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Lockheed Martin says F-35 can provide tracking and targeting data within missile-defense architecture linking space sensors to THAAD and NGI
Lockheed Martin is positioning the F-35 fighter as an airborne tracking and targeting node within its integrated missile defense architecture.
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General Dynamics points to double-digit growth in ammunition and missile components, driven by artillery and allied demand
Kratos sees hypersonics revenue reaching at least $700 million in 2027, with MACH-TB funding and new awards driving expansion
Ukraine says air defences intercepted 5,358 drones and missiles in July as ballistic interceptor shortage strains layered defence
Saab plans to raise Giraffe 1X radar production above 300 systems a year while expanding its counter-UAS air defence portfolio
ASELSAN says TOLUN-P precision munition is mission-ready, with one-metre concrete penetration and multi-target strike capability [VIDEO]
Rosoboronexport launches global sales push for new RVV-SDM air-to-air missile, expanding Su-57E export weapons package for foreign customers
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RTX wins up to $745.4 million deal for SM-3 Block IIA interceptors, extending ballistic missile interceptor production through 2031
RTX has secured a production agreement worth up to $745.4 million for SM-3 Block IIA ballistic missile interceptors
Ukraine military aid falls to just over €2 billion a month in 2026 despite higher European support, Kiel Institute figures show
Ukraine is receiving just over €2 billion a month in military assistance on average in 2026, down from more than €2.5 billion in previous years, according to figures attributed to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy
"Silver Eagles" squadron VMFA-115 completes first F-35C Lightning II flight, marking U.S. Marine Corps fighter unit's return
U.S. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, known as the "Silver Eagles," flew the F-35C Lightning II for the first time on July 31
American Rheinmetall expands U.S. Tier 1 manufacturing network supporting missile structures and major military modernization programs
American Rheinmetall is positioning its U.S. Tier 1 manufacturing network to support rising demand for precision components used in critical defense systems
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
Rolls-Royce CEO says smaller AMRs could be suited to space defense and industrial applications within the group’s nuclear strategy
Rolls-Royce sees smaller AMRs as potentially better suited to space defense and industrial applications than the larger-scale power markets being targeted by its SMR business, Chief Executive Tufan Erginbilgic said
U.S. Northern Command pairs F-35s and HIMARS in Alaska, engaging simulated target 135 miles away in Arctic defence operation
U.S. forces integrated F-35 fighters and HIMARS long-range fires during Operation TUNDRA MERLIN near Nome, Alaska, on August 4 and 6
Leidos CEO says company secured $5 billion in 2026 defense-tech awards across hypersonics, military intelligence and passive sensors
Leidos has received $5 billion in defense-technology awards so far in 2026, Chief Executive Officer Tom Bell said
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Air and missile defense: Israel completes Iron Dome upgrade tests with Iron Beam laser integration [VIDEO]
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
U.S. Northern Command pairs F-35s and HIMARS in Alaska, engaging simulated target 135 miles away in Arctic defence operation
U.S. forces integrated F-35 fighters and HIMARS long-range fires during Operation TUNDRA MERLIN near Nome, Alaska, on August 4 and 6.
ASELSAN says TOLUN-P precision munition is mission-ready, with one-metre concrete penetration and multi-target strike capability [VIDEO]
ASELSAN has declared its TOLUN-P precision-guided munition mission-ready for strikes against hardened battlefield targets.
Rosoboronexport launches global sales push for new RVV-SDM air-to-air missile, expanding Su-57E export weapons package for foreign customers
Rosoboronexport has launched an international marketing campaign for Russia’s new RVV-SDM medium-range air-to-air missile.
Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat flies multiple sorties from austere Pacific base, testing U.S. Air Force expeditionary combat operations
Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat completed multiple operational sorties during an 11-day deployment at Valiant Shield 2026.
Saab plans to nearly double Gripen production to 25–30 aircraft a year, with Ukraine contract and Brazilian deliveries supporting expansion
Saab is targeting annual Gripen production of between 25 and 30 aircraft, a level that would almost double its current capacity.
Australia to order AIM-260 JATM in nearly $736 million deal, becoming first country outside U.S. to operate new long-range missile
Australia will invest almost $736 million to acquire AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missiles from the United States.
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.
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.
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.
Tiberius Aerospace and U.S. Army DEVCOM Armaments Center sign research agreement for Sceptre ramjet-powered 155 mm artillery munition
Tiberius Aerospace has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Army’s DEVCOM Armaments Center.
American Rheinmetall pitches Lynx XM30 as purpose-built Bradley replacement in U.S. Army contest against General Dynamics
American Rheinmetall leads a team that includes Textron Systems, Raytheon, L3Harris Technologies, Allison Transmission and Anduril.
Australia awards Aquaterro up to $160 million combat helmet contract to strengthen ADF protection and local defence support
The Australian government will invest up to $160 million over seven years in combat helmets for the Australian Defence Force.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rolls-Royce says UK defence investment plan strengthens AUKUS outlook as submarine activity supports first-half growth
Rolls-Royce said the UK’s latest defence investment commitments had improved the outlook for its AUKUS-related business, while rising submarine activity supported stronger performance in the first half of 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Telesat wins 2.3 billion Canadian dollar military satellite contract to expand Arctic coverage and Lightspeed capacity
Telesat has secured a contract worth 2.3 billion Canadian dollars to provide military satellite communications across Canada’s Arctic.