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Lockheed Martin CEO says existing 5G networks can detect and track unauthorized drones in real time to protect U.S. critical infrastructure
Lockheed Martin has demonstrated an AI-enabled system that uses existing commercial 5G infrastructure to detect and track drones without requiring changes to cellular radio deployments.
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NATO RQ-4D Phoenix delivers persistent ISR across High North and North Atlantic during Neptune Strike 26-3 operations
Lockheed Martin and Albany target full-rate U.S. hypersonic weapons production with new advanced composites manufacturing partnership
Rheinmetall targets first cruise missile order in 2026, advances Destinus production plans citing battlefield demand in Ukraine
Lockheed Martin and L3Harris complete NGI Stage 2 motor test, moving U.S. homeland missile interceptor toward 2030 fielding
B-2 Spirit stealth bomber fly 16-hour direct mission to Australia, flexing America's global strike power in the Pacific
Germany, Norway and Canada start 212CD submarine planning with TKMS, moving NATO Arctic cooperation towards contract talks
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Ukraine says Armed Forces neutralised more than 260,000 Russian drones in 2026 as DELTA verifies rising front-line interceptions
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have neutralised more than 260,000 Russian fixed-wing and multirotor drones since the start of 2026, according to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence
BlackSky secures international satellite intelligence contract combining Gen-2 and Gen-3 imagery with AI-enabled analytics services
BlackSky Technology has secured a seven-figure, multi-year international contract for satellite imagery and AI-enabled analytics
Leonardo DRS shows fielded SGT STOUT M-SHORAD can defeat Group 1-2 drones through software-only upgrade in U.S. test
Leonardo DRS said its SGT STOUT M-SHORAD Mission Equipment Package successfully defeated Group 1 and Group 2 small unmanned aircraft systems during a U.S. government test
Firefly’s SciTec secures $93.7 million deal to modernize U.S. Space Force ground radar infrastructure with common digital architecture
SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace company, has received a $93.7 million U.S. Space Force award to modernize ground-based radar infrastructure
HII secures $2.2 billion task order to support U.S. Southern Command surveillance and intelligence across the Western Hemisphere
HII has secured a $2.2 billion task order to support U.S. Southern Command with surveillance, tracking, intelligence and reconnaissance capabilities
Collins Aerospace to modernize U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook avionics under $472 million award, supporting long-term fleet sustainment
Collins Aerospace has won a U.S. Army contract worth up to $472 million to support modernization and sustainment of the CH-47 Chinook helicopter fleet
Missile Defense Agency selects Lockheed Martin to modernize digital simulation framework for U.S. homeland protection
Lockheed Martin has won a Missile Defense Agency contract to modernize the digital simulation framework used to test the U.S. missile defense system
India formally seeks role in France-led FCAS sixth-generation fighter programme after breakdown of Paris-Berlin partnership
India has begun formal efforts to join the France-led Future Combat Air System programme, positioning itself for a potential role in developing a sixth-generation combat aircraft
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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.
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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
Boeing tests Ultra Low-Cost Seeker for use across missile defense, direct attack and cruise missile weapons portfolios
Boeing is evaluating the technology for use across its integrated air and missile defense, direct attack and cruise missile portfolios.
Boeing and PGZ sign offset agreements to develop domestic maintenance and sustainment support for Poland’s 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters
The industrial framework is intended to support Poland’s future fleet for decades and reduce its reliance on overseas support.
Collins Aerospace to modernize U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook avionics under $472 million award, supporting long-term fleet sustainment
Collins Aerospace has won a U.S. Army contract worth up to $472 million to support modernization and sustainment of the CH-47 Chinook helicopter fleet.
NATO RQ-4D Phoenix delivers persistent ISR across High North and North Atlantic during Neptune Strike 26-3 operations
NATO’s RQ-4D Phoenix provided persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance coverage across the High North and North Atlantic during Neptune Strike 26-3.
India formally seeks role in France-led FCAS sixth-generation fighter programme after breakdown of Paris-Berlin partnership
India has begun formal efforts to join the France-led Future Combat Air System programme, positioning itself for a potential role in developing a sixth-generation combat aircraft.
Rheinmetall targets first cruise missile order in 2026, advances Destinus production plans citing battlefield demand in Ukraine
Rheinmetall aims to secure its first order for a new cruise missile by the end of 2026 while preparing initial production with Destinus.
Patria and KNDS move German CAVS production forward, with local 6x6 assembly to expand as Bundeswehr deliveries ramp up in 2027
Patria and KNDS Deutschland Maintenance have signed a framework agreement covering the assembly and final integration of Patria 6x6 armoured personnel carriers in Germany for the Bundeswehr.
