Helsing raises $1.8 billion to accelerate development of AI-enabled defence platforms for partner nations
Helsing has raised $1.8 billion in a Series E funding round, valuing the European defence AI company at $18 billion.
Dassault Aviation and Harmattan AI test NAMIB electronic-warfare payload in Rafale F4 drone-supported mission
NAMIB was jointly developed by Dassault Aviation and Harmattan AI and is designed to detect, identify and geolocate electromagnetic emissions, including signals from air defence systems.
Boeing to bring MQ-28 Ghost Bat and defense portfolio to Farnborough Airshow as global partnerships take focus
The uncrewed MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft will make its Farnborough debut on static display.
Lockheed Martin advances Australia’s TADRS radar sustainment to support ground-based air and missile defense
Lockheed Martin Australia has marked 20 years of sustaining the AN-TPS 77-based Tactical Air Defence Radar System in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force.
Boeing says U.S. Navy’s first MQ-25A Stingray completes second test flight as unmanned refueler moves toward carrier operations
The company said the milestone further validates the unmanned aerial refueler’s flight controls and performance capabilities.
U.S. Army Patriot battery practices rapid site establishment to strengthen field readiness for air and missile defense missions
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to Delta Battery, 1st Battalion, 62nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, conducted Patriot site establishment training on July 9, 2026.
nLIGHT wins U.S. laser weapon contract with potential value of up to $627 million
nLIGHT has been selected for a Joint Laser Weapon System Other Transaction Authority agreement supporting the U.S. Department of War’s next-generation cruise missile defense architecture.
Ukraine’s FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile strikes show improving performance, but production and accuracy limits remain
A Missile Matters analysis by Fabian Hoffmann says recent Ukrainian strikes using the FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile may point to improved performance by the heavy long-range weapon.
ASELSAN signs €1.47 billion contract to expand Turkish air defence production and strengthen the Steel Dome architecture
Turkish defence company ASELSAN has signed a contract worth about €1.47 billion with Türkiye’s Presidency of Defence Industries, known as SSB, to expand serial production of air defence systems.
MBDA-led HYDIS project selects concept for Europe’s future counter-hypersonic and anti-ballistic interceptor
The MBDA-led HYDIS project has completed its Final Concept Review, marking another milestone in the development of a future European counter-hypersonic and anti-ballistic interceptor.
Ukraine says NATO summit brings more than $300 million for Patriot missiles, drone deals and expanded defence industry cooperation
Ukraine said agreements reached at the 36th NATO Summit in Ankara will strengthen its air defence, expand joint defence production and mobilise additional financing for defence projects.
U.S. Marine Corps validate new MRIC medium-range air defense system in Guam live-fire during Valiant Shield 2026 exercise
U.S. Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force successfully fired the new Medium-Range Intercept Capability system on June 30, 2026, during Exercise Valiant Shield 2026.