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A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber destroyed a target vessel in the Philippine Sea on June 27, launching a long-range anti-ship missile in a live-fire exercise designed to test the Pentagon's ability to strike naval targets across the Pacific.

Stealth bomber sinks ship in Pacific: B-2 Spirit and F-15E Strike Eagle team up to demonstrate U.S. naval strike power near China

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Stealth bomber sinks ship in Pacific: B-2 Spirit and F-15E Strike Eagle team up to demonstrate U.S. naval strike power near China

U.S. Air Force said the mission demonstrated the ability to conduct operations against enemy naval forces and maintain what it called a decisive edge over regional adversaries.

Lockheed Martin is positioning the F-35 fighter as an airborne tracking and targeting node within its integrated missile defense architecture. The concept connects the aircraft with space-based warning, command-and-control networks and missile interceptors to shorten the time between detection and engagement.

Lockheed Martin says F-35 can provide tracking and targeting data within missile-defense architecture linking space sensors to THAAD and NGI

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday evening confirmed the receipt and first deployment of Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles from the United States.

Rheinmetall CEO says German ATACMS production could start in late 2027, freeing Lockheed Martin capacity for new PrSM line

BAE Systems and AMS Integrated Solutions Ltd have committed to working together to offer support for artillery systems being used in Ukraine and produced by BAE Systems.

BAE Systems says Bofors artillery and ammunition output has risen three- to fourfold amid sustained European defence demand

Lockheed Martin plans to invest $8 billion to $9 billion through 2030 to modernize more than 20 U.S. facilities. The spending will expand production capacity for PAC-3 MSE, THAAD and the Next Generation Interceptor.

Lockheed Martin plans to invest up to $9 billion at more than 20 facilities across the United States to expand production of key missile systems

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West Virginia Army National Guard crews put M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzers through repeated fire-and-displace missions during Northern Strike 26-2 in Michigan. The training tested how the 155 mm artillery system could remain mobile, connected and survivable during large-scale combat operations.

U.S. Army National Guard tests M109A6 Paladin shoot-and-scoot tactics and battlefield mobility during Northern Strike land warfare exercise

Rolls-Royce expects to benefit from defence commitments made at the recent NATO summit, with Chief Executive Tufan Erginbilgic specifically pointing to the MQ-4C Triton, GlobalEye and Saab. He cited the programmes while outlining the company’s expanding defence opportunities and exposure to higher military spending.

Rolls-Royce CEO says NATO commitments involving MQ-4C Triton and GlobalEye support the company’s longer-term defence growth outlook

The Indian Air Force deployed its Rafale fighters to Australia for the first time during Exercise Pitch Black. The aircraft operated in high-tempo and low-visibility scenarios designed to test multinational combat integration.

Indian Air Force Rafales join Pitch Black in Australia, testing long-range deployment and coalition combat integration

The Trump administration announced more than $2 billion in critical-mineral and mining-related investments aimed at strengthening U.S. industrial supply chains, with several of the largest projects tied directly to defense production. The White House said the funding will secure materials and components used in munitions, unmanned aircraft, satellites, fighter jets and spacecraft.

Trump administration directs more than $2 billion into critical minerals to strengthen U.S. defense supply chains for drones, munitions and fighter jets

Royal Navy warships and helicopters spent 21 days monitoring Russian naval activity in UK waters and the North Atlantic during July. Activations to track Russian forces increased by 25% in the first seven months of 2026 compared with the same period last year.

Royal Navy steps up monitoring of Russian warships and submarines in UK waters as operational activations rise 25% in 2026

Core Systems has confirmed its support for Lockheed Martin in the context of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Golden Dome programme

Pentagon plans 2026 tests and 2027 orbital flights for Golden Dome space interceptors in $3.2 billion prototype race, Bloomberg reports

Saab Australia has entered into a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia to provide comprehensive in-country support for the Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon system. The agreement

Saab Dynamics backlog tops SEK 80 billion, with new NLAW, Carl-Gustaf and U.S. Army orders supporting weapons growth

BAE Systems has announced the signing of contracts worth approximately USD 2.5 billion with Sweden and Denmark for the delivery of new CV90 combat vehicles. This landmark agreement is part of a three-party framework involving the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) and Sweden’s Defense Materiel Administration (FMV).

BAE Systems targets 400% Hägglunds production increase, CV90 and BvS10 output set to exceed 400 combat vehicles in 2027

BWX Technologies sees a potentially large U.S. industrial opportunity in building domestic uranium enrichment capacity across multiple fuel grades, including infrastructure ultimately needed for stockpile replenishment. Chief Executive Officer Rex Geveden said the company is advancing centrifuge technology while evaluating the broader production chain required to reach highly enriched uranium.

