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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used his address to the NATO Defense Industry Forum in Ankara to call for stronger air and missile defense against Russian ballistic missile attacks. He said Europe urgently needs its own capacity to produce anti-ballistic systems and the missiles required for them.

Zelenskyy urges Patriot production licenses and European anti-ballistic missile capability at NATO Defense Industry Forum in Ankara

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Zelenskyy urges Patriot production licenses and European anti-ballistic missile capability at NATO Defense Industry Forum in Ankara

Zelenskyy said Europe urgently needs its own capacity to produce anti-ballistic systems and the missiles required for them.

U.S. Central Command has released unclassified footage showing an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System launching ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles toward targets in Iran during Operation Epic Fury. The video provides a rare official glimpse of ground-launched deep-strike capabilities employed in the early phase of a major U.S.-led operation conducted alongside partner forces.

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall move to build Europe’s first ATACMS production centre in Germany

NATO will begin formal negotiations with Saab on the acquisition of up to ten GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control systems. The announcement was made by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the NATO summit in Ankara, Türkiye.

NATO selects Saab’s GlobalEye for future airborne early warning fleet as Alliance opens talks on up to ten systems

Canada has selected TKMS as the preferred supplier to begin negotiations for the Royal Canadian Navy’s next fleet of submarines. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the decision at Canadian Forces Base Halifax, describing the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project as the largest defence procurement in Canadian history.

Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: Prime Minister confirms Germany’s TKMS as preferred supplier

Anduril Industries and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), Poland’s state-owned defense group, have announced a cooperative agreement to establish local production of surface-launched Barracuda-500M cruise missiles in Bydgoszcz, Poland. The agreement was announced at a signing event attended by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Polish Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

Anduril Industries and PGZ to produce Barracuda-500M cruise missiles in Poland

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Northrop Grumman has announced a strategic collaboration with Camgian to explore the use of Camgian’s Reactor AI platform in command and fire control systems. The companies said the effort is intended to enhance automation, threat optimisation and decision support for U.S. and allied forces.

Northrop Grumman and Camgian bring AI into IBCS to sharpen multi-domain air and missile defense

Raytheon, an RTX business, said it has taken an important step toward expanding global production capacity for the AMRAAM missile. The company is working with the U.S. government and multiple NATO nations on a series of feasibility studies focused on additional European suppliers.

RTX and NATO advance AMRAAM missile production expansion in Europe to support urgent U.S. and allied air defense requirements

Denmark, Finland, Germany and Norway have announced plans to procure up to five Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft. NATO said the high-end, high-altitude and long-endurance aircraft will strengthen the Alliance-owned Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force.

European NATO allies to procure up to five Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton uncrewed ISR aircraft

The governments of Belgium, Croatia, France, Poland, Spain, Türkiye and the United Kingdom have launched a NATO High Visibility Project for the Airbus A400M. The initiative was announced at the NATO Summit Defence Forum in Ankara, Türkiye, on 7 July 2026.

NATO allies launch Airbus A400M multinational fleet project to address European strategic airlift gaps and expand air mobility cooperation

Lockheed Martin said it welcomed a commitment by the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden to explore a dedicated PAC-3 Missile Maintenance Facility in Europe. The joint government-to-government agreement was signed during the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum, part of the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara.

Lockheed Martin and NATO allies advance European PAC-3 missile maintenance facility to strengthen air and missile defense readiness

Hanwha Aerospace is expanding industrial cooperation to help strengthen Europe's defence manufacturing base.

Why Europe's rearmament needs trusted Industrial partners

Rheinmetall to supply 155mm artillery ammunition to Ukraine under NATO member state contract worth tens of millions of euros

Rheinmetall to supply 155mm artillery ammunition to Ukraine under NATO member state contract worth tens of millions of euros

Patria has begun assembling forward fuselage sections for Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft at its Halli facility in Jämsä, Finland. The start of production marks a significant step in Finland’s participation in the global F-35 program.

