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Safran says its navigation technology will support three French nuclear deterrence programmes
Safran Electronics & Defense has been selected for three inertial navigation programmes supporting France’s nuclear deterrent, covering third-generation ballistic-missile submarines, M51.4 missiles and Rafale fighters.
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U.S. Navy selects Thales subsidiary for $53.9 million remote mine-hunting systems contract
U.S. Army prioritizes industrial modernization, supply-chain resilience and research partnerships
Lockheed Martin examines F-16 variant tailored to Ukraine with AESA radar and European weapons
UK nuclear defence investment to rise by over £20 billion as submarine and warhead work expands
From APKWS to LADAC: France joins the race for cheap laser-guided rockets to down drones
Boeing CEO says order for 22 more F-15EX fighters brings total under contract to 120
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Spain’s Indra introduces next-generation Prisma-S naval radar
Indra is introducing its Prisma-S naval radar at Euronaval, with a design that combines air and surface surveillance with long-range target designation
U.S. Navy pursues SSN(X) attack submarine with greater speed, stealth and weapons capacity
The U.S. Navy is pursuing a larger, faster and more heavily armed successor to its Virginia-class attack submarines, while assessing whether its industrial base can build the new design
Elbit Systems to build SIGMA and PULS artillery training facility under 15-year Israeli agreement
Israel’s Ministry of Defense has signed a contract worth more than $190 million with Elbit Systems to establish a training facility for SIGMA self-propelled howitzer and PULS rocket launcher crews
Mehler Systems agrees to buy majority stake in Bulgaria’s MARS Armor
Germany’s Mehler Systems has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Bulgarian ballistic protection manufacturer MARS Armor, extending its presence in Eastern Europe
United Kingdom sets defence spending target of 3% of GDP by 2030
Britain intends to increase defence spending to 3% of gross domestic product by 2030, with a further rise to 3.5% in 2035 if the first target is met
General Atomics opens North Dakota facility for remote MQ-9A operations supporting U.S. Africa Command
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has opened a facility near Grand Forks, North Dakota, that will allow pilots to fly MQ-9A missions for U.S. Africa Command from the United States rather than Africa
Los Angeles-class submarine USS Columbia to undergo overhaul to extend its service life
The U.S. Navy’s Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) will undergo an overhaul intended to extend its service life
Boeing signs contract worth up to $32 million to support Heavy Airlift Wing’s C-17 Globemaster III fleet
Boeing has signed a contract worth up to US$32 million to support the Heavy Airlift Wing’s three C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft and maintain its training simulators
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Air and missile defenceCombat-proven air defense: recent Patriot® contract awards signal surge in demand across Europe
European demand for proven air and missile defense systems is rising and Raytheon, an RTX business, is investing heavily to meet that need with higher production capacity.
U.S. Army’s Bradley replacement race enters troop-testing phase with first XM30 prototypes from Rheinmetall and General Dynamics
Lockheed Martin CEO says ATACMS production could move to Germany, opening Arkansas capacity for faster PrSM missile output
L3Harris secures record $4.7 billion PAC-3 MSE propulsion deal from Lockheed Martin to expand U.S. interceptor production capacity
Greece orders three Embraer KC-390 Millennium aircraft with options for three more
The first delivery is scheduled for 2027, adding airlift and air-to-air refuelling capacity to the Hellenic Air Force.
Lockheed Martin examines F-16 variant tailored to Ukraine with AESA radar and European weapons
Lockheed Martin is considering an F-16 variant tailored to Ukraine, with an AESA radar, greater range and compatibility with a wider range of European weapons.
Boeing CEO says order for 22 more F-15EX fighters brings total under contract to 120
Boeing received a U.S. Air Force contract for 22 additional F-15EX fighters in the third quarter, bringing the number of aircraft under contract to 120, Chief Executive Kelly Ortberg said.
Slovakia’s defence ministry says F-16 Block 70 fighters have begun national air policing duties
Slovakia’s F-16 Block 70 fighters began protecting the country’s airspace on 28 October 2026, restoring a national capability lost when its MiG-29s were retired four years ago.
U.S. Army’s HADES prototype completes first flight in aerial intelligence modernization program
The U.S. Army’s HADES Prototype 1 aircraft completed its first flight on September 11, moving the program toward mission system integration and developmental flight testing.