BWXT sees large U.S. uranium enrichment buildout for stockpile replenishment, with operational centrifuge due in 2026 and new plants under study

Leidos is increasing production on its IFPC air-defense program while expanding its position in missile warning, counter-UAS and base defense, Chief Executive Officer Tom Bell said. The company also sees its sensor portfolio as a potential contributor to larger US defense programs, including Golden Dome.

Leidos CEO says IFPC air defense systems production is accelerating as Golden Dome sensors and counter-UAS work expand across US defense

Rheinmetall is in talks with several potential customers for its new GMF 140 frigate, a 140-metre warship designed for air defence, ballistic-missile defence and anti-submarine operations. The company sees the vessel as a future driver of its naval business and a potential source of international orders following the loss of an expected German F126 contract.

Rheinmetall CEO says GMF 140 frigate can integrate Aegis and CMS 330 through Lockheed Martin cooperation amid global customer talks

BAE Systems has been awarded a contract valued at more than $500 million to produce additional M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzers and M992A3 Ammunition Carriers for the U.S. Army. The award was made in December 2025 and supports continued modernization of the Army’s artillery capabilities.

BAE Systems expands defence production across the U.S. and Europe, backing missile, munitions and combat vehicle output with major investment

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UK launches RAF advanced jet trainer procurement, with Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk positioned for competition ahead of 2030 Hawk exit

The UK Ministry of Defence has opened the procurement process for a new Royal Air Force advanced jet trainer, launching a technical dialogue with potential suppliers on 7 August

August 9, 2026

RAAF E-7A Wedgetail links with Japan’s E-2D and ground sensors at Pitch Black to strengthen coalition air battle management

The Royal Australian Air Force’s E-7A Wedgetail integrated with Japan’s E-2D Hawkeye and Australian ground-based controllers during Exercise Pitch Black, providing coalition forces with a shared view of the battlespace

August 9, 2026

Boeing to deliver next-generation BLOS satellite communications for Australian Defence Force under second LAND 4140 contract

Boeing Defence Australia will deliver next-generation Beyond Line-of-Sight satellite communications to the Australian Defence Force under the LAND 4140 program

August 9, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K helicopter lifts F-15 fighter jet in multinational crash recovery exercise in Wisconsin

U.S. Marines used a CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter to hoist a recovered F-15 Eagle fighter jet off the ground at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center on July 14

August 9, 2026

RTX secures $536 million U.S. deal to sustain BGM-71 TOW missile production and support military stockpile replenishment through 2027

The U.S. Department of War has awarded RTX a $536 million framework agreement to continue production and sustainment of the BGM-71 TOW anti-tank guided missile family

August 8, 2026

Lockheed Martin Canada plans up to 320 new Nova Scotia jobs and $126 million expansion as German Navy selects CMS 330

Lockheed Martin Canada plans to add up to 320 highly skilled jobs in Nova Scotia over the next five years

August 8, 2026

PDW receives conditional $820 million U.S. government loan commitment to expand domestic drone manufacturing and reduce foreign supply-chain dependence

PDW Holdings has received a conditional loan commitment of up to $820 million from the U.S. Department of War’s Office of Strategic Capital

August 8, 2026

Northrop Grumman CEO says Sentinel backlog rose by $7.6 billion, with first integrated missile flight planned for 2027

Northrop Grumman added $7.6 billion to its Sentinel backlog in the second quarter after further contract definitization and authorization from the U.S. Air Force

August 8, 2026

Industry spotlight

Land

The EMOC mortar carrier by EM&E Group: a solution conceived for today's operational scenarios

EM&E Group offers, through the EMOC, a system that combines mobility, precision, speed of response, and technological autonomy in a single platform.

July 9, 2026
NATO

Why Europe's rearmament needs trusted industrial partners

July 7, 2026
Air

Air and missile defense: Israel completes Iron Dome upgrade tests with Iron Beam laser integration [VIDEO]

June 30, 2026
Air

U.S. Marine Corps accepts six F-35Bs without radars as APG-85 delay is set to affect Air Force and Navy deliveries this year

June 26, 2026
Saab has signed a contract with the Polish Armaments Agency for the production and delivery of three A26 submarines. The Swedish defence company said the order is valued at approximately SEK 47 billion and also includes a weapon package and a training and support package.
Sea

Poland orders three Saab A26 submarines as Sweden expands Baltic Sea defence cooperation, training and industrial support programme

