Sweden plans NATO ground deployments in Finland and Latvia and continued Patriot operations in Poland in 2027
Sweden’s government has asked parliament to approve military deployments for NATO’s collective defence in 2027, including ground forces in Finland and Latvia.
Elbit Systems plans its first European laser warning systems production and maintenance centre in Sweden
The project will provide local integration, assembly, maintenance and lifecycle support for European customers.
U.S. Space Force says China and Russia are fielding counterspace weapons that threaten satellites vital to military operations
Russia and China have fielded counterspace capabilities that threaten U.S. access to satellites used for military operations and civilian services, Space Systems Command said.
CHAOS Industries unveils VESPID counter-drone interceptors with 10-kilometer range and annual production target of 12,000 units
The Los Angeles-based company says the design can cut costs by up to 90% compared with conventional solid-rocket-motor and turbojet interceptors.
U.S. Air Force says F-22 pilot directed Anduril YFQ-44A Fury through flight maneuvers and simulated combat tasks in airborne test
The test examined how a fighter pilot can issue tactical instructions to an uncrewed aircraft whose onboard software executes them.
KNDS and RITEK open new Leopard 2A8 tank factory in Norway to manufacture 37 main battle tanks for the Norwegian Army
Production is scheduled to begin in autumn 2026 at a rate of up to 36 tanks a year.
European Defence Agency begins new research phase with Spain, Germany and Belgium on automated mid-air refuelling of unmanned aircraft
The European Defence Agency project aims to develop the technology needed for one tanker to coordinate refuelling with several unmanned aircraft at once.
Saab presents Sweden’s first GlobalEye surveillance aircraft, with testing to follow before its maiden flight and delivery
Saab has presented the first of three GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft ordered for the Swedish Air Force.
Kongsberg to build production facility for counter-drone systems in Poland
The plant will support Poland’s SAN programme and could begin serial production in the first half of 2028.
Lockheed Martin partners with Hadrian to expand missile manufacturing capacity
Hadrian has signed a seven-year agreement to bring automated manufacturing into Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control facility in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS John Basilone joins U.S. naval forces in Europe
The guided-missile destroyer joins U.S. naval forces stationed in Europe for maritime security operations and training with NATO allies.
MI5 chief warns of escalating Russian hybrid attacks and growing threats from Iran and China
Russia is intensifying sabotage and other hybrid operations against Britain and its allies while trying to stay below NATO’s collective defence threshold, MI5 Director General Sir Ken McCallum said.