BWX Technologies CEO says Fort Campbell is first in line for a rail-shippable 22-megawatt microreactor
BWX Technologies has begun work on a project to supply a 22-megawatt nuclear microreactor to Fort Campbell, the first U.S. Army base slated to receive the company’s reactor under the Janus program.
MBDA says its 1,000 km-plus Naval Cruise Missile Mk2 will soon equip the French Navy
MBDA’s new Naval Cruise Missile Mk2 will soon equip the French Navy, Chief Executive Jean-Brice Dumont said after Euronaval 2026.
Germany reportedly agrees to buy 50% of Leopard 2 maker KNDS to match France’s stake
Germany has agreed to buy the privately held half of defence manufacturer KNDS, German newspaper Die Zeit reported on 5 November.
Rolls-Royce Submarines to build full-scale defence prototypes at planned 200-acre Derby park
Rolls-Royce Submarines will work with INFINITY to build and test full-scale prototypes of advanced defence components at a planned technology park in Derby.
Leonardo’s backlog hits record €60.4 billion as it raises 2026 order forecast
Leonardo raised its 2026 order forecast to about €29.5 billion from €28.2 billion after defence electronics led a 27.8% rise in new orders in the first nine months.
Pilatus Aircraft tests AEON humanoid robot to inspect aircraft parts on its final assembly line
Pilatus Aircraft is testing a humanoid robot on its final assembly line in Stans, Switzerland, to see whether it can spot parts fitted in the wrong place.
Shield to acquire radar maker Echodyne in a deal valued at up to $5.3 billion
Shield has agreed to buy Echodyne for up to $5.3 billion, adding a radar manufacturer whose sensors are used in hundreds of counter-drone and security systems.
RENK orders rise 33.6% as military vehicle demand pushes backlog to record €7.6 billion
RENK Group said orders rose 33.6% to €1.66 billion in the first nine months of 2026, helped by new business for Leopard 2 tank and Patria TRACKX transmissions.
Rheinmetall cuts 2026 sales forecast to €13.2 billion after project and ammunition delays
The German defence group had previously expected revenue of €13.7 billion to €14.2 billion.
Hanwha WB Advanced System breaks ground on Polish factory to produce CGR080 missiles
Established in September 2025, HWBAS is owned 51% by Hanwha Aerospace and 49% by WB Electronics, a WB Group subsidiary.
Helsing delivers mission software source code to Germany for future air combat systems
Helsing has delivered the source code for its Mission Operating System Bundeswehr to Germany’s defence procurement agency, giving the state ownership of software intended to underpin future air combat systems.
Fincantieri and Leonardo strengthen naval partnership to develop Italian and overseas business
Fincantieri and Leonardo have signed a letter of intent to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali, their joint venture involved in some of Italy’s principal warship programmes.