U.S. Army establishes T.I.E. Battery in Europe to accelerate counter-drone air defense innovation
The U.S. Army’s 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command has established a new unit in Europe focused on rapidly testing technologies and adapting tactics for emerging air defense threats.
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Israel Ministry of Defence leads 32-company industry delegation to Finnish-Israeli seminar in Helsinki
The Israel Ministry of Defence led a delegation of 32 Israeli defence companies to the second Finnish-Israeli Defence Industry Seminar held this week in Helsinki.
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ICEYE completes delivery of Poland’s sovereign radar satellite reconnaissance system within one year
CENTCOM commander says Operation Epic Fury severely degraded Iran’s military and strengthened regional ties
Romania: SAFE programme billions to boost Western defence giants amid marginal domestic industry participation
BAE Systems integrates upgraded Link 16 test capability for U.S. Air Force F-16 aircraft fleet
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U.S. Army highlights AI-enabled command and control as key to multi-domain operations in the Pacific
The U.S. Army said artificial intelligence-enabled command and control, allied data interoperability and faster decision-making will be central to achieving multi-domain dominance in the Pacific
U.S. Army establishes T.I.E. Battery in Europe to accelerate counter-drone air defense innovation
The U.S. Army’s 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command has established a new unit in Europe focused on rapidly testing technologies and adapting tactics for emerging air defense threats
U.S. Navy’s future Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Ted Stevens arrives at Norfolk homeport
The future USS Ted Stevens, a Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, arrived at its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk for the first time on May 15, 2026
U.S. Air Force links expanded F-15EX procurement plan to F-35 upgrade and delivery delays
The U.S. Air Force’s decision to more than double its planned purchase of F-15EX Eagle II fighters was partly driven by delays to key F-35 upgrades, a senior service official told lawmakers on May 12
Lloyd’s Register grants first export submarine design approval to Hanwha Ocean’s 2,000-tonne platform
Lloyd’s Register has awarded its first Approval in Principle (AiP) for an export submarine design to Hanwha Ocean, marking a milestone in the development of the South Korean company’s independently designed 2,000-tonne submarine platform
BAE Systems delivers key flight hardware for U.S. Space Force next-generation missile warning satellites
BAE Systems has delivered critical flight hardware for the U.S. Space Force’s Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Polar (NGP) programme, marking a milestone in the development of advanced missile warning and intelligence capabilities
BAE Systems and Vantor unveil high-accuracy drone targeting capability for contested warfare environments
BAE Systems and Vantor announced a partnership to provide advanced intelligence and targeting capabilities for unmanned aerial systems operating in contested electronic warfare environments
Norway cancels Naval Strike Missile deal with Malaysia, raising concerns over defense procurement stability
Norway has cancelled a contract between Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Malaysia for the delivery of Naval Strike Missile systems and launchers after Oslo implemented new arms export restrictions
CoAspire joins U.S. low-cost cruise missile program with GHOST ground-launched strike system
CoAspire has signed a framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War to support the development and production of affordable ground-launched cruise missiles under the Low-Cost Containerized Munitions programme
Lockheed Martin expands munitions production strategy with new supplier initiative and $9 billion investment plan
Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Department of War have launched a new supplier conference series aimed at accelerating munitions production as defence demand continues to rise
U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper fleet falls below operational minimum after combat losses over Iran
The United States Air Force has seen its fleet of MQ-9 Reaper drones decline to approximately 135 aircraft following the nearly six-week-long Epic Fury operation against Iran
Australia expands missile manufacturing strategy through new naval strike missile agreement with Norway
The Government of Australia has signed a new defence cooperation agreement with Norway aimed at supporting the domestic production and sustainment of advanced missile systems in Australia
U.S. Air Force links expanded F-15EX procurement plan to F-35 upgrade and delivery delays
The U.S. Air Force’s decision to more than double its planned purchase of F-15EX Eagle II fighters was partly driven by delays to key F-35 upgrades, a senior service official told lawmakers on May 12.
Swiss Patriot air and missile defence system procurement faces higher costs and delays of up to seven years
Switzerland’s planned purchase of the U.S.-made Patriot missile defence system could cost significantly more than initially expected, according to reports cited by Swiss media outlet swissinfo.ch.
Anduril UK down-selected for British Army Project NYX to develop autonomous platforms for Apache operations
Anduril UK has been down-selected by the UK Ministry of Defence for the next phase of the British Army’s Project NYX, a program focused on autonomous collaborative platforms designed to operate alongside Apache attack helicopters.
BAE Systems and Vantor unveil high-accuracy drone targeting capability for contested warfare environments
BAE Systems and Vantor announced a partnership to provide advanced intelligence and targeting capabilities for unmanned aerial systems operating in contested electronic warfare environments.
CoAspire joins U.S. low-cost cruise missile program with GHOST ground-launched strike system
CoAspire has signed a framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War to support the development and production of affordable ground-launched cruise missiles under the Low-Cost Containerized Munitions programme.
