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Rolls-Royce will invest £300 million in UK manufacturing and engineering facilities, with its military propulsion operation in Bristol and civil aerospace campus in Derby receiving the largest allocations. The company said the spending is intended to meet manufacturing demand and support future aerospace programmes.

Rolls-Royce says £300 million UK investment will upgrade Bristol defence propulsion and Derby aerospace manufacturing facilities

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Rolls-Royce says £300 million UK investment will upgrade Bristol defence propulsion and Derby aerospace manufacturing facilities

The company said the spending is intended to meet manufacturing demand and support future aerospace programmes.

The United States has approved a potential $1 billion expansion of support for the United Kingdom under the AUKUS security partnership, aimed at advancing next-generation nuclear-powered submarines. The U.S. State Department has formally notified Congress of the Foreign Military Sales package covering technical, engineering and operational support.

Britain backs BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce expansion with £6 billion plan to start SSN-AUKUS production in 2027 and double submarine output

The Royal Navy has completed the first firing of its new long-range ship-busting missile

Kongsberg secures U.S. Marine Corps Naval Strike Missile launcher agreement with potential value of $404 million through 2034

Huntington Ingalls Industries says its Odyssey autonomy software could help crewed warships direct fleets of unmanned vessels through contested waters, including during mine-clearance missions. The company is making the case that software able to coordinate vehicles and adapt to disrupted communications will be central to deploying autonomous maritime forces at scale.

Huntington Ingalls Industries says Odyssey software can link crewed warships and unmanned fleets when GPS and communications are disrupted

More than 200 military personnel, innovators and end users will gather in Portugal from 28 September to test emerging defence technologies under field conditions. The European Defence Agency and Portuguese Army are organising the EU OPEX campaign at the Santa Margarida Military Training Area, with over 40 companies, start-ups and innovation organisations taking part.

European Defence Agency to test drones and loitering munitions in Portugal with more than 200 military and industry participants

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ASELSAN has conducted live-fire demonstrations of its KORKUT 35 air defence system for delegations from 12 countries, focusing on its ability to engage drones and fire while moving. The Turkish company said the trials tested detection, tracking and engagement under conditions intended to reflect operational use.

ASELSAN demonstrates KORKUT 35 against drones and a moving ground target for defence delegations from 12 countries

Ukraine and nine European countries have launched a programme to build ballistic missile defences that can be produced in larger numbers and at lower cost, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. He presented Freyja as a response to growing demand for interceptors and the scale of Russia’s missile attacks on Ukraine.

Zelenskyy says Freyja aims to build ballistic missile defences at greater scale and lower cost for Ukraine and Europe amid interceptor shortages

L3Harris Technologies has completed a preliminary design review for 18 missile-tracking satellites ordered by the Space Development Agency. The milestone confirms the baseline design for a system intended to expand U.S. space-based missile warning and defence.

L3Harris says 18 Tranche 3 satellites advance toward orbit to deliver near-continuous global missile warning and tracking for United States

European demand for proven air and missile defense systems is rising and Raytheon, an RTX business, is investing heavily to meet that need with higher production capacity.

Combat-proven air defense: recent Patriot® contract awards signal surge in demand across Europe

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GE Aerospace has signed a final agreement with Poland’s Military Aviation Works No. 1 to establish licensed maintenance of T700 and CT7 engines at the company’s Dęblin facility. Known as WZL-1, the Polish company will support engines used by the country’s Apache, S-70i Black Hawk, AW149 and AW101 helicopter fleets.

GE Aerospace names Poland’s WZL-1 licensed engine maintenance provider for Apache, Black Hawk, AW149 and AW101 helicopter fleets

Ukraine has pressed its partners to speed up air defence deliveries, warning that the timing of supplies will affect its position after winter. Deputy Defence Minister Serhii Boiev put air defence, drones and long-range artillery at the top of the country’s 2026 requirements during the Operational Force Development Framework conference.

