Author name: Defence Industry Europe

The U.S. military is moving to replenish its inventory of GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator bunker-busting bombs used against Iran’s Fordow and Natanz nuclear facilities during Operation Midnight Hammer on June 22, 2025.

U.S. Air Force finalizing an over $100 million deal with Boeing to replenish GBU-57 bombs after Operation Midnight Hammer

The U.S. military is moving to replenish its inventory of GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator bunker-busting bombs used against Iran’s Fordow and Natanz nuclear facilities during Operation Midnight Hammer.

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Saab and Joint Stock Company “Ukrainian Defense Industry” (JSC UDI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding outlining their intention to collaborate in aviation and airborne surveillance, aiming to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capabilities.

Saab and Ukrainian Defense Industry (UDI) sign memorandum of understanding on aviation and airborne surveillance cooperation

Saab and Joint Stock Company “Ukrainian Defense Industry” have signed a Memorandum of Understanding outlining their intention to collaborate in aviation and airborne surveillance, aiming to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capabilities.

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Gretchen Whitmer, the Governor of the U.S. state of Michigan, joined RENK Group AG CEO Alexander Sagel in Augsburg on February 13, 2026, to announce the company’s continued commitment to Michigan through planned investments of $70 million in capital expenditures and $80 million in research and development between 2024 and 2030.

RENK Group to invest $150 million in Michigan, create up to 270 jobs and expand U.S. defense operations by 2030

RENK America and Horstman, the group’s two U.S. subsidiaries in Michigan, employ more than 540 workers at facilities in Muskegon, Sterling Heights and Roseville, and the expansion is set to strengthen those operations while supporting the state’s advanced manufacturing leadership.

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Switzerland has signed a contract to procure five IRIS-T SLM air defence systems to protect its population against medium-range aerial threats. The purchase, worth around 500 million Swiss Francs, is part of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).

Estonia to introduce medium range air defence system in 2026 amid expanded military investment plans

Estonia will strengthen its defence capabilities this year with the introduction of a medium-range air defence system, adding a new layer able to counter targets at altitudes of up to 20 kilometres, alongside upgrades to drone capabilities, increased ground firepower and naval development.

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