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Rheinmetall and Argotec put first air defence surveillance satellite into orbit, laying groundwork for a wider constellation

Rheinmetall and Argotec put first air defence surveillance satellite into orbit, laying groundwork for a wider constellation

Rheinmetall and Argotec have launched their first jointly developed satellite to gather intelligence for military air defence and early warning.

October 2, 2026
Finland’s first F-35 Lightning II fighters begin phased fighter transition, with NATO integration and Arctic security central to operational plans

Finland’s first F-35 Lightning II fighters begin phased fighter transition, with NATO integration and Arctic security central to operational plans

Finland presented its first two F-35A Lightning II fighters in Rovaniemi on October 1 as it begins building a capability intended to serve into the 2060s.

October 1, 2026
Royal Navy says Excalibur launches heavyweight torpedo in AUKUS trial using QinetiQ’s Scottish range and uncrewed targets

Royal Navy says Excalibur launches heavyweight torpedo in AUKUS trial using QinetiQ’s Scottish range and uncrewed targets

The firing, supported by QinetiQ, marks the Royal Navy’s first torpedo launch from an uncrewed submarine.

October 1, 2026
Hegseth sets out autonomous warfare command and resilient military basing plans in six initiatives for U.S. force development

Hegseth sets out autonomous warfare command and resilient military basing plans in six initiatives for U.S. force development

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced plans for a new combatant command dedicated to autonomous warfare and a program to make U.S. military installations more self-sufficient.

October 1, 2026
Northrop Grumman says robotics cut F-35 avionics assembly task from hours to minutes while AI expands production quality checks

Northrop Grumman says robotics cut F-35 avionics assembly task from hours to minutes while AI expands production quality checks

Northrop Grumman has reduced a bolt-installation task on its F-35 avionics production line from hours to minutes using a collaborative robot.

September 30, 2026
Sweden to deploy Gripen fighters over Poland to strengthen NATO air defence and protect military and civilian aid to Ukraine

Sweden to deploy Gripen fighters over Poland to strengthen NATO air defence and protect military and civilian aid to Ukraine

The mission will contribute to NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence along the Alliance’s eastern flank.

September 30, 2026
Boeing wins U.S. Navy F/A-XX contract worth more than $20 billion, securing second sixth-generation fighter program after F-47

Boeing wins U.S. Navy F/A-XX contract worth more than $20 billion, securing second sixth-generation fighter program after F-47

The award gives Boeing a second sixth-generation combat aircraft program following its selection for the U.S. Air Force’s F-47 in 2025.

September 30, 2026
Boeing says $2.38 billion contract adds 22 F-15EX fighters, bringing U.S. Air Force orders to 120 aircraft across seven production lots

Boeing says $2.38 billion contract adds 22 F-15EX fighters, bringing U.S. Air Force orders to 120 aircraft across seven production lots

The award follows Boeing’s recent delivery of F-15EX-22, the first aircraft under the Lot 3 contract.

September 29, 2026
Northrop Grumman to develop ramjet propulsion for U.S. Army counter-drone missile prototypes aimed at extending air defense range

Northrop Grumman to develop ramjet propulsion for U.S. Army counter-drone missile prototypes aimed at extending air defense range

Northrop Grumman has won an $18.8 million U.S. Army contract to develop solid-fuel ramjet propulsion for prototypes of a longer-range counter-drone missile.

September 29, 2026
U.S. Navy says missile and torpedo strikes sink former frigate off Scotland during Atlantic Thunder 2026 live-fire exercise

U.S. Navy says missile and torpedo strikes sink former frigate off Scotland during Atlantic Thunder 2026 live-fire exercise

U.S. and British forces sank the retired frigate ex-USS Klakring off Scotland during Atlantic Thunder 2026, a joint exercise involving ships, aircraft and a submarine.

September 29, 2026
RTX’s Raytheon wins AMRAAM missile contract worth up to $20.7 billion as U.S. targets output of at least 1,900 a year

RTX’s Raytheon wins AMRAAM missile contract worth up to $20.7 billion as U.S. targets output of at least 1,900 a year

The award is intended to support a rise to record production levels as demand grows from the U.S. Air Force, Navy and international customers.

September 29, 2026
Boeing’s T-7A Red Hawk advances to flight training after first instructor class completes 31-day simulator course at Texas air base

Boeing’s T-7A Red Hawk advances to flight training after first instructor class completes 31-day simulator course at Texas air base

Boeing said flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base in California has reached the test points needed for the graduates to begin training in a T-7A delivered to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

September 28, 2026
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