Ukraine urges allies to accelerate air defence deliveries ahead of winter, with drones and long-range artillery also top priorities for 2026

The United States approved $44.51 billion in proposed arms sales to six Middle Eastern allies and partners in the first half of 2026, including $25.32 billion expedited through emergency authorities. At the same time, Operation Epic Fury requirements led Washington to hold or postpone equipment already purchased by other countries.

Operation Epic Fury exposes pressure on U.S. arms supply amid $44.5 billion in Middle East deals and delayed allied deliveries

Lithuania has procured about €2 billion in U.S. weapons and military equipment over the past three years and is seeking a larger role in producing American defense technology in Europe. The Defense Ministry said the purchases make Lithuania the biggest buyer of U.S. military equipment among the Baltic states.

Lithuania leads Baltic states with about €2 billion in U.S. arms purchases and seeks closer ties with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman

Embraer has handed over Uzbekistan’s first C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft at its facility in Gavião Peixoto, Brazil. The delivery makes Uzbekistan the first C-390 operator in Central Asia, according to the manufacturer.

Embraer delivers first C-390 Millennium to Uzbekistan Air Force, making the country the aircraft’s first operator in Central Asia

The cost of rebuilding the U.S. Navy’s four public shipyards will exceed $200 billion, and the final projects in current plans will not be completed until after 2080, the Government Accountability Office said. The assessment shows how far the undertaking has grown since the Navy launched it in 2018 with an initial estimate of at least $21 billion over 20 years.

U.S. Navy’s shipyard overhaul to exceed $200 billion and extend beyond 2080, GAO says, dwarfing its initial $21 billion estimate

The U.S. State Department confirmed that it has covertly supplied Ukraine with long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) this spring. The decision

Rheinmetall CEO says first cruise missile order expected by year-end or early 2027 as Destinus and Lockheed Martin ventures near signing

Five European aerospace and defence companies are working on Bliksem EXO, a proposed interceptor system designed to counter ballistic missiles above the atmosphere. Led by Destinus, the project aims to add an upper layer to Europe’s missile defences while leaving existing and planned lower-layer systems in place.

Destinus says European firms are developing Bliksem EXO to intercept ballistic missiles above the atmosphere

Italy has proposed turning Trapani into a European F-35 training center, seeking a larger role in a combat-aircraft program expanding rapidly across the continent. Initial training could begin in late 2028, with the facility reaching full operational capability in late 2033.

Italy proposes European F-35 training center at Trapani to ease pressure on U.S. capacity amid allied fleet expansion through the 2030s

Two Turkish Air Force pilots have started training on RAF Typhoons in Britain, years before Türkiye is due to receive its first new aircraft from BAE Systems. Their arrival at RAF Coningsby marks an early operational step in a UK agreement worth more than £8 billion for 20 fighters, weapons, support and training.

Türkiye’s first Typhoon pilots begin RAF training under deal worth over £8 billion for 20 fighters, with BAE Systems deliveries due from 2030

Dassault Aviation has signed an industrial cooperation agreement in Portugal to support its bid to sell Rafale fighters to the Portuguese Air Force. Acting for Rafale partners Thales and Safran, the French company agreed with AED Cluster Portugal to explore work with local aerospace and defence businesses.

Dassault pitches Rafale to Portugal to replace F-16 fighters, pairing formal bid with industrial cooperation agreement signed in Lisbon

HII has expanded its unmanned maritime systems plant in Pocasset, Massachusetts, by 10,000 square feet, increasing the site’s manufacturing space by 25%.

