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Elbit Systems plans its first European laser warning systems production and maintenance centre in Sweden
The project will provide local integration, assembly, maintenance and lifecycle support for European customers.
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Tupolev chief says Russia rebuilt Tu-160M bomber supply chains and modernised 80% of systems and equipment to resume production
UK Secretary of Defence says F-35 and AUKUS partnerships show how Britain and U.S. can expand joint weapons production at scale
Advanced Navigation expands U.S. manufacturing in Huntsville to supply navigation systems for operations without reliable GPS
Operational F-15EX Eagle II fighters drop live JDAM bombs for first time during Weapons Instructor Course support at Nellis
Rheinmetall expands Albacete plant in Spain to make three million ammunition components a year and increase mortar production
UK Ministry of Defence says London talks with Germany focus on long-range strike capability and defence industry cooperation
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Lockheed Martin awarded $19 million for F-35 modifications tailored to an undisclosed export customer, with work due by 2030
Lockheed Martin has received a $19 million contract to continue work on F-35 Lightning II modifications for an undisclosed export customer
Arizona Army National Guard to establish first Gray Eagle 25M unit with eight aircraft scheduled for delivery in September 2027
The Arizona Army National Guard is scheduled to receive eight Gray Eagle 25M unmanned aircraft in September 2027, becoming the first state to establish a unit equipped with the system
French nuclear-powered attack submarine Rubis begins transfer to launch lift at Naval Group’s Cherbourg shipyard
France’s nuclear-powered attack submarine Rubis began its transfer from Naval Group’s construction hall to the launch lift in Cherbourg on 16 October
BlackSky expands HEO contract with higher-resolution satellite imagery to inspect spacecraft and track other objects in orbit
BlackSky has signed a seven-figure annual contract extension with HEO, adding higher-resolution Gen-3 imagery to a service that monitors spacecraft and other objects in orbit
U.S. Army’s I Corps commander says Pacific combat readiness requires new command systems and training for dispersed operations
The U.S. Army’s I Corps is fielding new command-and-control systems to help coordinate forces separated by water across the Pacific
SpaceX launches classified USSF-481 mission for U.S. Space Force from California, marking Vandenberg’s 70th launch of 2026
SpaceX launched the U.S. Space Force’s classified USSF-481 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on October 15
New Zealand orders five MH-60R Seahawk helicopters from United States to replace Seasprite fleet, with deliveries from 2030
New Zealand has signed an agreement with the United States to buy five MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to replace its Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite fleet
Lockheed Martin hands over first C-130J-30 to U.S. Navy for conversion into E-130J Phoenix II to support nuclear fleet communications
The U.S. Navy has received the first C-130J-30 Super Hercules for conversion into the E-130J Phoenix II, its next-generation airborne nuclear communications aircraft
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Air and missile defenceCombat-proven air defense: recent Patriot® contract awards signal surge in demand across Europe
European demand for proven air and missile defense systems is rising and Raytheon, an RTX business, is investing heavily to meet that need with higher production capacity.
U.S. Army’s Bradley replacement race enters troop-testing phase with first XM30 prototypes from Rheinmetall and General Dynamics
Lockheed Martin CEO says ATACMS production could move to Germany, opening Arkansas capacity for faster PrSM missile output
L3Harris secures record $4.7 billion PAC-3 MSE propulsion deal from Lockheed Martin to expand U.S. interceptor production capacity
L3Harris and U.S. Army test Red Wolf launch from MH-60 helicopter, paving way for long-range strike capability on Black Hawks
L3Harris Technologies and the U.S. Army have completed the first flight demonstration of a Red Wolf air-launched effect from an MH-60 helicopter.
Tupolev chief says Russia rebuilt Tu-160M bomber supply chains and modernised 80% of systems and equipment to resume production
Russia rebuilt supply chains and upgraded factories to restart production of the Tu-160M strategic bomber, Tupolev chief executive Yuri Abrosimov said.
U.S. Air Force says F-22 pilot directed Anduril YFQ-44A Fury through flight maneuvers and simulated combat tasks in airborne test
The test examined how a fighter pilot can issue tactical instructions to an uncrewed aircraft whose onboard software executes them.
Operational F-15EX Eagle II fighters drop live JDAM bombs for first time during Weapons Instructor Course support at Nellis
Operational F-15EX Eagle II fighters have dropped live JDAM bombs for the first time while supporting the U.S. Air Force’s Weapons Instructor Course at Nellis Air Force Base.
