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BAE Systems has received a contract from Boeing to supply AN/ALQ-250 Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability Systems for Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagle fighter jets. The company said the electronic warfare systems will provide situational awareness and self-defense capabilities for pilots operating in contested environments.

BAE Systems to supply EPAWSS electronic warfare systems for Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagle fleet upgrade under Boeing contract

Air

BAE Systems to supply EPAWSS electronic warfare systems for Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagle fleet upgrade under Boeing contract

EPAWSS is an all-digital electronic warfare system designed to detect threats and support countermeasures across 360 degrees.

Dassault Aviation and Harmattan AI said they have completed a collaborative in-flight engagement between a Rafale F4 fighter and an unmanned aerial system carrying the new NAMIB electronic-warfare payload. The flight demonstrated how a drone equipped with NAMIB could detect and locate a radar emitter before passing targeting data to the Rafale.

Dassault Aviation and Harmattan AI test NAMIB electronic-warfare payload in Rafale F4 drone-supported mission

The Royal Navy and Royal Marines have launched a new Uncrewed Systems Centre in Swindon to help accelerate the development and use of autonomous and crewless technology. The opening brought together frontline personnel, Defence teams and industry to demonstrate systems already being used on operations.

Royal Navy launches Uncrewed Systems Centre in Swindon to accelerate use of drones, autonomous boats and minehunting systems

Quantum Systems has signed a multi-million-euro contract in Kyiv to deliver autonomous ground systems for research and development in Ukraine. The German company said the agreement advances its move into ground robotics and autonomous military logistics.

Quantum Systems to supply autonomous Zetros trucks and MANDRILL ground vehicles for real-world testing in Ukraine

Boeing said the U.S. Navy’s first MQ-25A Stingray has successfully completed its second test flight. The company said the milestone further validates the unmanned aerial refueler’s flight controls and performance capabilities.

Boeing says U.S. Navy’s first MQ-25A Stingray completes second test flight as unmanned refueler moves toward carrier operations

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Auterion and SkyFall have begun delivering 50,000 Shrike strike drones equipped with Auterion Strike kits to Ukrainian forces, the companies said. The deliveries started this week and are expected to be completed in full over the coming months.

Auterion and SkyFall begin delivery of 50,000 Shrike strike drones with terminal guidance kits to Ukrainian forces

The Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system successfully intercepted a Houthi missile launched from Yemen on Friday morning

European countries and Ukraine launch Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition to develop shared defensive capability against future threats

Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles has taken full responsibility for the InterRoC VII research project on behalf of Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support. The company said the programme will help advance highly automated military logistics and support the wider digitalisation of military mobility.

Rheinmetall assumes InterRoC VII research project to advance autonomous military convoy capabilities for Bundeswehr logistics

USS Mount Whitney became the first U.S. warship to organically integrate and operate Link 22 while underway in the Baltic region during Baltic Operations 2026, the U.S. Navy said. The command ship used the upgraded tactical data link while operating in the Baltic Sea with Germany’s FGS Hamburg.

USS Mount Whitney becomes first U.S. warship to operate Link 22 underway during BALTOPS 2026

Helsing has unveiled the CA-1 Europa

Helsing raises $1.8 billion to accelerate development of AI-enabled defence platforms for partner nations

Rheinmetall Electronics UK will play a major role in the British Army’s move to modernise and digitalise collective combat training. The company is part of Omnia Training, the Raytheon UK-led consortium selected to deliver the Army Collective Training Service under the Collective Training Transformation Programme.

Rheinmetall to support British Army collective training overhaul under Omnia consortium as UK expands digital combat simulation

Boeing will present its commercial, defense and services portfolio at the Farnborough International Airshow, using the event to highlight aircraft programs, technology displays and global partnerships. The company said its exhibit will focus on engineering, development programs, new capabilities and long-term customer collaboration.

Boeing to bring MQ-28 Ghost Bat and defense portfolio to Farnborough Airshow as global partnerships take focus

SES Space & Defense has won a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to provide managed satellite communications services. The agreement gives the Department of War a faster procurement route for secure global Ku-band connectivity across U.S. military operations.

SES wins U.S. military agreement to provide managed Ku-band satellite connectivity for global missions

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has launched two new initiatives intended to strengthen transatlantic defence industrial cooperation and speed up the delivery of military capabilities. The measures were announced on 7 July at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in Ankara.

NATO launches Front Door and Engine initiatives to connect industry with procurement needs and expand Allied production capacity

Nokia Defense and NestAI are advancing their technology partnership to develop AI-enabled defence capabilities for contested and communications-denied environments. The work follows Nokia’s and Tesi’s €100 million joint investment in NestAI in November 2025.

Nokia and NestAI develop AI-enabled defence capabilities for contested environments with resilient connectivity under NATO requirements

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Tucson arrived at Naval Base Guam on July 10, 2026, shifting to its new homeport as part of the U.S. Navy’s strategic laydown of forces in the Pacific. The move adds another forward-deployed attack submarine to Guam, a key U.S. undersea hub in the Western Pacific.

USS Tucson arrives at Naval Base Guam as U.S. Navy reinforces forward-deployed submarine posture across the Western Pacific

Open-source data shows that more than 300 U.S. military aircraft are deployed to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) as tensions rise between Washington and Tehran. Hundreds of aircraft remain on standby ahead of a third round of indirect nuclear talks between the United States and Iran scheduled for Thursday in Geneva.

CENTCOM says U.S. forces hit about 140 Iranian military targets in third round of strikes tied to Strait of Hormuz attacks

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Rheinmetall Canada to provide MSU-200NAV aircraft ground support components for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps

The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) has been awarded a contract by the United States Department of War to supply replacement components for Rheinmetall Canada’s MSU-200NAV aircraft ground support system

July 13, 2026

UK awards first European low-cost air defence interceptor contracts to counter mass drone threats under five-nation programme

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded £3.16 million to three suppliers to develop low-cost interceptors designed to shoot down drones and other airborne threats

July 13, 2026

CENTCOM says U.S. forces used aircraft, naval vessels and attack drones in new strikes on Iranian military targets

U.S. Central Command said it completed a new wave of offensive strikes against Iran on July 12

July 13, 2026

ELVO and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles advance Greek truck production plans after high-level talks in Vienna

Hellenic Vehicle Industries and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles have moved forward with plans to deepen industrial cooperation after senior ELVO executives visited RMMV’s production facilities in Vienna

July 13, 2026

Anduril secures first NATO contract as NCIA selects Lattice for allied air command-and-control data platform evaluation

Anduril Industries has secured its first NATO contract after the NATO Communications and Information Agency selected its Lattice software for the Enhanced Air Command and Control Data Platform initiative

July 12, 2026

SES wins U.S. military agreement to provide managed Ku-band satellite connectivity for global missions

SES Space & Defense has won a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to provide managed satellite communications services

July 12, 2026

Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth installs new precision approach radar to improve flight safety and readiness

Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth has installed a new AN/FPN-68A Precision Approach Radar, replacing an older system that had been in service for decades

July 12, 2026

HII christens future USS George M. Neal as U.S. Navy adds another Flight III destroyer built for 21st-century threats

HII has christened the future USS George M. Neal, the fourth Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer built at its Ingalls Shipbuilding division

July 12, 2026

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Saab 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.

June 30, 2026
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L3Harris breaks ground on two Arkansas facilities to expand PAC-3 propulsion production for U.S. Army missile defense systems

June 25, 2026
Air

Air and missile defense: Israel completes Iron Dome upgrade tests with Iron Beam laser integration [VIDEO]

June 30, 2026
Air

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

June 26, 2026
Saab has signed a contract with the Polish Armaments Agency for the production and delivery of three A26 submarines. The Swedish defence company said the order is valued at approximately SEK 47 billion and also includes a weapon package and a training and support package.
Sea

Poland orders three Saab A26 submarines as Sweden expands Baltic Sea defence cooperation, training and industrial support programme

ASELSAN, Türkiye’s defence technology powerhouse, which employs more than 14,000 people and has an order backlog exceeding $20 billion, is determined to strengthen its position in the international defence market. “Our portfolio includes state-of-the-art, combat-proven solutions. We see strong demand for our technologies, particularly in air defence, counter-drone systems and electronic warfare,” ASELSAN President and CEO Ahmet Akyol told Defence Industry Europe.
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ASELSAN becoming global defence player and pillar of regional security architecture, says Ahmet Akyol

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Auterion and SkyFall have begun delivering 50,000 Shrike strike drones equipped with Auterion Strike kits to Ukrainian forces, the companies said. The deliveries started this week and are expected to be completed in full over the coming months.

Auterion and SkyFall begin delivery of 50,000 Shrike strike drones with terminal guidance kits to Ukrainian forces

July 13, 2026
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European countries and Ukraine launch Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition to develop shared defensive capability against future threats

Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom have announced the start of work to establish a purely defensive Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition.

July 13, 2026

BAE Systems to supply EPAWSS electronic warfare systems for Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagle fleet upgrade under Boeing contract

EPAWSS is an all-digital electronic warfare system designed to detect threats and support countermeasures across 360 degrees.

July 13, 2026

Rheinmetall Canada to provide MSU-200NAV aircraft ground support components for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps

The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) has been awarded a contract by the United States Department of War to supply replacement components for Rheinmetall Canada’s MSU-200NAV aircraft ground support system.

July 13, 2026

UK awards first European low-cost air defence interceptor contracts to counter mass drone threats under five-nation programme

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded £3.16 million to three suppliers to develop low-cost interceptors designed to shoot down drones and other airborne threats.

July 13, 2026

Helsing raises $1.8 billion to accelerate development of AI-enabled defence platforms for partner nations

Helsing has raised $1.8 billion in a Series E funding round, valuing the European defence AI company at $18 billion.

July 13, 2026

Dassault Aviation and Harmattan AI test NAMIB electronic-warfare payload in Rafale F4 drone-supported mission

NAMIB was jointly developed by Dassault Aviation and Harmattan AI and is designed to detect, identify and geolocate electromagnetic emissions, including signals from air defence systems.

July 13, 2026

Land

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Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles has taken full responsibility for the InterRoC VII research project on behalf of Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support. The company said the programme will help advance highly automated military logistics and support the wider digitalisation of military mobility.

Rheinmetall assumes InterRoC VII research project to advance autonomous military convoy capabilities for Bundeswehr logistics

July 13, 2026
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Rheinmetall to support British Army collective training overhaul under Omnia consortium as UK expands digital combat simulation

Rheinmetall Electronics UK will play a major role in the British Army’s move to modernise and digitalise collective combat training.

July 13, 2026

ELVO and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles advance Greek truck production plans after high-level talks in Vienna

Hellenic Vehicle Industries and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles have moved forward with plans to deepen industrial cooperation after senior ELVO executives visited RMMV’s production facilities in Vienna.

July 13, 2026

Quantum Systems to supply autonomous Zetros trucks and MANDRILL ground vehicles for real-world testing in Ukraine

Quantum Systems has signed a multi-million-euro contract in Kyiv to deliver autonomous ground systems for research and development in Ukraine.

July 12, 2026

Czech Land Forces receive final used Leopard 2A4 tank from Germany as Prague advances wider armour modernisation plan

The Czech Land Forces have received the last of 42 used Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks obtained from Germany.

July 11, 2026

NSPA awards Diehl Defence contract for Vulcano 155mm guided ammunition to strengthen NATO long-range strike capability

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has awarded Diehl Defence a contract for the procurement of Vulcano 155mm guided ammunition.

