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Ukraine and Palantir discuss AI cooperation to strengthen air defence and battlefield decision-making

Ministry of Defence of Ukraine announced that Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov held talks with Alex Karp, chief executive of Palantir Technologies, on cooperation in artificial intelligence, data analysis and defence technologies.

May 12, 2026
Air

Leidos awarded $2.7 billion U.S. Army contract to accelerate hypersonic weapons production programs

May 12, 2026
Sea

TKMS reports record €20.6 billion order backlog as submarine and naval systems demand continues to rise

May 11, 2026
Sea

U.S. Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine arrives in Gibraltar amid renewed tensions with Iran

May 11, 2026
Lukasz Prus, Defence Industry Europe: Galvion has established itself as one of the key global players in advanced soldier systems, particularly within NATO markets. To set the scene for our readers, could you introduce the company – its core competencies, scale, and strategic positioning in the defence sector today?
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Galvion advances European expansion strategy with focus on next-generation soldier systems [INTERVIEW]

Rheinmetall will present a broad portfolio of military systems and technologies at the Black Sea Defense & Aerospace 2026 in Bucharest from May 13 to 15. Under the theme “Freedom needs Enablers”, the company will display products from its vehicle systems, weapons and ammunition, electronic solutions and naval systems divisions.
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Rheinmetall to showcase land, air and naval defence systems at BSDA 2026 in Bucharest

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EDGE Group and Baykar have signed two agreements at SAHA 2026 aimed at expanding cooperation on unmanned aerial systems and precision-guided weapons. The agreements include plans to integrate EDGE’s AL TARIQ precision-guided munitions onto Baykar’s AKINCI unmanned combat aerial vehicle.
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EDGE and Baykar sign agreements to integrate AL TARIQ guided munitions on AKINCI combat drone

EDGE Group and Baykar have signed two agreements at SAHA 2026 aimed at expanding cooperation on unmanned aerial systems and precision-guided weapons.

May 13, 2026
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Dassault Aviation and OHB announced a partnership to propose the VORTEX-S multipurpose spaceplane to the European Space Agency. The companies said the project is intended to support autonomous European space transportation capabilities through reusable space mobility technologies.
Space/C4ISR

Dassault Aviation and OHB partner on VORTEX-S spaceplane proposal for European Space Agency

The U.S. Air Force announced that the B-21 Raider has commenced engine runs as part of its ground test program at Northrop Grumman’s Palmdale
Air

Northrop Grumman expands Florida aerospace and defense manufacturing across aviation, space and microelectronics

RENK America announced its participation in a programme to advance autonomous capability for the United States Army’s Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle through cooperation with BAE Systems and Forterra. The company said the effort focuses on integrating autonomous vehicle technologies into existing tracked combat platforms.
Land

RENK America advances autonomous capability for U.S. Army AMPV through BAE Systems and Forterra partnership

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GE Aerospace completes XA102 assembly readiness review for U.S. Air Force NGAP engine program

May 12, 2026
Land

Thales and ArianeGroup conduct first FLP-t 150 ballistic munition test for French long-range strike capability

May 12, 2026
Space/C4ISR

Northrop Grumman introduces LR-450 next-generation navigation system for deep space and orbital missions

May 12, 2026
Air

Lockheed Martin QuadStar missile completes key U.S. Army NGSRI seeker flight test milestone

May 11, 2026

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SFC Energy wins Record €42.7 million contract to deliver hybrid fuel cell systems to Ukraine in 2026

SFC Energy has received a contract worth approximately €42.7 million to supply hybrid fuel cell systems to Ukraine as part of an enablement initiative backed by the German federal government

May 13, 2026

Congressional Budget Office estimates Golden Dome missile defense system could cost $1.2 trillion

The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the proposed Golden Dome missile defense system could cost approximately $1.2 trillion to develop, deploy and operate over the next 20 years

May 13, 2026

U.S. Department of War says multiyear procurement plans are driving new defense industry investments

The United States Department of War said investments outlined in its fiscal year 2026 and proposed fiscal year 2027 budgets are encouraging companies across the defense industrial base to expand manufacturing capacity and invest in new facilities

May 13, 2026

104th Fighter Wing receives nearly $1 billion in support equipment ahead of first F-35 deliveries

The 104th Fighter Wing reached another milestone in its transition to the F-35 Lightning II after receiving more than 1,000 items of support equipment valued at nearly $1 billion

May 12, 2026

U.S. Air Force completes major B-1B Lancer structural repair months ahead of schedule using digital engineering

The United States Air Force has returned a B-1B Lancer bomber to operational service months ahead of schedule following a major structural repair carried out at Wichita State University National Institute for Aviation Research in Kansas

May 12, 2026

BlackSky secures seven-figure government contract for advanced Gen-2 space intelligence applications

BlackSky Technology announced that it has received a seven-figure subscription contract from a new government customer for advanced Gen-2 mission applications