ASELSAN, Türkiye’s defence technology powerhouse, which employs more than 14,000 people and has an order backlog exceeding $20 billion, is determined to strengthen its position in the international defence market. “Our portfolio includes state-of-the-art, combat-proven solutions. We see strong demand for our technologies, particularly in air defence, counter-drone systems and electronic warfare,” ASELSAN President and CEO Ahmet Akyol told Defence Industry Europe.
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ASELSAN becoming global defence player and pillar of regional security architecture, says Ahmet Akyol

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A French A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Phénix refueled U.S. and British RC-135 aircraft over central France, marking the first such integration among the three nations within the RC-135 enterprise. The mission established a pathway for U.S. and U.K. RC-135 fleets to access more than 30 allied A330 MRTT tankers worldwide.

French A330 MRTT refuels U.S. and U.K. RC-135s, opening access to more than 30 allied tankers for NATO and global ISR missions

August 9, 2026
Read more about French A330 MRTT refuels U.S. and U.K. RC-135s, opening access to more than 30 allied tankers for NATO and global ISR missions

UK launches RAF advanced jet trainer procurement, with Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk positioned for competition ahead of 2030 Hawk exit

The UK Ministry of Defence has opened the procurement process for a new Royal Air Force advanced jet trainer, launching a technical dialogue with potential suppliers on 7 August.

August 9, 2026

F-22 Raptor demonstration team headlines Arctic Thunder Open House, showcasing U.S. air power at Alaska's Northern frontier

The U.S. Air Force's F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team opened the Arctic Thunder Open House on August 8, putting the service's premier air superiority fighter on display before crowds gathered at one of the military's most strategically significant Arctic installations.

August 9, 2026

Rolls-Royce CEO says NATO commitments involving MQ-4C Triton and GlobalEye support the company’s longer-term defence growth outlook

Rolls-Royce expects to benefit from defence commitments made at the recent NATO summit, with Chief Executive Tufan Erginbilgic specifically pointing to the MQ-4C Triton, GlobalEye and Saab.

August 9, 2026

Indian Air Force Rafales join Pitch Black in Australia, testing long-range deployment and coalition combat integration

The Indian Air Force deployed its Rafale fighters to Australia for the first time during Exercise Pitch Black.

August 9, 2026

RAAF E-7A Wedgetail links with Japan’s E-2D and ground sensors at Pitch Black to strengthen coalition air battle management

The Royal Australian Air Force’s E-7A Wedgetail integrated with Japan’s E-2D Hawkeye and Australian ground-based controllers during Exercise Pitch Black, providing coalition forces with a shared view of the battlespace.

August 9, 2026

Stealth bomber sinks ship in Pacific: B-2 Spirit and F-15E Strike Eagle team up to demonstrate U.S. naval strike power near China

U.S. Air Force said the mission demonstrated the ability to conduct operations against enemy naval forces and maintain what it called a decisive edge over regional adversaries.

August 8, 2026

Land

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West Virginia Army National Guard crews put M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzers through repeated fire-and-displace missions during Northern Strike 26-2 in Michigan. The training tested how the 155 mm artillery system could remain mobile, connected and survivable during large-scale combat operations.

U.S. Army National Guard tests M109A6 Paladin shoot-and-scoot tactics and battlefield mobility during Northern Strike land warfare exercise

August 9, 2026
Read more about U.S. Army National Guard tests M109A6 Paladin shoot-and-scoot tactics and battlefield mobility during Northern Strike land warfare exercise

RTX secures $536 million U.S. deal to sustain BGM-71 TOW missile production and support military stockpile replenishment through 2027

The U.S. Department of War has awarded RTX a $536 million framework agreement to continue production and sustainment of the BGM-71 TOW anti-tank guided missile family.

August 8, 2026

Saab Dynamics backlog tops SEK 80 billion, with new NLAW, Carl-Gustaf and U.S. Army orders supporting weapons growth

Saab’s Dynamics business has built a backlog of more than SEK 80 billion, providing a substantial base of future deliveries across its weapons and training portfolio.

August 8, 2026

BAE Systems targets 400% Hägglunds production increase, CV90 and BvS10 output set to exceed 400 combat vehicles in 2027

BAE Systems is expanding manufacturing capacity at its Hägglunds business in Sweden to support rising European demand for CV90 and BvS10 combat vehicles.

August 8, 2026

U.S. Army successfully tests cannon-launched hypersonic warhead at Yuma, validating lower-cost alternative to rocket-based trials

The U.S. Army has successfully tested a cannon-launched hypersonic warhead at Yuma Proving Ground, validating an alternative approach to hypersonic weapons evaluation.

