BlackSky secures new wave of Gen-3 On-Demand customers, expanding global subscription base
BlackSky Technology reported securing more than two dozen new customers for its Gen-3 On-Demand subscription services during the first quarter.
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Anduril leads industry team to develop space-based interceptors for U.S. Space Force Golden Dome program
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CH-53K King Stallion successfully lifts another helicopter in test to advance recovery and heavy lift capabilities
U.S. Army conducts HIMARS live-fire exercise in Philippines during Balikatan 2026 with allied forces
Canada to establish Defence, Security and Resilience Bank as multilateral talks conclude and host headquarters in Montréal
Ukrainian Air Force destroys 57,000 aerial targets in April as missile and drone attacks maintain high intensity
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L3Harris Technologies supplies key systems for newly commissioned USS Massachusetts and USS Idaho submarines
L3Harris Technologies has provided critical undersea technologies for two newly commissioned U.S. Navy submarines, USS Massachusetts and USS Idaho
Lockheed Martin and Nokia launch modular 5G solution sligned with U.S. defense open wrchitecture standards
Lockheed Martin and Nokia Federal Solutions have introduced a modular 5G communications solution designed for U.S. and allied defense forces
U.S. Air Force F-47 budget signals peak R&D spending by 2028 as program moves toward next development phase
The U.S. Air Force is expected to increase research and development spending on its sixth-generation F-47 fighter through 2028 before reducing funding in subsequent years
KNDS and RITEK open Leopard 2A8NO production facility in Norway as first tanks delivered to Norwegian Army
KNDS Deutschland and Norwegian partner RITEK have opened a new production facility for the Leopard 2A8NO in Levanger, Norway
U.S. forces destroy six Iranian boats after attack on warships amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
The U.S. Central Command reported that Iran opened fire on U.S. warships in the Middle East, prompting a U.S. military response
U.S. approves potential $2.5 billion sale of IBCS air and missile defense command system to Kuwait
The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale request from Kuwait for the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS)
Booz Allen Hamilton wins contract to develop Space-Based Interceptor prototype for Golden Dome missile defense program
Booz Allen Hamilton has been awarded an agreement by the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command to develop a prototype system for the Space-Based Interceptor program
Do228 NXT demonstrator completes first flight, marking new phase for German multi-role aircraft programme
General Atomics AeroTec Systems has completed the first flight of its Do228 NXT demonstrator aircraft, marking a key milestone in the programme
Elbit America wins U.S. Army contract to develop and test BiNOD next-generation night vision system
Elbit Systems of America has been awarded a U.S. Army contract to develop and test the Binocular Night Observation Device (BiNOD)
NATO tests layered counter-drone defences in Romania to strengthen integrated air and missile defence capabilities
The testing took place at the Capu Midia Training Range during Exercise Eastern Phoenix 26, hosted by Romania
Lithuania signs defence industry cooperation Agreement with Lockheed Martin to expand technology and supply chain integration
The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has signed a cooperation agreement with Lockheed Martin to expand defence industrial collaboration
Switzerland evaluates additional long-range air defence systems to complement Patriot amid delivery delays
The Swiss Federal Government is evaluating options to acquire an additional long-range air defence system to complement its existing Patriot order
U.S. Air Force approves T-7A Red Hawk for production, awards $219 million contract for first 14 aircraft
The U.S. Air Force has approved the T-7A Red Hawk for production following a Milestone C decision on April 23.
UAE: air defence systems intercept 12 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles and 4 drones launched from Iran
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence reported that its air defence systems intercepted multiple aerial threats launched from Iran on May 4, 2026.
Northrop Grumman wins U.S. Army contract to advance ITDS threat detection system with ATHENA sensor capability
Northrop Grumman has secured a U.S. Army contract for the second phase of development of its Improved Threat Detection System (ITDS).
U.S. Air Force advances B-52J upgrade as engine replacement program completes Critical Design Review milestone
The U.S. Air Force has completed the Critical Design Review for the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program, marking a key step toward the B-52J upgrade.
U.S. approves potential $2.5 billion sale of IBCS air and missile defense command system to Kuwait
The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale request from Kuwait for the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS).
