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USS Paul Ignatius reaches Stockholm before Baltic operations with Sweden and Finland, following anti-surface SM-6 demonstration
The scheduled port visit follows the destroyer’s participation in a U.S.-UK live-fire exercise that demonstrated an anti-surface variant of the Standard Missile 6.
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Royal Air Force says £190 million Airbus support deal will raise daily mission-capable Atlas aircraft availability by 30%
ARX Robotics and DEUTZ deliver Gereon systems for Ukraine in 12 weeks, setting course for expanded unmanned vehicle production
Fincantieri lays keel for Italy’s second U212NFS submarine, advancing naval modernisation with delivery scheduled for 2030
Lockheed Martin says Europe supplies 25% of each F-35 by value, with Patria expanding Finnish airframe and engine production
Boeing says first full-rate MH-139A Grey Wolf order advances U.S. Air Force fielding for strategic missile security missions
BAE Systems wins $16 million contract to strengthen U.S. Navy carrier landing system against GPS jamming with M-Code upgrade
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Serco’s public services and UK supply chain support 39,000 jobs and £2 billion in economic value, independent analysis finds
Serco contributed £2.01 billion to the UK economy and supported 39,004 jobs in 2025, according to independent analysis by Bradshaw Advisory
Saronic breaks ground on $3 billion-plus Port Alpha shipyard in Texas to build Navy and commercial vessels at greater scale
Saronic has begun construction of Port Alpha, a Texas shipyard backed by more than $3 billion in private investment to build autonomous and manned vessels
U.S. Department of War orders faster counter-drone approvals, with 30-day escalation rule and limits on repeat safety reviews
The U.S. Department of War has directed officials to accelerate counter-drone approvals by reusing relevant assessments and removing unnecessary administrative barriers
Embraer resumes military deliveries in third quarter, targeting C-390 production of six aircraft this year and ten by 2030
Embraer resumed military aircraft deliveries in the third quarter after recording none in the second quarter
Airbus Defence and Space delivers 32 next-generation OneWeb satellites for Eutelsat’s 669-spacecraft renewal after production returns to Europe
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered 32 next-generation OneWeb satellites to Eutelsat, the first batch in a 669-spacecraft renewal programme
Taiwan receives first two Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 fighters, beginning deliveries under its 66-aircraft U.S. purchase
Taiwan’s first two Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon Block 70 fighters landed at an air base near Taitung on October 2
U.S. Air Force fields IRIS satellite communications on B-52 bombers to improve long-range connectivity, with testing ongoing
The U.S. Air Force has fielded IRIS, a satellite communications prototype that enables B-52 Stratofortress crews to stay connected beyond line of sight
L3Harris targets sixfold increase in large solid rocket motor capacity with Arkansas expansion backed by more than $1 billion
L3Harris Technologies is advancing construction of an Arkansas propulsion campus expected to increase large solid rocket motor production capacity sixfold
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LandEM&E Group drives indirect fire accuracy with ALKON 122, ALKON 122L, and EGM120
EM&E Group has developed a range of guided munition solutions aimed at increasing the capabilities of different types of munitions by incorporating advanced navigation and trajectory correction technologies.
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
Taiwan receives first two Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 fighters, beginning deliveries under its 66-aircraft U.S. purchase
Taiwan’s first two Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon Block 70 fighters landed at an air base near Taitung on October 2.
U.S. Air Force fields IRIS satellite communications on B-52 bombers to improve long-range connectivity, with testing ongoing
The U.S. Air Force has fielded IRIS, a satellite communications prototype that enables B-52 Stratofortress crews to stay connected beyond line of sight.
Ireland orders four Thales Ground Master 400 Alpha radars to strengthen airspace surveillance, with first deliveries in 2027
Ireland has agreed to acquire four Thales Ground Master 400 Alpha radars and one Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission All-in-one radar. First deliveries are scheduled for 2027 under an agreement between the Irish Department of Defence and France’s defence procurement agency, the Direction Générale de l’Armement.
Royal Air Force says £190 million Airbus support deal will raise daily mission-capable Atlas aircraft availability by 30%
The Royal Air Force expects a £190 million support contract extension with Airbus to raise daily availability of fully mission-capable Atlas aircraft from 10 to 13 by the end of 2027.
U.S. Navy’s largest Gray Flag tests allied aircraft and weapons connections across more than 750 sorties before deployment
Military aircraft flew more than 750 sorties during Gray Flag 2026 to uncover integration faults before deployed aviators encounter them.
Lockheed Martin says Europe supplies 25% of each F-35 by value, with Patria expanding Finnish airframe and engine production
Europe produces 25% of the value of every F-35 built, according to Lockheed Martin, with Finland’s Patria now manufacturing forward fuselages and landing gear doors.
