U.S. Army conducts first Tomahawk strike drill inside first island chain during Philippines exercise
U.S. forces launched a Tomahawk cruise missile during a long-range precision strike exercise in the Philippines earlier this week, marking the first known drill of its kind within the first island chain.
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U.S. Army conducts first Tomahawk strike drill inside first island chain during Philippines exercise
U.S. forces launched a Tomahawk cruise missile during a long-range precision strike exercise in the Philippines earlier this week, marking the first known drill of its kind within the first island chain
U.S. Navy: Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Daniel Inouye returns to Pacific Fleet ahead of maintenance schedule
The USS Daniel Inouye (DDG-118) rejoined the U.S. Pacific Fleet in April after completing a complex maintenance period eight days ahead of schedule
U.S. Air Force selects L3Harris to develop digital infrastructure for Advanced Battle Management System
L3Harris Technologies has been selected by the U.S. Air Force to develop key elements of the digital infrastructure supporting the Advanced Battle Management System network
U.S. Air Force returns stored B-1B Lancer bomber to operational service after two-year regeneration effort
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber previously stored in the Arizona desert has returned to operational service following an extensive regeneration and depot maintenance programme led by the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex at Tinker Air Force Base
MBDA and Indian Air Force sign agreement to establish Local MICA missile support and overhaul capability
MBDA has signed an agreement with the Indian Air Force to develop a local capability for the maintenance, repair and mid-life overhaul of MICA missiles
Patria expands Czech defence partnership with new agreements for proposed AMV XP 8x8 vehicle programme
Patria has signed memoranda of understanding with key Czech state defence enterprises as part of efforts to support the Czech Armed Forces’ planned acquisition of a new 8x8 wheeled armoured vehicle platform
Saab unveils new HEAT 758 anti-tank round for Carl-Gustaf system during live demonstration in Sweden
Saab has launched a new anti-tank ammunition round for its Carl-Gustaf weapon system during a live-firing customer demonstration in Karlskoga, Sweden
TKMS and General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada launch Arctic Sentinel undersea research initiative
TKMS and General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada have agreed to establish a new undersea research and development centre focused on Arctic surveillance technologies
Lockheed Martin increases HIMARS production capacity to meet growing U.S. and international demand
Lockheed Martin is increasing production of the M142 HIMARS multiple launch rocket system following a $1.1 billion contract award announced by the United States Army in April
General Dynamics and Firehawk Aerospace partner to expand 155mm base bleed motor production capacity
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has signed a teaming agreement with Firehawk Aerospace aimed at accelerating the development and production of next-generation 155mm base bleed motors
U.S. Air Force deploys F-22 Raptor fighters to Kadena Air Base to reinforce Indo-Pacific airpower presence
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska and the 27th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia have arrived at Kadena Air Base in Japan
CSG rejects short seller allegations, reaffirms ammunition production capacity and financial disclosures
Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has rejected allegations published by Hunterbrook Media, whose affiliated investment vehicle Hunterbrook Capital disclosed a short position in the company’s shares
Croatian drone maker Orqa launches unmanned aerial systems production venture in the United States
Orqa and By Light Professional IT Services have launched Orqa U.S. LLC, a new U.S.-owned company established to produce fully American-made unmanned aerial systems for military and government customers.
U.S. Air Force selects L3Harris to develop digital infrastructure for Advanced Battle Management System
L3Harris Technologies has been selected by the U.S. Air Force to develop key elements of the digital infrastructure supporting the Advanced Battle Management System network.
U.S. Air Force returns stored B-1B Lancer bomber to operational service after two-year regeneration effort
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber previously stored in the Arizona desert has returned to operational service following an extensive regeneration and depot maintenance programme led by the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex at Tinker Air Force Base.
MBDA and Indian Air Force sign agreement to establish Local MICA missile support and overhaul capability
MBDA has signed an agreement with the Indian Air Force to develop a local capability for the maintenance, repair and mid-life overhaul of MICA missiles.
Marshall Aerospace extends engineering support for Royal Netherlands Air Force C-130H fleet
Marshall Aerospace has received a multi-year extension to its Engineering Support Programme contract for legacy C-130 aircraft operated by the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force.
