U.S. Navy: USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group returns to Norfolk after historic 11-month deployment
Nearly 4,500 sailors assigned to the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group returned to Naval Station Norfolk on May 16 after an 11-month deployment to the U.S. 4th, 5th and 6th Fleets.
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Lockheed Martin signs contract with U.S. Department of War to develop next-generation PAC-3 MSE missile launcher
The U.S. Department of War has awarded Lockheed Martin a $61 million contract to design and build a prototype missile launcher for the Patriot air and missile defense system.
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Swiss Patriot air and missile defence system procurement faces higher costs and delays of up to seven years
Teledyne FLIR Defense selected to supply Rogue 1 loitering munition for U.S. Army LASSO program
Lockheed Martin selected as preferred combat systems partner for Australia’s future Virginia-class submarines
ICEYE completes delivery of Poland’s sovereign radar satellite reconnaissance system within one year
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L3Harris and DataShapes AI turn tactical radios into counter-drone sensors with Wraith Shield software
L3Harris Technologies has partnered with DataShapes AI to deliver an AI-enabled counter-uncrewed aerial systems capability that turns tactical radios into distributed sensing and response platforms
Royal Air Force fields APKWS guided rockets on Typhoon fighters for low cost counter-drone missions
The UK Ministry of Defence has deployed Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets on Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets operating in the Middle East to provide a lower-cost option for countering drone threats
U.S. Navy: USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group returns to Norfolk after historic 11-month deployment
Nearly 4,500 sailors assigned to the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group returned to Naval Station Norfolk on May 16 after an 11-month deployment to the U.S. 4th, 5th and 6th Fleets
U.S. Air Force tests F-35 and F-22 fighter integration during Checkered Flag 26-2 live-fire exercise
The U.S. Air Force concluded Checkered Flag 26-2 on May 14, ending one of the U.S. military’s largest and most complex air-to-air training exercises
BAE Systems presents 155 mm MDACS artillery system for air defense and fire support missions
BAE Systems presented its 155 mm Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon System, or MDACS, during the LANPAC 2026 conference in Honolulu, Hawaii
Lockheed Martin awarded $991 million contract to deliver F-35 modification packages through 2032
The U.S. Department of War has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract for the production and delivery of modification packages for F-35 Lightning II multirole combat aircraft
U.S. Army highlights AI-enabled command and control as key to multi-domain operations in the Pacific
The U.S. Army said artificial intelligence-enabled command and control, allied data interoperability and faster decision-making will be central to achieving multi-domain dominance in the Pacific
U.S. Army establishes T.I.E. Battery in Europe to accelerate counter-drone air defense innovation
The U.S. Army’s 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command has established a new unit in Europe focused on rapidly testing technologies and adapting tactics for emerging air defense threats
U.S. Navy’s future Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Ted Stevens arrives at Norfolk homeport
The future USS Ted Stevens, a Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, arrived at its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk for the first time on May 15, 2026
U.S. Air Force links expanded F-15EX procurement plan to F-35 upgrade and delivery delays
The U.S. Air Force’s decision to more than double its planned purchase of F-15EX Eagle II fighters was partly driven by delays to key F-35 upgrades, a senior service official told lawmakers on May 12
Lloyd’s Register grants first export submarine design approval to Hanwha Ocean’s 2,000-tonne platform
Lloyd’s Register has awarded its first Approval in Principle (AiP) for an export submarine design to Hanwha Ocean, marking a milestone in the development of the South Korean company’s independently designed 2,000-tonne submarine platform
BAE Systems delivers key flight hardware for U.S. Space Force next-generation missile warning satellites
BAE Systems has delivered critical flight hardware for the U.S. Space Force’s Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Polar (NGP) programme, marking a milestone in the development of advanced missile warning and intelligence capabilities
Royal Air Force fields APKWS guided rockets on Typhoon fighters for low cost counter-drone missions
The UK Ministry of Defence has deployed Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets on Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets operating in the Middle East to provide a lower-cost option for countering drone threats.
U.S. Air Force tests F-35 and F-22 fighter integration during Checkered Flag 26-2 live-fire exercise
The U.S. Air Force concluded Checkered Flag 26-2 on May 14, ending one of the U.S. military’s largest and most complex air-to-air training exercises.
Lockheed Martin awarded $991 million contract to deliver F-35 modification packages through 2032
The U.S. Department of War has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract for the production and delivery of modification packages for F-35 Lightning II multirole combat aircraft.
Countering drone swarms: Project Flytrap advances NATO counter-UAS testing in Lithuania
U.S. Army V Corps has expanded Project Flytrap to the squadron level during counter-drone testing at the Pabradė Training Area in Lithuania, about 30 kilometres from the Belarusian border.
