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BAE Systems CEO says Eurofighter Typhoon production will nearly double to meet Türkiye deliveries and prepare for further export orders

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BAE Systems CEO says Eurofighter Typhoon production will nearly double to meet Türkiye deliveries and prepare for further export orders

BAE Systems plans to nearly double Eurofighter Typhoon production as it works through its existing backlog and prepares deliveries for Türkiye.

Norway will allocate approximately $302 million to a new support package for Ukraine systems and is intended to strengthen Ukraine’s protection against aerial threats.

Trump says U.S. has not agreed to Patriot production licenses for Ukraine amid concerns over American weapons stockpiles

The UK government will invest £8.4 billion in the next phase of the Royal Navy’s Dreadnought-class submarine programme. The funding will carry Britain’s future nuclear deterrent fleet through major construction, testing and entry-into-service milestones early next decade.

Royal Navy details £8.4 billion Dreadnought funding to deliver next-generation nuclear deterrent submarines in the 2030s

Indra Group’s backlog more than doubled to a record €20.533 billion in the first half of 2026, led by new defence business and acquired space operations. Defence added €7.207 billion to the backlog, making it the largest source of growth across the Spanish technology group.

Indra backlog hits record €20.5 billion as defence revenue doubles and major military programmes drive first-half growth in 2026

The Pentagon has requested funding for 85 F-35 fighter jets in its fiscal 2027 budget, including 38 F-35A variants for the U.S. Air Force. The proposal forms part of President Donald Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget aimed at restoring force readiness and lethality.

Lockheed Martin CEO says F-35 production can hold at 156 jets a year as Pentagon and allied demand supports long-term growth

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South Korea’s Hanwha Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S. defence giant Northrop Grumman to collaborate on technologies for Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) systems. The agreement

Northrop Grumman sees wider Middle East demand for IBCS as cruise missile and drone threats drive new air defense investment

The Netherlands has formally launched the design phase for 12-metre unmanned surface vessels intended for its new anti-submarine warfare frigates. Each Royal Netherlands Navy frigate will carry one vessel to extend underwater surveillance and improve its response to submarine threats.

Netherlands launches design of 12-metre unmanned submarine-hunting vessels for Dutch-Belgian ASW frigates with Thales sonar

Czech state-owned defence company VOP CZ has begun assembling CV90 infantry fighting vehicles at its Šenov plant. The first vehicle hulls have arrived from BAE Systems Hägglunds in Sweden.

VOP CZ starts Czech assembly of more than 200 CV90 vehicles as BAE Systems technology transfer moves programme into production

There has been plenty of discussion in German defence circles of late about how software should define standardisation. The argument is that soon, everything will rely on enterprise software. For this reason, it would make sense to simplify the hardware, and focus on using software to keep the technology competitive as circumstances change. Those who believe this – that software is the future of defence – are not entirely wrong. We are indeed going to see more autonomous drones, intelligent targeting and a wide range of new, software-led capabilities that do not yet exist. But this should not mean that we standardise the hardware: the hardware must keep developing, but the interfaces between the hardware – what makes them compatible – should become standardised. Software is only one piece of the puzzle. In fact, with the passage of time, it will make less and less sense to focus on it.

The future of Europe’s defence will be decided on the factory floor [OPINION]

U.S. defence contractor Northrop Grumman is positioning itself to play a central role in the Pentagon’s planned “Golden Dome for America” missile defence system

Northrop Grumman expects Golden Dome contract awards to accelerate as U.S. homeland missile defense funding moves into procurement

The U.S. Army demonstrated an H-60M Black Hawk launching and controlling multiple air-launched effects during Project Convergence Capstone 6 in July. The three-day flight campaign advanced a networked capability intended to extend the helicopter’s reach in contested airspace.

U.S. Army demonstrates Black Hawk air-launched effects and long-range precision munition at Project Convergence Capstone 6

Lockheed Martin said it welcomed a commitment by the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden to explore a dedicated PAC-3 Missile Maintenance Facility in Europe. The joint government-to-government agreement was signed during the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum, part of the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara.

Lockheed Martin CEO says PAC-3 ACE could deliver two-thirds of MSE capability at one-half to one-third of the price

South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration signed a contract with Hanwha Ocean on 31 July for the detailed design and construction of the first KDDX destroyer. The agreement formally moves the programme into its detailed-design and lead-ship construction phase.

South Korea awards Hanwha Ocean KDDX lead-ship contract, targeting 2032 delivery of its first domestically built Aegis destroyer

The U.S. Space Force selected Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory to guide the Space-Based Interceptor program. The effort aims to demonstrate an initial capability within Golden Dome for America by 2028.

U.S. Space Force selects Johns Hopkins APL to guide Space-Based Interceptor architecture for Golden Dome missile defense program

Navantia has completed the first static dive of the S82 Narciso Monturiol, the second submarine in Spain’s S80 programme. The test was conducted near La Algameca Naval Base in Cartagena as part of the vessel’s scheduled safety trials.

