Saab says its own AI autonomously controlled Gripen E in beyond-visual-range combat trials
Saab has flown its own AI agents aboard Gripen E, with an agent autonomously controlling the fighter during beyond-visual-range combat scenarios.
F-35 Joint Program Office says new software enables transition to upgraded fleet maintenance system
The F-35 Joint Program Office is beginning to retire the remaining elements of its ALIS logistics system after delivering the first ODIN operating software release and securing validation from the operational test squadron.
Safran says its navigation technology will support three French nuclear deterrence programmes
Safran Electronics & Defense has been selected for three inertial navigation programmes supporting France’s nuclear deterrent, covering third-generation ballistic-missile submarines, M51.4 missiles and Rafale fighters.
Greece orders three Embraer KC-390 Millennium aircraft with options for three more
The first delivery is scheduled for 2027, adding airlift and air-to-air refuelling capacity to the Hellenic Air Force.
Saab says new CB90 CX combat boat is in production for Sweden with strike and air defence roles
Production is already under way for Sweden, the launch customer, which will operate the new vessel alongside the smaller CB90 NG.
Indra backlog tops €22 billion as defence revenues double and IRIS² contracts lift orders
Indra Group’s backlog reached €22.165 billion at the end of September 2026, up from €9.512 billion a year earlier, as orders grew across its businesses.
Slovakia’s defence ministry says F-16 Block 70 fighters have begun national air policing duties
Slovakia’s F-16 Block 70 fighters began protecting the country’s airspace on 28 October 2026, restoring a national capability lost when its MiG-29s were retired four years ago.
Defense Intelligence Agency says Russian nuclear satellite program could threaten thousands of spacecraft
Russia is developing a satellite designed to carry a nuclear weapon that could disable thousands of spacecraft and disrupt services worldwide, the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency said.
Airbus U.S. demonstrates remote control handover for unmanned UH-72 in Marine Corps logistics program
The test supports development of an autonomous aircraft intended to move supplies for Marines operating from dispersed locations.
Naval Group delivers second FDI frigate HS Nearchos to the Hellenic Navy
A third vessel, HS Formion, is scheduled to follow by the end of 2026, bringing three deliveries within about a year.
L3Harris Technologies posts record $53.2 billion backlog
The company is expanding production capacity as it takes on multiyear propulsion work for THAAD and PAC-3 interceptors, alongside demand for counter-drone and electronic warfare systems.
NATO’s Steadfast Duel 2026 tests airpower coordination across five domains in exercise involving 8,000 personnel
NATO rehearsed the coordination of air operations with land, maritime, space and cyber forces during Steadfast Duel 2026, testing regional defence plans in a simulated conflict.