Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles joint venture delivers first Lynx vehicles for Italian Army A2CS programme
The Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles joint venture has delivered the first four Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles to the Italian Army at the Multifunctional Experimentation Centre in Montelibretti, officially launching the A2CS programme.
Hanwha expands Canadian industrial alliances to support patrol submarine project and long-term defence cooperation
Hanwha has expanded its industrial cooperation in Canada by signing multiple strategic Memorandums of Understanding with Canadian partners in support of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.
Airbus reports strong helicopter orders in 2025 with growth across civil, military and uncrewed systems
Airbus reported a strong performance for its helicopter business in 2025, with Airbus Helicopters logging 544 gross orders and 536 net orders during the year.
ST Engineering secures Singapore defence contract for next-generation Terrex s5 infantry vehicles
The vehicles will be progressively delivered from 2028 and will be based on the Terrex s5, the latest 8×8 armoured fighting platform in the company’s Terrex family.
Stavatti Aerospace outlines SM-39 Razor concept as independent candidate for U.S. Navy’s NCAD F/A-XX fighter program
Stavatti Aerospace has presented the SM-39 Razor as an independent proposal for the U.S. Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance effort, informally known as F/A-XX, intended to replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in the 2030s.
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Kathy Warden: Northrop Grumman expects U.S. Air Force deal to expand B-21 Raider bomber production by March
Northrop Grumman expects to reach an agreement with the U.S. Air Force by the end of March to accelerate production of the B-21 bomber, according to Chief Executive Officer Kathy Warden.
U.S. Marine Corps creates its first NDAA-compliant 3D-printed drone to support operational missions
Amid the Department of War’s intent to acquire 300,000 one-way attack drones by 2028, 2nd Marine Logistics Group has developed the Marine Corps’ first National Defense Authorization Act-compliant 3D-printed drone.
Israel defence ministry places $183 million multi-year air munitions order with Elbit Systems to expand the country’s industrial base
Elbit Systems has received a multi-year air munitions procurement order valued at approximately $183 million (NIS 570 million) from the Israel Ministry of Defense Defence Procurement Directorate.
U.S. ambassador warns NORAD would change if Canada pulls back from F-35 order, with more U.S. jets flying north
The U.S. ambassador to Canada says the North American Aerospace Defense Command would need to change if Canada does not proceed with buying 88 F-35 fighter jets.
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Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles joint venture delivers first Lynx vehicles for Italian Army A2CS programme
The Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles joint venture has delivered the first four Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles to the Italian Army at the Multifunctional Experimentation Centre in Montelibretti, officially launching the A2CS programme.
CACI wins up to $250M million task order to support U.S. Army readiness and spectrum dominance with next-generation electronic warfare
CACI announced it has received a five-year task order valued at up to $250 million to enhance spectrum dominance for the U.S. Army Capability Program Executive – Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors.
Romania signals faster main battle tank acquisition as decision on new fleet expected within months
During the International Armoured Vehicles conference held from 20 to 22 January in Farnborough near London, Romania announced plans to accelerate its main battle tank procurement programme.
SSAB and Rheinmetall agree fossil-free steel supply, marking first use in defence manufacturing
SSAB and the German defence and technology group Rheinmetall have signed a letter of intent covering the supply of fossil-free steel.
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GA-ATS will showcase Do228 NXT as maritime surveillance solution at Navy Tech 2026 in Sweden
General Atomics AeroTec Systems is exhibiting at Navy Tech 2026, where it is presenting its new Do228 NXT aircraft as a solution for maritime surveillance missions.
Amentum secures up to $730 million in contracts for UK nuclear fleet and Hinkley Point C services
Amentum has secured a suite of new contracts from Électricité de France worth up to $730 million (£540 million) to expand its nuclear energy services in the United Kingdom.
Hanwha expands Canadian industrial alliances to support patrol submarine project and long-term defence cooperation
Hanwha has expanded its industrial cooperation in Canada by signing multiple strategic Memorandums of Understanding with Canadian partners in support of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.
USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group arrives in Middle East after redirect from Indo-Pacific mission
The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group has entered the Middle East after being redirected from its Indo-Pacific deployment amid rising tensions with Iran.
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Polaris secures Bundeswehr equipment office contract to build and flight-test reusable hypersonic vehicle
German space technology company Polaris has received a contract from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to manufacture and operate a two-stage, horizontal take-off, fully reusable hypersonic research vehicle.
Northrop Grumman boosters prepare Artemis II for first human deep space flight since Apollo
Northrop Grumman five-segment solid rocket boosters will power the first crewed flight of NASA’s Space Launch System as part of the Artemis II mission, launching from Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center as early as February 6, 2026.
Airbus to launch first Pléiades Neo Next satellite in 2028, strengthening Earth observation and geospatial services
Airbus will launch its first Pléiades Neo Next satellite in early 2028 from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The satellite will be launched aboard an Avio Vega C rocket.
Calian Group commits initial $100 million to speed development of Canada’s sovereign C5ISRT capabilities
Calian Group Ltd. announced a strategic initiative to mobilize an initial $100 million to accelerate the development and deployment of sovereign C5ISRT defence capabilities across Canada.