GE Aerospace to invest over €110 million in European manufacturing expansion and workforce development in 2026
GE Aerospace announced plans to invest more than €110 million across its European manufacturing sites this year to expand production capacity and accelerate advanced manufacturing.
Kongsberg secures NOK 2 billion contract from Lockheed Martin to supply components for F-35 fighter jets
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin valued at approximately NOK 2 billion to supply components for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme.
BAE Systems awarded contract to modernize AN/ALQ-221 electronic warfare defensive system on U.S. Air Force U-2 aircraft
BAE Systems has received a contract from Robins Air Force Base in Georgia to support and modernize the AN/ALQ-221 Advanced Defensive System installed on the U.S. Air Force’s U-2 Dragon Lady reconnaissance aircraft.
Rheinmetall showcases next-generation European mortar systems during Nordic Mortar Day live-fire demonstration in Norway
Rheinmetall has demonstrated its latest indirect fire technologies during the Rheinmetall Nordic Mortar Day event held in winter 2026.
Orqa signs teaming agreement with Red River Army Depot to expand U.S. Army small drone manufacturing capacity
Orqa has signed a teaming agreement with Red River Army Depot in Texarkana, Texas, aimed at strengthening the U.S. Army’s expanding capacity to manufacture small unmanned aircraft systems.
Featured
Air
more
Lockheed Martin finalizes 11 industrial agreements for Czech F-35 program, expanding local aerospace capabilities
Lockheed Martin has finalized all 11 industrial cooperation project agreements tied to the Czech Republic’s F-35 Lightning II program.
Tekever and EPE form strategic partnership to expand autonomous defence systems capability in New Zealand market
British drone manufacturer Tekever has announced a strategic partnership with EPE New Zealand Ltd to support the development of advanced autonomous systems in the New Zealand market.
Zelenskyy warns Ukraine may face Patriot missile shortage as Middle East conflict strains air defence supplies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Ukraine could face a shortage of air defence missiles as the war in the Middle East affects global military stockpiles.
RAF Typhoons deploy to Romania to lead NATO Air Policing mission under Operation Biloxi 2026 on Alliance’s eastern flank
Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter aircraft from 3 (Fighter) Squadron have deployed to Romania to begin the United Kingdom’s four-month commitment to NATO’s Air Policing mission on the Alliance’s eastern flank.
Land
more
Leonardo completes €1.6 billion acquisition of Iveco military vehicle business to strengthen European land systems portfolio
Italian defence company Leonardo has completed the acquisition of Iveco Group’s Defence Business, including the IDV and ASTRA brands, in a deal valued at €1.6 billion following contractual adjustments.
U.S. Army tests launched effects and multi-domain integration during Cross Domain Fires warfighting experiment at Yuma Proving Ground
The U.S. Army’s Aviation Future Capability Directorate conducted a Cross Domain Fires Concept Focused Warfighting Experiment in early March at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona.
UK and Germany advance deep precision strike missile programme aimed at strengthening long-range deterrence capabilities
The United Kingdom and Germany have taken further steps to advance the joint development of a Deep Precision Strike missile system capable of travelling more than 2,000 kilometres.
Rheinmetall showcases next-generation European mortar systems during Nordic Mortar Day live-fire demonstration in Norway
Rheinmetall has demonstrated its latest indirect fire technologies during the Rheinmetall Nordic Mortar Day event held in winter 2026.
Sea
more
Swedish Defence Minister visits HMS Uppland in Poland as Stockholm and Warsaw deepen strategic submarine cooperation
Sweden’s Minister for Defence Pål Jonson visited the Swedish submarine HMS Uppland in the Polish port of Gdynia during last week’s State Visit to Poland.
Kongsberg keeps StrikeMaster missile launch vehicle in Europe as demand grows for land-based Naval Strike Missile systems
Kongsberg has confirmed that its StrikeMaster missile launch vehicle will remain in Europe following increasing interest from international partners seeking land-based precision strike capabilities.
Anschütz passes key design milestone for navigation systems on Royal Australian Navy Hunter-class frigate programme
Anschütz has successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for its Warship Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems (WINBS) destined for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigates.
SEA Canada awarded implementation phase contract to support torpedo launcher systems for Royal Canadian Navy’s River-class destroyers
Lockheed Martin Canada has awarded SEA Canada a multi-year contract to support the implementation phase of the River-class Destroyer (RCD) programme for the Royal Canadian Navy.
Space/C4ISR
more
BlackSky wins seven-figure international contract extension for Gen-3 satellite imagery and AI intelligence services
U.S. space intelligence company BlackSky has signed a seven-figure contract extension with an international customer for its Assured satellite data service.
Redwire selected to build Belgium’s first national security satellite MATTEO in partnership with Aerospacelab
Redwire Corporation has been awarded a prime contract by Belgian Defence to build and deliver the country’s first national security satellite.
EDA launches VLEO-DEF programme to design Europe’s first military satellite concept for Very Low Earth Orbit
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has signed a €15.65 million research contract with a European industry consortium to explore military satellite operations in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO).
OHB secures ESA contract to build RAMSES spacecraft for rapid asteroid Apophis mission and strengthen Europe’s planetary defence
The German space company OHB has secured a contract worth €81.2 million from the European Space Agency to develop the RAMSES spacecraft for the upcoming Apophis asteroid mission.