Navantia completes first static dive of S82 Narciso Monturiol, advancing Spain’s four-submarine S80 programme towards delivery [VIDEO]

Israel has begun flight testing a drone-based artificial intelligence system designed to detect and locate wildfires within minutes of ignition. The project uses Israel Aerospace Industries’ APUS 25 platform and will transmit alerts directly to the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority’s command and control center.

Israel tests IAI APUS 25 drone and AI system to detect wildfires within minutes and pinpoint ignition sites in real time

The 509th Bomb Wing and Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing received the 2025 James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle Award. The recognition followed their role in Operation Midnight Hammer, the largest operational employment of the B-2 Spirit to date.

U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit wings receive Doolittle Award for record Operation Midnight Hammer strike and first GBU-57 combat use

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Washington National Guard fields Anduril counter-drone system to protect critical infrastructure and major public events across the state

The Washington National Guard has fielded an Anduril Industries counter-drone system for domestic security missions

August 2, 2026

CACI secures $500 million U.S. counter-drone contract to deploy SkyValor systems at critical mission and national security sites

CACI International has secured a three-year, $500 million indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract for tactical counter-unmanned aircraft systems

August 1, 2026

Hisdesat selects Airbus to build SpainSat NG-III secure communications satellite for Spain, NATO and allied forces

Airbus Defence and Space has secured a contract from Hisdesat to develop and build the SpainSat NG-III secure communications satellite

August 1, 2026

Israel studies F-35-inspired stealth fighter and autonomous combat aircraft to reduce reliance on U.S. defense suppliers

Israel is examining a domestically developed stealth fighter inspired by the F-35, according to unofficial government sources

August 1, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B crashes at MCAS Miramar after pilot ejects during San Diego flightline mishap

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego

August 1, 2026

U.S. Army tests DeepFires autonomous rocket launcher and robotic resupply system at Project Convergence Capstone 6 in California

The U.S. Army has tested an experimental autonomous rocket launcher, robotic resupply vehicle and mobile command system at Fort Irwin, California

July 31, 2026

Mark Carney says Canada’s next armored vehicle fleet will be built domestically under GDLS partnership supporting 6,000 jobs

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada’s next armored vehicle fleet will be manufactured domestically for the Canadian Armed Forces

July 31, 2026

B-21 Raider heads for 2027 fielding, F-47 targets 2028 first flight and CCA completes rapid live-fire weapons milestone

The B-21 Raider is expected to begin fielding at Ellsworth Air Force Base in 2027, while the F-47 remains on track for a first flight in 2028

July 31, 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

Air

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The U.S. Army demonstrated an H-60M Black Hawk launching and controlling multiple air-launched effects during Project Convergence Capstone 6 in July. The three-day flight campaign advanced a networked capability intended to extend the helicopter’s reach in contested airspace.

U.S. Army demonstrates Black Hawk air-launched effects and long-range precision munition at Project Convergence Capstone 6

August 2, 2026
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Israel studies F-35-inspired stealth fighter and autonomous combat aircraft to reduce reliance on U.S. defense suppliers

Israel is examining a domestically developed stealth fighter inspired by the F-35, according to unofficial government sources.

August 1, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B crashes at MCAS Miramar after pilot ejects during San Diego flightline mishap

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego.

August 1, 2026

Israel tests IAI APUS 25 drone and AI system to detect wildfires within minutes and pinpoint ignition sites in real time

Israel has begun flight testing a drone-based artificial intelligence system designed to detect and locate wildfires within minutes of ignition.

July 31, 2026

U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit wings receive Doolittle Award for record Operation Midnight Hammer strike and first GBU-57 combat use

The 509th Bomb Wing and Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing received the 2025 James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle Award.

July 31, 2026

RTX: Pratt & Whitney wins nearly $1.3 billion F135 sustainment contract for U.S. and allied F-35 fleets in fiscal 2026

RTX’s Pratt & Whitney has received a nearly $1.3 billion undefinitized contract for F135 engine spare parts.

July 31, 2026

Lockheed Martin CEO says F-35 production can hold at 156 jets a year as Pentagon and allied demand supports long-term growth

Lockheed Martin expects annual F-35 production to remain at 156 aircraft, Chief Executive Jim Taiclet said.

July 31, 2026

Land

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Czech state-owned defence company VOP CZ has begun assembling CV90 infantry fighting vehicles at its Šenov plant. The first vehicle hulls have arrived from BAE Systems Hägglunds in Sweden.

VOP CZ starts Czech assembly of more than 200 CV90 vehicles as BAE Systems technology transfer moves programme into production

August 2, 2026
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U.S. Army tests DeepFires autonomous rocket launcher and robotic resupply system at Project Convergence Capstone 6 in California

The U.S. Army has tested an experimental autonomous rocket launcher, robotic resupply vehicle and mobile command system at Fort Irwin, California.