U.S. Army establishes T.I.E. Battery in Europe to accelerate counter-drone air defense innovation
The U.S. Army’s 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command has established a new unit in Europe focused on rapidly testing technologies and adapting tactics for emerging air defense threats.
U.S. Air Force links expanded F-15EX procurement plan to F-35 upgrade and delivery delays
The U.S. Air Force’s decision to more than double its planned purchase of F-15EX Eagle II fighters was partly driven by delays to key F-35 upgrades, a senior service official told lawmakers on May 12.
Polish Homar-K rocket launcher hits target at 79.6 kilometres during Baltic Shield exercise
Poland’s Homar-K multiple rocket launcher system achieved a record live-fire result during the allied Baltic Shield exercise.
U.S. Army highlights AI-enabled command and control as key to multi-domain operations in the Pacific
The U.S. Army said artificial intelligence-enabled command and control, allied data interoperability and faster decision-making will be central to achieving multi-domain dominance in the Pacific.
Galvion to introduce CORTEX EVO integrated headborne system at SOF Week 2026
Galvion will introduce its CORTEX EVO integrated headborne system at SOF Week 2026, presenting the latest development of its CORTEX architecture for military and tactical users.
Teledyne FLIR Defense selected to supply Rogue 1 loitering munition for U.S. Army LASSO program
Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies, said its Rogue 1 loitering munition system has been selected by the U.S. Army for the Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance, or LASSO, program.
RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer is the world’s most advanced artillery system, says KNDS
European land systems manufacturer KNDS has described the RCH 155 as the world’s most advanced artillery system following a recent contract awarded by the UK Ministry of Defence for deliveries to the British Army.
Hanwha Aerospace and Milrem Robotics partner on Romanian unmanned ground vehicle programme at BSDA 2026
Hanwha Aerospace has signed a teaming agreement with Milrem Robotics to jointly pursue Romania’s unmanned ground vehicle programme.
U.S. Navy: USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group returns to Norfolk after historic 11-month deployment
Nearly 4,500 sailors assigned to the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group returned to Naval Station Norfolk on May 16 after an 11-month deployment to the U.S. 4th, 5th and 6th Fleets.
U.S. Navy’s future Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Ted Stevens arrives at Norfolk homeport
The future USS Ted Stevens, a Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, arrived at its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk for the first time on May 15, 2026.
Lloyd’s Register grants first export submarine design approval to Hanwha Ocean’s 2,000-tonne platform
Lloyd’s Register has awarded its first Approval in Principle (AiP) for an export submarine design to Hanwha Ocean, marking a milestone in the development of the South Korean company’s independently designed 2,000-tonne submarine platform.
Lockheed Martin selected as preferred combat systems partner for Australia’s future Virginia-class submarines
Lockheed Martin Australia has been selected by the Australian government as the preferred combat system integration strategic partner for the country’s future fleet of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered Virginia-class submarines, marking another milestone in the AUKUS programme.
Norway cancels Naval Strike Missile deal with Malaysia, raising concerns over defense procurement stability
Norway has cancelled a contract between Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Malaysia for the delivery of Naval Strike Missile systems and launchers after Oslo implemented new arms export restrictions.
Australia expands missile manufacturing strategy through new naval strike missile agreement with Norway
The Government of Australia has signed a new defence cooperation agreement with Norway aimed at supporting the domestic production and sustainment of advanced missile systems in Australia.
BAE Systems delivers key flight hardware for U.S. Space Force next-generation missile warning satellites
BAE Systems has delivered critical flight hardware for the U.S. Space Force’s Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Polar (NGP) programme, marking a milestone in the development of advanced missile warning and intelligence capabilities.
ICEYE completes delivery of Poland’s sovereign radar satellite reconnaissance system within one year
ICEYE has formally handed over Poland’s sovereign radar satellite reconnaissance system, known as MikroSAR and operated under the name POLSARIS, to the Polish Armed Forces less than 12 months after the contract was signed.
Ukraine and Palantir discuss AI cooperation to strengthen air defence and battlefield decision-making
Ministry of Defence of Ukraine announced that Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov held talks with Alex Karp, chief executive of Palantir Technologies, on cooperation in artificial intelligence, data analysis and defence technologies.
Dassault Aviation and OHB partner on VORTEX-S spaceplane proposal for European Space Agency
Dassault Aviation and OHB announced a partnership to propose the VORTEX-S multipurpose spaceplane to the European Space Agency.
BlackSky secures seven-figure government contract for advanced Gen-2 space intelligence applications
BlackSky Technology announced that it has received a seven-figure subscription contract from a new government customer for advanced Gen-2 mission applications.
Lockheed Martin demonstrates NGC2 cross-domain battlefield network during Balikatan 2026 exercise
Lockheed Martin announced that its Team Lockheed Martin NGC2 prototype demonstrated cross-domain integration capabilities during the Balikatan 2026 exercise in the Indo-Pacific region.