U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper fleet falls below operational minimum after combat losses over Iran
The United States Air Force has seen its fleet of MQ-9 Reaper drones decline to approximately 135 aircraft following the nearly six-week-long Epic Fury operation against Iran.
U.S. Army highlights AI-enabled command and control as key to multi-domain operations in the Pacific
The U.S. Army said artificial intelligence-enabled command and control, allied data interoperability and faster decision-making will be central to achieving multi-domain dominance in the Pacific.
Galvion to introduce CORTEX EVO integrated headborne system at SOF Week 2026
Galvion will introduce its CORTEX EVO integrated headborne system at SOF Week 2026, presenting the latest development of its CORTEX architecture for military and tactical users.
Teledyne FLIR Defense selected to supply Rogue 1 loitering munition for U.S. Army LASSO program
Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies, said its Rogue 1 loitering munition system has been selected by the U.S. Army for the Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance, or LASSO, program.
RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer is the world’s most advanced artillery system, says KNDS
European land systems manufacturer KNDS has described the RCH 155 as the world’s most advanced artillery system following a recent contract awarded by the UK Ministry of Defence for deliveries to the British Army.
Hanwha Aerospace and Milrem Robotics partner on Romanian unmanned ground vehicle programme at BSDA 2026
Hanwha Aerospace has signed a teaming agreement with Milrem Robotics to jointly pursue Romania’s unmanned ground vehicle programme.
UK awards £1 billion RCH 155 artillery contract to strengthen British Army capability and NATO interoperability
The Ministry of Defence has announced a nearly £1 billion contract to procure 72 Remote Controlled Howitzers (RCH 155) for the British Army, marking a major step in the modernisation of the United Kingdom’s artillery capabilities.
Lloyd’s Register grants first export submarine design approval to Hanwha Ocean’s 2,000-tonne platform
Lloyd’s Register has awarded its first Approval in Principle (AiP) for an export submarine design to Hanwha Ocean, marking a milestone in the development of the South Korean company’s independently designed 2,000-tonne submarine platform.
Lockheed Martin selected as preferred combat systems partner for Australia’s future Virginia-class submarines
Lockheed Martin Australia has been selected by the Australian government as the preferred combat system integration strategic partner for the country’s future fleet of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered Virginia-class submarines, marking another milestone in the AUKUS programme.
Norway cancels Naval Strike Missile deal with Malaysia, raising concerns over defense procurement stability
Norway has cancelled a contract between Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Malaysia for the delivery of Naval Strike Missile systems and launchers after Oslo implemented new arms export restrictions.
Australia expands missile manufacturing strategy through new naval strike missile agreement with Norway
The Government of Australia has signed a new defence cooperation agreement with Norway aimed at supporting the domestic production and sustainment of advanced missile systems in Australia.
Navantia and Kongsberg Naval Services sign long-term agreement to support Norway’s F 310 frigates
Navantia and Kongsberg Naval Services have signed a Framework Agreement in Bergen establishing a long-term contractual structure for support and modernisation work on the Royal Norwegian Navy’s F 310 Fridtjof Nansen-class frigates.
Davie Defense secures $3.5 billion U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutter contract with construction in Finland and Texas
Davie Defense has finalized a $3.5 billion contract with the United States Coast Guard for the construction and delivery of five Arctic Security Cutters, a new class of Arctic icebreaker.
ICEYE completes delivery of Poland’s sovereign radar satellite reconnaissance system within one year
ICEYE has formally handed over Poland’s sovereign radar satellite reconnaissance system, known as MikroSAR and operated under the name POLSARIS, to the Polish Armed Forces less than 12 months after the contract was signed.
Ukraine and Palantir discuss AI cooperation to strengthen air defence and battlefield decision-making
Ministry of Defence of Ukraine announced that Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov held talks with Alex Karp, chief executive of Palantir Technologies, on cooperation in artificial intelligence, data analysis and defence technologies.
Dassault Aviation and OHB partner on VORTEX-S spaceplane proposal for European Space Agency
Dassault Aviation and OHB announced a partnership to propose the VORTEX-S multipurpose spaceplane to the European Space Agency.
BlackSky secures seven-figure government contract for advanced Gen-2 space intelligence applications
BlackSky Technology announced that it has received a seven-figure subscription contract from a new government customer for advanced Gen-2 mission applications.
Lockheed Martin demonstrates NGC2 cross-domain battlefield network during Balikatan 2026 exercise
Lockheed Martin announced that its Team Lockheed Martin NGC2 prototype demonstrated cross-domain integration capabilities during the Balikatan 2026 exercise in the Indo-Pacific region.
Northrop Grumman introduces LR-450 next-generation navigation system for deep space and orbital missions
Northrop Grumman has introduced the LR-450, a compact positioning and navigation system designed to provide continuous spacecraft tracking and orientation during missions in space.