Finland ranks among Europe’s largest buyers of US defence equipment as F-35 fighter purchase drives long-term procurement totals

The U.S. Army announced on June 25 that it has established the Space Operations Branch, its newest branch. The service said the move marks a historic milestone in its continuing transformation to meet the challenges of modern multidomain warfare.

U.S. Army establishes Space Operations Branch to formalize space careers and support multidomain operations

The Royal Navy has taken charge of NATO’s leading high-readiness maritime force, with aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth serving as its flagship. The NATO flag was raised aboard the carrier during a ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Base.

Royal Navy takes command of NATO maritime reaction force with HMS Queen Elizabeth as flagship for 12-month high-readiness duty

Britain’s Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, is operating under NATO command off Iceland to support the defence of Europe and the North Atlantic. The UK Ministry of Defence said F-35 jets are conducting NATO air policing operations from the deck of a European aircraft carrier for the first time.

UK F-35 jets conduct NATO air policing from HMS Prince of Wales in first for a European aircraft carrier

On 16 September

Zelenskyy urges allies to send more interceptor missiles after Russian ballistic missile barrage leaves Kyiv with casualties

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NAVSUP WSS awards Australian vendor first-of-its-kind contract to support P-8A Poseidon oxygen mask sustainment in Indo-Pacific

Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support has awarded a first-of-its-kind contract to Australian vendor Aircraft Equipment Overhauls & Sales to service P-8A Poseidon oxygen masks

July 7, 2026

U.S. Navy and NATO allies complete FLEETEX 250 with Spanish-led Atlantic task force in major transatlantic security exercise

U.S. Navy and NATO forces have completed Fleet Exercise 250 off the U.S. East Coast, in a major maritime exercise aimed at strengthening transatlantic security and interoperability

July 7, 2026

Aurelius Systems and American Rheinmetall partner to integrate autonomous directed-energy counter-drone defence on robotic vehicles

Aurelius Systems has announced a partnership with American Rheinmetall to accelerate the deployment of modern counter-drone capabilities for robotic combat vehicles

July 7, 2026

U.S. Customs and Border Protection orders 10 Airbus H125 helicopters to support law enforcement and border security missions

Airbus has finalised a contract for the purchase of 10 H125 helicopters by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations

July 7, 2026

Finland, Norway and Latvia sign statement on Patria TRACKX cooperation to explore joint development and procurement of tracked vehicles

Finland, Norway and Latvia have signed a Statement of Intent on development and cooperation related to Patria TRACKX armoured tracked vehicles

July 7, 2026

Raytheon works with Diehl Defence and Dutch suppliers to double Stinger missile production and complete final assembly in the Netherlands

Raytheon, an RTX business, is working with European companies, including Diehl Defence, to double Stinger missile production in response to growing global demand

July 7, 2026

BlackSky to develop Gen-3 AI tools for real-time space-based tactical ISR under new U.S. research and development contracts

BlackSky Technology Inc. said it has won a series of U.S. R&D contracts to develop and field mission-critical Gen-3 AI solutions

July 7, 2026

Denmark to buy two Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to strengthen NATO operations in North Atlantic and Baltic regions

Denmark’s defence minister said on 7 July, during the first day of the NATO Summit in Ankara, that the government had decided to buy two Boeing P-8A Poseidon land-based maritime patrol aircraft

July 7, 2026

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Air

Saab secures deal to produce 16 Gripen E multirole combat aircraft for Ukraine with deliveries due in 2029-2030

"I am deeply proud that Sweden and Saab can now enable the provision of Gripen E to Ukraine, bringing a world-class fighter that will transform the Ukrainian Air Force’s capability,” says Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.

