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Northrop Grumman expands European defense presence with Estonian IBCS agreements and deeper Bushmaster production ties in Poland
Northrop Grumman is expanding its industrial footprint in Central and Eastern Europe through new agreements covering missile defense, weapons and surveillance.
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Northrop Grumman says anti-jam PGK E5 enters production to maintain U.S. Army 155 mm artillery accuracy in GPS-degraded environments
Germany to receive first of 35 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters next week after maiden flight, with pilot training to begin in Arkansas
Echodyne MESA radar selected by Kongsberg for Protector weapon stations, strengthening counter-drone fire control across military platforms
Northrop Grumman flies quantum navigation aboard Lumberjack attack drone to support military operations without GPS under jamming
Poland’s EYCORE says first SAR satellite imagery validates domestic radar technology for security and defence missions in orbit
Saab secures SEK 2.9 billion order to advance Sweden’s future fighter programme across manned and unmanned systems
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U.S. Army tests SGT STOUT counter-drone protection for airborne artillery during multinational Saber Junction 26 exercise in Germany
The U.S. Army is using SGT STOUT air defense systems to protect airborne artillery units from drones during Saber Junction 26 in Germany
Ukraine says record 24,000 Russian multirotor drones destroyed in August as maritime strikes move towards Sochi and Novorossiysk
Ukrainian forces destroyed nearly 24,000 Russian multirotor drones in August 2026, the highest monthly total recorded under the ePoints programme
Lockheed Martin, IBM to bring first Quantum System Two to Switzerland in defense-backed push for navigation, AI and advanced manufacturing
Lockheed Martin and IBM have opened a quantum innovation hub at ETH Zurich under an offset agreement with Swiss defense procurement agency armasuisse
HENSOLDT gets €15 million Bundeswehr deal to connect military helicopters to digital battle network without airframe changes
HENSOLDT has signed a €15 million contract to continue developing its Optarion mission support system for the Bundeswehr
MAN revives historic STAR military truck brand in Poland with RMMV and WB Group to pursue European defence logistics orders
MAN Truck & Bus is reviving Poland’s STAR truck brand for military logistics vehicles under a new partnership with Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles and WB Group
BlackSky says Gen-3 satellites will provide exclusive high-resolution imagery for $1 billion France-UAE AI constellation in orbit
BlackSky has been chosen as the exclusive supplier of very high-resolution electro-optical satellites for a $1 billion space intelligence programme
U.S. Navy plans first advanced nuclear microreactor at Indiana weapons base by 2028 to provide secure off-grid power for operations
The U.S. Department of War plans to install an advanced nuclear microreactor at Naval Weapons Station Crane in Indiana by September 2028
Canada and Poland renew defence pact to expand NATO military training and arms-industry cooperation in Eastern Europe at MSPO 2026
Canada and Poland have renewed their Defence Cooperation Agreement to expand military, industrial and training ties
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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
The Netherlands moves towards Saab GlobalEye acquisition to strengthen airborne surveillance and NATO early warning capabilities
The Netherlands has signed a letter of intent with Sweden to acquire a Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft.
HENSOLDT gets €15 million Bundeswehr deal to connect military helicopters to digital battle network without airframe changes
HENSOLDT has signed a €15 million contract to continue developing its Optarion mission support system for the Bundeswehr.
U.S. Air Force conducts no-notice nuclear missile readiness test, challenging crews with drone threat and launch-facility recapture
The U.S. Air Force tested the combat readiness of its missile wings during a four-day exercise conducted without advance notice.
Germany to receive first of 35 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters next week after maiden flight, with pilot training to begin in Arkansas
Germany will formally take delivery of its first F-35A Lightning II next week following the aircraft’s maiden flight in Texas.
Saab secures SEK 2.9 billion order to advance Sweden’s future fighter programme across manned and unmanned systems
Saab has secured an order worth about SEK 2.9 billion from Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration, or FMV, to continue work on the country’s future fighter system.
Britain to arm F-35 Lightning II fleet with new stand-off and long-range weapons alongside £460 million SPEAR CAP 3 investment
Britain plans to expand the strike options available to its F-35 Lightning Force with a range of stand-off and long-range weapons.
