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Northrop Grumman says Maryland propulsion center forms part of expansion to lift annual rocket motor output above 25,000 by 2029
The company plans to raise annual motor output from about 13,000 units in 2024 to more than 25,000 by 2029.
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L3Harris secures record $4.7 billion PAC-3 MSE propulsion deal from Lockheed Martin to expand U.S. interceptor production capacity
Britain expands AUKUS agenda across underwater drones, artificial intelligence, nuclear submarines and defence-industrial capacity
Finland orders more than 100 Patria TREMOS mobile mortars and secures options for hundreds more in major Army firepower upgrade
United Kingdom backs new space strategy with £7.8 billion to counter orbital threats and strengthen satellite capabilities
Sweden receives first Stridsvagn 123A under wider plan for 110 tank upgrades and 44 new Leopard 2A8s by 2031
Australian Army validates Redback and Huntsman sea transport aboard HMAS Canberra in major fleet modernisation step
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Italy and Greece sign implementing agreement for transfer of two FREMM frigates to Hellenic Navy with Fincantieri support
Italy and Greece have signed an implementing arrangement for the transfer of two Italian Navy FREMM frigates to the Hellenic Navy through Fincantieri
U.S. Air Force says North Star Readiness Campaign cuts bomber parts problems from over 450 to about 160, improving B-52 and B-1 readiness
The U.S. Air Force has launched a coordinated drive to raise the number of mission-capable B-52 Stratofortress and B-1 Lancer bombers
U.S. Navy selects L3Harris VAMPIRE counter-drone weapons to strengthen littoral defences against unmanned attacks at sea
The U.S. Navy has selected L3Harris Technologies to deliver VAMPIRE counter-drone systems for littoral defense
Spanish Navy to field three MBDA SIMBAD RC systems, adding new ship defence against sea-skimming missiles, aircraft and drones
MBDA has signed a framework agreement to supply three SIMBAD RC systems to the Spanish Navy, giving the service an anti-missile capability it does not currently have
Finland orders more than 100 Patria TREMOS mobile mortars and secures options for hundreds more in major Army firepower upgrade
Finland has ordered more than 100 Patria TREMOS mobile mortar systems and secured options for hundreds of additional units
Marine Alutech wins €25.2 million Finnish Navy order for 18 Jurmo-NG troop boats to strengthen mobility in the archipelago
Finland has ordered 18 next-generation Watercat M12 Jurmo-class troop transport boats from Marine Alutech for €25.2 million
U.S. Army brings high-energy laser weapon into production, adding low-cost firepower against drone threats for combat units
The U.S. Army is moving its first high-energy laser weapon into production, giving combat units a new way to defeat drones
U.S. Navy’s USS Delaware completes Norway visit as Washington expands undersea operations across strategic High North gateways
The U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware completed a routine port visit to Grøtsund, Norway, on September 7
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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
Lockheed Martin says Germany’s first F-35A has completed its maiden flight ahead of planned delivery and Luftwaffe training in the United States
Germany’s first F-35A Lightning II has completed its maiden flight, moving Berlin’s 35-aircraft program closer to initial delivery and crew training.
Lockheed Martin says F-35 global fleet surpasses 1,355 deliveries and one million flight hours amid new allied milestones worldwide
Lockheed Martin said the F-35 had demonstrated its capabilities during Epic Fury, Midnight Hammer, Rough Rider and Rising Lion.
U.S. Air Force projects F-15EX Eagle II full operational capability in early 2028 following Boeing production delays
The U.S. Air Force’s F-15EX Eagle II will not reach full operational capability until early 2028, at least six months beyond its approved July 2027 threshold.
U.S. sends F-15E, F-16 and A-10 aircraft to Egypt air show, linking military display with push for deeper defense ties
The United States will deploy combat and transport aircraft to the Egypt International Airshow, pairing a military display with a showcase involving more than 25 American companies.
South Korea launches sixth-generation fighter study for tailless stealth jet with variable-cycle engines and internal weapons bay
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration invited bids on 21 August for a 14-month study that will shape the operational concept and configuration of a future sixth-generation fighter.
U.S. Department of War says Air Force plans to nearly triple F-15EX Eagle II fleet to 268 aircraft under $36.9 billion programme
The U.S. Air Force is seeking to nearly triple its planned F-15EX Eagle II fleet, increasing the programme from 98 to 268 aircraft under the fiscal 2027 President’s Budget.
