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Helsing selects West Virginia for first U.S. factory to produce AI-enabled HX-2 strike drones at scale
The HX-2 is already combat-proven in Ukraine, where Helsing said thousands of systems have been deployed to the front lines.
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SDA awards $1.75 billion for Tranche 3 missile defense satellites supporting Golden Dome missile shield development
U.S. Central Command to resume naval blockade against Iran, restricting maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas
Auterion and SkyFall begin delivery of 50,000 Shrike strike drones with terminal guidance kits to Ukrainian forces
European countries and Ukraine launch Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition to develop shared defensive capability against future threats
Rheinmetall assumes InterRoC VII research project to advance autonomous military convoy capabilities for Bundeswehr logistics
USS Mount Whitney becomes first U.S. warship to operate Link 22 underway during BALTOPS 2026
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Rheinmetall trains British soldiers to operate first UK HX autonomous convoy ahead of Project Convergence Capstone 6 exercise
Rheinmetall and the UK Ministry of Defence have completed an autonomous logistics training programme for British Army personnel in Aldershot
Lockheed Martin starts production of Europe’s first Sikorsky Firehawk aerial firefighting helicopters at PZL Mielec
PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, has begun production of Europe’s first Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk helicopters for the Czech Republic Ministry of the Interior
Triton Depth raises €1 million pre-seed round to develop passive acoustic sensor network for Europe’s underwater security and maritime intelligence
Danish defencetech startup Triton Depth has raised a €1 million pre-seed round led by EIFO and The Creator Fund to develop underwater monitoring technology
BAE Systems completes rapid BATS counter-drone integration testing as programme moves towards live trials with kinetic and non-kinetic measures
BAE Systems has completed integration and deployment testing of its Anti Threat System, or BATS, marking a milestone in the rapid development of its latest counter-drone capability
U.S. uses maritime kamikaze drones in Iran strikes as Corsair platform points to wider shift in uncrewed naval warfare
U.S. forces carried out strikes against about 140 targets in Iran overnight from July 12 to 13, targeting sites linked to threats against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz area
Rheinmetall Canada to provide MSU-200NAV aircraft ground support components for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps
The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) has been awarded a contract by the United States Department of War to supply replacement components for Rheinmetall Canada’s MSU-200NAV aircraft ground support system
UK awards first European low-cost air defence interceptor contracts to counter mass drone threats under five-nation programme
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded £3.16 million to three suppliers to develop low-cost interceptors designed to shoot down drones and other airborne threats
CENTCOM says U.S. forces used aircraft, naval vessels and attack drones in new strikes on Iranian military targets
U.S. Central Command said it completed a new wave of offensive strikes against Iran on July 12
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AirSaab secures deal to produce 16 Gripen E multirole combat aircraft for Ukraine with deliveries due in 2029-2030
"I am deeply proud that Sweden and Saab can now enable the provision of Gripen E to Ukraine, bringing a world-class fighter that will transform the Ukrainian Air Force’s capability,” says Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.
L3Harris breaks ground on two Arkansas facilities to expand PAC-3 propulsion production for U.S. Army missile defense systems
Air and missile defense: Israel completes Iron Dome upgrade tests with Iron Beam laser integration [VIDEO]
U.S. Marine Corps accepts six F-35Bs without radars as APG-85 delay is set to affect Air Force and Navy deliveries this year
Lockheed Martin starts production of Europe’s first Sikorsky Firehawk aerial firefighting helicopters at PZL Mielec
PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, has begun production of Europe’s first Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk helicopters for the Czech Republic Ministry of the Interior.
U.S. Department of War provides about $400 million in funding to Kratos for hypersonic systems and national security programmes
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions said it has received approximately $400 million in new funding from the U.S.Department of War for hypersonic system work and other national security programmes.
European defence firms form Bliksem EXO consortium to develop sovereign upper-layer interceptor for NATO-compatible missile defence
Airbus Defence and Space, Destinus, MBDA Deutschland, Safran Electronics & Defense and Thales have signed a Letter of Intent to establish the Bliksem EXO Consortium.
Brazilian F-39E Gripen fighters join first multinational exercise abroad during SALITRE 2026 in Chile
Six F-39E Gripen fighters from the Brazilian Air Force took part in SALITRE 2026 in Chile, marking the aircraft’s first participation in a multinational operation outside Brazil.
GE Aerospace CT7-2E1 engines selected for Leonardo AW149 helicopters as UK advances New Medium Helicopter program
The AW149 will become the UK’s new medium helicopter, bringing Leonardo’s latest-generation multi-role battlefield capability into service.
European industry joins Freya anti-ballistic missile programme as coalition moves to build shared missile defence capability
Zelenskyy said Europe has the potential to become a global producer of high-quality anti-ballistic systems without political dependence.