August 7, 2026

General Dynamics points to double-digit growth in ammunition and missile components, driven by artillery and allied demand

General Dynamics expects double-digit growth at its Ordnance and Tactical Systems business, with artillery, 155mm ammunition and missile components supporting the outlook, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Phebe Novakovic said.

August 7, 2026

Kratos wins U.S. Army contract to replace aging Javelin missile seeker and sustain close-combat lethality through the next decade

Kratos has won a U.S. Army contract to develop a next-generation infrared seeker for the Javelin missile system.

August 6, 2026

Sea

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Royal Navy warships and helicopters spent 21 days monitoring Russian naval activity in UK waters and the North Atlantic during July. Activations to track Russian forces increased by 25% in the first seven months of 2026 compared with the same period last year.

Royal Navy steps up monitoring of Russian warships and submarines in UK waters as operational activations rise 25% in 2026

August 8, 2026
Read more about Royal Navy steps up monitoring of Russian warships and submarines in UK waters as operational activations rise 25% in 2026

China expands YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile to Type 052D destroyers, widening Pacific strike capability beyond Type 055 fleet

China has released the first official footage of a YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile launched from a Type 052D destroyer.

August 8, 2026

Rheinmetall CEO says GMF 140 frigate can integrate Aegis and CMS 330 through Lockheed Martin cooperation amid global customer talks

Rheinmetall is in talks with several potential customers for its new GMF 140 frigate, a 140-metre warship designed for air defence, ballistic-missile defence and anti-submarine operations.

August 7, 2026

BWXT expands U.S. naval nuclear manufacturing base through PCG acquisition, targeting capacity and supply-chain gains for Navy programs

BWX Technologies has expanded its U.S. naval nuclear manufacturing capacity through the acquisition of Precision Components Group, a supplier whose current business is largely tied to the Navy’s nuclear propulsion program.

August 6, 2026

Lockheed Martin and U.S. Navy test AI submarine-hunting system on MH-60R helicopters to accelerate undersea threat detection

Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Navy demonstrated a rapidly retrainable artificial intelligence sonar system during RIMPAC 2026.

August 5, 2026

HII and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries expand intelligent welding automation at Ingalls Shipbuilding to support U.S. Navy production

HII and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries are expanding welding automation at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Mississippi.

August 5, 2026

Saab reports strong progress on Sweden’s A26 submarine programme while Polish order drives Baltic shipyard expansion and industrial cooperation

The Polish and Swedish programmes are pushing Saab to increase submarine production capacity at its Karlskrona shipyard.

August 5, 2026

Space/C4ISR

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Boeing Defence Australia will deliver next-generation Beyond Line-of-Sight satellite communications to the Australian Defence Force under the LAND 4140 program. The Class Two SATCOM capability is designed to provide faster, uninterrupted and more reliable connectivity in complex and contested operational environments.

Boeing to deliver next-generation BLOS satellite communications for Australian Defence Force under second LAND 4140 contract

August 9, 2026
Read more about Boeing to deliver next-generation BLOS satellite communications for Australian Defence Force under second LAND 4140 contract

Northrop Grumman plans lunar infrastructure demos to power NASA Moon Base through lunar night using proven HALO technology

Northrop Grumman is developing three Lunar Infrastructure Demo missions to support NASA’s future Moon Base.

August 8, 2026

EU expands IRIS² secure satellite constellation to 348 spacecraft, adding 66 satellites for defence, security and emergency services

The European Commission and the SpaceRISE consortium have signed an implementation agreement to move the IRIS² secure-connectivity programme into full-scale deployment.

August 7, 2026

Northrop Grumman expects national security space sales above $7 billion amid rising U.S. missile defense and satellite servicing demand

Northrop Grumman expects its national security space business to generate more than $7 billion in 2026 sales as U.S. military demand expands.

August 6, 2026

National Reconnaissance Office selects ICEYE US to deliver rapid commercial radar imagery for intelligence, defense and allied missions

ICEYE US has secured a contract under the National Reconnaissance Office’s Radar Commercial Augmentation program.

August 5, 2026

Rocket Lab wins $397 million U.S. Space Force contract to build and launch Flatellites for real-time airborne threat tracking

Rocket Lab has won a $397 million U.S. Space Force contract for a new airborne target-tracking constellation.

August 5, 2026

ICEYE secures first Scaleup Europe Fund backing in €1 billion Series F, valuing space intelligence group above €10 billion

ICEYE has secured the first investment from the European Commission-backed Scaleup Europe Fund, which co-led its €1 billion Series F financing.

August 5, 2026

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