June 30, 2026
Air

L3Harris breaks ground on two Arkansas facilities to expand PAC-3 propulsion production for U.S. Army missile defense systems

June 25, 2026
Air

Air and missile defense: Israel completes Iron Dome upgrade tests with Iron Beam laser integration [VIDEO]

June 30, 2026
Air

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

June 26, 2026
Saab has signed a contract with the Polish Armaments Agency for the production and delivery of three A26 submarines. The Swedish defence company said the order is valued at approximately SEK 47 billion and also includes a weapon package and a training and support package.
Sea

Poland orders three Saab A26 submarines as Sweden expands Baltic Sea defence cooperation, training and industrial support programme

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

Air

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Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support has awarded a first-of-its-kind contract to Australian vendor Aircraft Equipment Overhauls & Sales to service P-8A Poseidon oxygen masks. NAVSUP WSS said the agreement strengthens coalition readiness and supply chain resilience in the Indo-Pacific region.

NAVSUP WSS awards Australian vendor first-of-its-kind contract to support P-8A Poseidon oxygen mask sustainment in Indo-Pacific

July 7, 2026
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Northrop Grumman and Camgian bring AI into IBCS to sharpen multi-domain air and missile defense

Northrop Grumman has announced a strategic collaboration with Camgian to explore the use of Camgian’s Reactor AI platform in command and fire control systems.

July 7, 2026

U.S. Customs and Border Protection orders 10 Airbus H125 helicopters to support law enforcement and border security missions

Airbus has finalised a contract for the purchase of 10 H125 helicopters by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations.

July 7, 2026

Raytheon works with Diehl Defence and Dutch suppliers to double Stinger missile production and complete final assembly in the Netherlands

Raytheon, an RTX business, is working with European companies, including Diehl Defence, to double Stinger missile production in response to growing global demand.

July 7, 2026

RTX and NATO advance AMRAAM missile production expansion in Europe to support urgent U.S. and allied air defense requirements

Raytheon, an RTX business, said it has taken an important step toward expanding global production capacity for the AMRAAM missile.

July 7, 2026

European NATO allies to procure up to five Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton uncrewed ISR aircraft

Denmark, Finland, Germany and Norway have announced plans to procure up to five Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft.

July 7, 2026

Finland joins NATO’s Airbus A330 MRTT multinational tanker fleet as programme expands to nine participating European nations

Finland has officially joined the Multinational MRTT Fleet, NATO announced alongside the launch of the A400M multinational initiative.

July 7, 2026

Land

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Aurelius Systems has announced a partnership with American Rheinmetall to accelerate the deployment of modern counter-drone capabilities for robotic combat vehicles. The companies said the effort is intended to support vehicles used to automate supply distribution and help ensure critical supplies reach the tactical edge.

Aurelius Systems and American Rheinmetall partner to integrate autonomous directed-energy counter-drone defence on robotic vehicles

July 7, 2026
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Finland, Norway and Latvia sign statement on Patria TRACKX cooperation to explore joint development and procurement of tracked vehicles

Finland, Norway and Latvia have signed a Statement of Intent on development and cooperation related to Patria TRACKX armoured tracked vehicles.

July 7, 2026

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall move to build Europe’s first ATACMS production centre in Germany

The agreement underscores Lockheed Martin’s commitment to Europe and to long-term co-production ties with European industry and customers.

July 7, 2026

Rheinmetall to supply 155mm artillery ammunition to Ukraine under NATO member state contract worth tens of millions of euros

Rheinmetall will supply additional 155mm artillery ammunition to Ukraine under a contract placed by a NATO member state.

July 7, 2026

U.S. Army establishes Space Operations Branch to formalize space careers and support multidomain operations

The U.S. Army announced on June 25 that it has established the Space Operations Branch, its newest branch.

July 6, 2026

UK plans £190 million Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) procurement to extend British Army long-range precision strike capability

The Precision Strike Missile, known as PrSM, is manufactured by U.S. defense company Lockheed Martin.

July 6, 2026

KNDS France demonstrates CAPINT tank with ASCALON turret as testing advances on future armoured capability

KNDS France released a video on 29 June demonstrating selected functions of the CAPINT tank proposed to the French Army.

