U.S. Navy undocks USS Albany ahead of schedule following maintenance at Naval Submarine Base New London
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard undocked the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753) on March 26 at Naval Submarine Base New London.
Iranian missile and drone attack wounds U.S. personnel and damages aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia
An Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base on March 27 wounded multiple American service members and damaged several aircraft, according to people familiar with the matter.
Kongsberg expands operations with new Fredrikstad site and increased engineering recruitment
Kongsberg Gruppen is expanding its operations in Fredrikstad, marking its first presence in the city. The company plans to hire around 30 engineers as part of the new establishment.
U.S. Air Force deploys F-35A jets to Misawa, strengthening deterrence and advancing airpower in northern Japan
F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron arrived at Misawa Air Base on March 28, 2026.
Canada unveils updated design for River-class destroyers based on Type 26 with changes to sensors and armament layout
Canada has publicly presented a new visualisation of its River-class destroyers, based on the British Type 26 frigate design.
U.S. launches over 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles in Iran conflict as Pentagon reviews stockpile and production capacity
The United States has launched more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles during four weeks of conflict with Iran, raising concerns among some Pentagon officials over the pace of usage.
RENK Group secures major order for Puma transmissions, strengthening role in military mobility solutions sector
The order forms part of the second phase of the Puma programme, under which a total of 213 transmissions have been contracted. Of these, 25 units were ordered in December 2025, with the remaining 188 units confirmed in March 2026. RENK said the transmission systems are designed specifically for the vehicle’s propulsion system and
Frankenburg Technologies and PGZ sign agreement to produce Mark I air defence system in Poland
Frankenburg Technologies and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have signed a framework agreement to establish long-term cooperation in the development and production of defence systems.
UK announces £100 million air defence package for Ukraine to strengthen protection of cities and critical infrastructure
The package is intended to be deployed rapidly to strengthen Ukraine’s defensive capabilities. It is designed to enhance protection for frontline forces and key national assets against aerial threats. The announcement was made by Keir Starmer during the Joint Expeditionary Force leaders’ meeting in Helsinki. The summit included participation from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
U.S. redirects Swiss F-35 funds to Patriot air and missile defense system despite freeze on payments
The United States has redirected Swiss payments intended for F-35 fighter jets to fund the Patriot air defence system, despite Switzerland’s decision to freeze payments for the programme.
U.S. Air Force increases bomber deployment at RAF Fairford to 21 aircraft as B-1B fleet expands for Iran operations
Three additional B-1B Lancer bombers arrived at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom on March 26, increasing the total number of U.S. bombers at the base to 21.
Australia delivers first locally built Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles in milestone for defence industry capability
The Australian Department of Defence has announced that the first domestically built Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles have rolled off the assembly line.