HII expands Massachusetts factory by 25% to scale U.S. Navy Lionfish production and meet global demand for unmanned vessels

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Ukraine lets Defence City arms makers lease state and municipal property without auctions to expand wartime weapons production

Ukraine has made it easier for defence manufacturers to obtain public premises and equipment for production by allowing eligible companies to lease them without an auction

September 28, 2026

U.S. Air Force introduces mixed-reality F-35A engine simulator at Misawa to train maintainers for emergencies without sidelining jets

The U.S. Air Force has brought a mixed-reality F-35A engine run simulator to Misawa Air Base, giving maintainers a way to practise without taking a fighter off the flight line

September 28, 2026

Russian aircraft maker delivers Su-57 fighters with equipment shaped by war in Ukraine, leaving batch size and changes undisclosed

Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation has handed another batch of Su-57 combat aircraft to the Defence Ministry, saying the jets have a revised equipment configuration informed by the war in Ukraine

September 28, 2026

Patria’s ILIAS Solutions expands U.S. defense software business with Fort Worth headquarters for federal operations and new customer center

Patria Group’s ILIAS Solutions has opened a Fort Worth office that will serve as the headquarters of its expanding U.S. business

September 27, 2026

Operation Epic Fury draws at least six U.S. warships from Pacific and up to 5,000 sorties from European bases into Middle East campaign

Operation Epic Fury drew at least six U.S. warships from the Pacific and relied on European bases for as many as 5,000 sorties, showing how quickly a regional conflict can consume military resources assigned to other strategic priorities

September 27, 2026

U.S. and Indian armies close Yudh Abhyas 2026 after three weeks of joint air assaults, drone training and HIMARS live fire

U.S. and Indian Army forces held a closing ceremony for Yudh Abhyas 2026 on September 27 after three weeks of training at Auli and the Mahajan Field Firing Range

September 27, 2026

U.S. Navy and Thales restore TACAN navigation system readiness after amplifier shortages disrupted deliveries and fleet maintenance

The U.S. Navy and Thales USA have cleared a repair backlog and stabilized deliveries of navigation equipment used to guide aircraft back to ships and shore bases

September 27, 2026

U.S. Army awards Boeing $636.1 million for Apache helicopter support, lifting sustainment contract value above $1.1 billion through 2029

Boeing has received a $636.1 million U.S. Army contract modification to maintain and support the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter through at least 2029

September 27, 2026

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EM&E Group drives indirect fire accuracy with ALKON 122, ALKON 122L, and EGM120

EM&E Group has developed a range of guided munition solutions aimed at increasing the capabilities of different types of munitions by incorporating advanced navigation and trajectory correction technologies.

September 16, 2026
Land

U.S. Army’s Bradley replacement race enters troop-testing phase with first XM30 prototypes from Rheinmetall and General Dynamics

September 17, 2026
Land

Lockheed Martin CEO says ATACMS production could move to Germany, opening Arkansas capacity for faster PrSM missile output

August 2, 2026
Corporate

L3Harris secures record $4.7 billion PAC-3 MSE propulsion deal from Lockheed Martin to expand U.S. interceptor production capacity

September 8, 2026
ASELSAN said its LGK 82, LGK 84 and GÖZDE guidance systems achieved four direct hits during an international live-fire demonstration in Türkiye. The launches involved an F-16 fighter and a Bayraktar Akıncı unmanned aircraft engaging armoured vehicles and a moving target.
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ASELSAN says LGK and GÖZDE guidance kits scored four direct hits from F-16 and Akıncı, including a strike on a moving target

Lockheed Martin is pursuing a two-track expansion of its PAC-3 missile business, raising production of the PAC-3 MSE while developing a lower-cost interceptor for allied forces. The approach is intended to increase missile availability without relying on a single interceptor for every air and missile threat.
Air and missile defence

Lockheed Martin says lower-cost PAC-3 ACE and expanded PAC-3 MSE production will increase allied missile defense capacity across NATO

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GE Aerospace has signed a final agreement with Poland’s Military Aviation Works No. 1 to establish licensed maintenance of T700 and CT7 engines at the company’s Dęblin facility. Known as WZL-1, the Polish company will support engines used by the country’s Apache, S-70i Black Hawk, AW149 and AW101 helicopter fleets.