Northrop Grumman begins flight testing of XRQ-73 SHEPARD hybrid-electric uncrewed aircraft
Northrop Grumman has begun flight testing of its XRQ-73 SHEPARD hybrid-electric uncrewed aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
U.S. and allied troops test counter-drone technologies during Project Flytrap exercise in Lithuania
Soldiers from the U.S. Army V Corps and allied forces are testing counter-drone technologies during Project Flytrap at the Pabradė Training Area in Lithuania.
Patria expands Czech defence partnership with new agreements for proposed AMV XP 8x8 vehicle programme
Patria has signed memoranda of understanding with key Czech state defence enterprises as part of efforts to support the Czech Armed Forces’ planned acquisition of a new 8x8 wheeled armoured vehicle platform.
Rheinmetall reports higher first-quarter profit and expands naval business following NVL acquisition
Rheinmetall reported higher sales and earnings for the first quarter of 2026, supported by continued demand for defence equipment and the integration of its new Naval Systems segment.
Saab unveils new HEAT 758 anti-tank round for Carl-Gustaf system during live demonstration in Sweden
Saab has launched a new anti-tank ammunition round for its Carl-Gustaf weapon system during a live-firing customer demonstration in Karlskoga, Sweden.
Lockheed Martin increases HIMARS production capacity to meet growing U.S. and international demand
Lockheed Martin is increasing production of the M142 HIMARS multiple launch rocket system following a $1.1 billion contract award announced by the United States Army in April.
General Dynamics and Firehawk Aerospace partner to expand 155mm base bleed motor production capacity
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has signed a teaming agreement with Firehawk Aerospace aimed at accelerating the development and production of next-generation 155mm base bleed motors.
BWX Technologies secures more than $1.4 billion in U.S. Navy contracts for Nuclear Propulsion Program
BWX Technologies has received contracts worth more than $1.4 billion under the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
TKMS and General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada launch Arctic Sentinel undersea research initiative
TKMS and General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada have agreed to establish a new undersea research and development centre focused on Arctic surveillance technologies.
Royal Navy carrier HMS Prince of Wales deploys to North Atlantic and High North for NATO operations
Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has departed Scotland for a deployment to the North Atlantic and High North aimed at demonstrating the United Kingdom’s commitment to regional security and NATO cooperation.
L3Harris selected to provide advanced ship management system for Poland’s Miecznik-Class frigates
L3Harris Technologies has been selected to provide an advanced ship management system for the Polish Navy’s new Miecznik-class frigates.
U.S. initiates Project Freedom to reopen Strait of Hormuz and protect commercial shipping routes
The U.S. Department of War has launched Project Freedom to restore the movement of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
L3Harris Technologies supplies key systems for newly commissioned USS Massachusetts and USS Idaho submarines
L3Harris Technologies has provided critical undersea technologies for two newly commissioned U.S. Navy submarines, USS Massachusetts and USS Idaho.
Anduril leads industry team to develop space-based interceptors for U.S. Space Force Golden Dome program
Anduril Industries is leading a team of industry partners to develop space-based interceptor capabilities for the U.S. Space Force under the Golden Dome for America initiative.
Lockheed Martin and Nokia launch modular 5G solution sligned with U.S. defense open wrchitecture standards
Lockheed Martin and Nokia Federal Solutions have introduced a modular 5G communications solution designed for U.S. and allied defense forces.
BlackSky secures new wave of Gen-3 On-Demand customers, expanding global subscription base
BlackSky Technology reported securing more than two dozen new customers for its Gen-3 On-Demand subscription services during the first quarter.
Booz Allen Hamilton wins contract to develop Space-Based Interceptor prototype for Golden Dome missile defense program
Booz Allen Hamilton has been awarded an agreement by the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command to develop a prototype system for the Space-Based Interceptor program.
Swedish Armed Forces launch first military surveillance satellite, expanding national and NATO space capabilities
The Swedish Armed Forces has launched its first operational military reconnaissance and surveillance satellite, marking the country’s entry into the space domain.
NRO says proliferated satellite architecture exceeding expectations, delivering enhanced intelligence capabilities
The National Reconnaissance Office says its proliferated satellite architecture now exceeds expectations.