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Britain and Japan agree to speed up GCAP fighter programme as part of wider technology and security partnership
GCAP is intended to develop a next-generation fighter through a joint venture involving Britain’s BAE Systems, Italy’s Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement.
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U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules lands on Swedish highway for first time during Agile Combat Employment training
EU and Republic of Korea agree to expand security and defence partnership amid shared European and Indo-Pacific threats
Swedish Gripen fighters respond to Russian Su-24 and Su-34 aircraft near national airspace over Baltic Sea
Australia says AUKUS partners move closer to SRF-West as U.S. Navy prepares support activities at HMAS Stirling
Airbus and SkyFall sign strategic alliance to advance Ukrainian drone innovation and European air defence
U.S. expands military financing for Poland by $4 billion, bringing total available credit to $20 billion under FMF program
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U.S. Department of War signs $2.3 billion framework agreement with Lockheed Martin for F-35 fleet support through 2028
The U.S. Department of War has signed a framework agreement with Lockheed Martin for continued support services for the global F-35 Lightning II multirole fighter fleet
GDELS to present Pandur GBAD layered air defence vehicle and mobile counter-UAS systems at Eurosatory 2026
General Dynamics European Land Systems will showcase ground-based air defence and counter-UAS systems at Eurosatory 2026
France awards MBDA contract to develop ASN4G hypersonic nuclear missile for Rafale F5 aircraft by around 2035
France’s Directorate General of Armament (DGA) awarded MBDA a contract on 2 June to develop the ASN4G nuclear-armed air-to-ground missile
Chinese criticism of reported F-47 canards highlights wider debate over U.S. and Chinese sixth-generation fighter designs
Chinese commentators have mocked reported front control surfaces on the new U.S. F-47 fighter, arguing that the United States is now using a feature for which Western analysts previously criticised China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon
Plasan to launch LAPS, ATHENA and TAPS survivability systems for armoured combat platforms at Eurosatory
Plasan will launch three new survivability solutions at Eurosatory in Paris from 15 to 19 June 2026
U.S. Army and allied partners to expand drone and counter-drone marketplaces at Eurosatory defence exhibition
The U.S. Army said it will expand its Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Counter-UAS Marketplaces with allied and partner nations at Eurosatory in Paris
Elbit Systems and Diehl Defence partner to offer SkyStriker loitering munition system to German Armed Forces
Elbit Systems and Diehl Defence have signed a strategic partnership agreement to jointly offer the SkyStriker loitering munition system to the German Armed Forces
U.S. Space Force awards $437.7 million in contracts for first Protected Tactical SATCOM Global satellites
The U.S. Space Force has awarded two firm fixed price contracts for the Protected Tactical SATCOM Global program
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EDGE Group advances mobile SHADOW 25 loitering munition for rapid precision strikes from canister launch systems
EDGE Group is offering the SHADOW 25 loitering munition as a rapid precision-strike capability for armed forces operating in contested environments.
Airbus showcases broad European drone portfolio at ILA Berlin, from uncrewed H145 to collaborative combat aircraft
Switzerland selects KNDS AGM artillery system on Piranha IV platform to modernise indirect fire capability
Germany and France move to end joint FCAS fighter project while keeping wider European system-of-systems work
U.S. Department of War signs $2.3 billion framework agreement with Lockheed Martin for F-35 fleet support through 2028
The U.S. Department of War has signed a framework agreement with Lockheed Martin for continued support services for the global F-35 Lightning II multirole fighter fleet
Quantum Systems unveils PULSE P19 multi-role aircraft for drone detection and defence at ILA Berlin 2026
Quantum Systems unveiled its PULSE P19 multi-role aircraft at the ILA Berlin Air Show on 10 June 2026.
France awards MBDA contract to develop ASN4G hypersonic nuclear missile for Rafale F5 aircraft by around 2035
France’s Directorate General of Armament (DGA) awarded MBDA a contract on 2 June to develop the ASN4G nuclear-armed air-to-ground missile.
Boeing will not bid T-7A for U.S. Navy jet trainer program after finding aircraft does not meet UJTS requirements
Boeing has decided not to submit a bid in the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System competition for a next-generation training aircraft.