Tiberius Aerospace announces $500 million contract for U.S.-developed Sceptre munition to expand allied artillery production
Tiberius Aerospace announced a $500 million contract on October 1 to manufacture, license and distribute its Sceptre precision-guided munition.
Hanwha says Chunmoo offers 290 km strike capability and flexible rocket loads for NATO countries modernising their artillery
Hanwha Aerospace has outlined the K239 Chunmoo’s ability to combine guided rockets and tactical ballistic missiles on a single launcher.
KNDS and Patria prepare German assembly of 6x6 armored vehicles, building local production capacity for the CAVS program in Freisen
KNDS and Patria are preparing to start final assembly of Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers in Freisen, Germany, at the end of 2026.
Bulgaria’s $2 billion military modernization brings 183 new Stryker vehicles and local assembly to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank
Bulgaria’s $2 billion military procurement program will deliver 183 new-production Stryker armored fighting vehicles alongside Javelin weapon systems, ammunition and support equipment.
Finland and Sweden order first Patria TRACKX tracked armoured vehicles for field evaluations, with deliveries beginning in 2027
Finland and Sweden have ordered the first Patria TRACKX tracked armoured vehicles for field testing, advancing the platform from development to initial procurement.
Rheinmetall’s U.S. business wins $20.7 million order to produce and upgrade MK93 weapon mounts for Army requirements at Maine plant
American Rheinmetall has received a $20.7 million order to manufacture and upgrade MK93 enhanced softmount weapon mounting systems for U.S. Army requirements.
HMS Agamemnon reaches Clyde after first sea dive, preparing to join five Astute-class submarines in Royal Navy operational service
HMS Agamemnon, the Royal Navy’s sixth Astute-class attack submarine, has arrived at her homeport at HM Naval Base Clyde.
Naval Group starts construction of Sweden’s first FDI frigate, expanding production programme to 13 warships for NATO navies
Naval Group has begun production of Luleå, the Royal Swedish Navy’s first Defence and Intervention Frigate, at its Lorient shipyard.
Fincantieri lays keel for Italy’s second U212NFS submarine, advancing naval modernisation with delivery scheduled for 2030
Fincantieri has laid the keel for the Italian Navy’s second U212NFS submarine at its Muggiano shipyard.
BWX Technologies says $189 million contract will supply nuclear reactor fuel for U.S. Navy submarines and aircraft carriers
BWX Technologies has secured a contract worth approximately $189 million to manufacture and deliver fuel for the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
Royal Navy says Excalibur launches heavyweight torpedo in AUKUS trial using QinetiQ’s Scottish range and uncrewed targets
The firing, supported by QinetiQ, marks the Royal Navy’s first torpedo launch from an uncrewed submarine.
U.S. Marines to reinforce NATO’s Baltic Sentry with drones and coastal sensors to help Finnish forces protect undersea infrastructure
Around four dozen U.S. Marines already deployed in Europe will be reassigned to the Baltic Sea region to support NATO’s Baltic Sentry activity.
Airbus Defence and Space delivers 32 next-generation OneWeb satellites for Eutelsat’s 669-spacecraft renewal after production returns to Europe
Read more about Airbus Defence and Space delivers 32 next-generation OneWeb satellites for Eutelsat’s 669-spacecraft renewal after production returns to EuropeRheinmetall and Argotec put first air defence surveillance satellite into orbit, laying groundwork for a wider constellation
Rheinmetall and Argotec have launched their first jointly developed satellite to gather intelligence for military air defence and early warning.
Northrop Grumman delivers first 21 of 150 planned satellites for U.S. military communications and missile defense network
Northrop Grumman has delivered 21 satellites to Vandenberg Space Force Base in California for launch, the first shipment in a planned pipeline of 150 spacecraft for the Space Development Agency.
ICEYE invests more than PLN 120 million in Warsaw satellite technology hub to expand R&D production and constellation operations
ICEYE has opened a new Satellite Technology Center in Warsaw as it expands research, development and production activities in Poland
Saab targets central role in Swedish defence space integration with SSC Space, OHB Sweden and Ericsson for multi-domain operations
Saab plans to take a broader role in Sweden’s defence space sector by integrating technologies from across the domestic industrial base.
Indra Space wins ESA backing for two IRIS2 Low LEO projects targeting future government and defence communications services
The European Space Agency has selected two projects led by Indra Space, ATLAS and SELENE, to enter the consolidation phase of the IRIS2 Low LEO Pre-Operational and De-Risk Activities programme
UK Ministry of Defence says new RAF space warfare squadron will disrupt hostile operations and defend critical satellites in orbit
Britain has established its first military unit dedicated to disrupting, degrading and denying hostile activity in space, marking a shift from monitoring threats to acting against them.