Rheinmetall sends first 155mm ammunition from Unterlüß to Ukraine as Lower Saxony plant enters supply chain
Rheinmetall has delivered artillery ammunition to Ukraine from its Unterlüß site for the first time, expanding the role of its German production network in supplying the Ukrainian armed forces.
Rheinmetall assumes InterRoC VII research project to advance autonomous military convoy capabilities for Bundeswehr logistics
Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles has taken full responsibility for the InterRoC VII research project on behalf of Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support.
Rheinmetall to support British Army collective training overhaul under Omnia consortium as UK expands digital combat simulation
Rheinmetall Electronics UK will play a major role in the British Army’s move to modernise and digitalise collective combat training.
ELVO and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles advance Greek truck production plans after high-level talks in Vienna
Hellenic Vehicle Industries and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles have moved forward with plans to deepen industrial cooperation after senior ELVO executives visited RMMV’s production facilities in Vienna.
Quantum Systems to supply autonomous Zetros trucks and MANDRILL ground vehicles for real-world testing in Ukraine
Quantum Systems has signed a multi-million-euro contract in Kyiv to deliver autonomous ground systems for research and development in Ukraine.
Czech Land Forces receive final used Leopard 2A4 tank from Germany as Prague advances wider armour modernisation plan
The Czech Land Forces have received the last of 42 used Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks obtained from Germany.
Triton Depth raises €1 million pre-seed round to develop passive acoustic sensor network for Europe’s underwater security and maritime intelligence
Read more about Triton Depth raises €1 million pre-seed round to develop passive acoustic sensor network for Europe’s underwater security and maritime intelligenceU.S. uses maritime kamikaze drones in Iran strikes as Corsair platform points to wider shift in uncrewed naval warfare
U.S. forces carried out strikes against about 140 targets in Iran overnight from July 12 to 13, targeting sites linked to threats against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz area.
U.S. Central Command to resume naval blockade against Iran, restricting maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas
U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces will resume a naval blockade against Iran on July 14 at 4 p.m. ET at the direction of the Commander in Chief.
USS Mount Whitney becomes first U.S. warship to operate Link 22 underway during BALTOPS 2026
USS Mount Whitney became the first U.S. warship to organically integrate and operate Link 22 while underway in the Baltic region during Baltic Operations 2026, the U.S. Navy said.
Royal Navy launches Uncrewed Systems Centre in Swindon to accelerate use of drones, autonomous boats and minehunting systems
The centre is intended to connect operational users with industry and wider defence organisations.
USS Tucson arrives at Naval Base Guam as U.S. Navy reinforces forward-deployed submarine posture across the Western Pacific
The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Tucson arrived at Naval Base Guam on July 10, 2026, shifting to its new homeport as part of the U.S. Navy’s strategic laydown of forces in the Pacific.
HII christens future USS George M. Neal as U.S. Navy adds another Flight III destroyer built for 21st-century threats
HII has christened the future USS George M. Neal, the fourth Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer built at its Ingalls Shipbuilding division.
BAE Systems completes rapid BATS counter-drone integration testing as programme moves towards live trials with kinetic and non-kinetic measures
Read more about BAE Systems completes rapid BATS counter-drone integration testing as programme moves towards live trials with kinetic and non-kinetic measuresSDA awards $1.75 billion for Tranche 3 missile defense satellites supporting Golden Dome missile shield development
The Space Development Agency has awarded L3Harris Technologies and Sierra Space agreements worth a combined approximately $1.75 billion to build 36 additional Accelerated Missile Defense Tranche 3 space vehicles.
SES wins U.S. military agreement to provide managed Ku-band satellite connectivity for global missions
SES Space & Defense has won a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to provide managed satellite communications services.
Nokia and NestAI develop AI-enabled defence capabilities for contested environments with resilient connectivity under NATO requirements
Nokia Defense and NestAI are advancing their technology partnership to develop AI-enabled defence capabilities for contested and communications-denied environments.
L3Harris expands Atlas system to strengthen U.S. Space Force space domain awareness and allied data sharing
L3Harris Technologies said it is modernizing the U.S. Space Force’s Atlas system to improve monitoring of satellites, space debris and emerging threats in space.
Canadian Armed Forces selects Telesat Lightspeed for secure Mil-Ka Arctic military communications under ESCP-P programme
Telesat LEO ULC, a subsidiary of Telesat Corporation, said it has reached an agreement in principle with Canada’s Defence Investment Agency to provide Telesat Lightspeed services to the Canadian Armed Forces.
EUSI upgrades German satellite ground segment to accelerate secure intelligence delivery for defence and emergency agencies across Europe
European Space Imaging said it has upgraded its satellite ground segment and cloud infrastructure to accelerate secure satellite tasking and intelligence delivery for European defence, security and emergency agencies.