Boeing signs contract worth up to $32 million to support Heavy Airlift Wing’s C-17 Globemaster III fleet
Boeing has signed a contract worth up to US$32 million to support the Heavy Airlift Wing’s three C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft and maintain its training simulators.
Elbit Systems to build SIGMA and PULS artillery training facility under 15-year Israeli agreement
Israel’s Ministry of Defense has signed a contract worth more than $190 million with Elbit Systems to establish a training facility for SIGMA self-propelled howitzer and PULS rocket launcher crews.
Netherlands to acquire more CV90 infantry fighting vehicles, defence ministry says
The Netherlands will acquire additional CV90 infantry fighting vehicles and replace ageing engineering equipment to strengthen its army for a potential large-scale conflict
Rheinmetall delivers first series-production Caracal vehicles to Germany and the Netherlands, with deliveries continuing to 2030
Rheinmetall has delivered the first series-production Caracal vehicles to the German and Dutch armed forces under a programme to supply more than 1,500 by 2030.
Avenger Triad 26 assesses command-and-control gaps in large-scale European combat scenario
The U.S. Army has identified command-and-control gaps during a multinational exercise simulating large-scale combat in Europe.
Finland orders RGW 110 anti-tank weapons to replace APILAS, with deliveries from 2027
Finland will buy RGW 110 heavy anti-tank weapons from Germany’s Dynamit Nobel Defence in a procurement worth approximately €84.5 million excluding VAT.
Germany and Netherlands order 69 more Schakal vehicles, bringing total to 291
Germany and the Netherlands have ordered 69 additional Schakal wheeled infantry fighting vehicles from Artec, the joint venture between Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland.
L3Harris to equip German and Norwegian submarines with mast systems under TKMS contracts
L3Harris Technologies has received two multimillion-dollar contracts from TKMS for mast-raising equipment and electronic control units for German and Norwegian submarines.
U.S. Navy selects Thales subsidiary for $53.9 million remote mine-hunting systems contract
The U.S. Navy has awarded Thales subsidiary Advanced Acoustic Concepts a $53.9 million contract to produce and deliver two Remote Mine Hunting modules and provide engineering support.
Saab says new CB90 CX combat boat is in production for Sweden with strike and air defence roles
Production is already under way for Sweden, the launch customer, which will operate the new vessel alongside the smaller CB90 NG.
How Sweden’s Baltic submarine expertise supports NATO’s undersea defence capabilities
Sweden’s experience of operating submarines in the Baltic Sea is helping NATO strengthen its collective defence in waters where concealment and detection depend heavily on local knowledge.
Australia strengthens AUKUS submarine maintenance capability ahead of rotational force launch in 2027
Australia is building the workforce and shore facilities needed to sustain US and UK nuclear-powered submarines before allied rotations begin at HMAS Stirling in 2027.
Naval Group delivers second FDI frigate HS Nearchos to the Hellenic Navy
A third vessel, HS Formion, is scheduled to follow by the end of 2026, bringing three deliveries within about a year.
Canada’s MDA Space joins Europe’s IRIS² programme with antenna systems agreement for 66 early-delivery satellites
MDA Space has signed an agreement with Thales Alenia Space to begin work on digital antenna systems for 66 satellites in Europe’s IRIS² secure connectivity programme.
GomSpace and HIMERA begin satellite tests for Ukraine’s independent communications network
Ukraine’s HIMERA and Denmark’s GomSpace have begun operating OBRIA NANO, a test satellite for a planned independent Ukrainian communications network.
Airbus receives order for two more Galileo satellites with stronger anti-jamming protection
Airbus has received a contract for two more second-generation Galileo satellites, taking its order for the European navigation programme to eight spacecraft.
U.S. tests SpaceX Starfall capsule for rapid military resupply under Rocket Cargo program
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory has tested a SpaceX-designed Starfall capsule carrying survival equipment under its Rocket Cargo program.
Ukraine’s defence ministry confirms stable Starlink and Starshield connections above 400 km/h
Ukraine’s defence ministry confirms that Starlink and Starshield operating performance has been restored after previously recorded restrictions.
Ukraine signs letter of intent with Nokia and ICEYE on sovereign satellite communications
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has signed a letter of intent with Nokia and ICEYE to explore satellite communications under Ukrainian control.