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Saab secures deal to produce 16 Gripen E multirole combat aircraft for Ukraine with deliveries due in 2029-2030
"I am deeply proud that Sweden and Saab can now enable the provision of Gripen E to Ukraine, bringing a world-class fighter that will transform the Ukrainian Air Force’s capability,” says Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.
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Nokia Defense to provide secure connectivity for Finnish Border Guard counter-drone initiative across land and maritime operations
Nokia has joined a Finnish-Nordic industrial consortium led by the Finnish Border Guard to develop next-generation counter-drone capabilities
Ukraine discusses licensed SCALP cruise missile production with France as Kyiv links long-range strike needs to future Rafale fleet
Ukraine is holding talks with France on obtaining a licence to produce SCALP air-launched cruise missiles
Pratt & Whitney F119 engine surpasses one million flight hours powering F-22 Raptor as sustainment supports U.S. Air Force readiness
Pratt & Whitney said its F119 engine has surpassed one million engine flight hours powering the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor
Raytheon develops large-aperture telescope for Lazuli Space Observatory to enable rapid observations and precision astrophysics
Raytheon, an RTX business, is developing a large-aperture telescope for the Lazuli Space Observatory
Orqa and Remote Robotic Systems launch Canadian drone, AI and counter-UAS production partnership to build sovereign capability
Croatian drone technology company Orqa and Canada’s Remote Robotic Systems have signed an exclusive partnership agreement to expand production of Orqa systems and components in Canada
Boeing and U.S. Army use NGATS Pathfinder to speed AH-64E Apache maintenance and reduce aviation sustainment costs
Boeing and the U.S. Army have completed a 12-month operational maintenance exercise intended to improve AH-64E Apache readiness and reduce sustainment costs
UK to invest £580 million in Dstl infrastructure and Porton Down facilities for advanced defence science and technology research
The UK will provide £580 million in infrastructure funding over four years for the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
European Investment Bank commits €3 billion to Airbus to support Europe’s aerospace research, industrial base and technological edge
The European Investment Bank and Airbus have signed a first €1 billion loan to support research and development in the European aerospace sector
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United StatesLockheed Martin receives up to $35 billion seven-year THAAD interceptor award to quadruple missile defense production capacity
"This award reflects our shared vision with the Department of War to strengthen America's Arsenal of Freedom through a transformational shift to multiyear procurement," said Tim Cahill, president, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.
Denmark to deliver 15,000 extended-range artillery rounds to Ukraine as Kyiv prioritises longer-range fires
CSG Group presents Trident multi-layered air defence system with Roketsan missiles and Tatra-based platforms
U.S. B-2 Spirit stealth bombers join Australian F-35s in Diamond Storm exercise to sharpen Indo-Pacific air warfare training
Saab secures deal to produce 16 Gripen E multirole combat aircraft for Ukraine with deliveries due in 2029-2030
"I am deeply proud that Sweden and Saab can now enable the provision of Gripen E to Ukraine, bringing a world-class fighter that will transform the Ukrainian Air Force’s capability,” says Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.
Pratt & Whitney F119 engine surpasses one million flight hours powering F-22 Raptor as sustainment supports U.S. Air Force readiness
Pratt & Whitney said its F119 engine has surpassed one million engine flight hours powering the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor.
F-15EX Eagle II returns to Kadena Air Base as U.S. Air Force prepares Japan fighter hub for long-term transition
The F-15EX Eagle II returned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, on June 29, 2026, as the base prepares for its transition to the Air Force’s newest fighter.
Air and missile defense: Israel completes Iron Dome upgrade tests with Iron Beam laser integration [VIDEO]
Israel’s Ministry of Defense and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have completed a comprehensive test series of the Iron Dome aerial defense system.
Kongsberg to deliver NASAMS air defense system to Kuwait under U.S. Foreign Military Sales contract with Raytheon support
The program has a value for Kongsberg of about $400 million.
UK commits more than £8 billion to GCAP fighter programme to advance next-generation air combat capability
The UK will invest more than £8 billion in the Global Combat Air Programme over the next four years as part of a wider Defence Investment Plan.
