Royal Air Force: Reaper concludes 18 years of service with final flight as MQ-9B Protector takes over
After 18 years of operational service, the Royal Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) has made its final flight.
Northrop Grumman testing higher-calibre cannon rounds to help Ukraine counter drone swarms – Reuters
U.S. defence firm Northrop Grumman is testing higher calibre cannon bullets to shoot down drones at lower cost based on feedback from Ukrainian soldiers, a top company executive told Reuters.
Estonia plans to buy six more HIMARS launchers with ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles
On 29 September, the US Congress received a request to confirm approval for the sale of M142 HIMARS rocket launcher systems to Estonia.
Saab demonstrates deployable aircraft corrosion control system for U.S. Air Force in Sweden
Saab has successfully hosted the United States Air Force (USAF) Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) in Ljungbyhed, Sweden, from 25 August to 3 September 2025 to test its Deployable Corrosion Protection and Control Capability (DCPCC).
Denmark strengthens NATO’s eastern flank with F-35 fighters and frigate after airspace breach
Denmark has deployed two F-35 fighter jets and the frigate Niels Juel to support NATO’s eastern flank following Russian violations of Polish airspace in September.
Gabler unveils torpedo-tube-launched USV concepts for NATO and European naval operations
German defence company Gabler has revealed two new uncrewed surface vessel (USV) concepts designed for torpedo tube launch (TTL), marking a significant step in its expansion into autonomous naval systems.
U.S. Army awards $982 million multi-year contract to Mistral and Uvision for HERO 120 systems
Mistral Inc. and Uvision Inc. announced that the U.S. Army has awarded them a $982 million multi-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the Lethal Unmanned System programme.
Lockheed Martin wins $647 million U.S. Navy deal to boost Trident II ballistic missile production
Lockheed Martin has secured a $647 million modification to a U.S. Navy contract for production and support of the Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile.
German defence firm HENSOLDT to open high-volume radar manufacturing site by 2027
German sensor technology company HENSOLDT announced plans to open a new production facility dedicated to series manufacturing of radar systems for air and drone defence.
Multinational programme office for CAVS armoured vehicle project opened in Tampere, Finland
The Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme has entered a new phase with the establishment of its multinational programme management office within the Defence Forces Logistics Command Headquarters.
Maxar Intelligence rebrands as Vantor, launches AI platform to deliver unified spatial intelligence
Vantor has officially rebranded from Maxar Intelligence and introduced Tensorglobe, a new AI-powered spatial intelligence platform.
U.S. Army completes operational test of Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 1
The U.S. Army has successfully concluded the Initial Operational Test and Evaluation of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 1, marking a key milestone in its force modernisation efforts.