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EDA selects five loitering munition developers for operational trials in Portugal as Europe tests battlefield-ready drone technology
Recent conflicts have accelerated the development and battlefield use of loitering munitions
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L3Harris, Lockheed Martin and Pentagon move to quadruple THAAD propulsion output under seven-year missile production plan
Airbus begins U030 Flexrotor maritime surveillance operations in Baltic Sea for European Maritime Safety Agency
NATO allies expand F-35 integration in Northern Europe through multinational weapons training in the Netherlands
F-16 Fighting Falcon in action: Romania downs third unmanned aircraft in three days near Black Sea coast
Northrop Grumman CEO says U.S. Air Force is weighing faster B-21 production and a larger Raider bomber program by year-end
Saronic and Samsung Heavy Industries forge U.S. shipbuilding alliance focused on autonomous vessels, AI and industrial capacity
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Lockheed Martin supports Australia-U.S. Navy live-fire test of Aegis-based medium-range ground air defense prototype
Lockheed Martin has supported a live-fire test of a developmental medium-range ground-based air defense prototype in Australia
EuroMIDS consortium to develop next-generation F-EMIDS communications terminal for Eurofighter, Rafale and other European aircraft
The EuroMIDS SAS consortium has signed a contract with OCCAR to advance the EMIDS-2 programme and develop a new communications terminal for European combat aircraft
Leidos wins U.S. Air Force ISR support order worth up to $717 million across more than 35 global locations
Leidos has won a U.S. Air Force task order worth up to $717 million. The award extends its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support for Air Combat Command
Bell secures $300 million deal to upgrade U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters
Bell Textron has received an estimated $300 million U.S. Navy contract to upgrade up to 49 Marine Corps H-1 helicopters
NATO deploys F-35 fighters from Denmark, Netherlands and UK in eastern flank multi-domain air defense targeting drill
NATO deployed F-35 fighters from Denmark, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom during a complex multi-domain air defense activity over the Alliance’s eastern flank on July 23
French defence optics group Exosens to triple thermal camera output as drone and counter-drone demand accelerates
French electro-optics group Exosens plans to triple its thermal camera production capacity in 2026 as demand rises from drone and counter-drone programmes
Leonardo DRS to buy Raft for $450 million, expanding U.S. defense AI, mission software and multi-domain data capabilities
Leonardo DRS has agreed to acquire Virginia-based Raft for $450 million in cash. The deal expands its U.S. defense software, artificial intelligence and data-fusion capabilities
Kratos opens $50 million Indiana hypersonic facility to expand U.S. weapons testing and payload integration capacity
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has completed a $50 million hypersonic facility in Crane, Indiana, ahead of schedule
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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
Leidos wins U.S. Air Force ISR support order worth up to $717 million across more than 35 global locations
Leidos has won a U.S. Air Force task order worth up to $717 million. The award extends its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support for Air Combat Command.
Bell secures $300 million deal to upgrade U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters
Bell Textron has received an estimated $300 million U.S. Navy contract to upgrade up to 49 Marine Corps H-1 helicopters.
U.S. Air Force moves Collaborative Combat Aircraft closer to operational use in new Creech flight tests
The U.S. Air Force has tested Collaborative Combat Aircraft in a more operationally realistic environment at Creech Air Force Base in Nevada.
Kratos opens $50 million Indiana hypersonic facility to expand U.S. weapons testing and payload integration capacity
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has completed a $50 million hypersonic facility in Crane, Indiana, ahead of schedule.
DARPA details AI-controlled F-16 flight tests as U.S. Air Force advances autonomous combat capabilities
DARPA and the U.S. Air Force have begun flight testing an F-16 controlled by an artificial intelligence agent, moving autonomous combat technology onto a standard fighter platform.
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.
Finnish company YIT wins €30 million contract to build Leopard 2A8 tank assembly and maintenance plant in Lithuania
Finnish construction group YIT has secured a contract worth about €30 million to build a Leopard 2A8 tank production and maintenance facility in Lithuania.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.