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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
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Rheinmetall unveils CML multi launcher for FV-014 loitering munition with networked reconnaissance and strike capability
BAE Systems to invest 50 million euros in European defence-tech venture funds under Launchpad programme
EU formally concludes SAFE agreement with Canada to support participation in joint defence procurement programmes
Lockheed Martin receives $514 million U.S. Space Force contract for two GPS IIIF satellites to support constellation modernization
MBDA unveils NCM-LCM MK2 cruise missile with land-launch capability and range of more than 1,000 kilometres
Thales launches LGR275 Proxy 70 mm laser-guided rocket for counter-drone operations against aerial threats
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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
MBDA signs DGA experimentation contract for AKERON RCX50 remotely controlled ammunition developed with Novadem
MBDA has signed an experimentation contract with the French defence procurement agency DGA for AKERON RCX50 remotely controlled ammunition
U.S. Coast Guard accepts 19th HC-130J surveillance aircraft as fleet modernisation expands long-range missions
The U.S. Coast Guard has accepted delivery of its 19th HC-130J Super Hercules long-range surveillance aircraft
Milrem Robotics showcases robotic counter-UAS and combat systems for Eastern Flank defence at Eurosatory 2026
Milrem Robotics is showcasing robotic counter-UAS and combat systems at Eurosatory 2026
Finland reports record defence materiel exports in 2025 as completed deliveries rise 241 per cent from previous year
Finland’s Ministry of Defence has published its 2025 report on exports of defence materiel
NATO focuses on Counter Anti-Access/Area Denial operations during Ramstein Flag 26 live-fly exercise
NATO Allied Air Forces are conducting Counter Anti-Access/Area Denial operations across Europe during Ramstein Flag 2026
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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
ASELSAN demonstrates DRONEDEF counter-UAV system and electronic warfare capabilities at Eurosatory 2026
ASELSAN demonstrated its integrated multi-domain defence portfolio at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris on 16 June.
Hensoldt and Fire Point sign agreement to integrate FREYJA ballistic missile defence system using TRML-4D radar
Hensoldt and Fire Point have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Eurosatory in Paris.
CSG Group presents Trident multi-layered air defence system with Roketsan missiles and Tatra-based platforms
CSG Group and its partners have presented the new Trident multi-layered air defence system at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris.
MBDA unveils NCM-LCM MK2 cruise missile with land-launch capability and range of more than 1,000 kilometres
MBDA unveiled its new-generation Naval Cruise Missile and Land Cruise Missile MK2.
U.S. Army air defenders highlight Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative and faster innovation at Eurosatory 2026
U.S. Army air defenders in Europe highlighted the Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative and the need for faster military innovation at Eurosatory 2026.
U.S. Coast Guard accepts 19th HC-130J surveillance aircraft as fleet modernisation expands long-range missions
The U.S. Coast Guard has accepted delivery of its 19th HC-130J Super Hercules long-range surveillance aircraft.
BAE Systems receives $535 million contract to continue M109A7 Paladin howitzer production for U.S. Army
BAE Systems has received a contract award valued at $535 million to produce additional M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers.
Saab launches Giraffe AMB D radar with new array design and software-defined architecture for air surveillance
Saab has launched Giraffe AMB D at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris. The system is the latest evolution of the Swedish company’s Giraffe AMB radar family.
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.
EM&E Group presents ODIN 6x6 mobile counter-drone system with detection, jamming and hard-kill capabilities
EM&E Group has presented its new ODIN 6x6 anti-drone system at Eurosatory in Paris.
MBDA and Safran enter final negotiations with DGA for THUNDART long-range land strike system
MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense have entered the final phase of negotiations with the French defence procurement agency DGA for THUNDART.
MBDA signs DGA experimentation contract for AKERON RCX50 remotely controlled ammunition developed with Novadem
MBDA has signed an experimentation contract with the French defence procurement agency DGA for AKERON RCX50 remotely controlled ammunition.
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.
Irving Shipbuilding lays keel for future HMCS Fraser, first River-class destroyer for the Royal Canadian Navy
Irving Shipbuilding has laid the keel for the first River-class destroyer, the future HMCS Fraser, at Halifax Shipyard.
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.
L3Harris receives $170 million Falcon IV communications systems order from Central European nation
L3Harris Technologies has received a $170 million order from a Central European nation for its Falcon IV family of communication systems.