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Raytheon’s NGSRI missile demonstration marks key step in U.S. Army effort to replace Stinger air defence system
The Army’s NGSRI program is intended to field a short-range missile that can be launched from either a vehicle or a shoulder-fired system.
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BAE Systems to unveil Project Intuity fighter pilot helmet demonstrator for future air platforms at Farnborough International Airshow
U.S. Department of War provides about $400 million in funding to Kratos for hypersonic systems and national security programmes
European defence firms form Bliksem EXO consortium to develop sovereign upper-layer interceptor for NATO-compatible missile defence
Brazilian F-39E Gripen fighters join first multinational exercise abroad during SALITRE 2026 in Chile
France and Ukraine agree Rafale procurement roadmap as Kyiv moves towards first squadron, SAMP-T/NG battery and licensed weapons production
EU Council approves €120 million European Peace Facility support to strengthen Moldova’s mid-range air defence capabilities
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Kongsberg and Oceaneering selected for U.S. Department of War XLUUV concept work under DIU CAMP program
Kongsberg and Oceaneering International have been selected by the U.S. Department of War’s Defense Innovation Unit to support the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform program
JPMorganChase commits $24 million to strengthen Philadelphia shipbuilding workforce and U.S. defense industrial base
JPMorganChase has announced $24 million in loans, investments and grants to support Philadelphia’s shipbuilding and maritime manufacturing sector
Boeing delivers 35 military aircraft in second quarter of 2026 as Apache, Chinook and fighter shipments improve
Boeing delivered 35 military aircraft in the second quarter of 2026, according to preliminary production and delivery data published by the company
Ukraine’s TrophyLab portal draws nearly 200 foreign defence company applications for access to Russian weapons data
More than 300 applications have been submitted for registration on TrophyLab, Ukraine’s Unified Web Portal for the Study of Enemy Equipment, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine said
Hyundai Rotem receives NATO AQAP-2110 quality certificate for K2 Black Panther tank and related vehicle family
South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem has received the AQAP-2110 certificate, confirming that the K2 Black Panther main battle tank complies with NATO’s quality assurance system
Rheinmetall trains British soldiers to operate first UK HX autonomous convoy ahead of Project Convergence Capstone 6 exercise
Rheinmetall and the UK Ministry of Defence have completed an autonomous logistics training programme for British Army personnel in Aldershot
Lockheed Martin starts production of Europe’s first Sikorsky Firehawk aerial firefighting helicopters at PZL Mielec
PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, has begun production of Europe’s first Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk helicopters for the Czech Republic Ministry of the Interior
Triton Depth raises €1 million pre-seed round to develop passive acoustic sensor network for Europe’s underwater security and maritime intelligence
Danish defencetech startup Triton Depth has raised a €1 million pre-seed round led by EIFO and The Creator Fund to develop underwater monitoring technology
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LandThe EMOC mortar carrier by EM&E Group: a solution conceived for today's operational scenarios
EM&E Group offers, through the EMOC, a system that combines mobility, precision, speed of response, and technological autonomy in a single platform.
L3Harris breaks ground on two Arkansas facilities to expand PAC-3 propulsion production for U.S. Army missile defense systems
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
NATO ISR Force supports Belgian MQ-9B deployment to Sigonella during Alliance maritime surveillance missions
The NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force supported the temporary deployment of a Belgian MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft to Italian Air Force Base Sigonella between April and July 2026.
Boeing delivers 35 military aircraft in second quarter of 2026 as Apache, Chinook and fighter shipments improve
Boeing delivered 35 military aircraft in the second quarter of 2026, according to preliminary production and delivery data published by the company.
Bombardier Defense Global 6500 selected for South Korea electronic warfare aircraft programme
Bombardier Defense said Korean Air has formalised the purchase of two Global 6500 aircraft for South Korea’s Electronic Warfare programme.
General Atomics Europe expands Nordholz site to strengthen Bundeswehr aviation sustainment and future MQ-9B SeaGuardian support
The Nordholz project forms part of General Atomics Europe’s long-term growth strategy.
Boeing passes AU$1 billion in export contracts to Australian suppliers under Global Supply Chain Program
Boeing said it has surpassed AU$1 billion in export contracts awarded to Australian suppliers since joining the Australian Government’s Global Supply Chain Program in 2007.
