Finland approves €189 million procurement of TNT explosives from Forcit to secure domestic supply
Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Defence Forces to sign a procurement contract for TNT high explosives.
Germany outlines €350 billion plan to build Europe’s strongest conventional armed forces
Germany aims to build the strongest conventional armed forces in Europe, with more than €350 billion earmarked for modernisation by 2041.
125th Fighter Wing gains 500th Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II, continuing move from F-15 Eagles
The 500th F-35A Lightning II built for the U.S. Air Force arrived at the Florida Air National Guard’s 125th Fighter Wing at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, on July 9, 2025.
US Navy opens San Nicolas Island facility to boost supersonic target launch capacity for training
Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division leaders, joined by Naval Surface Warfare Center – Port Hueneme Division, Naval Facilities Command, and Naval Base Ventura County leaders, cut the ribbon on August 20 on a new facility at San Nicolas Island.
Lithuania discusses CV90 acquisition and local assembly opportunities with BAE Systems Hägglunds
Lithuanian Vice Minister of National Defence Orijana Mašalė has met representatives of BAE Systems Hägglunds in Sweden to discuss a potential acquisition of CV90 infantry fighting vehicles.
BAE Systems secures contract to supply advanced missile sensors for LRASM programme
BAE Systems has received a contract from Lockheed Martin to provide additional radio-frequency sensors for the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM).
American defence giant details new $720 million deal for JAGM and Hellfire guided missile systems
The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $720 million contract for the production of JAGM and Hellfire missiles, marking the fourth and final follow-on award under its current multi-year agreement.
Northrop Grumman advances F-35 production with automation and integrated assembly line
Northrop Grumman is using advanced automation and robotics to maintain demanding production rates for the F-35 Lightning II while keeping a focus on quality and affordability.
Amentum partners with SAMI to strengthen land systems MROU capabilities in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) has chosen Amentum to help develop and enhance SAMI Land’s maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade (MROU) capabilities for land combat systems.
DroneShield strengthens Ukrainian presence with partnership to advance AI counter-drone technology
DroneShield, a global leader in counter-drone (C-UAS) technology, has announced the expansion of its support for Ukrainian customers through a newly established local partnership.
U.S. Army invests $635 million in new artillery complex to modernise munitions production base
The U.S. Army has awarded a $635 million contract to MSM Group North America to design, build and commission the Future Artillery Complex at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.
Israeli defence firms banned from Netherlands’ NEDS exhibition in Rotterdam – Globes
The organisers of the NIDV Exhibition Defence & Security (NEDS), the Netherlands’ largest defence exhibition, have barred Israeli defence companies from participating in this year’s event in Rotterdam.