May 12, 2026

Lockheed Martin demonstrates NGC2 cross-domain battlefield network during Balikatan 2026 exercise

Lockheed Martin announced that its Team Lockheed Martin NGC2 prototype demonstrated cross-domain integration capabilities during the Balikatan 2026 exercise in the Indo-Pacific region

May 12, 2026

U.S. Army awards Elbit Systems of America $212 million contract for enhanced night vision goggles

Elbit Systems of America has received a delivery order valued at approximately $212 million from the United States Army for the continued production of Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular systems

May 12, 2026

Hanwha highlights unmanned systems and AI defence technologies at BSDA 2026 amid European expansion

Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems will present next-generation unmanned and artificial intelligence-enabled defence technologies at the Black Sea Defense & Aerospace 2026 in Bucharest

May 12, 2026

Rheinmetall to showcase land, air and naval defence systems at BSDA 2026 in Bucharest

Rheinmetall will present a broad portfolio of military systems and technologies at the Black Sea Defense & Aerospace 2026 in Bucharest from May 13 to 15

May 12, 2026

CSG and FNSS launch strategic armoured vehicle partnership and unveil CFL-120 Karpat medium tank

CSG and FNSS Savunma Sistemleri have announced a strategic cooperation agreement focused on the joint development and production of armoured vehicle platforms for European and international markets

May 12, 2026

U.S. Department of War extends Lockheed Martin contract for Guam Aegis Ashore missile defense system

The United States Department of War has awarded Lockheed Martin a new contract for continued work on the Aegis Ashore missile defense system being developed on Guam

May 12, 2026

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OpenAI has announced the launch of OpenAI for Government
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U.S. Department of War says multiyear procurement plans are driving new defense industry investments

Lukasz Prus, Defence Industry Europe: Galvion has established itself as one of the key global players in advanced soldier systems, particularly within NATO markets. To set the scene for our readers, could you introduce the company – its core competencies, scale, and strategic positioning in the defence sector today?
Land

Galvion advances European expansion strategy with focus on next-generation soldier systems [INTERVIEW]

United States Navy has expanded details on plans to develop a new of American-designed battleships following announcements on 22 December by President Donald J. Trump and senior defence officials. The future Trump-class ships are planned as 30
Sea

U.S. Navy shipbuilding plan details nuclear-powered Trump-class battleship and carrier design review

Air

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Congressional Budget Office estimates Golden Dome missile defense system could cost $1.2 trillion

May 13, 2026
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EDGE and Baykar sign agreements to integrate AL TARIQ guided munitions on AKINCI combat drone

EDGE Group and Baykar have signed two agreements at SAHA 2026 aimed at expanding cooperation on unmanned aerial systems and precision-guided weapons.

May 13, 2026

104th Fighter Wing receives nearly $1 billion in support equipment ahead of first F-35 deliveries

The 104th Fighter Wing reached another milestone in its transition to the F-35 Lightning II after receiving more than 1,000 items of support equipment valued at nearly $1 billion.

May 12, 2026

U.S. Air Force completes major B-1B Lancer structural repair months ahead of schedule using digital engineering

The United States Air Force has returned a B-1B Lancer bomber to operational service months ahead of schedule following a major structural repair carried out at Wichita State University National Institute for Aviation Research in Kansas.

May 12, 2026

Northrop Grumman expands Florida aerospace and defense manufacturing across aviation, space and microelectronics

Northrop Grumman highlighted the scale of its aerospace and defense manufacturing operations across Florida, where the company operates 17 sites and 1.3 million square feet of manufacturing space.

May 12, 2026

Leidos awarded $2.7 billion U.S. Army contract to accelerate hypersonic weapons production programs

Leidos announced it has received a $2.7 billion contract from the United States Army to advance hypersonic weapons programmes from prototyping into production.

May 12, 2026

GE Aerospace completes XA102 assembly readiness review for U.S. Air Force NGAP engine program

GE Aerospace has completed the Assembly Readiness Review for its XA102 adaptive cycle engine, marking a key milestone in the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion programme.

May 12, 2026

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SFC Energy has received a contract worth approximately €42.7 million to supply hybrid fuel cell systems to Ukraine as part of an enablement initiative backed by the German federal government. The company said the agreement is the largest single order in its history and will be recognised in revenue and earnings during the 2026 financial year.

SFC Energy wins Record €42.7 million contract to deliver hybrid fuel cell systems to Ukraine in 2026

May 13, 2026
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Galvion advances European expansion strategy with focus on next-generation soldier systems [INTERVIEW]

„Our entire philosophy starts with the end user – the soldier. That’s why we have never lost a NATO tender where comprehensive user trials were the decisive factor. When soldiers are given the choice, they consistently select solutions that prioritize performance, comfort, and integration”, says Jonathan Blanshay, Founder and CEO of Galvion.

