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MBDA and Ukrainian defence company Luch sign agreement to develop Neptune 2 cruise missile for deep strike capability
Luch and MBDA will work on disruptive innovation to develop the deep strike capability for Neptune 2.
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Lockheed Martin and GM Defense to explore manufacturing collaboration aimed at strengthening U.S. defense industrial base
B-52 crash at Edwards occurred during test flight tied to radar upgrade for future B-52J modernisation programme
ASELSAN demonstrates DRONEDEF counter-UAV system and electronic warfare capabilities at Eurosatory 2026
Hensoldt and Fire Point sign agreement to integrate FREYJA ballistic missile defence system using TRML-4D radar
Saab launches Giraffe AMB D radar with new array design and software-defined architecture for air surveillance
CSG Group presents Trident multi-layered air defence system with Roketsan missiles and Tatra-based platforms
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Patria and RENK present heavy unmanned ground vehicle concept based on TRACKX platform at Eurosatory 2026
Patria and RENK Group AG have presented a next-generation heavy unmanned ground vehicle concept mock-up at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris
Netherlands selects Naval Group F21 heavyweight torpedo for future Orka-class submarines under new contract
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence and Naval Group have signed a contract for the supply of new-generation F21 heavyweight torpedoes
Indra and Rheinmetall agree to integrate NEMUS AESA radar into StrikeShield active protection system
Indra Group has signed an agreement with Rheinmetall to integrate its NEMUS AESA radar into the modular architecture of the StrikeShield active protection system
Virginia Air National Guard F-22s join Finnish F-35 training at Ebbing to strengthen fifth-generation fighter readiness
Two F-22 Raptors from the Virginia Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Squadron arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base on June 16, 2026
U.S. Army tests medium-range launched effects from Black Hawk as aviation modernisation effort advances
The U.S. Army has conducted a successful flight test of medium-range air-launched effects from an H-60M Black Hawk
Navantia begins testing AIP propulsion system on S-83 submarine section before pressure hull integration
Navantia has begun testing the Air Independent Propulsion system installed in a section of the S-83 Cosme García submarine
U.S. Navy awards first Blackbeard delivery order as Castelion moves hypersonic weapon toward early operational use
Castelion has received a $23.4 million firm-fixed-price order from the U.S. Navy for the Blackbeard hypersonic weapon
Quantum Systems and Daimler Truck to develop autonomous convoy technology for German military logistics
Quantum Systems has been commissioned by the German Armed Forces to develop and test unmanned convoy solutions for military logistics
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ASELSAN at Eurosatory 2026: strengthening multi-domain defense for allied forces
ASELSAN’s expanding engagement with the NATO ecosystem was recently underscored by the visit of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to the company’s facilities in Ankara.
Airbus showcases broad European drone portfolio at ILA Berlin, from uncrewed H145 to collaborative combat aircraft
Switzerland selects KNDS AGM artillery system on Piranha IV platform to modernise indirect fire capability
Germany and France move to end joint FCAS fighter project while keeping wider European system-of-systems work
NATO AWACS makes first landing in Sweden during Ramstein Flag 2026 command-and-control operations
A NATO Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft has landed in Sweden for the first time.
Denmark orders Saab Giraffe 1X radars after rapid deployment for Copenhagen security summits and drone detection
Saab has received an order from the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation for several Giraffe 1X radar systems.
U.S. Air Force concludes Astral Knight 2026 after integrated air and missile defense training in contested conditions
Astral Knight 2026 concluded on June 12 after two weeks of high-end tactical integrated air and missile defense training.
Virginia Air National Guard F-22s join Finnish F-35 training at Ebbing to strengthen fifth-generation fighter readiness
Two F-22 Raptors from the Virginia Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Squadron arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base on June 16, 2026.
U.S. Army tests medium-range launched effects from Black Hawk as aviation modernisation effort advances
The U.S. Army has conducted a successful flight test of medium-range air-launched effects from an H-60M Black Hawk.
