teaming agreement with Generation 5 Holding to collaborate on the manufacture and sale of the K9 155 mm self-propelled howitzer. The agreement is focused on the Middle East market.

Hanwha Aerospace and Generation 5 Holding agree to pursue local K9 howitzer production for Middle East market

Ukrainian company Fire Point has carried out the first flight test of its FP-7.X anti-aircraft missile, according to the company’s executive director, Iryna Terekh. The missile is intended to become the main effector of the future Freya anti-missile system.

Ukraine and Germany advance air and missile defence cooperation under new anti-ballistic programme agreement

Norway will provide approximately NOK 3.2 billion through the JUMPSTART mechanism to purchase F-16 ammunition

Ramstein-format countries announce $4 billion in new support for Ukraine, including air defence, artillery and drones

EuroTrophy demonstrated a new configuration of the Trophy hard-kill active protection system during Eurosatory 2026 in Paris. The company is a joint venture whose shareholders are Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, General Dynamics European Land Systems and KNDS Deutschland.

EuroTrophy presents Trophy active protection system configuration with drone defence features on Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 main battle tank

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has hosted its first NeuSPHERE virtual Demo Day in Delhi

Israeli defence companies attract international delegation interest at Eurosatory 2026 despite French restrictions

Airbus Defence and Space has signed a contract with OCCAR to develop new capabilities for the A400M. OCCAR is acting on behalf of the French Directorate General of Armaments, known as DGA.

Airbus to develop Parallel Mission System for French A400M aircraft to add ISR and tactical command capabilities

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a new six-month review of U.S. troop deployments in Europe while criticising NATO allies over burden-sharing. Speaking to defence ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels, he said the review would ensure the alliance moves “fast and irreversibly toward Europe leading.”

Hegseth calls for faster NATO shift towards European leadership and orders six-month review of U.S. troop deployments

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Rotron Aerospace marks Project Brakestop trial milestone for SkyLance long-range one-way effect system

Rotron Aerospace has celebrated the successful trial of its SkyLance One Way Effect system under the UK Ministry of Defence’s Project Brakestop

June 20, 2026

Malaysia orders 18 CAESAR artillery systems from KNDS with technology transfer and local assembly under ADS partnership

Malaysia has ordered 18 CAESAR artillery systems from KNDS, becoming the 15th customer country for the wheeled artillery system

June 20, 2026

HII delivers first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle as latest variant of widely deployed autonomous platform

HII has delivered the first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle. The company said the delivery marks a milestone for the next generation of the REMUS autonomous underwater vehicle family

June 20, 2026

U.S. costs from Iran war were estimated at $113.3 billion after 108-day conflict and Persian Gulf deployments

The United States incurred costs of $113.3 billion from its attack on Iran, according to the Iran War Cost Tracker at Brown University

June 20, 2026

Russia begins operational use of Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare system to jam Starlink satellite communications

Russia has begun operational use of the Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare system to jam satellites in the Starlink constellation

June 20, 2026

Lockheed Martin highlights C-130J and HIMARS combination as mobile long-range strike option for Australian Defence Force

Lockheed Martin said the C-130J Super Hercules and High Mobility Artillery Rocket System can together provide the Australian Defence Force with a rapid, mobile strike capability

June 19, 2026

Ramstein Flag 2026 demonstrates NATO Agile Combat Employment across northern flank with dispersed air operations

Exercise Ramstein Flag 2026 demonstrated NATO’s Agile Combat Employment concept across the Nordic region

June 19, 2026

Royal Australian Air Force joins U.S. in first F-35A Weapon Fill Measurement Vehicle flight test to support weapons integration

The Royal Australian Air Force has taken part in the first joint Weapon Fill Measurement Vehicle flight test on an F-35A Lightning II

June 19, 2026

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ASELSAN at Eurosatory 2026: strengthening multi-domain defense for allied forces

ASELSAN’s expanding engagement with the NATO ecosystem was recently underscored by the visit of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to the company’s facilities in Ankara.

