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Lockheed Martin says Morocco's first F-16 Block 72 fighter jet has made its maiden flight
The jet will now continue through flight testing before first delivery, the U.S. defense contractor said.
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UAE plans more than $1 billion APKWS II guided rocket purchase to strengthen counter-drone capability following U.S. approval
U.S. Navy delivers digital test range to Australia to prepare autonomous aircraft for combat missions alongside crewed fighters
Oshkosh Defense expands African business with Morocco order for 50 heavy transporters and 50 trailers to support armored forces
Saab UK and Kraken integrate Giraffe 1X radar on autonomous vessel to provide early warning of drone threats to ships and ports
U.S. Navy says USS Ronald Reagan is second carrier equipped to fly MQ-25A Stingray following command-and-control integration
ARX Robotics and Roboneers sign partnership to integrate and jointly develop unmanned ground systems for Ukrainian forces
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U.S. Marine Corps says NMESIS anti-ship missile battery trained in Hawaii to sharpen maritime fires and command and control
U.S. Marines have completed a five-day exercise in Hawaii to sharpen the skills of the battery that operates the service's ground-based anti-ship system
UK Ministry of Defence says Joint Expeditionary Force trains to protect critical infrastructure against Russian hybrid threats
Hundreds of British personnel have trained with Joint Expeditionary Force allies across the North Atlantic, High North and Baltic Sea to counter Russian hybrid threats
Leonardo DRS launches UK radar production to compete for European air defense and counter-drone contracts amid growing demand
Leonardo DRS is expanding its European presence to pursue growing demand for air defense and drone-detection radars
Swedish Armed Forces extends Savox cooperation with multi-year agreement to maintain and upgrade IMP communication systems
Finland’s Savox Communications has signed a multi-year agreement to support the IMP Intercom System used by the Swedish Armed Forces
Boeing P-8I supports Indian Navy maritime patrol and reconnaissance missions, with 12 aircraft delivered and interest in more
Boeing marked the 15th anniversary of the Indian Navy’s P-8I first flight on September 28, 2026
NSPA introduces direct ordering for Italian NH90 engine support with first operational orders under Avio Aero contract
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) processed the first operational supply orders with Avio Aero for the T700 TE61 engines used by Italy’s Army and Navy NH90 helicopters on 3 September
Zelenskyy reports first combat use of Ukraine’s FP-7 ballistic missile while Fire Point develops further strike and interceptor capabilities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on 1 October that Fire Point’s FP-7 tactical ballistic missile had been used in combat against Russia for the first time
Azerbaijan orders Roketsan’s Barbaros coastal defence system with Atmaca and Çakir missiles, becoming its first customer worldwide
Azerbaijan has ordered Roketsan’s Barbaros coastal defence system, becoming the first customer for the mobile battery armed with Atmaca and Çakir anti-ship missiles
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LandEM&E Group drives indirect fire accuracy with ALKON 122, ALKON 122L, and EGM120
EM&E Group has developed a range of guided munition solutions aimed at increasing the capabilities of different types of munitions by incorporating advanced navigation and trajectory correction technologies.
U.S. Army’s Bradley replacement race enters troop-testing phase with first XM30 prototypes from Rheinmetall and General Dynamics
Lockheed Martin CEO says ATACMS production could move to Germany, opening Arkansas capacity for faster PrSM missile output
L3Harris secures record $4.7 billion PAC-3 MSE propulsion deal from Lockheed Martin to expand U.S. interceptor production capacity
U.S. Air Force redeploys strategic bombers from RAF Fairford to the United States
“U.S. Air Force bombers routinely operate around the world to support global force readiness and operational requirements,” a Pentagon spokesperson said.
Boeing P-8I supports Indian Navy maritime patrol and reconnaissance missions, with 12 aircraft delivered and interest in more
Boeing marked the 15th anniversary of the Indian Navy’s P-8I first flight on September 28, 2026.
NSPA introduces direct ordering for Italian NH90 engine support with first operational orders under Avio Aero contract
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) processed the first operational supply orders with Avio Aero for the T700 TE61 engines used by Italy’s Army and Navy NH90 helicopters on 3 September.
Member of Congress Raja Krishnamoorthi demands Pentagon answers on F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong, citing stealth risks
Member of Congress Raja Krishnamoorthi urged the Pentagon to investigate the reported diversion of F-35 components to Hong Kong, warning that Chinese access to the parts could expose sensitive stealth technology.
Argentina receives second batch of Danish F-16 fighters to strengthen airspace protection under 24-aircraft deal
Argentina received a second batch of six former Danish F-16AM/BM Fighting Falcon fighters on September 30, bringing deliveries to 12 aircraft.
