Boeing awarded $2.8 billion contract to advance U.S. strategic satellite communications
The ESS initiative aims to provide secure, resilient and modernised satellite connectivity for critical communications, including Presidential National Voice Conferencing.
Boeing delivers two more O3b mPOWER satellites to SES, enhancing global connectivity
Boeing has successfully delivered the ninth and tenth O3b mPOWER satellites to SES, marking another milestone in the expansion of SES’s advanced medium Earth orbit (MEO) constellation.
Rheinmetall finalises construction of F‑35 fuselage in strategic cooperation with Northrop Grumman
German defence firm Rheinmetall has finalised construction of a cutting‑edge production plant dedicated to manufacturing central fuselage sections for the F-35 stealth fighter.
Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) secures €565 million to boost munitions production
The Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) will receive PLN 2.4 billion (€565.9 million) in funding from the Capital Investment Fund (FIK) to expand its munitions production capacity.
Poland launches first SIGINT ship in Gdansk through strategic partnership with Saab
“Today marks a significant milestone with the launch of ORP Jerzy Różycki as a testament to the power of cooperation and shared vision,” said Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.
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U.S. lawmakers propose authorising transfer of B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and bunker buster bombs to Israel
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced a bill to authorise President Donald Trump to transfer advanced B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and 30,000-pound “bunker buster” bombs to Israel.
U.S. Air Force advances human-machine teaming in groundbreaking combat training flight
The United States Air Force has taken a significant step towards integrating human-machine collaboration in combat, following a successful demonstration at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
U.S. Navy commences procurement of AIM-260A JATM missile with FY2026 funding
The U.S. Navy has initiated procurement of the AIM-260A Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) for the first time, allocating nearly $309 million in its FY2026 budget.
Missile defence: first Saudi THAAD system battery achieves operational readiness
Saudi Arabia has officially inaugurated its first Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system battery, according to a statement by the Kingdom’s Air Defense Forces on Thursday.
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RENK supports MARTE to drive consolidation and innovation in European tank development
RENK Group AG has confirmed its support for the newly founded MARTE ARGE consortium, describing it as a crucial step toward bolstering European defence capabilities.
Argentina and United States sign agreement for delivery of Stryker armoured vehicles
According to official statements, Stryker vehicles will support the technical modernisation of one of the Argentine Army’s battalions.
Top military leaders to convene in Wiesbaden for inaugural LANDEURO symposium
This inaugural symposium, themed “Transformation in Contact: Integrating Industry, the U.S. Army, and Allies for Global Deterrence”, will feature keynote speeches, high-level panels and more than 80 exhibits.
Rheinmetall secures major ammunition contract worth hundreds of millions of euros
A European NATO country has awarded a multi-year contract to Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) for the supply of 155mm artillery ammunition.
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Fincantieri delivers first multi-mission combat ship “KRI BRAWIJAYA-320” to Indonesian Navy
Fincantieri has officially delivered the multi-purpose combat ship KRI BRAWIJAYA-320 to the Indonesian Navy, marking a significant advancement in Italy–Indonesia defence cooperation.
General Dynamics Electric Boat secures $1.85 billion contract for Virginia-class submarine
General Dynamics Electric Boat, a division of the American defence giant General Dynamics, has been awarded a $1.85 billion contract modification to support the production of submarines.
Kongsberg Discovery acquires U.S. underwater acoustics firm Sonatech
Kongsberg Discovery announced on 17 June that it has signed an agreement to acquire Sonatech, a leading U.S. company specialising in underwater acoustics.
HII launches new Virginia-class submarine for U.S. Navy
HII has launched the Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (SSN 800) into the James River from its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division.
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Planetary defence: NASA discovers interstellar comet moving through solar system
On July 1, the NASA-funded ATLAS (Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System) survey telescope in Rio Hurtado, Chile, first reported observations of a comet that originated from interstellar space.
Boeing awarded $2.8 billion contract to advance U.S. strategic satellite communications
The ESS initiative aims to provide secure, resilient and modernised satellite connectivity for critical communications, including Presidential National Voice Conferencing.
Boeing delivers two more O3b mPOWER satellites to SES, enhancing global connectivity
Boeing has successfully delivered the ninth and tenth O3b mPOWER satellites to SES, marking another milestone in the expansion of SES’s advanced medium Earth orbit (MEO) constellation.
EDA and ISISPACE sign €10 million contract for pioneering LEO2VLEO military satellite constellation
On June 30, the European Defence Agency (EDA) signed a €10 million contract with Dutch space technology company ISISPACE to develop and launch a new constellation of defence satellites.