Poland’s PGZ unveils full-scale Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle at MSPO 2026, with serial production readiness targeted for 2029
Polish defence group PGZ has unveiled a full-scale demonstrator of its new Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle at MSPO 2026.
Finland orders more than 100 Patria TREMOS mobile mortars and secures options for hundreds more in major Army firepower upgrade
Finland has ordered more than 100 Patria TREMOS mobile mortar systems and secured options for hundreds of additional units.
Sweden receives first Stridsvagn 123A under wider plan for 110 tank upgrades and 44 new Leopard 2A8s by 2031
Sweden has received its first Stridsvagn 123A main battle tank, marking the initial delivery under a programme covering 110 upgrades and 44 new Leopard 2A8s.
Sweden approves HIMARS purchase and expands Finnish long-range artillery partnership to strengthen NATO’s northern defences
Sweden has authorised the procurement of the U.S.-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, adding a long-range precision-strike capability to its armed forces.
PGM Niewiadów targets 180,000 155 mm rounds a year as PLN 250 million ammunition expansion moves towards production
Niewiadów Polska Grupa Militarna showcased its production, research and testing capabilities during Range Day Niewiadów 2026 on 4 September, highlighting investments intended to expand Poland’s domestic defence manufacturing capacity
Croatian defence minister says 18 K239 Chunmoo launchers will rebalance regional military power with strike range beyond 300 km
Croatia’s planned acquisition of 18 K239 Chunmoo launchers will give its armed forces a strike capability exceeding 300 km and could reach targets at up to 500 km, Defence Minister Ivan Anušić said.
Huntington Ingalls Industries completes first ROMULUS 151 hull, advancing five AI-enabled unmanned vessels for U.S. maritime forces
HII and Breaux Brothers Enterprises have completed the structural build of the first ROMULUS 151 unmanned surface vessel.
Spanish Navy to field three MBDA SIMBAD RC systems, adding new ship defence against sea-skimming missiles, aircraft and drones
MBDA has signed a framework agreement to supply three SIMBAD RC systems to the Spanish Navy, giving the service an anti-missile capability it does not currently have.
Marine Alutech wins €25.2 million Finnish Navy order for 18 Jurmo-NG troop boats to strengthen mobility in the archipelago
Finland has ordered 18 next-generation Watercat M12 Jurmo-class troop transport boats from Marine Alutech for €25.2 million.
U.S. Navy’s USS Delaware completes Norway visit as Washington expands undersea operations across strategic High North gateways
The U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware completed a routine port visit to Grøtsund, Norway, on September 7.
Britain commits £1.5 billion to Atlantic Bastion to counter Russian submarines and protect critical undersea cables and pipelines
Britain will invest an additional £1.5 billion over four years in Atlantic Bastion, a Royal Navy programme designed to track Russian submarines and protect critical infrastructure across the North Atlantic.
Denmark joins Canada-led Arctic naval drills with US and French forces in Greenland waters to strengthen NATO deterrence and readiness
The Danish inspection ship Thetis is taking part in Canada-led maritime drills with forces from Canada, France and the United States.
Isar Aerospace reaches orbit on second Spectrum flight, opening new European launch option for commercial and institutional customers
Isar Aerospace said its Spectrum rocket reached orbit and deployed payloads on only the company’s second flight.
BlackSky develops automated orbital imaging for Gen-3 satellites, targeting emerging space surveillance and awareness missions
BlackSky Technology is advancing automated non-Earth imaging for its Gen-3 satellites, extending the company’s intelligence business into orbital surveillance.
Leonardo DRS says U.S. Space Force awarded prototype agreement to advance scalable sensors for tracking fast-moving threats
The U.S. Space Force has awarded Leonardo DRS a prototype agreement to develop next-generation sensors for space superiority and space-control missions.
Ukraine expands DELTA with satellite imagery, drone orthophotos and 3D terrain data to sharpen battlefield planning
Ukraine’s DELTA combat system is consolidating satellite imagery, drone-generated orthophotos and 3D terrain models into a single environment for military planning
Kymeta lands $20 million Pentagon order for Osprey u8 satellite terminals and resilient GEO-LEO connectivity
Kymeta has secured a $20 million order from the U.S. Department of Defense for more than 100 Osprey u8 satellite communications terminals and related connectivity services
ST Engineering iDirect tests INT3000 modem combining 5G NTN and existing satellite networks to ease operators’ transition
ST Engineering iDirect has demonstrated a pilot version of its INT3000 modem, designed to give satellite operators a single device supporting both standards-based 5G connectivity and established DVB networks.