Lockheed Martin hands over first C-130J-30 to U.S. Navy for conversion into E-130J Phoenix II to support nuclear fleet communications
The U.S. Navy has received the first C-130J-30 Super Hercules for conversion into the E-130J Phoenix II, its next-generation airborne nuclear communications aircraft.
Millog signs agreement with Lockheed Martin to maintain F-35 ground support equipment for Finland and other partner nations
Millog has signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin to maintain, repair, overhaul and upgrade F-35 ground support equipment.
Raytheon says Multi-Mission Launcher on Lynx XM30 is designed to use existing U.S. Army weapons and accommodate future effectors
Raytheon says its Multi-Mission Launcher gives the Lynx XM30 a way to use weapons already in the U.S. Army’s inventory while allowing new effectors to be added later.
U.S. Army Typhon battery assigned to Europe command fires its first Tomahawk missile during live-fire training in California
A U.S. Army battery assigned to Multi-Domain Command Europe fired its first Tomahawk Land Attack Missile from a newly fielded Typhon system on September 28.
Rafael USA and Leonardo DRS present Spike LR2 integration for Bradley’s TOW launchers
Rafael USA and Leonardo DRS have shown an adapter at AUSA 2026 that lets existing TOW launchers fire Spike LR2 guided missiles.
RENK and KNDS extend contract for Leopard 2 transmissions, with deliveries from 2029
RENK Group and KNDS Deutschland have expanded a Leopard 2 transmission order by around €130 million, with deliveries scheduled from 2029 to 2032.
Lockheed Martin and Avio partner on U.S. rocket motor production for ER GMLRS and PrSM
Production will begin after qualification at Avio USA’s facility under construction in Hurt, Virginia.
Honeywell Aerospace doubles supply of key Abrams engine part, removing fleet availability bottleneck
Honeywell Aerospace has doubled the supply of a critical Abrams tank engine component by adding an internal manufacturing source.
French nuclear-powered attack submarine Rubis begins transfer to launch lift at Naval Group’s Cherbourg shipyard
France’s nuclear-powered attack submarine Rubis began its transfer from Naval Group’s construction hall to the launch lift in Cherbourg on 16 October.
U.S. approves possible Tomahawk mission-planning sale to Australia to support long-range strikes from Hobart-class destroyers
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $300 million sale of Tomahawk mission-planning systems and support to Australia.
New Zealand orders five MH-60R Seahawk helicopters from United States to replace Seasprite fleet, with deliveries from 2030
New Zealand has signed an agreement with the United States to buy five MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to replace its Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite fleet.
Saab and Swedish defence authorities complete sea trials of large underwater drone demonstrator within a year of contract award
Saab and Swedish defence authorities have completed the first phase of a large uncrewed underwater vehicle project following successful sea trials.
Pentagon says Bath Iron Works can build second Arleigh Burke destroyer, but additional ship still requires congressional funding
Bath Iron Works has demonstrated the capacity to build a second Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the Pentagon said after reviewing improvements at the Maine shipyard.
HII says U.S. Navy contract expands its role in AUKUS submarine design and industrial support
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has won a $56 million U.S. Navy contract for engineering and design work under the AUKUS partnership.
SpaceX launches classified USSF-481 mission for U.S. Space Force from California, marking Vandenberg’s 70th launch of 2026
SpaceX launched the U.S. Space Force’s classified USSF-481 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on October 15.
U.S. Space Force says China and Russia are fielding counterspace weapons that threaten satellites vital to military operations
Russia and China have fielded counterspace capabilities that threaten U.S. access to satellites used for military operations and civilian services, Space Systems Command said.
BAE Systems to develop compact satellite communications terminals for U.S. Space Force to operate amid jamming and radiation
BAE Systems will design and demonstrate ultra-compact radio-frequency terminals for a space-based data layer under a U.S. Space Force contract.
CSG takes 9.5% stake in MDA Space, becoming its largest shareholder in space sector push
The investment is part of the industrial and defence group’s plan to build space capabilities alongside its defence and aerospace businesses.
Northrop Grumman deploys 21 satellites to extend the Link 16 communications network into space
Twenty-one satellites built by Northrop Grumman have been launched and deployed for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 Transport Layer.
BlackSky wins six-figure pilot to give foreign intelligence agency on-demand 35-centimeter imagery
BlackSky Technology Inc. has picked up a new international intelligence customer, winning a six-figure pilot contract to supply an unnamed agency with very high-resolution satellite imagery.