RENK and ARX Robotics form strategic partnership to drive autonomous mobility and international growth

RENK and ARX Robotics form strategic partnership to drive autonomous mobility and international growth

RENK Group and ARX Robotics have announced a strategic partnership to advance autonomous defence mobility, particularly in the area of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs).

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Denmark plans to sign deal for additional Lockheed Martin F-35 fighters in coming months

Denmark plans to sign deal for additional Lockheed Martin F-35 fighters in coming months

Denmark is planning to acquire a minimum of 10 new F-35 fighter jets from the United States by October, Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen confirmed to broadcaster TV2.

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BlackSky signs Gen-3 early access agreement with existing Gen-2 customer in support of Ukraine

BlackSky signs Gen-3 early access agreement with existing Gen-2 customer in support of Ukraine

Through BlackSky’s Spectra tasking and analytics platform, customers can integrate Gen-3 and Gen-2 data into their existing workflows.

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Missile defence: Lockheed Martin delivers SPY-7 radar antennas for Japan’s Aegis ship programme

Missile defence: Lockheed Martin delivers SPY-7 radar antennas for Japan’s Aegis ship programme

The SPY-7 radar provides advanced detection and tracking capabilities, enabling the simultaneous engagement of multiple threats.

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Royal Navy: HMS Astute submarine concludes record-breaking front-line service

Royal Navy: HMS Astute submarine concludes record-breaking front-line service

After 15 years of continuous global service, Royal Navy hunter-killer submarine HMS Astute has completed the first phase of her front-line career.

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UK and France sign agreement to expand Storm Shadow programme and defence cooperation

UK and France sign agreement to expand Storm Shadow programme and defence cooperation

The UK and France have agreed to increase defence collaboration through a renewed strategic partnership, pledging to order more Storm Shadow cruise missiles and accelerate work on their replacement.

U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers arrive in Guam for Indo-Pacific deployment

U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers arrive in Guam for Indo-Pacific deployment

The deployment supports Pacific Air Forces’ ongoing training with Allies, partners, and joint forces across the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marine Corps conducts first live drop of Mjölnir munition from tactical drone

U.S. Marine Corps conducts first live drop of Mjölnir munition from tactical drone

U.S. Marine Corps conducted a live-fire combined arms exercise, marking a milestone in small unmanned aircraft systems integration with the first live drop of the Mjölnir lethal payload system.

Gripen E triumphs over F-16 and Rafale as Peru commits to $3.5 billion fighter jet deal

Gripen E triumphs over F-16 and Rafale as Peru commits to $3.5 billion fighter jet deal

The Swedish-made Gripen E reportedly outperformed competing offers from the Rafale and F-16 Block 70.

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Patria reports strong growth in first half of 2025, expands operations and partnerships

Patria reports strong growth in first half of 2025, expands operations and partnerships

Finnish defence company Patria has reported net sales of EUR 421.0 million for the first half of 2025, reflecting a 12.0% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

Dutch army successfully tests PULS rocket artillery system on Afsluitdijk [VIDEO]

Dutch army successfully tests PULS rocket artillery system on Afsluitdijk [VIDEO]

The Royal Netherlands Army has completed a successful two-day validation firing of its new rocket artillery system, the Precise and Universal Launch System (PULS), on the Afsluitdijk.

RENK and ARX Robotics form strategic partnership to drive autonomous mobility and international growth

RENK and ARX Robotics form strategic partnership to drive autonomous mobility and international growth

RENK Group and ARX Robotics have announced a strategic partnership to advance autonomous defence mobility, particularly in the area of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs).

U.S. field artillery battalion deploys to Germany in support of NATO mission

U.S. field artillery battalion deploys to Germany in support of NATO mission

Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment (1-14th FAR), 75th Field Artillery Brigade, departed Lawton – Fort Sill Regional Airport on 28 June 2025 for their deployment to Grafenwoehr, Germany.

Sea

Poland orders ELM-2238X STAR-X radars from ELTA Systems to enhance coastal surveillance

Poland orders ELM-2238X STAR-X radars from ELTA Systems to enhance coastal surveillance

On 9 July 2025, Poland’s Armament Agency signed a contract with a consortium composed of KenBIT and Israel’s Elta Systems for the delivery of 18 ELM-2238X STAR-X coastal radars.

Royal Netherlands Navy acquires Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft for maritime surveillance

Royal Netherlands Navy acquires Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft for maritime surveillance

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has procured eight V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems from U.S.-based technology firm Shield AI.

Raytheon demonstrates semi-autonomous Barracuda mine neutralisation system in open water test

Raytheon demonstrates semi-autonomous Barracuda mine neutralisation system in open water test

Raytheon has successfully demonstrated its Barracuda mine neutralisation vehicle in untethered, semi-autonomous mode for the first time.

U.S. Navy: Los Angeles-class nuclear submarine visits Iceland for the first time in history

U.S. Navy: Los Angeles-class nuclear submarine visits Iceland for the first time in history

The United States Navy marked a historic milestone on 9 July 2025 as the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) conducted the first-ever port visit by such a vessel to Iceland.

Space/C4ISR

GKN Aerospace and ArianeGroup sign new Ariane 6 contract to secure Europe’s space access

GKN Aerospace and ArianeGroup sign new Ariane 6 contract to secure Europe’s space access

GKN Aerospace has been a key contributor to the Ariane programme since its inception, with a consistent focus on innovation, reliability, and industrial excellence.

Airbus to lead development of next-generation PAZ-2 radar satellites for Spain

Airbus to lead development of next-generation PAZ-2 radar satellites for Spain

Airbus Defence and Space has been appointed prime contractor for the development and manufacture of two new PAZ-2 radar satellites.

Maxar Intelligence secures $205 million in strategic contracts across Middle East and Africa

Maxar Intelligence secures $205 million in strategic contracts across Middle East and Africa

Maxar Intelligence has announced three new multi-year strategic contracts worth $204.7 million to enhance defence, intelligence, and space capabilities across the Middle East and Africa (MEA).

BlackSky signs Gen-3 early access agreement with existing Gen-2 customer in support of Ukraine

BlackSky signs Gen-3 early access agreement with existing Gen-2 customer in support of Ukraine

Through BlackSky’s Spectra tasking and analytics platform, customers can integrate Gen-3 and Gen-2 data into their existing workflows.