CSG unveils Meander, a 33-tonne amphibious vehicle for crossing rivers and wetlands
The prototype made its debut at the Future Forces Forum 2026 exhibition in Prague.
U.S. moves to establish Autonomous Warfare Command to accelerate battlefield adoption of drones and robotics
Under Project Agincourt, operational units will work directly with autonomous systems and robotics companies to turn battlefield requirements into equipment that can be fielded and scaled.
BAE Systems buys Colorado facility to expand space hardware and sensor production
The company expects to open the site for production in early 2028 and hire more than 200 employees over the next 12 to 24 months.
Kongsberg’s mobile drone radar becomes operational in five minutes during Interpol detection test at Gardermoen Airport
Four DR 100 radars transmitted live sensor data over a secure 5G connection to the control centre.
Northrop Grumman CEO says company expands production capacity and launches counter-drone systems with record $110 billion backlog
Northrop Grumman has opened or expanded facilities in four states and introduced a counter-drone product line as its backlog reaches a record $110 billion.
U.S. Army infantry soldiers fire Spike NLOS from ISV-U vehicle in first test of mobile strike capability
U.S. Army infantry soldiers fired Spike NLOS missiles from an Infantry Squad Vehicle–Utility variant during a three-day demonstration at Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah.
U.S. Navy accelerates Next Generation Jammer Low Band development for EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft
The U.S. Navy has awarded L3Harris Technologies an $876.4 million contract modification to accelerate development of a low-band jammer for the EA-18G Growler.
HII says Zumwalt-class destroyer Lyndon B. Johnson is receiving CPS hypersonic weapons as Navy awards sea-trials contract
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding has received a $99 million U.S. Navy contract modification to conduct sea trials for the destroyer Lyndon B. Johnson.
Lockheed Martin CEO says deterrence requires greater production, citing Texas expansion and plans for 6,000 U.S. jobs
Lockheed Martin chief executive Jim Taiclet said the company’s investment in munitions manufacturing reflects a direct link between production capacity and deterrence.
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.