June 15, 2026
Air

Airbus showcases broad European drone portfolio at ILA Berlin, from uncrewed H145 to collaborative combat aircraft

June 9, 2026
Land

Switzerland selects KNDS AGM artillery system on Piranha IV platform to modernise indirect fire capability

June 8, 2026
Air

Germany and France move to end joint FCAS fighter project while keeping wider European system-of-systems work

June 8, 2026
The combination of modularity, open architecture and multi-sensor integration allows EM&E Group to offer a proposal of C-UAS capabilities that can grow and adapt together with the operational requirements of the Armed Forces, consolidating its position as a leading European supplier of interoperable anti-drone solutions.
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EM&E Group redefines the anti-drone market with ODIN, a comprehensive and integrated C-UAS solution

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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OpenWorks Engineering has been contracted by Australia’s Department of Defence to provide counter-small uncrewed aerial system capability under the fast-tracked Land 156 programme. The British company’s Vision Guard system has been selected for evaluation as part of the Australian Defence Force’s $1.3 billion programme.

OpenWorks contracted to provide Vision Guard counter-UAS capability for Australian Defence Force’s fast-tracked Land 156 programme

June 21, 2026
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MBDA completes first Crossbow firings as ground-launched deep strike capability moves towards production in 2026

MBDA has announced the successful first firings of Crossbow, marking the latest milestone in the rapid development of a market-ready ground-launched deep strike capability.

June 20, 2026

Rotron Aerospace marks Project Brakestop trial milestone for SkyLance long-range one-way effect system

Rotron Aerospace has celebrated the successful trial of its SkyLance One Way Effect system under the UK Ministry of Defence’s Project Brakestop.

June 20, 2026

Destinus completed 1,000th T150 turbojet engine in Europe as Ruta cruise missile propulsion production moved to industrial scale

Destinus completed its 1,000th T150 turbojet engine in 2026, marking a production milestone for the European defence company.

June 20, 2026

Royal Navy F-35 Lightnings from HMS Prince of Wales joined NATO’s Ramstein Flag 26 exercise across Europe

Royal Navy F-35 Lightnings from HMS Prince of Wales have flown in the skies of Finland for the first time during NATO’s Ramstein Flag 26 air warfare exercise.

June 20, 2026

NATO’s Ramstein Flag 26 ends after testing Allied air power across Europe from northern Norway to southern Spain over two weeks

NATO Allied Air Command’s premier live exercise, Ramstein Flag 26, concluded on 19 June after two weeks of multinational air training across Europe.

June 20, 2026

U.S. Air Force VC-25B Bridge aircraft arrives at Joint Base Andrews to begin commissioning flights for presidential airlift

The U.S. Air Force’s VC-25B Bridge aircraft has arrived at the Presidential Airlift Group at Joint Base Andrews.

June 19, 2026

Land

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Red Cat Holdings has introduced Hellcat, a dual-use small unmanned aircraft system built on its Black Widow platform. The U.S.-based company said the system is designed for rapidly evolving operational environments in defense and national security missions.

Red Cat introduced Hellcat small unmanned aircraft system on Black Widow platform for global defense and security missions

June 21, 2026
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Marshall Land Systems agreed to become authorised HUMVEE service provider as IRONCLAD team pursued UK light vehicle programme

AM General and Marshall Land Systems have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Eurosatory to certify Marshall Land Systems as an authorised service provider for AM General’s HUMVEE platform.

June 20, 2026

Malaysia orders 18 CAESAR artillery systems from KNDS with technology transfer and local assembly under ADS partnership

Malaysia has ordered 18 CAESAR artillery systems from KNDS, becoming the 15th customer country for the wheeled artillery system.

June 20, 2026

Safran launches Land OmniGuard counter-drone system combining passive surveillance, AI and resilient navigation

Safran Electronics & Defense has launched Land OmniGuard, an integrated solution designed to counter drone threats in operational environments.

