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U.S. Army receives first autonomous-ready H-60Mx Black Hawk helicopter for testing under future aviation program

Netherlands to join U.S. Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme to enhance future unmanned air capabilities and integration

CSG moves to acquire Poland’s DOMAR MS to expand defence manufacturing capabilities and strengthen supply chain

Northrop Grumman Talon IQ demonstrates integration of Shield AI Hivemind in autonomous flight test mission

Rheinmetall showcases advanced drones, robotics and satellite systems at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 in Düsseldorf

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KNDS Deutschland will build a Leopard 2A8 main battle tank assembly plant in Kaunas, Lithuania, under a contract with the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence and a memorandum on industrial cooperation signed with national and international partners. The project covers the construction of assembly and maintenance infrastructure in Lithuania and will benefit from major investment project status granted by the Ministry of the Economy and Innovation to accelerate implementation.

Tatra Defence to produce Leopard 2A8 main battle tank hulls

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U.S. Navy installs first welded additively manufactured flange on USS Washington in submarine maintenance milestone

Palladyne AI wins U.S. Navy contract to develop low-cost near-hypersonic air-launched missile system

Northrop Grumman Talon IQ demonstrates integration of Shield AI Hivemind in autonomous flight test mission

U.S. approves potential $8 billion sale of LTAMDS air defense radars to Kuwait to strengthen Patriot capabilities

U.S. Air Force deploys bunker-buster bombs against Iranian coastal missile sites near Strait of Hormuz

U.S. officials call for nuclear triad modernization to address dual-peer deterrence challenges from China and Russia

U.S. Army AH-64E Apache attack helicopters demonstrate counter-drone capability during Operation Skyfall in Germany

German Budget Committee approves next step in TKMS MEKO A-200 programme for four new navy frigates

U.S. F-35 fighter damaged in suspected Iranian air defense fire, makes emergency landing at Middle East Base

Lockheed Martin selects Fortem Technologies to deploy autonomous counter-drone systems for critical infrastructure protection

France unveils name of next-generation nuclear aircraft carrier as PANG programme advances toward build phase

Rheinmetall and AID sign agreement to upgrade Italian Army MATS anti-tank mines and improve capability

Air

U.S. Army receives first autonomous-ready H-60Mx Black Hawk helicopter for testing under future aviation program

The U.S. Army has taken delivery of its first H-60Mx Black Hawk helicopter configured for autonomous operations, marking a significant step in future aviation capabilities.

Palladyne AI wins U.S. Navy contract to develop low-cost near-hypersonic air-launched missile system

Palladyne AI, through its subsidiary GuideTech, has been awarded a U.S. Navy contract to develop a low-cost, near-hypersonic air-launched missile.

Netherlands to join U.S. Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme to enhance future unmanned air capabilities and integration

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced plans to take the next step in joining a U.S.-led Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme focused on developing unmanned aerial systems.

Northrop Grumman Talon IQ demonstrates integration of Shield AI Hivemind in autonomous flight test mission

Northrop Grumman’s Talon IQ autonomous testbed has successfully completed its first partner mission using Shield AI’s Hivemind software, demonstrating rapid integration of third-party autonomy systems.

Land

CSG moves to acquire Poland’s DOMAR MS to expand defence manufacturing capabilities and strengthen supply chain

CSG has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire Polish wiring harness manufacturer DOMAR MS, marking its first acquisition in Poland.

Lockheed Martin to establish HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia to support Baltic defence cooperation

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states.

BAE Systems Hägglunds expands Brazil partnership with Knightec to boost military vehicle production capability

BAE Systems Hägglunds has begun working with Knightec Group Brazil to develop military vehicle components in Resende, Rio de Janeiro.

Milrem Robotics and PGZ partner to advance unmanned defence systems and strengthen regional industrial cooperation

Milrem Robotics and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore cooperation in advanced defence technologies and strengthen industrial ties between Estonia and Poland.

Sea

U.S. Navy installs first welded additively manufactured flange on USS Washington in submarine maintenance milestone

The flange, produced using additive manufacturing techniques from copper-nickel material, is the first of its kind to be welded at a U.S. public shipyard. The effort reflects a broader push to integrate advanced manufacturing solutions into operational naval platforms. The initiative followed a directive to accelerate adoption of additive manufacturing across the submarine force,…

Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: Gastops and TKMS partner to establish in-service support centre of excellence in Canada

Gastops and TKMS have signed a teaming agreement to support the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project through the creation of a new support capability in Canada.

German Budget Committee approves next step in TKMS MEKO A-200 programme for four new navy frigates

Germany’s parliamentary Budget Committee has approved the next phase of the MEKO A-200 DEU programme, paving the way for the planned procurement of four new frigates from TKMS.

U.S. Navy awards $15.4 billion contract modification to advance Columbia-class submarine program through 2035

The United States Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $15.38 billion contract modification to support the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine program.

Space/C4ISR

BlackSky wins seven-figure international contract extension for Gen-3 satellite imagery and AI intelligence services

OHB secures ESA contract to build RAMSES spacecraft for rapid asteroid Apophis mission and strengthen Europe’s planetary defence

The German space company OHB has secured a contract worth €81.2 million from the European Space Agency to develop the RAMSES spacecraft for the upcoming Apophis asteroid mission.