May 12, 2026

RENK America advances autonomous capability for U.S. Army AMPV through BAE Systems and Forterra partnership

RENK America announced its participation in a programme to advance autonomous capability for the United States Army’s Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle through cooperation with BAE Systems and Forterra.

May 12, 2026

U.S. Army awards Elbit Systems of America $212 million contract for enhanced night vision goggles

Elbit Systems of America has received a delivery order valued at approximately $212 million from the United States Army for the continued production of Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular systems.

May 12, 2026

Rheinmetall to showcase land, air and naval defence systems at BSDA 2026 in Bucharest

Rheinmetall will present a broad portfolio of military systems and technologies at the Black Sea Defense & Aerospace 2026 in Bucharest from May 13 to 15.

May 12, 2026

CSG and FNSS launch strategic armoured vehicle partnership and unveil CFL-120 Karpat medium tank

CSG and FNSS Savunma Sistemleri have announced a strategic cooperation agreement focused on the joint development and production of armoured vehicle platforms for European and international markets.

May 12, 2026

Hanwha Aerospace expands Norwegian industrial cooperation through second industry day in Oslo

Hanwha Aerospace hosted its second Hanwha Industry Day in Oslo on May 11 as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation with Norway’s defence industrial sector.

May 12, 2026

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United States Navy has expanded details on plans to develop a new of American-designed battleships following announcements on 22 December by President Donald J. Trump and senior defence officials. The future Trump-class ships are planned as 30

U.S. Navy shipbuilding plan details nuclear-powered Trump-class battleship and carrier design review

May 12, 2026
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U.S. Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine arrives in Gibraltar amid renewed tensions with Iran

An United States Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine arrived in Gibraltar on May 10 in a rare publicly disclosed deployment involving one of the United States’ nuclear-armed submarines.

May 11, 2026

U.S. Navy unveils new shipbuilding plan to expand fleet and strengthen industrial base

The United States Navy has released its Fiscal Year 2027 Shipbuilding Plan, outlining a long-term strategy to expand fleet capacity, modernize force structure and strengthen the American maritime industrial base.

May 11, 2026

Raytheon selected to supply SeaRAM self-defense systems for Australia’s Mogami-cass frigates

RTX announced that its Raytheon division has been selected to provide SeaRAM ship self-defense systems for the Australia Navy’s future Mogami-class frigates under the Sea3000 General Purpose Frigate program.

May 11, 2026

Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon deploys towards Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission

Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon is deploying towards the Middle East ahead of a potential multinational mission aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz and protecting freedom of navigation.

May 11, 2026

TKMS reports record €20.6 billion order backlog as submarine and naval systems demand continues to rise

TKMSreported record order backlog growth and higher earnings in the first half of fiscal year 2025/26, supported by rising demand for submarines, naval electronics and surface combatants.

May 11, 2026

U.S. Navy faces growing shipbuilding and fleet expansion challenge as China accelerates naval modernization

The United States continues to operate the world’s most powerful navy, but its long-standing maritime advantage over China is narrowing as Beijing rapidly expands both its fleet and shipbuilding capabilities.

May 11, 2026

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Ministry of Defence of Ukraine announced that Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov held talks with Alex Karp, chief executive of Palantir Technologies, on cooperation in artificial intelligence, data analysis and defence technologies. The discussions focused on scaling technological solutions intended to strengthen Ukraine’s security capabilities.

Ukraine and Palantir discuss AI cooperation to strengthen air defence and battlefield decision-making

May 12, 2026
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Dassault Aviation and OHB partner on VORTEX-S spaceplane proposal for European Space Agency

Dassault Aviation and OHB announced a partnership to propose the VORTEX-S multipurpose spaceplane to the European Space Agency.

May 12, 2026

BlackSky secures seven-figure government contract for advanced Gen-2 space intelligence applications

BlackSky Technology announced that it has received a seven-figure subscription contract from a new government customer for advanced Gen-2 mission applications.

May 12, 2026

Lockheed Martin demonstrates NGC2 cross-domain battlefield network during Balikatan 2026 exercise

Lockheed Martin announced that its Team Lockheed Martin NGC2 prototype demonstrated cross-domain integration capabilities during the Balikatan 2026 exercise in the Indo-Pacific region.

May 12, 2026

Northrop Grumman introduces LR-450 next-generation navigation system for deep space and orbital missions

Northrop Grumman has introduced the LR-450, a compact positioning and navigation system designed to provide continuous spacecraft tracking and orientation during missions in space.

May 12, 2026

Rocket Lab and Raytheon chosen to demonstrate advanced missile defense capabilities for U.S. Space Force program

Rocket Lab and Raytheon have been selected to demonstrate advanced capabilities for the United States Space Force’s Space Based Interceptor program.

May 8, 2026

U.S. Space Force accelerates deployment of deep space radar network to strengthen orbital surveillance

United States Space Force has accelerated the deployment and operational employment of the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability, known as DARC, in response to growing threats in orbit from increasing numbers of man-made objects and potential adversary activities.

May 6, 2026

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