BAE Systems to unveil Project Intuity fighter pilot helmet demonstrator for future air platforms at Farnborough International Airshow
BAE Systems will present its next generation of fighter pilot helmet technology at Farnborough International Airshow, as the company looks to show how future cockpit systems could support increasingly complex air operations.
Rheinmetall trains British soldiers to operate first UK HX autonomous convoy ahead of Project Convergence Capstone 6 exercise
Rheinmetall and the UK Ministry of Defence have completed an autonomous logistics training programme for British Army personnel in Aldershot.
Rheinmetall sends first 155mm ammunition from Unterlüß to Ukraine as Lower Saxony plant enters supply chain
Rheinmetall has delivered artillery ammunition to Ukraine from its Unterlüß site for the first time, expanding the role of its German production network in supplying the Ukrainian armed forces.
Rheinmetall assumes InterRoC VII research project to advance autonomous military convoy capabilities for Bundeswehr logistics
Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles has taken full responsibility for the InterRoC VII research project on behalf of Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support.
Rheinmetall to support British Army collective training overhaul under Omnia consortium as UK expands digital combat simulation
Rheinmetall Electronics UK will play a major role in the British Army’s move to modernise and digitalise collective combat training.
ELVO and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles advance Greek truck production plans after high-level talks in Vienna
Hellenic Vehicle Industries and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles have moved forward with plans to deepen industrial cooperation after senior ELVO executives visited RMMV’s production facilities in Vienna.
Quantum Systems to supply autonomous Zetros trucks and MANDRILL ground vehicles for real-world testing in Ukraine
Quantum Systems has signed a multi-million-euro contract in Kyiv to deliver autonomous ground systems for research and development in Ukraine.
Triton Depth raises €1 million pre-seed round to develop passive acoustic sensor network for Europe’s underwater security and maritime intelligence
Danish defencetech startup Triton Depth has raised a €1 million pre-seed round led by EIFO and The Creator Fund to develop underwater monitoring technology.
U.S. uses maritime kamikaze drones in Iran strikes as Corsair platform points to wider shift in uncrewed naval warfare
U.S. forces carried out strikes against about 140 targets in Iran overnight from July 12 to 13, targeting sites linked to threats against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz area.
U.S. Central Command to resume naval blockade against Iran, restricting maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas
U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces will resume a naval blockade against Iran on July 14 at 4 p.m. ET at the direction of the Commander in Chief.
USS Mount Whitney becomes first U.S. warship to operate Link 22 underway during BALTOPS 2026
USS Mount Whitney became the first U.S. warship to organically integrate and operate Link 22 while underway in the Baltic region during Baltic Operations 2026, the U.S. Navy said.
Royal Navy launches Uncrewed Systems Centre in Swindon to accelerate use of drones, autonomous boats and minehunting systems
The centre is intended to connect operational users with industry and wider defence organisations.
USS Tucson arrives at Naval Base Guam as U.S. Navy reinforces forward-deployed submarine posture across the Western Pacific
The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Tucson arrived at Naval Base Guam on July 10, 2026, shifting to its new homeport as part of the U.S. Navy’s strategic laydown of forces in the Pacific.
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.
SES wins U.S. military agreement to provide managed Ku-band satellite connectivity for global missions
SES Space & Defense has won a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to provide managed satellite communications services.
Nokia and NestAI develop AI-enabled defence capabilities for contested environments with resilient connectivity under NATO requirements
Nokia Defense and NestAI are advancing their technology partnership to develop AI-enabled defence capabilities for contested and communications-denied environments.
L3Harris expands Atlas system to strengthen U.S. Space Force space domain awareness and allied data sharing
L3Harris Technologies said it is modernizing the U.S. Space Force’s Atlas system to improve monitoring of satellites, space debris and emerging threats in space.
Canadian Armed Forces selects Telesat Lightspeed for secure Mil-Ka Arctic military communications under ESCP-P programme
Telesat LEO ULC, a subsidiary of Telesat Corporation, said it has reached an agreement in principle with Canada’s Defence Investment Agency to provide Telesat Lightspeed services to the Canadian Armed Forces.