TKMS achieves record €18.5 billion order backlog as spin-off paves way for independence
As of 30 June 2025, TKMS’s order backlog stood at a record level of €18.5 billion. The company stated it therefore expects capacity utilisation to continue until the 2040s.
Czech defence ministry approves acquisition of Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks from KNDS
The Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic has approved the acquisition of Leopard 2A8 tanks for the army, marking a significant step in the implementation of this strategic project.
Raytheon awarded $258.7 million U.S. Department of Defense contract for SM-2 Block IIICU development
Raytheon has been awarded a $258,742,330 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract by the U.S. Department of Defense for the development of the Standard Missile 2 (SM-2) Block IIICU All Up Round.
General Atomics ready to support Golden Dome missile defence project with cutting-edge solutions
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced its readiness to support the Golden Dome missile defence architecture with a range of advanced technologies.
Northrop Grumman and U.S. Space Force achieve first multi-antenna deep-space tracking in DARC test
DARC is a collaborative effort between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, designed to track very small objects in geosynchronous orbit (GEO) in all weather conditions, day or night.
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Boeing Defence Australia seeks 36 AH-64E Apache helicopter maintenance trainees in Townsville
Boeing Defence Australia has launched a recruitment campaign for 36 maintenance engineer apprenticeships and traineeships to support the Australian Army’s AH-64E Apache helicopters.
Defense Logistics Agency and U.S. Air Force boost B-1B Lancer and B-2 Spirit support at first Ohio working group
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime hosted its first Bombers Directorate Working Group on 29–30 July at the Defense Supply Center Columbus, supporting the U.S. Air Force’s B-1B and B-2 strategic bombers.
Lockheed Martin to modernise Poland’s F-16 fleet under comprehensive Mid-Life Upgrade deal
The Polish Ministry of National Defence has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance with the U.S. government to modernise its 48 F-16 Block 52+ aircraft to the advanced F-16 Viper configuration.
Ursa Major and BAE Systems complete static fire of extended range motor for APKWS rockets
Ursa Major, working with BAE Systems, has completed successful static fires for an extended range version of the solid rocket motor used in the APKWS laser-guidance kit.
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Washington greenlights possible $500 million sale of HIMARS rocket systems to Bahrain
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and related equipment to Bahrain for an estimated $500 million.
Mack Defense secures five-year U.S. Army contract for up to 450 M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks
Mack Defense has been awarded a new five-year contract to continue production of the U.S. Army’s M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck for up to 450 vehicles.
Finland to test laser-guided 155mm artillery shells with trials planned for late 2026
On 5 August, the Finnish Army announced plans to test 155mm semi-active laser-guided artillery shells as part of a recently launched market analysis by the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command.
Czech Republic signs EUR 250 mln Leopard 2A4 tank service deal with Rheinmetall Landsysteme
The Czech Defence Ministry has signed two agreements to secure long-term support for its Leopard 2A4 tanks, including a seven-year framework deal with Germany’s Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH.
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Leonardo DRS completes first open-water test of maritime counter-UAS system for U.S. Navy
Leonardo DRS, Inc. has announced the successful completion of its first series of open-water demonstrations of an advanced maritime Mission Equipment Package (MEP) for counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) naval fleet protection.
Divergent and Raytheon partnership accelerates naval system redesign with digital manufacturing
Divergent Technologies, Inc. has worked with Raytheon, an RTX business, to reengineer naval products using the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS).
TKMS achieves record €18.5 billion order backlog as spin-off paves way for independence
As of 30 June 2025, TKMS’s order backlog stood at a record level of €18.5 billion. The company stated it therefore expects capacity utilisation to continue until the 2040s.
Royal Navy F-35Bs conduct first-ever landings on Japanese carrier during major Indo-Pacific drills
Royal Navy F-35B Lightning II fighters have landed and launched from a Japanese destroyer carrier for the first time during a multinational big deck exercise in the Philippine Sea.
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U.S. Space Force to launch eighth X-37B mission on Falcon 9 with advanced technology tests
The U.S. Space Force, in partnership with the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office and SpaceX, will launch the eighth mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on 21 August.
Rohde & Schwarz and Taiwan Space Agency deliver first dual EMC and antenna test chamber
Rohde & Schwarz has developed the first integrated testing solution for the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA), enabling both electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and antenna measurements in a single chamber.
Rocket Lab completes $275 million acquisition of Geost to boost U.S. national security capabilities
Rocket Lab Corporation has completed the acquisition of the parent holding company of Geost, LLC, a developer of electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems for national security space missions.
Infinite Orbits to deliver GEO surveillance satellite to French Ministry of Defence by 2027
Infinite Orbits has signed a framework agreement with the French Ministry of Defence to supply an Orbit Guard satellite, scheduled for launch in 2027.
