Raytheon to develop SPY-6 radar software upgrades to detect smaller targets at longer ranges
RTX’s Raytheon will develop software upgrades intended to help naval radars detect smaller targets at greater distances and classify them faster.
Northrop Grumman completes B-2 Spirit of Kitty Hawk overhaul, restoring stealth surfaces
The bomber underwent structural repairs and restoration of its stealth surfaces at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California.
U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class submarine USS Oregon visits Norway during Arctic operations
The visit is part of routine U.S. and allied submarine operations across northern Europe and the Arctic.
U.S. Army Apaches destroy three target drones using AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel radar data
U.S. Army AH-64 Apache crews destroyed three target drones using data from ground-based air defense sensors during Operation Skyfall II in Germany on October 6.
NATO’s Steadfast Duel 2026 tests regional defense plans with 8,000 personnel across Europe and U.S.
The exercise tests regional defense plans in a simulated conflict, focusing on the alliance’s northwest region.
Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 Edge to take on hypersonic threats, eyes U.S. Army deployment by 2031
The missile is the company’s entry in the U.S. Army’s Future Interceptor program, a competition in which the Army has now moved Lockheed into the next stage of development.
American Rheinmetall says it will not exhibit Lynx XM30 infantry fighting vehicle at AUSA 2026
The Lynx XM30 has a modular design, an open architecture and a hybrid-electric powertrain, which the company says is a first.
IAI to unveil compact POP 1000 sensor payload for long-range surveillance at AUSA 2026
The compact, 12-inch system is designed for long-range intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance missions across airborne, maritime and land platforms.
EOS signs conditional £370 million contract for nationwide counter-drone defence system in an unnamed Gulf state
Australia’s Electro Optic Systems has signed a £370 million agreement to supply a nationwide counter-drone defence system to an unnamed Gulf state.
USS Arleigh Burke enters dry dock in Spain, expanding U.S. Navy maintenance capability in Europe
USS Arleigh Burke is one of five forward-deployed destroyers stationed at Naval Station Rota, Spain.
U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman expand B-21 bomber production capacity by 25%
The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman have begun a factory expansion designed to increase annual B-21 Raider production capacity by 25%.
Patria Group expands industrial footprint in Latvia, starts construction of new production facility
The plant will stand near the existing Defence Partnership Latvia facility at the Valmiera Industrial and Export Park.