U.S. and allied troops test counter-drone technologies during Project Flytrap exercise in Lithuania
Soldiers from the U.S. Army V Corps and allied forces are testing counter-drone technologies during Project Flytrap at the Pabradė Training Area in Lithuania.
Patria expands Czech defence partnership with new agreements for proposed AMV XP 8×8 vehicle programme
Patria has signed memoranda of understanding with key Czech state defence enterprises as part of efforts to support the Czech Armed Forces’ planned acquisition of a new 8x8 wheeled armoured vehicle platform.
Rheinmetall reports higher first-quarter profit and expands naval business following NVL acquisition
Rheinmetall reported higher sales and earnings for the first quarter of 2026, supported by continued demand for defence equipment and the integration of its new Naval Systems segment.
Saab unveils new HEAT 758 anti-tank round for Carl-Gustaf system during live demonstration in Sweden
Saab has launched a new anti-tank ammunition round for its Carl-Gustaf weapon system during a live-firing customer demonstration in Karlskoga, Sweden.
Lockheed Martin increases HIMARS production capacity to meet growing U.S. and international demand
Lockheed Martin is increasing production of the M142 HIMARS multiple launch rocket system following a $1.1 billion contract award announced by the United States Army in April.
General Dynamics and Firehawk Aerospace partner to expand 155mm base bleed motor production capacity
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has signed a teaming agreement with Firehawk Aerospace aimed at accelerating the development and production of next-generation 155mm base bleed motors.
RENK launches ESM 280 military transmission for wheeled armoured vehicle market ahead of Eurosatory 2026
RENK Group has launched the ESM 280 transmission, marking the company’s entry into the wheeled armoured vehicle market.
Lockheed Martin unveils Lithuania’s first HIMARS launchers, expanding defense cooperation and NATO interoperability
Lockheed Martin and Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defence have unveiled the country’s first HIMARS launchers during a ceremony in Camden, Arkansas.
KNDS and RITEK open Leopard 2A8NO production facility in Norway as first tanks delivered to Norwegian Army
KNDS Deutschland and Norwegian partner RITEK have opened a new production facility for the Leopard 2A8NO in Levanger, Norway.
AeroVironment’s Switchblade 400 selected as key component of U.S. Army’s LASSO loitering munition program
AeroVironment has announced that it has been awarded a prototype agreement from the U.S. Army for the Low-Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program.
U.S. Army conducts HIMARS live-fire exercise in Philippines during Balikatan 2026 with allied forces
Soldiers from the U.S. Army carried out a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System live-fire exercise in Palawan, Philippines, as part of Balikatan 2026.
Elbit America wins U.S. Army contract to develop and test BiNOD next-generation night vision system
Elbit Systems of America has been awarded a U.S. Army contract to develop and test the Binocular Night Observation Device (BiNOD).