B-52 crash at Edwards occurred during test flight tied to radar upgrade for future B-52J modernisation programme
The B-52H Stratofortress that crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 15 was supporting tests for a new radar central to the bomber’s modernization.
GDELS to acquire Faurecia plant in Augsburg to expand German vehicle production for EAGLE and PIRANHA programmes
General Dynamics European Land Systems has reached an agreement with French Forvia Group to acquire the Faurecia plant in Augsburg, Germany.
KNDS unveils CAPINT main battle tank proposal and LORAS very long-range artillery family at Eurosatory 2026
The company presented both systems on the opening day of Eurosatory 2026 in Paris.
Indra and Rheinmetall agree to integrate NEMUS AESA radar into StrikeShield active protection system
Indra Group has signed an agreement with Rheinmetall to integrate its NEMUS AESA radar into the modular architecture of the StrikeShield active protection system.
Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems outlines European cruise missile priorities with Ruta Block 3 and initial production
Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems set out its programme priorities at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris.
U.S. Army signs counter-UAS letter of intent with NATO allies to expand marketplace and speed capability fielding
The agreement is intended to expand the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Marketplace.
Lockheed Martin introduces HIMARS FLEX with modular launcher options for offensive and defensive fires
Lockheed Martin said HIMARS FLEX is modernised for mission flexibility through expanded munition and autonomy options
Navantia begins testing AIP propulsion system on S-83 submarine section before pressure hull integration
Navantia has begun testing the Air Independent Propulsion system installed in a section of the S-83 Cosme García submarine.
U.S. Navy awards first Blackbeard delivery order as Castelion moves hypersonic weapon toward early operational use
Castelion has received a $23.4 million firm-fixed-price order from the U.S. Navy for the Blackbeard hypersonic weapon.
UK forces board Russian shadow fleet vessel SMYRTOS in first British-led operation targeting sanctions evasion
UK forces have boarded the vessel SMYRTOS in what the Ministry of Defence described as the first UK-led operation of its kind against a Russian shadow fleet vessel.
U.S. Navy aircraft and helicopter assist rescue of 14 Indian mariners in Northern Arabian Sea
A U.S. Navy search and rescue helicopter assisted in the rescue of 14 Indian mariners in the Northern Arabian Sea on June 14.
U.S. Navy: USS Colorado returns to fleet 29 days early after scheduled maintenance at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Colorado has completed a scheduled maintenance period at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.
Australia says AUKUS partners move closer to SRF-West as U.S. Navy prepares support activities at HMAS Stirling
Australia said Submarine Rotational Force-West has moved another step closer to being established.
Lockheed Martin receives $514 million U.S. Space Force contract for two GPS IIIF satellites to support constellation modernization
Lockheed Martin has received a $514 million U.S. Space Force contract to build Global Positioning System IIIF Space Vehicles 23 and 24.
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory receives Space Force antenna system to expand joint satellite tracking and testing capabilities
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory has received a transportable satellite tracking antenna system from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command.
U.S. Air Force test pilot Bob Hines selected as alternate crew member for NASA’s Artemis III lunar mission training
NASA has selected Col. Bob “Farmer” Hines, an U.S. Air Force test pilot, to train alongside the prime crew for Artemis III.
U.S. Space Force awards $437.7 million in contracts for first Protected Tactical SATCOM Global satellites
The U.S. Space Force has awarded two firm fixed price contracts for the Protected Tactical SATCOM Global program.
OHB and Rheinmetall establish space networks joint venture for SATCOMBw Level 4 military communications
OHB and Rheinmetall have established a joint venture in Bremen to support military satellite communications for the Bundeswehr.
Rheinmetall and ICEYE build German space-based reconnaissance architecture with NewSpace partners
Rheinmetall and ICEYE are establishing new space-based reconnaissance capabilities for Germany through their joint venture, Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions GmbH.