GE Aerospace names Poland’s WZL-1 licensed engine maintenance provider for Apache, Black Hawk, AW149 and AW101 helicopter fleets

September 28, 2026
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U.S. Air Force introduces mixed-reality F-35A engine simulator at Misawa to train maintainers for emergencies without sidelining jets

The U.S. Air Force has brought a mixed-reality F-35A engine run simulator to Misawa Air Base, giving maintainers a way to practise without taking a fighter off the flight line.

September 28, 2026

Embraer delivers first C-390 Millennium to Uzbekistan Air Force, making the country the aircraft’s first operator in Central Asia

Embraer has handed over Uzbekistan’s first C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft at its facility in Gavião Peixoto, Brazil.

September 28, 2026

Russian aircraft maker delivers Su-57 fighters with equipment shaped by war in Ukraine, leaving batch size and changes undisclosed

Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation has handed another batch of Su-57 combat aircraft to the Defence Ministry, saying the jets have a revised equipment configuration informed by the war in Ukraine.

September 28, 2026

Italy proposes European F-35 training center at Trapani to ease pressure on U.S. capacity amid allied fleet expansion through the 2030s

Italy has proposed turning Trapani into a European F-35 training center, seeking a larger role in a combat-aircraft program expanding rapidly across the continent.

September 27, 2026

Türkiye’s first Typhoon pilots begin RAF training under deal worth over £8 billion for 20 fighters, with BAE Systems deliveries due from 2030

Two Turkish Air Force pilots have started training on RAF Typhoons in Britain, years before Türkiye is due to receive its first new aircraft from BAE Systems.

September 27, 2026

Dassault pitches Rafale to Portugal to replace F-16 fighters, pairing formal bid with industrial cooperation agreement signed in Lisbon

Dassault Aviation has signed an industrial cooperation agreement in Portugal to support its bid to sell Rafale fighters to the Portuguese Air Force.

September 27, 2026

Land

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Italy has disclosed an estimated €5.14 billion value for a prospective contract covering new main battle tanks and related vehicles, bringing a potential order for the KF51 Panther closer into view. A notice published by the National Anti-Corruption Authority on September 21 names the Defence Ministry’s land armaments directorate as the prospective buyer.

Italy lists potential €5.14 billion contract for new main battle tanks, raising prospect of the KF51 Panther’s first production order

September 26, 2026
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U.S. Army reverses plan to end Stryker DVH A1 purchases with 20-vehicle order as service reshapes forces for Pacific operations

General Dynamics Land Systems has secured a $49.3 million U.S. Army contract modification for 20 additional Stryker Double V-Hull A1 vehicles.

September 25, 2026

Lockheed Martin says twin Javelin launcher reaches first integration milestone on Kongsberg MCT turret after Norway demonstration

Lockheed Martin said on September 22 that a twin launcher for FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles had completed a successful demonstration on Kongsberg’s Medium Caliber Turret in Norway.

September 25, 2026

KNDS delivers first R3-standard Jaguar armoured vehicles to French Army, adding full combat capability under SCORPION programme

KNDS France has begun delivering R3-standard EBRC Jaguar armoured vehicles to the French Army, with close to 25 vehicles delivered or upgraded by 18 September 2026.

September 25, 2026

BAE Systems secures UK artillery support agreement to sustain British Army’s 105mm Light Gun and restore domestic barrel production

BAE Systems has secured a four-year agreement to supply components for UK artillery and armoured vehicle weapon systems.

September 24, 2026

Deutz and Hypercraft target global unmanned ground vehicle market with new strategic partnership and European production plans

Deutz and US tactical mobility specialist Hypercraft have agreed to deepen their cooperation on unmanned ground vehicles and mobile drive systems through a new strategic partnership

September 24, 2026

Rafael Systems Global Sustainment secures U.S. qualification pathway for SPIKE SR precision missile for dismounted combat forces

Rafael Systems Global Sustainment has secured an agreement to qualify the SPIKE SR shoulder-launched precision missile for U.S. military requirements.

