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Canada reportedly selects German shipbuilder TKMS to build 12 new submarines for Canadian navy fleet renewal programme
The 212CD submarine has a diamond-shaped design, a length of around 74 metres and is built with non-magnetic steel.
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Lockheed Martin Australia starts AUD$85.9 million Air Power Precinct to support IAMD and F-35 sustainment in Hunter region
Lockheed Martin Australia has marked the start of construction on a new AUD$85.9 million Air Power Precinct in the Hunter region
Kratos expands Oklahoma City manufacturing facility to increase production of Valkyrie, Firejet and other jet drone systems
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions said it is expanding its Oklahoma City manufacturing campus with the addition of more than 100,000 square feet of manufacturing and production space
Lockheed Martin to acquire Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion to expand undersea and anti-submarine warfare capabilities for allied navies
Lockheed Martin said it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ultra Maritime, a global defense company specializing in advanced undersea warfare and anti-submarine warfare capabilities
Fincantieri to acquire four companies in €600 million push to build international underwater business and expand dual-use capabilities
Fincantieri has reached agreements to acquire majority stakes in Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech and Defcomm, in a move aimed at accelerating growth in marine drones and underwater activities
Thales and Leonardo to deliver next-generation secure deployable communications systems for NATO special forces under NCIA programme
The NATO Communications and Information Agency has selected a consortium formed by Thales and Leonardo to deliver a next-generation secure deployable communication and information system for the Allied Special Operations Forces Command
Thales details €450 million charge from German F126 frigate programme termination while raising 2026 order and cash targets
Thales details €450 million charge from German F126 frigate programme termination while raising 2026 order and cash targets
Destinus and TNO plan Dutch joint venture to scale radar seeker technology for European air defence interceptors
TNO and Destinus have announced plans to establish a joint venture for the further development, scaling and production of an advanced radar seeker
Lockheed Martin secures $3 billion framework agreement for Sentinel A4 radar production and engineering support
The U.S. Department of War signed a framework agreement with Lockheed Martin on June 30 for the production and delivery of Sentinel A4 radars
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AirSaab secures deal to produce 16 Gripen E multirole combat aircraft for Ukraine with deliveries due in 2029-2030
"I am deeply proud that Sweden and Saab can now enable the provision of Gripen E to Ukraine, bringing a world-class fighter that will transform the Ukrainian Air Force’s capability,” says Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.
L3Harris breaks ground on two Arkansas facilities to expand PAC-3 propulsion production for U.S. Army missile defense systems
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
Anduril Industries and PGZ to produce Barracuda-500M cruise missiles in Poland
The companies said the long-range precision weapon was designed for mass production at a significantly lower cost than traditional precision strike weapons.
UK F-35 jets conduct NATO air policing from HMS Prince of Wales in first for a European aircraft carrier
Britain’s Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, is operating under NATO command off Iceland to support the defence of Europe and the North Atlantic.
Zelenskyy urges allies to send more interceptor missiles after Russian ballistic missile barrage leaves Kyiv with casualties
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s air defences failed to shoot down Russian ballistic missiles during a major attack on Kyiv because of insufficient supplies of interceptor missiles.
AeroVironment wins $500 million U.S. Army task force contract to support Domestic Shield counter-drone defenses
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract with a $500 million ceiling to expand counter-unmanned aircraft systems capabilities for warfighters and security personnel.
BAE Systems’ FalconWorks advances Nyan strike drone as UK Armed Forces test system across land and maritime operations [VIDEO]
The Royal Navy and British Army have tested a domestically produced One-Way Effector uncrewed air system for use in maritime and land operations for the first time.
U.S. Marine Corps fields Iron Dome-based air defense systems in Japan to counter cruise missile and drone threats in the Western Pacific
Forward-deployed Marines in Japan have received Medium-Range Intercept Capability systems, advanced air defenses intended to counter cruise missile and drone threats in a potential conflict with China in the Western Pacific.
KNDS France demonstrates CAPINT tank with ASCALON turret as testing advances on future armoured capability
KNDS France released a video on 29 June demonstrating selected functions of the CAPINT tank proposed to the French Army.
Kongsberg and Ukraine’s DevDroid to cooperate on remotely operated robotic combat systems for Ukraine and international markets
The partnership is intended to support joint technological solutions that strengthen the security of Ukraine and Europe.
NFM Group’s Hexonia wins major German Armed Forces combat helmet contract as European ballistic protection production capacity expands
NFM Group’s German business unit Hexonia GmbH has received an order to supply a new combat helmet for the German Armed Forces.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine can expand advanced weapons production beyond Russia as Kyiv prioritises more air defence supplies
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy chaired a meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief focused on expanding production of advanced Ukrainian weapons.
Moldova to receive Roshel tactical armoured personnel carriers under major EU-funded EPF procurement implemented by Estonia’s ECDI
The Moldovan Ministry of Defence said the procurement will support the modernisation of the country’s defence sector.
BAE Systems delivers first Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles to Army National Guard and U.S. military units for Arctic operations
BAE Systems has completed delivery of 19 Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles to the U.S. military.
Royal Navy takes command of NATO maritime reaction force with HMS Queen Elizabeth as flagship for 12-month high-readiness duty
The Royal Navy has taken charge of NATO’s leading high-readiness maritime force, with aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth serving as its flagship.
HII adds Halimar Shipyard to ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel production network to expand Gulf Coast manufacturing capacity
HII said Halimar Shipyard of Morgan City, Louisiana, has joined its network of strategic industrial partners supporting serial production of the ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel family.
Lockheed Martin to acquire Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion to expand undersea and anti-submarine warfare capabilities for allied navies
Lockheed Martin said it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ultra Maritime, a global defense company specializing in advanced undersea warfare and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
Fincantieri to acquire four companies in €600 million push to build international underwater business and expand dual-use capabilities
Fincantieri has reached agreements to acquire majority stakes in Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech and Defcomm, in a move aimed at accelerating growth in marine drones and underwater activities.
Rohde & Schwarz, BAE Systems complete design review for Hunter frigate communications system
Rohde & Schwarz Australia is working with BAE Systems Maritime Australia to deliver the communications system for the first three Hunter class frigates.
Thales details €450 million charge from German F126 frigate programme termination while raising 2026 order and cash targets
Thales details €450 million charge from German F126 frigate programme termination while raising 2026 order and cash targets
Rheinmetall Canada PATH autonomy system to support Canadian lunar rover guidance, navigation and control development
Rheinmetall Canada is contributing autonomous vehicle technology to a Canadian lunar rover project through its subsidiary Provectus Robotics Solutions.
U.S. Space Force accepts Meadowlands system to expand electromagnetic warfare support for combatant commands worldwide
U.S. Space Force Combat Forces Command operationally accepted Meadowlands on June 8, 2026.
Nokia Defense to provide secure connectivity for Finnish Border Guard counter-drone initiative across land and maritime operations
Nokia has joined a Finnish-Nordic industrial consortium led by the Finnish Border Guard to develop next-generation counter-drone capabilities.
Raytheon develops large-aperture telescope for Lazuli Space Observatory to enable rapid observations and precision astrophysics
Raytheon, an RTX business, is developing a large-aperture telescope for the Lazuli Space Observatory.
Systematic SitaWare Headquarters chosen by 1 German-Netherlands Corps to unify command and planning across twelve NATO nations
Danish defence technology company Systematic will provide its SitaWare Headquarters software to 1 German-Netherlands Corps.
Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium in $8 billion deal to build vertically integrated space communications, launch and satellite services company
Rocket Lab Corporation and Iridium Communications Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement under which Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium.