L3Harris strengthens Patriot missile supply chain with Polish production of PAC-3 control motors
L3Harris Technologies has issued a purchase order to Wojskowe Zaklady Elektroniczne S.A. to produce Attitude Control Motors for the U.S. Army’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile.
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Royal Navy docks crewless mine-hunting vessel in RFA Lyme Bay ahead of potential Hormuz mission
The Royal Navy has docked its crewless mine-hunting system in its mothership for the first time after extensive trials
American Rheinmetall and Harbinger partner on robotic ground vehicles for U.S. Department of War programs
American Rheinmetall and Harbinger have formed a partnership to develop and field a family of robotic and uncrewed ground vehicles
Royal Thai Navy orders two more Airbus C295 aircraft for transport, surveillance, and search and rescue missions
The Royal Thai Navy has ordered two Airbus C295 aircraft in an enhanced transport configuration
U.S. Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29 billion contract to build backbone of new space data network
Space Systems Command has awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion contract for the backbone of the Space Force’s new Space Data Network. The low-Earth orbit satellite constellation is intended to provide connectivity for the joint force
Patria ready to support technology transfer to Lithuania under CAVS armoured vehicle programme
Patria said it is prepared to support Lithuania’s plans to acquire modern 6x6 armoured personnel carriers through potential participation in the Common Armoured Vehicle System programme
Hermeus Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 reaches mach 1.21 in company’s first unmanned supersonic flight
Hermeus said its Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 aircraft has completed its first supersonic flight, reaching a top speed of Mach 1.21
Rheinmetall wins major Bundeswehr order for Laser-Light Modules for new assault rifle
Rheinmetall has received another major Bundeswehr order for Laser-Light-Modules to support Germany’s new assault rifle
AeroVironment expands Huntsville facility to accelerate Freedom Eagle-1 interceptor production
AeroVironment has announced an additional $20.2 million government investment in its Huntsville, Alabama, facility to support production of the Freedom Eagle-1 interceptor
Challenger 3 testing advances as UK main battle tank modernisation programme faces delays and fleet questions
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has reported progress in testing the Challenger 3 main battle tank
Raytheon and Lockheed Martin deliver first Javelin lightweight launch units to U.S. Army
The Javelin Joint Venture, a partnership between Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, has delivered the first Lightweight Command Launch Units to the U.S. Army
Raytheon selected by DARPA to advance composable solid rocket motor technology for future missiles
Raytheon, an RTX business, has received a phase two contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to continue developing a new solid rocket motor design
Bombardier Defense to supply three Global 6500 aircraft for Australian Border Force maritime surveillance
Bombardier Defense will provide three Global 6500 aircraft to support maritime surveillance missions for the Australian Border Force
Royal Thai Navy orders two more Airbus C295 aircraft for transport, surveillance, and search and rescue missions
The Royal Thai Navy has ordered two Airbus C295 aircraft in an enhanced transport configuration.
U.S. Air Force establishes EPAWSS speedline to accelerate electronic warfare upgrades for F-15E fleet
The U.S. Air Force has established a dedicated Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System Speedline at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex.
Hermeus Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 reaches mach 1.21 in company’s first unmanned supersonic flight
Hermeus said its Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 aircraft has completed its first supersonic flight, reaching a top speed of Mach 1.21.
Volatus Aerospace moves to next evaluation phase of U.S. Drone Dominance Program
Volatus Aerospace has been selected to advance to the next phase of evaluation under the U.S. Drone Dominance Program Phase II initiative.
AeroVironment expands Huntsville facility to accelerate Freedom Eagle-1 interceptor production
AeroVironment has announced an additional $20.2 million government investment in its Huntsville, Alabama, facility to support production of the Freedom Eagle-1 interceptor.
L3Harris strengthens Patriot missile supply chain with Polish production of PAC-3 control motors
L3Harris Technologies has issued a purchase order to Wojskowe Zaklady Elektroniczne S.A. to produce Attitude Control Motors for the U.S. Army’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile.
American Rheinmetall and Harbinger partner on robotic ground vehicles for U.S. Department of War programs
American Rheinmetall and Harbinger have formed a partnership to develop and field a family of robotic and uncrewed ground vehicles.
Patria ready to support technology transfer to Lithuania under CAVS armoured vehicle programme
Patria said it is prepared to support Lithuania’s plans to acquire modern 6x6 armoured personnel carriers through potential participation in the Common Armoured Vehicle System programme.
Rheinmetall wins major Bundeswehr order for Laser-Light Modules for new assault rifle
Rheinmetall has received another major Bundeswehr order for Laser-Light-Modules to support Germany’s new assault rifle.
Challenger 3 testing advances as UK main battle tank modernisation programme faces delays and fleet questions
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has reported progress in testing the Challenger 3 main battle tank.
KNDS reports record orders and strong revenue growth as European land defence demand rises
KNDS reported strong revenue growth and record order intake in 2025, supported by increased European defence spending and higher production across its business segments.
Raytheon and Lockheed Martin deliver first Javelin lightweight launch units to U.S. Army
The Javelin Joint Venture, a partnership between Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, has delivered the first Lightweight Command Launch Units to the U.S. Army.
South Korea sets out Jang Bogo N nuclear-powered submarine programme with domestic construction plan
South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense has announced the “Basic Plan for the Development of Nuclear-Powered Submarines in the Republic of Korea.”
Royal Navy declares Full Operating Capability for Martlet missile system on Wildcat helicopters
The Royal Navy has declared full operating capability for the Martlet missile system used on its Wildcat helicopters.
Thales to modernise mission systems on Hellenic Navy Hydra-class frigates under new contract
Thales has signed a contract with Greece’s General Directorate for Defence Investments and Armaments to begin modernising the mission system of the Hellenic Navy’s Hydra-class frigates.
Hanwha Ocean: KSS-III submarine reaches Canada after long-range voyage to support patrol submarine bid
A Republic of Korea Navy KSS-III submarine built by Hanwha Ocean has arrived at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt in British Columbia after a voyage of more than 14,000 km from South Korea.
Sweden opens negotiations with France for four Luleå-class frigates to strengthen naval air defence
The Swedish Government has instructed the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to begin negotiations with France on the procurement of four frigates based on Naval Group’s FDI concept.
South Korea begins formal process to acquire nuclear-powered submarines
South Korea’s military has begun the formal process to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, according to a Navy document cited by The Korea Times.
Archangel Lightworks says TERRA-M optical ground station proves capability in field trials
Archangel Lightworks said it has completed successful field trials of TERRA-M, which it describes as the world’s smallest deployable operational optical ground station.
Patria and NestAI partner to add adaptive AI to unmanned aerial systems for European defence
Patria and NestAI have entered a technology partnership to bring adaptive artificial intelligence capabilities to unmanned systems for European defence forces.
U.S. Space Force awards Rocket Lab contract to build GEO satellites for space domain awareness
Rocket Lab has been awarded a $90 million contract by the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to design, manufacture, integrate and operate two geostationary satellites.
UK activates Borealis space awareness system to help protect satellites and critical services
The UK has made operational a new space awareness system designed to help protect national satellites and the services they provide.
Rohde & Schwarz and INFOZAHYST partner to promote new electromagnetic warfare systems globally
Rohde & Schwarz and Ukrainian company INFOZAHYST have signed a Memorandum of Partnership to promote a new line of defence products internationally.
U.S. Department of War releases second batch of UFO files with videos requested by lawmakers
The U.S. Department of War released a second batch of UFO-related files on Friday, following an initial disclosure that included previously unseen documents connected to public incidents.