U.S. Air Force breaks ground on new hangar for future B-21 Raider maintenance at Tinker
The U.S. Air Force has broken ground on a new hangar at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma that will become a depot-level maintenance hub for the B-21 Raider.
General Dynamics Land Systems to showcase complete Wolf XM30 infantry fighting vehicle design as a scale model at AUSA 2026
The proposed Bradley replacement will headline the company’s exhibits at the October 12–14 event in Washington, D.C.
Oshkosh Defense expands African business with Morocco order for 50 heavy transporters and 50 trailers to support armored forces
Oshkosh Defense is continuing its expansion in Africa with another order for heavy-equipment transporters for Morocco’s armed forces.
Danish tank and CARDOM mortar units train together in Estonia, testing live-fire coordination, medical support and logistics
Danish tank crews and mortar personnel have completed live-fire training in Estonia to strengthen their ability to operate together under demanding tactical conditions.
Lithuania starts work on Leopard 2A8 tank assembly and repair plant, with €50 million investment and around 80 jobs planned
Lithuania has marked construction of a Leopard 2A8 tank assembly and repair plant in the Kaunas Free Economic Zone.
Tiberius Aerospace announces $500 million contract for U.S.-developed Sceptre munition to expand allied artillery production
Tiberius Aerospace announced a $500 million contract on October 1 to manufacture, license and distribute its Sceptre precision-guided munition.
Hanwha says Chunmoo offers 290 km strike capability and flexible rocket loads for NATO countries modernising their artillery
Hanwha Aerospace has outlined the K239 Chunmoo’s ability to combine guided rockets and tactical ballistic missiles on a single launcher.
U.S. Navy cruiser USS Cape St. George sails into San Francisco for Fleet Week’s maritime displays and public waterfront events
The U.S. Navy’s guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) sailed past the Golden Gate Bridge on October 4, 2026, arriving for San Francisco Fleet Week.
Azerbaijan orders Roketsan’s Barbaros coastal defence system with Atmaca and Çakir missiles, becoming its first customer worldwide
Azerbaijan has ordered Roketsan’s Barbaros coastal defence system, becoming the first customer for the mobile battery armed with Atmaca and Çakir anti-ship missiles.
U.S. Navy says USS George H.W. Bush reaches Thailand for first port call in six months
The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) pulled into Phuket on Oct. 4 for a scheduled port visit, the strike group's first since it left Norfolk, Virginia, and Mayport, Florida, in March.
Australian warships reinforce Indo-Pacific presence with anti-submarine warfare training in the South China Sea
Australian warships HMAS Sydney and HMAS Stuart conducted joint training in international waters in the South China Sea, reinforcing Australia’s maritime presence during their Indo-Pacific deployments.
U.S. Navy swaps homeports of Ohio-class submarines Wyoming and Pennsylvania to prepare fleet for Columbia-class introduction
The U.S. Navy has completed a planned homeport exchange between two Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines to support fleet modernization and continuous strategic deterrence.
USS Paul Ignatius reaches Stockholm before Baltic operations with Sweden and Finland, following anti-surface SM-6 demonstration
The scheduled port visit follows the destroyer’s participation in a U.S.-UK live-fire exercise that demonstrated an anti-surface variant of the Standard Missile 6.
Airbus Defence and Space delivers 32 next-generation OneWeb satellites for Eutelsat’s 669-spacecraft renewal after production returns to Europe
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered 32 next-generation OneWeb satellites to Eutelsat, the first batch in a 669-spacecraft renewal programme.
Rheinmetall and Argotec put first air defence surveillance satellite into orbit, laying groundwork for a wider constellation
Rheinmetall and Argotec have launched their first jointly developed satellite to gather intelligence for military air defence and early warning.
Northrop Grumman delivers first 21 of 150 planned satellites for U.S. military communications and missile defense network
Northrop Grumman has delivered 21 satellites to Vandenberg Space Force Base in California for launch, the first shipment in a planned pipeline of 150 spacecraft for the Space Development Agency.
ICEYE invests more than PLN 120 million in Warsaw satellite technology hub to expand R&D production and constellation operations
ICEYE has opened a new Satellite Technology Center in Warsaw as it expands research, development and production activities in Poland
Saab targets central role in Swedish defence space integration with SSC Space, OHB Sweden and Ericsson for multi-domain operations
Saab plans to take a broader role in Sweden’s defence space sector by integrating technologies from across the domestic industrial base.
Indra Space wins ESA backing for two IRIS2 Low LEO projects targeting future government and defence communications services
The European Space Agency has selected two projects led by Indra Space, ATLAS and SELENE, to enter the consolidation phase of the IRIS2 Low LEO Pre-Operational and De-Risk Activities programme