Safran triples M88 engine deliveries in Rafale production push, sees potential 2026 cash upside from Indian fighter talks
Safran more than tripled deliveries of M88 fighter engines in the first half of 2026 as Rafale production accelerated.
Kratos prepares to produce 3,000 Spartan turbojet engines in 2027 and 5,000 in 2028 for low-cost cruise missile programs
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is preparing to move its small cruise-missile engine business into mass production, with at least 3,000 Spartan turbojets planned for customers in 2027 and another 5,000 targeted for 2028.
BAE Systems CEO says Japan and Canada offer major growth potential, with GCAP, warship and Arctic radar programmes opening new opportunities
BAE Systems sees scope to expand its defence business in Japan and Canada, two markets that remain relatively small for the group but are moving towards higher military spending.
General Dynamics sees further U.S. Navy shipbuilding growth at Bath and NASSCO, with DDG-51 delivery nearly three months early
General Dynamics expects further growth in its U.S. surface and auxiliary ship businesses as higher productivity at Bath Iron Works and additional capacity at NASSCO support increased Navy work.
Lockheed Martin Canada plans up to 320 new Nova Scotia jobs and $126 million expansion as German Navy selects CMS 330
Lockheed Martin Canada plans to add up to 320 highly skilled jobs in Nova Scotia over the next five years.
Lockheed Martin CEO says $1.4 billion in contract modifications will speed Conventional Prompt Strike as new hypersonic glide body advances
Lockheed Martin is accelerating development and demonstration of the Conventional Prompt Strike hypersonic weapon after a series of successful flight tests, Chief Executive Jim Taiclet said.
Northrop Grumman CEO says Sentinel backlog rose by $7.6 billion, with first integrated missile flight planned for 2027
Northrop Grumman added $7.6 billion to its Sentinel backlog in the second quarter after further contract definitization and authorization from the U.S. Air Force.
BAE Systems targets 400% Hägglunds production increase, CV90 and BvS10 output set to exceed 400 combat vehicles in 2027
BAE Systems is expanding manufacturing capacity at its Hägglunds business in Sweden to support rising European demand for CV90 and BvS10 combat vehicles.
BWXT sees large U.S. uranium enrichment buildout for stockpile replenishment, with operational centrifuge due in 2026 and new plants under study
BWX Technologies sees a potentially large U.S. industrial opportunity in building domestic uranium enrichment capacity across multiple fuel grades, including infrastructure ultimately needed for stockpile replenishment.
Leidos CEO says IFPC air defense systems production is accelerating as Golden Dome sensors and counter-UAS work expand across US defense
Leidos is increasing production on its IFPC air defense program while expanding its position in missile warning, counter-UAS and base defense, Chief Executive Officer Tom Bell said.
BAE Systems expands defence production across the U.S. and Europe, backing missile, munitions and combat vehicle output with major investment
BAE Systems is increasing manufacturing investment across the United States and Europe to meet higher demand for missiles, munitions and other defence equipment.
Rheinmetall CEO says German ATACMS production could start in late 2027, freeing Lockheed Martin capacity for new PrSM line
Rheinmetall expects to build the required production line next year and begin manufacturing ATACMS Lot 8 in late 2027.