September 23, 2026

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The U.S. Navy has decommissioned the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie and dock landing ship USS Germantown in separate ceremonies in San Diego. Germantown left service on September 24, followed by Lake Erie a day later.

U.S. Navy decommissions Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Lake Erie and Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown in San Diego

September 28, 2026
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Kongsberg secures U.S. Marine Corps Naval Strike Missile launcher agreement with potential value of $404 million through 2034

Kongsberg has signed a framework agreement to supply and support Naval Strike Missile launch equipment for the U.S. Marine Corps, with a potential value of up to $404 million.

September 28, 2026

Operation Epic Fury draws at least six U.S. warships from Pacific and up to 5,000 sorties from European bases into Middle East campaign

Operation Epic Fury drew at least six U.S. warships from the Pacific and relied on European bases for as many as 5,000 sorties, showing how quickly a regional conflict can consume military resources assigned to other strategic priorities.

September 27, 2026

U.S. Navy and Thales restore TACAN navigation system readiness after amplifier shortages disrupted deliveries and fleet maintenance

The U.S. Navy and Thales USA have cleared a repair backlog and stabilized deliveries of navigation equipment used to guide aircraft back to ships and shore bases.

September 27, 2026

USS Farragut completes demanding combat readiness certification with MH-60R Seahawks ahead of global deployment, U.S. Navy says

The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Farragut completed a Task Force Exercise on September 18, clearing a readiness assessment ahead of its global deployment.

September 26, 2026

U.S. Navy establishes autonomous systems warfare center at Little Creek to speed fleet use of unmanned air, surface and undersea platforms

The U.S. Navy has established a command dedicated to turning robotic and autonomous systems into capabilities its sailors can use in fleet operations.

September 26, 2026

NATO publishes ‘The Hunters’ documentary, taking viewers inside allied submarine hunts during Dynamic Manta 26 in the Mediterranean

NATO says allied forces use sonar-equipped ships, helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft to locate submarines and, if necessary, neutralise them.

September 26, 2026

Space/C4ISR

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ICEYE has opened a new Satellite Technology Center in Warsaw as it expands research, development and production activities in Poland. The company plans to invest more than PLN 120 million in those capabilities between 2026 and 2028.

ICEYE invests more than PLN 120 million in Warsaw satellite technology hub to expand R&D production and constellation operations

September 26, 2026
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Saab targets central role in Swedish defence space integration with SSC Space, OHB Sweden and Ericsson for multi-domain operations

Saab plans to take a broader role in Sweden’s defence space sector by integrating technologies from across the domestic industrial base.

September 24, 2026

Indra Space wins ESA backing for two IRIS2 Low LEO projects targeting future government and defence communications services

The European Space Agency has selected two projects led by Indra Space, ATLAS and SELENE, to enter the consolidation phase of the IRIS2 Low LEO Pre-Operational and De-Risk Activities programme

September 23, 2026

UK Ministry of Defence says new RAF space warfare squadron will disrupt hostile operations and defend critical satellites in orbit

Britain has established its first military unit dedicated to disrupting, degrading and denying hostile activity in space, marking a shift from monitoring threats to acting against them.

September 23, 2026

U.S. Space Force seeks $71.1 billion to double force in five years and expand combat units amid rising counter-space threats

The U.S. Space Force plans to double in size over the next five years. Two-thirds of the expansion will go to Combat Forces Command.

September 22, 2026

SSC Space secures prime ground segment role for Airbus Pléiades Neo and next generation Earth observation missions

SSC Space has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space to expand its ground-segment support for the Pléiades Neo mission and the new Pléiades Neo Next programme

September 22, 2026

Terma secures MDA AURORA supply agreement for satellite testing systems supporting high volume manufacturing

Terma has been selected by MDA Space as a supplier to the MDA AURORA programme, providing ground support systems for the company’s software-defined satellite product line

September 22, 2026

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