Overland AI wins U.S. military production contract to deliver autonomous ground vehicles for Marine Corps air defence
Overland AI has been awarded a $20 million production contract to accelerate the production and fielding of fully autonomous ground vehicles for the U.S. Marine Corps.
Lockheed Martin wins $3 billion GMLRS rocket production award to support U.S. Army precision fires and munitions readiness
The contract enables continued production and delivery of standard and extended-range GMLRS rounds.
General Dynamics Information Technology to deploy autonomous surveillance towers for U.S. border security operations
General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics, has been awarded a $71 million task order by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
RENK America receives up to $691 million U.S. Army contract to sustain HMPT transmissions for medium tracked vehicles
RENK America has been awarded a five-year follow-on indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity production contract by the Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal.
U.S. delivers new batch of M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams main battle tanks to Poland under 250-vehicle agreement
Poland’s Ministry of National Defense said the United States has delivered a new batch of M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams main battle tanks to Poland.
Lockheed Martin and Insta to establish Europe’s first MLRS and HIMARS fire control sustainment centre in Finland
Finland will establish Europe’s first maintenance and sustainment center for the MLRS Common Fire Control System.
TKMS launches Cunha Moreira, third Tamandaré frigate for Brazilian Navy, as Brazil-Germany naval programme advances in Itajaí
TKMS has launched the frigate Cunha Moreira, the third vessel in Brazil’s Tamandaré programme. The launch took place on 26 June at TKMS Estaleiro Brasil Sul in Itajaí, Brazil.
UK to build at least six Common Combat Vessels as Royal Navy shifts to hybrid air defence fleet for Atlantic and NATO operations
The Common Combat Vessel will replace the Royal Navy’s current fleet of six Type 45 destroyers.
U.S. Navy repair facility in Japan returns USS Shoup and USS George Washington to fleet after on-time maintenance periods
The U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center has completed key maintenance periods for USS Shoup and USS George Washington.
U.S. Navy advances Trident II missile and new warhead modernization to sustain sea-based nuclear deterrence
The U.S. Navy’s Portfolio Acquisition Executive Strategic Systems Programs is leading a major modernization of its sea-based nuclear weapon system.
South Korea’s shipbuilding giants and policy lenders join forces for $150 billion U.S. investment push
The initiative follows South Korea’s pledge to invest $150 billion in the U.S. shipbuilding sector as part of a broader $350 billion U.S. investment commitment, with an annual cap of $20 billion.
U.S. Navy completes destroyer upgrades with SLQ-32(V)7 electronic warfare suite for USS Chung-Hoon and USS James E. Williams
The U.S. Navy has completed major modernization work on the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Chung-Hoon and USS James E. Williams.
Nokia Defense to provide secure connectivity for Finnish Border Guard counter-drone initiative across land and maritime operations
Nokia has joined a Finnish-Nordic industrial consortium led by the Finnish Border Guard to develop next-generation counter-drone capabilities.
Raytheon develops large-aperture telescope for Lazuli Space Observatory to enable rapid observations and precision astrophysics
Raytheon, an RTX business, is developing a large-aperture telescope for the Lazuli Space Observatory.
Systematic SitaWare Headquarters chosen by 1 German-Netherlands Corps to unify command and planning across twelve NATO nations
Danish defence technology company Systematic will provide its SitaWare Headquarters software to 1 German-Netherlands Corps.
Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium in $8 billion deal to build vertically integrated space communications, launch and satellite services company
Rocket Lab Corporation and Iridium Communications Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement under which Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium.
Lockheed Martin outlines GPS III, GPS IIIF and quantum navigation approach for resilient, precise positioning in contested environments
Lockheed Martin has outlined how GPS and quantum navigation could work together to provide resilient and ultra-precise positioning.
EU breaks ground on Cologne GOVSATCOM hub to strengthen secure satellite communications for government users across Europe
Europe’s secure satellite communications programme advanced last week with the groundbreaking of the GOVSATCOM site in Cologne, Germany.