July 11, 2026

Saab targets Romanian market with cutting-edge training and simulation technologies

Swedish defence company Saab has long been known as a provider of proven and mature training and simulation solutions.

July 10, 2026

Sea

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USS Mount Whitney became the first U.S. warship to organically integrate and operate Link 22 while underway in the Baltic region during Baltic Operations 2026, the U.S. Navy said. The command ship used the upgraded tactical data link while operating in the Baltic Sea with Germany’s FGS Hamburg.

USS Mount Whitney becomes first U.S. warship to operate Link 22 underway during BALTOPS 2026

July 13, 2026
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Royal Navy launches Uncrewed Systems Centre in Swindon to accelerate use of drones, autonomous boats and minehunting systems

The centre is intended to connect operational users with industry and wider defence organisations.

July 13, 2026

USS Tucson arrives at Naval Base Guam as U.S. Navy reinforces forward-deployed submarine posture across the Western Pacific

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Tucson arrived at Naval Base Guam on July 10, 2026, shifting to its new homeport as part of the U.S. Navy’s strategic laydown of forces in the Pacific.

July 12, 2026

HII christens future USS George M. Neal as U.S. Navy adds another Flight III destroyer built for 21st-century threats

HII has christened the future USS George M. Neal, the fourth Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer built at its Ingalls Shipbuilding division.

July 12, 2026

U.S. Navy advances Trident II D5 ballistic missile life extension with $850 million award for strategic deterrence program

Lockheed Martin has received an $850 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to continue design and development work on the Trident II D5 Life Extension 2 program.

July 11, 2026

USS Nimitz returns to Norfolk after four-month Southern Command deployment, FLEETEX 250 and International Naval Review 250

Nearly 3,000 Sailors assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz arrived at Naval Station Norfolk on July 9 after a four-month deployment.

July 11, 2026

India and Indonesia sign BrahMos anti-ship missile deal as Jakarta advances coastal defence and wider naval modernisation plans

India and Indonesia signed an agreement on 7 July for the acquisition of PJ-10 BrahMos supersonic guided anti-ship missiles.

July 10, 2026

Space/C4ISR

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SES Space & Defense has won a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to provide managed satellite communications services. The agreement gives the Department of War a faster procurement route for secure global Ku-band connectivity across U.S. military operations.

SES wins U.S. military agreement to provide managed Ku-band satellite connectivity for global missions

July 12, 2026
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Nokia and NestAI develop AI-enabled defence capabilities for contested environments with resilient connectivity under NATO requirements

Nokia Defense and NestAI are advancing their technology partnership to develop AI-enabled defence capabilities for contested and communications-denied environments.

July 12, 2026

L3Harris expands Atlas system to strengthen U.S. Space Force space domain awareness and allied data sharing

L3Harris Technologies said it is modernizing the U.S. Space Force’s Atlas system to improve monitoring of satellites, space debris and emerging threats in space.

July 11, 2026

Canadian Armed Forces selects Telesat Lightspeed for secure Mil-Ka Arctic military communications under ESCP-P programme

Telesat LEO ULC, a subsidiary of Telesat Corporation, said it has reached an agreement in principle with Canada’s Defence Investment Agency to provide Telesat Lightspeed services to the Canadian Armed Forces.

July 9, 2026

EUSI upgrades German satellite ground segment to accelerate secure intelligence delivery for defence and emergency agencies across Europe

European Space Imaging said it has upgraded its satellite ground segment and cloud infrastructure to accelerate secure satellite tasking and intelligence delivery for European defence, security and emergency agencies.

July 9, 2026

ICEYE establishes German entity and appoints country CEO to expand Europe’s sovereign space-based intelligence capability from Germany

ICEYE has formally established a German entity based in Berlin and Munich and appointed Philipp Herkelmann as CEO of ICEYE Germany.

July 8, 2026

NATO allies launch HALO satellite initiative to strengthen military space connectivity, intelligence and missile tracking

The initiative aims to improve Alliance resilience and military advantage in space.

July 7, 2026

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