American Rheinmetall builds U.S. production network for Lynx XM30, backed by more than $40 million in early investment
American Rheinmetall and its Team Lynx partners are building a U.S. production network for the Lynx XM30 ahead of the first prototype’s delivery to the U.S. Army.
Germany and Netherlands order 69 more Boxer RCT30 infantry fighting vehicles, expanding joint procurement to 291 systems
Germany and the Netherlands have ordered 69 additional Boxer RCT30 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles through ARTEC, the joint venture between KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall.
U.S. Army National Guard tests M109A6 Paladin shoot-and-scoot tactics and battlefield mobility during Northern Strike land warfare exercise
West Virginia Army National Guard crews put M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzers through repeated fire-and-displace missions during Northern Strike 26-2 in Michigan.
RTX secures $536 million U.S. deal to sustain BGM-71 TOW missile production and support military stockpile replenishment through 2027
The U.S. Department of War has awarded RTX a $536 million framework agreement to continue production and sustainment of the BGM-71 TOW anti-tank guided missile family.
Saab Dynamics backlog tops SEK 80 billion, with new NLAW, Carl-Gustaf and U.S. Army orders supporting weapons growth
Saab’s Dynamics business has built a backlog of more than SEK 80 billion, providing a substantial base of future deliveries across its weapons and training portfolio.
Raytheon and CET demonstrate new HADALUS unmanned undersea vehicle for U.S. Navy with more than 2,000 nautical miles of endurance
Raytheon and Composite Energy Technologies have demonstrated the submerged launch capability of HADALUS, a new long-endurance unmanned undersea vehicle during a U.S. Navy exercise.
BAE Systems secures £135 million Royal Navy torpedo support contract, sustaining 315 UK jobs ahead of Whitehead Mark 2 transition
BAE Systems has secured a £135 million contract to maintain and repair Royal Navy torpedoes through June 2029, sustaining 315 skilled jobs across the UK.
Lockheed Martin to build sovereign Virginia-class submarine combat systems integration capability in Australia under AUKUS
Lockheed Martin Australia has secured a multi-year A$29.3 million contract to build sovereign combat systems integration capability for Australia’s future Virginia-class submarines.
Royal Navy steps up monitoring of Russian warships and submarines in UK waters as operational activations rise 25% in 2026
Royal Navy warships and helicopters spent 21 days monitoring Russian naval activity in UK waters and the North Atlantic during July.
China expands YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile to Type 052D destroyers, widening Pacific strike capability beyond Type 055 fleet
China has released the first official footage of a YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile launched from a Type 052D destroyer.
Rheinmetall CEO says GMF 140 frigate can integrate Aegis and CMS 330 through Lockheed Martin cooperation amid global customer talks
Rheinmetall is in talks with several potential customers for its new GMF 140 frigate, a 140-metre warship designed for air defence, ballistic-missile defence and anti-submarine operations.
Firefly extends Lockheed Martin launch agreement through 2031 for up to 25 Alpha Block II missions and sea-based operations
Firefly Aerospace has extended its multi-launch agreement with Lockheed Martin by two years, covering up to 25 dedicated Alpha Block II launches through 2031.
Rocket Lab establishes German subsidiary to target sovereign European satellite manufacturing and Electron and Neutron launch demand
Rocket Lab has established Rocket Lab Germany GmbH, expanding its European presence as the company targets growing demand for sovereign satellite manufacturing and launch capacity.
Russia is quietly building its own Starlink rival to power a new generation of attack drones, Ukrainian intelligence warns
According to Major General Vadym Skibitskyi, deputy chief of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence directorate, Moscow is building a domestic satellite constellation called Rassvet, and doing so considerably faster than Ukrainian intelligence had originally anticipated.
Eutelsat commits €3.39 billion to lead Europe’s IRIS² LEO constellation, with capacity revenue estimated above €10 billion through 2040
Eutelsat will invest €3.39 billion in Europe’s IRIS² programme as it takes the lead role in developing and operating the project’s low-Earth-orbit constellation.
BlackSky’s international intelligence subscriptions surge 150% amid government demand for Gen-3 satellite imagery and AI services
BlackSky Technology said international revenue from space-based intelligence and artificial intelligence subscriptions rose 150% in the second quarter of 2026.
Boeing to deliver next-generation BLOS satellite communications for Australian Defence Force under second LAND 4140 contract
Boeing Defence Australia will deliver next-generation Beyond Line-of-Sight satellite communications to the Australian Defence Force under the LAND 4140 program.