Lithuania receives first Thales GM200 MM/C multifunction radar for its national division
Lithuania has received its first Thales GM200 MM/C multifunction radar, adding to its national division’s ability to locate enemy indirect-fire positions and improve artillery effectiveness.
ASELSAN signs cooperation agreements to support defence market expansion in Australia and Canada
ASELSAN has signed agreements with Australian engineering company ECLIPS and Canadian investment firm CIEL Capital as it pursues growth in both defence markets.
Hypersonica raises €100 million to accelerate development of European hypersonic deep-strike systems
Hypersonica has raised €100 million to step up testing and development of hypersonic deep-strike systems it aims to develop by 2029.
Ericsson introduces 5G drone detection system for defense and critical infrastructure protection
Ericsson has introduced a system that uses mobile networks to detect and track low-flying drones, including those not connected to the network.
U.S. Navy selects Thales subsidiary for $53.9 million remote mine-hunting systems contract
The U.S. Navy has awarded Thales subsidiary Advanced Acoustic Concepts a $53.9 million contract to produce and deliver two Remote Mine Hunting modules and provide engineering support.
U.S. Army prioritizes industrial modernization, supply-chain resilience and research partnerships
The U.S. Army is pursuing closer ties with commercial businesses and research institutions as it modernizes production facilities and strengthens supply chains.
Lockheed Martin examines F-16 variant tailored to Ukraine with AESA radar and European weapons
Lockheed Martin is considering an F-16 variant tailored to Ukraine, with an AESA radar, greater range and compatibility with a wider range of European weapons.
UK nuclear defence investment to rise by over £20 billion as submarine and warhead work expands
Britain will invest more than £20 billion extra in its Defence Nuclear Enterprise over four years as submarine construction and warhead development increase demand for skilled workers and manufacturing capacity.
From APKWS to LADAC: France joins the race for cheap laser-guided rockets to down drones
France has fielded its own answer to the American APKWS, a low-cost guided rocket intended to spare expensive air-to-air missiles in the fight against one-way attack drones.
Boeing CEO says order for 22 more F-15EX fighters brings total under contract to 120
Boeing received a U.S. Air Force contract for 22 additional F-15EX fighters in the third quarter, bringing the number of aircraft under contract to 120, Chief Executive Kelly Ortberg said.
How Sweden’s Baltic submarine expertise supports NATO’s undersea defence capabilities
Sweden’s experience of operating submarines in the Baltic Sea is helping NATO strengthen its collective defence in waters where concealment and detection depend heavily on local knowledge.
NATO’s DiBaX 2026 explores 5G and satellite links to keep forces connected under disruption
NATO has tested how forces could establish secure communications on arrival in a host country and maintain connections when networks are jammed or disrupted.