MAN revives historic STAR military truck brand in Poland with RMMV and WB Group to pursue European defence logistics orders
MAN Truck & Bus is reviving Poland’s STAR truck brand for military logistics vehicles under a new partnership with Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles and WB Group.
Northrop Grumman says anti-jam PGK E5 enters production to maintain U.S. Army 155 mm artillery accuracy in GPS-degraded environments
Northrop Grumman has begun producing its PGK E5 precision guidance kit for the U.S. Army.
Hanwha Aerospace signs agreement to transfer Homar-K launcher technology to Poland and enable local production of selected components
Poland has signed a sublicence agreement with Hanwha Aerospace for local production of selected Homar-K launcher components.
Poland’s PGZ unveils full-scale Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle at MSPO 2026, with serial production readiness targeted for 2029
Polish defence group PGZ has unveiled a full-scale demonstrator of its new Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle at MSPO 2026.
Finland orders more than 100 Patria TREMOS mobile mortars and secures options for hundreds more in major Army firepower upgrade
Finland has ordered more than 100 Patria TREMOS mobile mortar systems and secured options for hundreds of additional units.
Sweden receives first Stridsvagn 123A under wider plan for 110 tank upgrades and 44 new Leopard 2A8s by 2031
Sweden has received its first Stridsvagn 123A main battle tank, marking the initial delivery under a programme covering 110 upgrades and 44 new Leopard 2A8s.
American Rheinmetall to deliver 12 Mission Master SP autonomous vehicles and five amphibious kits for U.S. Marine Corps expeditionary operations
American Rheinmetall has secured a $7.28 million award supporting the delivery of 12 Mission Master SP autonomous ground vehicles to the U.S. Marine Corps.
Italy and Greece sign implementing agreement for transfer of two FREMM frigates to Hellenic Navy with Fincantieri support
Italy and Greece have signed an implementing arrangement for the transfer of two Italian Navy FREMM frigates to the Hellenic Navy through Fincantieri.
Huntington Ingalls Industries completes first ROMULUS 151 hull, advancing five AI-enabled unmanned vessels for U.S. maritime forces
HII and Breaux Brothers Enterprises have completed the structural build of the first ROMULUS 151 unmanned surface vessel.
Spanish Navy to field three MBDA SIMBAD RC systems, adding new ship defence against sea-skimming missiles, aircraft and drones
MBDA has signed a framework agreement to supply three SIMBAD RC systems to the Spanish Navy, giving the service an anti-missile capability it does not currently have.
Marine Alutech wins €25.2 million Finnish Navy order for 18 Jurmo-NG troop boats to strengthen mobility in the archipelago
Finland has ordered 18 next-generation Watercat M12 Jurmo-class troop transport boats from Marine Alutech for €25.2 million.
U.S. Navy’s USS Delaware completes Norway visit as Washington expands undersea operations across strategic High North gateways
The U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware completed a routine port visit to Grøtsund, Norway, on September 7.
Hanwha Systems links real-time satellite intelligence to K9 howitzers and Chunmoo rocket launchers in overseas AI debut at MSPO 2026
The platform uses artificial intelligence to turn satellite imagery into intelligence for military commanders and operators.
BlackSky says Gen-3 satellites will provide exclusive high-resolution imagery for $1 billion France-UAE AI constellation in orbit
BlackSky has been chosen as the exclusive supplier of very high-resolution electro-optical satellites for a $1 billion space intelligence programme.
Lockheed Martin wins $1.32 billion AIR6500 contract to link Australia’s air and missile defenses with allied forces across the Indo-Pacific
The project will connect the country’s air and missile defense assets through a single operational picture.
Poland’s EYCORE says first SAR satellite imagery validates domestic radar technology for security and defence missions in orbit
Polish space company EYCORE has released the first Earth imagery from EYCORE-1, its synthetic aperture radar satellite.
United Kingdom backs new space strategy with £7.8 billion to counter orbital threats and strengthen satellite capabilities
The UK has consolidated £7.8 billion of planned space investment under a new strategy that places defence and national security at the centre of government policy.
Isar Aerospace reaches orbit on second Spectrum flight, opening new European launch option for commercial and institutional customers
Isar Aerospace said its Spectrum rocket reached orbit and deployed payloads on only the company’s second flight.