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France awards early Rafale F5 contracts for ASN4G nuclear missile, new radar, stealth data link and 20% increase in engine thrust
The work covers new navigation, radar, communications, electronic warfare and propulsion technologies for the combat aircraft.
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Australian Army says AS9 Huntsman can prepare to fire in 30 seconds after first full tactical self-propelled artillery test
Canada and Ukraine announce more than $2 billion in defence and energy packages covering Patriot interceptors, F-16 weapons and drones
General Atomics pitches Wildfire for U.S. Air Force MQ-9A alternative, with 8,000-nautical-mile range and capacity for two LRASM missiles
Australia fields LRASM and JASSM-ER on F/A-18F Super Hornets, adding maritime strikes beyond 370 km and land attacks up to 900 km
NATO chief says Germany leads ‘NATO 3.0’ shift towards greater European responsibility, defence output and support for Ukraine
Rolls-Royce PWR3 propulsion system to give Britain’s Dreadnought nuclear submarines simpler operations and longer service life
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KNDS and WB Group position 105mm light artillery for Polish Armed Forces with TOPAZ integration and local ammunition plans
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France awards early Rafale F5 contracts for ASN4G nuclear missile, new radar, stealth data link and 20% increase in engine thrust
The work covers new navigation, radar, communications, electronic warfare and propulsion technologies for the combat aircraft.
U.S. Air Force rapidly launches multiple B-2 Spirit stealth bombers in Spirit Vigilance 2026 global strike readiness drill
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Israel expands F-35I modernization agenda with SPICE 1000B, extended-range fuel tanks and electronic-warfare pod integration
Israel is advancing three country-specific upgrades for its F-35I fleet, including integration of the SPICE 1000B precision-guided weapon, extended-range fuel tanks and an electronic-warfare pod.
U.S. Air Force plans new radar, mission computer, electronic warfare suite and engines for future F-15EX Eagle II production lots
The U.S. Air Force’s plan to expand the F-15EX Eagle II fleet from 98 to 268 aircraft will require a major redesign of fighters built later in the production run.
GKN Aerospace selected for Sweden’s future combat air technology programme covering propulsion, onboard power and thermal management
Sweden’s FMV has awarded GKN Aerospace a contract worth about SEK 390 million to work on technologies for the country’s future combat air capability.
U.S. Air Force F-22 pilot saves $156 million stealth fighter with belly landing after right main wheel assembly detaches on takeoff
A U.S. Air Force F-22 pilot has received the service’s highest flight-safety award after landing a fully armed fighter without its right main wheel.
Brazil’s 300-kilometre Tactical Cruise Missile passes key Army firing test, bringing ASTROS weapon closer to certification
Brazil has completed a successful firing test of its Tactical Cruise Missile, moving the 300-kilometre-range weapon closer to certification.
KNDS and WB Group position 105mm light artillery for Polish Armed Forces with TOPAZ integration and local ammunition plans
KNDS and Poland’s WB Group have agreed to pursue a domestically integrated 105mm artillery system for the Polish Armed Forces.
Australian Army says AS9 Huntsman can prepare to fire in 30 seconds after first full tactical self-propelled artillery test
The Australian Army has tested the AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer in a full tactical environment for the first time.
U.S. Army accelerates PrSM Increment 2 for moving maritime targets under streamlined rapid-fielding acquisition pathway
The U.S. Army is accelerating Precision Strike Missile Increment 2 to field an early capability against moving maritime targets.
Hanwha Aerospace secures €411.8 million Croatian order for 18 Chunmoo launchers and guided rockets in European expansion
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MBDA, Safran selected to supply THUNDART as French Army’s sovereign long-range strike capability for high-intensity conflict
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Rolls-Royce PWR3 propulsion system to give Britain’s Dreadnought nuclear submarines simpler operations and longer service life
Britain’s Dreadnought-class ballistic missile submarines will be powered by a new Rolls-Royce nuclear propulsion system designed to simplify operations and extend their service lives.
Britain to integrate DragonFire laser weapons on Royal Navy Type 45 destroyers from 2027 in major naval air defence upgrade
Britain will begin integrating the DragonFire laser system on Royal Navy Type 45 destroyers from 2027, bringing directed-energy weapons into the surface fleet.
Babcock extends Seaspan’s Royal Canadian Navy submarine support role for six years ahead of transition to a new fleet
Babcock Canada has extended Seaspan Victoria Shipyards’ role in supporting the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarine fleet for another six years.
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
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Huntington Ingalls Industries completes first ROMULUS 151 hull, advancing five AI-enabled unmanned vessels for U.S. maritime forces
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Eutelsat plans €1 billion investment in 229 Airbus-built OneWeb satellites to secure LEO network continuity through 2034
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Von der Leyen sets out IRIS² expansion and private investment drive to reduce Europe’s reliance on non-European satellite systems
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Airbus starts work on at least 66 IRIS² satellites to anchor Europe’s sovereign military communications network from 2029
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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
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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.