July 4, 2026

Sea

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U.S. Navy and NATO forces have completed Fleet Exercise 250 off the U.S. East Coast, in a major maritime exercise aimed at strengthening transatlantic security and interoperability. The at-sea phase ran from June 22 to June 29 and involved a complex command-and-control structure integrating multinational forces under U.S. 2nd Fleet.

U.S. Navy and NATO allies complete FLEETEX 250 with Spanish-led Atlantic task force in major transatlantic security exercise

July 7, 2026
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Denmark to buy two Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to strengthen NATO operations in North Atlantic and Baltic regions

Denmark’s defence minister said on 7 July, during the first day of the NATO Summit in Ankara, that the government had decided to buy two Boeing P-8A Poseidon land-based maritime patrol aircraft.

July 7, 2026

Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: Prime Minister confirms Germany’s TKMS as preferred supplier

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the decision at Canadian Forces Base Halifax, describing the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project as the largest defence procurement in Canadian history.

July 6, 2026

Canada reportedly selects German shipbuilder TKMS to build 12 new submarines for Canadian navy fleet renewal programme

The 212CD submarine has a diamond-shaped design, a length of around 74 metres and is built with non-magnetic steel.

July 6, 2026

Royal Navy takes command of NATO maritime reaction force with HMS Queen Elizabeth as flagship for 12-month high-readiness duty

The Royal Navy has taken charge of NATO’s leading high-readiness maritime force, with aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth serving as its flagship.

July 6, 2026

HII adds Halimar Shipyard to ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel production network to expand Gulf Coast manufacturing capacity

HII said Halimar Shipyard of Morgan City, Louisiana, has joined its network of strategic industrial partners supporting serial production of the ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel family.

July 6, 2026

Lockheed Martin to acquire Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion to expand undersea and anti-submarine warfare capabilities for allied navies

Lockheed Martin said it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ultra Maritime, a global defense company specializing in advanced undersea warfare and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.

July 6, 2026

Space/C4ISR

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BlackSky Technology Inc. said it has won a series of U.S. R&D contracts to develop and field mission-critical Gen-3 AI solutions. The company said the work is intended to enhance customers’ ability to conduct real-time, space-based tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations.

BlackSky to develop Gen-3 AI tools for real-time space-based tactical ISR under new U.S. research and development contracts

July 7, 2026
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Northrop Grumman Pegasus rocket powers LINK spacecraft launch to extend NASA’s Swift Observatory mission

Northrop Grumman launched Katalyst Space’s LINK spacecraft aboard a Pegasus rocket from the Kwajalein Atoll.

July 3, 2026

Rheinmetall Canada PATH autonomy system to support Canadian lunar rover guidance, navigation and control development

Rheinmetall Canada is contributing autonomous vehicle technology to a Canadian lunar rover project through its subsidiary Provectus Robotics Solutions.

July 3, 2026

U.S. Space Force accepts Meadowlands system to expand electromagnetic warfare support for combatant commands worldwide

U.S. Space Force Combat Forces Command operationally accepted Meadowlands on June 8, 2026.

June 30, 2026

Nokia Defense to provide secure connectivity for Finnish Border Guard counter-drone initiative across land and maritime operations

Nokia has joined a Finnish-Nordic industrial consortium led by the Finnish Border Guard to develop next-generation counter-drone capabilities.

June 30, 2026

Raytheon develops large-aperture telescope for Lazuli Space Observatory to enable rapid observations and precision astrophysics

Raytheon, an RTX business, is developing a large-aperture telescope for the Lazuli Space Observatory.

June 30, 2026

Systematic SitaWare Headquarters chosen by 1 German-Netherlands Corps to unify command and planning across twelve NATO nations

Danish defence technology company Systematic will provide its SitaWare Headquarters software to 1 German-Netherlands Corps.

June 29, 2026

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