July 31, 2026

American Rheinmetall wins U.S. Army contract to develop hybrid autonomous logistics vehicles for contested battlefield supply missions

American Rheinmetall has won an 18-month U.S. Army contract for Project Sustainment. The program will develop autonomous logistics vehicles for contested battlefield operations.

July 31, 2026

Indra plans €18 million military vehicle plant in Galicia, expanding northern Spain production hub towards 500 units a year

Indra plans to invest about €18 million in a new military vehicle plant in As Pontes, Galicia.

July 31, 2026

Rheinmetall to manufacture weapon systems in Telford for 72 British Army RCH 155 wheeled howitzers under UK-German programme

Britain ordered the 72 artillery systems in May 2026 under a joint programme with Germany.

July 31, 2026

Hanwha Aerospace’s Arion-SMET selected for South Korea’s first military unmanned ground vehicle acquisition programme

Hanwha Aerospace’s Arion-SMET unmanned ground vehicle has been selected for the Republic of Korea Armed Forces’ first acquisition programme of its kind.

July 28, 2026

Finnish company YIT wins €30 million contract to build Leopard 2A8 tank assembly and maintenance plant in Lithuania

Finnish construction group YIT has secured a contract worth about €30 million to build a Leopard 2A8 tank production and maintenance facility in Lithuania.

July 28, 2026

Sea

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The Netherlands has formally launched the design phase for 12-metre unmanned surface vessels intended for its new anti-submarine warfare frigates. Each Royal Netherlands Navy frigate will carry one vessel to extend underwater surveillance and improve its response to submarine threats.

Netherlands launches design of 12-metre unmanned submarine-hunting vessels for Dutch-Belgian ASW frigates with Thales sonar

August 2, 2026
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Royal Navy details £8.4 billion Dreadnought funding to deliver next-generation nuclear deterrent submarines in the 2030s

The UK government will invest £8.4 billion in the next phase of the Royal Navy’s Dreadnought-class submarine programme.

August 1, 2026

South Korea awards Hanwha Ocean KDDX lead-ship contract, targeting 2032 delivery of its first domestically built Aegis destroyer

South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration signed a contract with Hanwha Ocean on 31 July for the detailed design and construction of the first KDDX destroyer.

August 1, 2026

Navantia completes first static dive of S82 Narciso Monturiol, advancing Spain’s four-submarine S80 programme towards delivery [VIDEO]

Navantia has completed the first static dive of the S82 Narciso Monturiol, the second submarine in Spain’s S80 programme.

August 1, 2026

RIMPAC 2026 ends after 30 nations, 30,000 personnel and 2,400 sorties test maritime operations around Hawaii

RIMPAC 2026 concluded on July 31 after five weeks of multinational training around Hawaii.

August 1, 2026

HMAS Sydney fires Naval Strike Missile at decommissioned USS Mobile Bay during multinational sinking exercise at RIMPAC 2026

HMAS Sydney fired a Naval Strike Missile at the decommissioned USS Mobile Bay during a multinational sinking exercise at RIMPAC 2026.

July 31, 2026

Japan completes first Tomahawk launch from JS Chōkai, certifying the destroyer and expanding its long-range maritime strike capability

Japan’s JS Chōkai fired an RGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missile for the first time at a U.S. test range.

July 31, 2026

Space/C4ISR

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Airbus Defence and Space has secured a contract from Hisdesat to develop and build the SpainSat NG-III secure communications satellite. The company will act as prime contractor, with responsibility for the spacecraft’s design, integration and testing.

Hisdesat selects Airbus to build SpainSat NG-III secure communications satellite for Spain, NATO and allied forces

August 1, 2026
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ST Engineering iDirect secures Asian and European defense programs for sovereign satellite networks in contested operations

ST Engineering iDirect has secured government and defense program awards across Asia and Europe.

July 31, 2026

U.S. Space Force awards SpaceX $1.6 billion for 18 Falcon 9 launches to deploy sensing and targeting satellites through 2027

The U.S. Space Force awarded SpaceX two task orders worth a combined $1.6 billion for 18 Falcon 9 launches.

July 30, 2026

L3Harris delivers RS-25 engines for Artemis III as NASA prepares 2027 SLS flight and new vertical core-stage integration

L3Harris Technologies has delivered four RS-25 engines for the core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for Artemis III.

July 22, 2026

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle launches to expand in-space satellite servicing, refuelling and life extension

The company said the systems are designed to improve the resilience, mobility and sustainability of U.S. space assets.

July 22, 2026

Planet Labs opens London office to expand UK space and AI partnerships with government, defence and commercial technology sectors

Planet Labs UK has opened a new office in central London, expanding the company’s European footprint and deepening its presence in the UK space economy.

July 20, 2026

Pentagon quadruples national security space launch budget with $11.4 billion surge

The U.S. Department of War has authorized a massive $11.4 billion ceiling expansion for its premier military space program.

July 18, 2026

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