Rheinmetall wins expanded Bundeswehr order for 56 Elefant 2 heavy transporters to strengthen Germany’s NATO logistics capacity
Rheinmetall has received a further Bundeswehr order for 56 HX81 Elefant 2 heavy-duty transporters.
NATO allies expand F-35 integration in Northern Europe through multinational weapons training in the Netherlands
Dutch and Danish F-35 fighter jets took part in a multinational Weapons Instructor Course at Leeuwarden Air Base in the Netherlands from July 6 to July 10.
UK Carrier Strike Group completes first 2026 NATO deployment phase after Arctic air policing and F-35B missions near Russia
The UK Carrier Strike Group has completed the first phase of its 2026 deployment to the Arctic and North Atlantic after three months of NATO operations.
Thales and Destinus expand partnership on NATO air defence, counter-drone interceptors and long-range strike production
Thales and Destinus have signed a strategic cooperation agreement covering counter-UAS systems, long-range strike and ground-based air interception.
View from Tallinn: Baltic security is now a test of NATO’s northern strategy
The Baltic Sea region is being transformed by three forces at once: Russia’s war against Ukraine, Finland and Sweden’s accession to NATO, and growing pressure on the Alliance’s eastern flank.
Lockheed Martin outlines European PAC-3, ATACMS and HIMARS partnerships to support NATO readiness
Lockheed Martin said it is expanding its European missile defense and precision fires partnerships as NATO allies look to strengthen readiness, sustainment and industrial capacity.
Boeing Defence UK wins £240 million-plus contract to support RAF P-8A Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail fleets
The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a multi-year support contract with Boeing Defence UK. The deal covers Royal Air Force P-8A Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail aircraft.
Lockheed Martin UK reaches highest MOD cyber certification level, setting early benchmark for defense supply-chain security
The certification is the highest tier in the UK Ministry of Defence program.
NATO expands Neptune Strike into High North and North Atlantic to strengthen allied multi-domain integration and deterrence
NATO will conduct Neptune Strike 26-3 from 17 to 23 July 2026, bringing together Allied maritime, air, land and multinational forces.
Sikorsky pursues European production line for NATO Next Generation Rotorcraft programme
The NGRC programme is aimed at developing a medium-class, multi-role rotorcraft to replace medium multi-role helicopters now in service.
Northrop Grumman and Airbus sign agreement to support planned MQ-4C Triton expansion for NATO ISR Force
Northrop Grumman said the planned partnerships build on more than a decade of cooperation around NATO’s current RQ-4D Phoenix fleet.
NATO ISR Force supports Belgian MQ-9B deployment to Sigonella during Alliance maritime surveillance missions
The NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force supported the temporary deployment of a Belgian MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft to Italian Air Force Base Sigonella between April and July 2026.