Chinese criticism of reported F-47 canards highlights wider debate over U.S. and Chinese sixth-generation fighter designs
Chinese commentators have mocked reported front control surfaces on the new U.S. F-47 fighter, arguing that the United States is now using a feature for which Western analysts previously criticised China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon.
U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules lands on Swedish highway for first time during Agile Combat Employment training
The U.S. Air Force’s 37th Airlift Squadron has landed a C-130J Super Hercules on Highway 44 outside Särestad, Sweden.
AM General to display UGV and JLTV A2 with counter-UAS systems at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris
The AM General UGV demonstrates how proven tactical vehicle platforms can be developed into modular, mission-ready unmanned systems.
GDELS to present Pandur GBAD layered air defence vehicle and mobile counter-UAS systems at Eurosatory 2026
General Dynamics European Land Systems will showcase ground-based air defence and counter-UAS systems at Eurosatory 2026.
Rheinmetall to showcase cross-domain defence systems, unmanned platforms and battlefield networking at Eurosatory 2026
Rheinmetall will present its integrated defence portfolio at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris under the motto “Strong and Clear – Across all Domains”.
Plasan to launch LAPS, ATHENA and TAPS survivability systems for armoured combat platforms at Eurosatory
Plasan will launch three new survivability solutions at Eurosatory in Paris from 15 to 19 June 2026.
Scania to launch modular protected cab and display hybrid defence truck capabilities at Eurosatory in Paris
Scania will present defence solutions for demanding operations at Eurosatory in Paris.
Indra to present Dragon 8x8 vehicle, AI systems and counter-drone technologies at Eurosatory in Paris
The Spanish company will present next-generation systems for land platforms, drones, counter-drone missions, electronic warfare and radar applications.
U.S. Navy: USS Colorado returns to fleet 29 days early after scheduled maintenance at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Colorado has completed a scheduled maintenance period at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.
Australia says AUKUS partners move closer to SRF-West as U.S. Navy prepares support activities at HMAS Stirling
Australia said Submarine Rotational Force-West has moved another step closer to being established.
Irving Shipbuilding lays keel for future HMCS Fraser, first River-class destroyer for the Royal Canadian Navy
Irving Shipbuilding has laid the keel for the first River-class destroyer, the future HMCS Fraser, at Halifax Shipyard.
Saronic and Castelion to test Blackbeard hypersonic launch from Marauder unmanned surface vessel in 2027
The companies plan to integrate Castelion’s Blackbeard with Saronic’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel Marauder.
U.S. Navy reestablishes Submarine Squadron 3 in Western Australia to support SRF-West under AUKUS partnership
The U.S. Navy has reestablished Submarine Squadron 3 to support Submarine Rotational Force-West, a key element of the AUKUS security partnership.
EUROGUARD project reaches design milestone in Estonia with prototype hull presentation at Baltic Workboats shipyard
The EUROGUARD project has reached a major milestone with a Critical Design Review, prototype vessel hull presentation and virtual system demonstration in Estonia.
U.S. Air Force test pilot Bob Hines selected as alternate crew member for NASA’s Artemis III lunar mission training
NASA has selected Col. Bob “Farmer” Hines, an U.S. Air Force test pilot, to train alongside the prime crew for Artemis III.
U.S. Space Force awards $437.7 million in contracts for first Protected Tactical SATCOM Global satellites
The U.S. Space Force has awarded two firm fixed price contracts for the Protected Tactical SATCOM Global program.
OHB and Rheinmetall establish space networks joint venture for SATCOMBw Level 4 military communications
OHB and Rheinmetall have established a joint venture in Bremen to support military satellite communications for the Bundeswehr.
Rheinmetall and ICEYE build German space-based reconnaissance architecture with NewSpace partners
Rheinmetall and ICEYE are establishing new space-based reconnaissance capabilities for Germany through their joint venture, Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions GmbH.
L3Harris receives $170 million Falcon IV communications systems order from Central European nation
L3Harris Technologies has received a $170 million order from a Central European nation for its Falcon IV family of communication systems.
BlackSky receives NRO contract modification to accelerate AROS satellite development for foundation imaging
BlackSky Technology has received a contract modification under its existing National Reconnaissance Office contract to accelerate development of its AROS broad area collection satellites.