CH-53K King Stallion successfully lifts another helicopter in test to advance recovery and heavy lift capabilities
The Naval Air Systems Command has reported a major milestone in the CH-53K King Stallion program, with one aircraft successfully lifting another during testing.
KNDS and RITEK open Leopard 2A8NO production facility in Norway as first tanks delivered to Norwegian Army
KNDS Deutschland and Norwegian partner RITEK have opened a new production facility for the Leopard 2A8NO in Levanger, Norway.
AeroVironment's Switchblade 400 selected as key component of U.S. Army's LASSO loitering munition program
AeroVironment has announced that it has been awarded a prototype agreement from the U.S. Army for the Low-Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program.
U.S. Army conducts HIMARS live-fire exercise in Philippines during Balikatan 2026 with allied forces
Soldiers from the U.S. Army carried out a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System live-fire exercise in Palawan, Philippines, as part of Balikatan 2026.
Elbit America wins U.S. Army contract to develop and test BiNOD next-generation night vision system
Elbit Systems of America has been awarded a U.S. Army contract to develop and test the Binocular Night Observation Device (BiNOD).
U.S. Army advances multi-domain sensor fusion in Europe to accelerate battlefield decision-making and operations
The U.S. Army is advancing battlefield modernisation through multi-domain sensor fusion led by III Armored Corps and V Corps.
Lithuania signs defence industry cooperation Agreement with Lockheed Martin to expand technology and supply chain integration
The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has signed a cooperation agreement with Lockheed Martin to expand defence industrial collaboration.
L3Harris Technologies supplies key systems for newly commissioned USS Massachusetts and USS Idaho submarines
L3Harris Technologies has provided critical undersea technologies for two newly commissioned U.S. Navy submarines, USS Massachusetts and USS Idaho.
U.S. forces destroy six Iranian boats after attack on warships amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
The U.S. Central Command reported that Iran opened fire on U.S. warships in the Middle East, prompting a U.S. military response.
Lockheed Martin highlights expanding role of maritime electronic warfare in integrated fleet defense and spectrum dominance
Lockheed Martin has outlined the growing importance of electronic warfare in maritime operations, describing it as central to integrated fleet defense in increasingly contested environments.
EOS Defense Systems USA demonstrates R400 Weapon System on unmanned vessel, expanding into maritime and autonomous operations
EOS Defense Systems USA has demonstrated its R400 Remote Weapon System integrated onto an unmanned surface vessel developed by BlackSea Technologies.
Hunter class frigate bow structure completed after intensive weld operation at Osborne Naval Shipyard milestone
BAE Systems Australia has completed installation of the stem casting for the first Hunter class frigate, marking a key milestone in construction at Osborne Naval Shipyard.
Australian company C2 Robotics delivers first Speartooth Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle to United States
C2 Robotics has commissioned and christened its Speartooth Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (LUUV), marking the first unit delivered to the United States.
Lockheed Martin and Nokia launch modular 5G solution sligned with U.S. defense open wrchitecture standards
Lockheed Martin and Nokia Federal Solutions have introduced a modular 5G communications solution designed for U.S. and allied defense forces.
BlackSky secures new wave of Gen-3 On-Demand customers, expanding global subscription base
BlackSky Technology reported securing more than two dozen new customers for its Gen-3 On-Demand subscription services during the first quarter.
Booz Allen Hamilton wins contract to develop Space-Based Interceptor prototype for Golden Dome missile defense program
Booz Allen Hamilton has been awarded an agreement by the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command to develop a prototype system for the Space-Based Interceptor program.
Swedish Armed Forces launch first military surveillance satellite, expanding national and NATO space capabilities
The Swedish Armed Forces has launched its first operational military reconnaissance and surveillance satellite, marking the country’s entry into the space domain.
NRO says proliferated satellite architecture exceeding expectations, delivering enhanced intelligence capabilities
The National Reconnaissance Office says its proliferated satellite architecture now exceeds expectations.
Lockheed Martin selected by U.S. Space Force to develop Space-Based Interceptor capabilities for layered missile defense
Lockheed Martin has been selected by the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command to develop capabilities supporting the Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) program.