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U.S. and Poland plan to sign defense cooperation statement, discuss expanding American troop presence
The United States and Poland plan to sign a statement of intent to expand military and defense industry cooperation, their defense chiefs said at the Pentagon.
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U.S. Army crews take on F-22 Raptor refueling at Keen Sword 27 exercise in Japan
U.S. Army soldiers refueled Air Force F-22 Raptors with Army equipment during Keen Sword 27 in Japan, supporting scheduled flights by the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Nimitz completes first East Coast training period with 442 arrested landings
The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz returned to Naval Station Norfolk on Nov. 9 after its first East Coast training period at sea for carrier pilot qualifications
Canada’s Top Aces to help deliver Red Air training for France under deal worth up to €450 million
France has awarded a contract worth up to €450 million to an SDTS-led consortium that will fly simulated adversary missions for the French armed forces
Sweden receives Taurus cruise missiles from Germany ahead of planned 2028 Gripen C/D upgrade
Sweden’s armed forces have received an undisclosed number of KEPD 350 Taurus air-launched cruise missiles from German military stocks, Swedish business daily Dagens Industri reported
Argentina signs deal with U.S. to buy four UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters for its army
Argentina has signed an agreement with the United States to buy four used UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters for its army
U.S. Air Force and Space Force plan to use ‘super intelligence’ in 15 areas, including nuclear operations
The Department of the Air Force has assigned senior leaders to 15 mission areas to move what it calls “super intelligence” from testing into operational use
Northrop Grumman’s Lake Charles facility to become certified depot for U.S. C-130 Hercules fleet
Northrop Grumman’s Lake Charles facility in Louisiana has been selected as a certified maintenance depot for the U.S. C-130 Hercules fleet
Germany reportedly agrees to buy 50% of Leopard 2 maker KNDS to match France’s stake
Germany has agreed to buy the privately held half of defence manufacturer KNDS, German newspaper Die Zeit reported on 5 November
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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
U.S. Air Force unveils 2026 plan to sustain combat operations when key systems are disrupted
The U.S. Air Force released a plan to link aircraft, sensors and weapons more closely so it can keep fighting even when parts of the force are disrupted.
U.S. Army crews take on F-22 Raptor refueling at Keen Sword 27 exercise in Japan
U.S. Army soldiers refueled Air Force F-22 Raptors with Army equipment during Keen Sword 27 in Japan, supporting scheduled flights by the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron.
Canada’s Top Aces to help deliver Red Air training for France under deal worth up to €450 million
France has awarded a contract worth up to €450 million to an SDTS-led consortium that will fly simulated adversary missions for the French armed forces.
BAE Systems says front fuselage assembly is underway on the first of Türkiye’s 20 Eurofighter Typhoons
BAE Systems has begun assembling the front fuselage of Türkiye’s first Eurofighter Typhoon in northern England, the company said on 5 November.
Swedish AI in the cockpit: Saab’s own agent flies Gripen E in beyond-visual-range combat tests
Sweden’s Saab is looking to take advantage of the turmoil among Europe’s largest combat aircraft manufacturers.
Sweden receives Taurus cruise missiles from Germany ahead of planned 2028 Gripen C/D upgrade
Sweden’s armed forces have received an undisclosed number of KEPD 350 Taurus air-launched cruise missiles from German military stocks, Swedish business daily Dagens Industri reported.
Lockheed Martin delivers 100,000th GMLRS rocket, reaches nearly 14,000 a year ahead of schedule
Lockheed Martin said it delivered its 100,000th GMLRS rocket and reached a production rate of nearly 14,000 a year ahead of schedule.
Raytheon fires multiple DeepStrike JR3 training rockets in third successful flight test for U.S. Army
Raytheon, part of RTX, developed the rocket as a proposed replacement for the U.S. Army’s Reduced Range Practice Rocket.
France, Cyprus and Sweden sign Akeron MP missile framework, plan to use EU SAFE initiative funding
France, Cyprus and Sweden have signed a framework agreement to buy MBDA’s Akeron MP anti-tank missiles jointly, with EU financing expected to cover part of the procurement.
CSG says U.S. Army selects its unit to bid for ammunition plant upgrades under $4.2 billion framework
CSG said the U.S. Army has selected its subsidiary MSM North America to compete for work to modernize seven ammunition plants.
U.S. Army says Arctic artillery crews pass live-fire evaluation under simulated enemy counterfire
U.S. Army artillery crews fired more than 600 rounds during an Alaska exercise that tested their ability to concentrate fire from dispersed positions, then relocate before simulated enemy counterfire.
Lithuania receives first Thales GM200 MM/C multifunction radar for its national division
Lithuania has received its first Thales GM200 MM/C multifunction radar, adding to its national division’s ability to locate enemy indirect-fire positions and improve artillery effectiveness.
BWX Technologies books $189 million annual fuel contract for naval nuclear propulsion
BWX Technologies booked a $189 million annual contract for naval nuclear fuel in the third quarter.
Royal Navy says £90 million drone and sensor network will hunt Russian submarines and guard undersea cables
The Royal Navy plans to use underwater drones and sensors to find Russian submarines and protect cables in the North Atlantic.
Kongsberg Maritime unveils Arctic Hunter, an uncrewed vessel designed to hunt submarines for the Royal Navy
Kongsberg Maritime unveiled the Arctic Hunter on 9 November, adapting a commercial vessel to detect submarines in the High North without a crew aboard.
U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Nimitz completes first East Coast training period with 442 arrested landings
The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz returned to Naval Station Norfolk on Nov. 9 after its first East Coast training period at sea for carrier pilot qualifications.
German company STARK says its uncrewed Vanta 24 Baltic patrol vessel can carry anti-ship missiles
German defence company STARK has unveiled plans for the Vanta 24, a roughly 24-metre uncrewed vessel designed to escort warships, guard undersea cables and pipelines, and track suspected shadow fleet tankers.
Naval Group says Blacksword Barracuda submarine can carry up to 30 heavy weapons
Naval Group’s Blacksword Barracuda is a conventionally powered attack submarine designed for extended patrols far from its home port.
Britain’s Titania military satellite reaches orbit to support Earth observation
Britain’s Titania military satellite is in orbit, giving the armed forces another way to observe military activity on Earth, the Ministry of Defence said.
Defense Intelligence Agency says China is expanding satellite weapons to counter U.S. military power
China is expanding its arsenal of weapons to disrupt or destroy satellites as it seeks to deter foreign intervention in regional conflicts, the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency said.
Defense Intelligence Agency says Russian nuclear satellite program could threaten thousands of spacecraft
Russia is developing a satellite designed to carry a nuclear weapon that could disable thousands of spacecraft and disrupt services worldwide, the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency said.
Canada’s MDA Space joins Europe’s IRIS² programme with antenna systems agreement for 66 early-delivery satellites
MDA Space has signed an agreement with Thales Alenia Space to begin work on digital antenna systems for 66 satellites in Europe’s IRIS² secure connectivity programme.
GomSpace and HIMERA begin satellite tests for Ukraine’s independent communications network
Ukraine’s HIMERA and Denmark’s GomSpace have begun operating OBRIA NANO, a test satellite for a planned independent Ukrainian communications network.
Airbus receives order for two more Galileo satellites with stronger anti-jamming protection
Airbus has received a contract for two more second-generation Galileo satellites, taking its order for the European navigation programme to eight spacecraft.