Rheinmetall reports record €9.9 billion sales in 2025 as defence demand drives growth and major order backlog expansion
Rheinmetall recorded consolidated sales of €9.935 billion in 2025, representing a 29 percent increase compared with €7.715 billion in the previous year.
Pentagon says U.S. strikes intensify in Iran as Operation Epic Fury degrades missile forces and naval capabilities
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said American military operations against Iran are intensifying as part of Operation Epic Fury while Iranian responses appear to be slowing.
Pentagon used about $5.6 billion in munitions during first two days of U.S. military operations against Iran – The Hill
The Pentagon used approximately $5.6 billion worth of munitions during the first two days of the United States’ war with Iran, according to a congressional source familiar with the matter.
S-92 helicopter operators renew Sikorsky Total Assurance support contracts covering nearly 100 aircraft worldwide
Several operators of the S-92 helicopter have renewed long-term aftermarket support agreements with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company.
NATO air and missile defence units intercept Iranian ballistic missile over southern Türkiye
A ballistic missile fired from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralised by NATO air and missile defence systems deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean, according to the Turkish Ministry of Defence.
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DroneShield establishes EU manufacturing line to strengthen sovereign counter-UAS capability and expand European defence supply chain
Australian counter-drone specialist DroneShield has announced the establishment of a manufacturing capability within the European Union to produce counter-UAS systems.
Thales unveils SkyDefender AI-enabled integrated air and missile defence system to counter evolving aerial threats globally
French defence technology group Thales has launched SkyDefender, a new integrated air and missile defence system designed to counter a wide spectrum of aerial threats.
Hanwha Aerospace to showcase L-SAM air and missile defence system and Chunmoo rocket launcher at BEDEX 2026
South Korean defence company Hanwha Aerospace will present its integrated air and missile defence capabilities at the Brussels European Defence Exhibition (BEDEX) 2026.
Lockheed Martin receives $700 million contract to begin production work for additional Danish F-35A Lightning II fighters
The U.S. Department of War announced on March 9 that it had signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to begin the production process for additional F-35A Lightning II aircraft ordered by Denmark.
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U.S. Army’s 4th Battalion, 1st Field Artillery Regiment certifies crews on new M109A7 Paladin howitzer at Fort Bliss
Soldiers from the 4th Battalion, 1st Field Artillery Regiment have completed crew-level qualifications on the U.S. Army’s newest self-propelled howitzer, the M109A7 Paladin.
Rheinmetall reports record €9.9 billion sales in 2025 as defence demand drives growth and major order backlog expansion
Rheinmetall recorded consolidated sales of €9.935 billion in 2025, representing a 29 percent increase compared with €7.715 billion in the previous year.
United States approves possible $930 million HIMARS rocket systems and GMLRS munitions sale to Sweden
The United States Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Sweden for M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and related equipment valued at an estimated $930 million.
IDV signs contract with Romania for third batch of 860 High Mobility military trucks under long-term defence agreement
Italian military vehicle manufacturer IDV has signed a contract with the Romanian Ministry of Defence to supply a third batch of tactical trucks under a framework agreement concluded on 30 December 2019.
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Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon begins deployment to Eastern Mediterranean to strengthen UK regional air defence
The Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon has departed Portsmouth for the Eastern Mediterranean to reinforce British defensive capabilities in the region.
Canadian firms and universities join Hanwha Ocean submarine supply chain through CPSP partnerships and research agreements
South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has signed new industrial and academic partnerships with Canadian companies and universities linked to the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).
Royal Marines conduct covert Arctic fjord raid from German submarine during NATO Cold Response 26 exercise in Norway
Royal Marines carried out a covert Arctic fjord operation after deploying from a German submarine during NATO’s Cold Response 26 exercise in northern Norway.
EDGE launches first BR71 MK II Combattante corvette for Angolan Navy under €1 billion naval modernisation programme
EDGE Group has announced the launch of the first BR71 MK II Combattante multi-mission corvette for the Angolan Navy under a €1 billion contract covering three vessels.
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U.S. Space Force and BAE Systems reach key design milestone for Epoch 2 missile warning and tracking satellite constellation
The U.S. Space Force has reached a major development milestone in its Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking (MWT) program with the completion of the preliminary design review for the Epoch 2 Medium Earth Orbit constellation.
BlackSky Gen-3 satellite delivers first-light imagery within hours after launch, expanding tactical ISR capacity
BlackSky Technology Inc. announced that its fourth Gen-3 satellite delivered first-light imagery within hours of launch.
IAI supports Israel Defense Forces’ operations through satellite capabilities during Iran campaign
Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram visited a space facility jointly operated by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the Ministry’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), and the Israel Defense Forces.
BlackSky secures seven-figure award under NGA Luno A Facility Monitoring Delivery Order
BlackSky Technology Inc. has secured a seven-figure award under the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s Luno A Facility Monitoring Delivery Order.