June 20, 2026

Hanwha Aerospace and Generation 5 Holding agree to pursue local K9 howitzer production for Middle East market

Hanwha Aerospace has signed a teaming agreement with Generation 5 Holding to collaborate on the manufacture and sale of the K9 155 mm self-propelled howitzer.

June 19, 2026

Hanwha Aerospace and Thales to integrate Chunmoo guided missiles with X-Fire launchers for long-range precision strike

The agreement will make Hanwha’s Chunmoo guided missiles compatible with Thales’ X-Fire launcher platforms.

June 19, 2026

EuroTrophy presents Trophy active protection system configuration with drone defence features on Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 main battle tank

EuroTrophy demonstrated a new configuration of the Trophy hard-kill active protection system during Eurosatory 2026 in Paris.

June 19, 2026

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HII has delivered the first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle. The company said the delivery marks a milestone for the next generation of the REMUS autonomous underwater vehicle family.

HII delivers first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle as latest variant of widely deployed autonomous platform

June 20, 2026
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Navantia launched sixth Saudi corvette HMS ALMADINAH in San Fernando under second Royal Saudi Navy contract

Navantia has launched the sixth corvette built for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces at its San Fernando shipyard in Cádiz.

June 20, 2026

OSI and TKMS sign MOU to explore Canadian ECPINS navigation software for future Royal Canadian Navy patrol submarines

The Canadian Patrol Submarine Project is a Government of Canada procurement initiative to replace the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarines.

June 18, 2026

TKMS orders non-magnetic submarine steel from Valbruna ASW to support Canadian Patrol Submarine Project

TKMS has awarded Valbruna ASW Inc. an initial order for approximately 70 tonnes of non-magnetic submarine steel.

June 17, 2026

Kongsberg Australia exports first Australian-made NSM Coastal Defence System consoles to Europe for NATO customer

Kongsberg Australia has exported its first batch of Australian-made Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System command-and-control consoles to Europe.

June 17, 2026

Netherlands selects Naval Group F21 heavyweight torpedo for future Orka-class submarines under new contract

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence and Naval Group have signed a contract for the supply of new-generation F21 heavyweight torpedoes.

June 17, 2026

Navantia begins testing AIP propulsion system on S-83 submarine section before pressure hull integration

Navantia has begun testing the Air Independent Propulsion system installed in a section of the S-83 Cosme García submarine.

June 16, 2026

Space/C4ISR

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Russia has begun operational use of the Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare system to jam satellites in the Starlink constellation. According to Ukrainian specialists cited in the input article, the system is being used over an area referred to as Novorossiya.

Russia begins operational use of Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare system to jam Starlink satellite communications

June 20, 2026
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Northrop Grumman Pegasus rocket to support rapid mission to raise NASA Swift Observatory from decaying orbit

Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus rocket will support a time-sensitive mission intended to prevent NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from re-entering Earth’s atmosphere.

June 17, 2026

Saab invests in Comand AI to support command-and-control and C5ISR capability development in Europe

Saab has announced a strategic investment of 11.1 million euros in Comand AI.

June 17, 2026

Lockheed Martin receives $514 million U.S. Space Force contract for two GPS IIIF satellites to support constellation modernization

Lockheed Martin has received a $514 million U.S. Space Force contract to build Global Positioning System IIIF Space Vehicles 23 and 24.

June 15, 2026

U.S. Naval Research Laboratory receives Space Force antenna system to expand joint satellite tracking and testing capabilities

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory has received a transportable satellite tracking antenna system from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command.

June 14, 2026

U.S. Air Force test pilot Bob Hines selected as alternate crew member for NASA’s Artemis III lunar mission training

NASA has selected Col. Bob “Farmer” Hines, an U.S. Air Force test pilot, to train alongside the prime crew for Artemis III.

June 14, 2026

U.S. Space Force awards $437.7 million in contracts for first Protected Tactical SATCOM Global satellites

The U.S. Space Force has awarded two firm fixed price contracts for the Protected Tactical SATCOM Global program.

June 13, 2026

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