Britain’s Submarine Delivery Agency says UK aims to double production for up to 12 SSN-AUKUS submarines
Britain is seeking to double its submarine production rate to meet the requirement for up to 12 SSN-AUKUS attack submarines for the Royal Navy.
U.S. Army’s HADES prototype completes first flight in aerial intelligence modernization program
The U.S. Army’s HADES Prototype 1 aircraft completed its first flight on September 11, moving the program toward mission system integration and developmental flight testing.
Saab CEO says armed A3 drone will operate alongside Gripen E at lower cost than a fighter
Saab is developing a reusable uncrewed aircraft to carry weapons and sensors alongside its Gripen E fighter, Chief Executive Micael Johansson said.
Hanwha Defense USA selected by TOTE Services to build $269 million landing ship for U.S. Navy
Hanwha Defense USA has received its first U.S. Navy shipbuilding contract, a $269 million order to build a Medium Landing Ship at Hanwha Philly Shipyard.
Lockheed Martin to invest in Canada’s PV Labs to develop next-generation AH-64E Apache pilot night-vision sensor
Lockheed Martin will invest in Canada’s PV Labs to develop a next-generation Pilot Night Vision Sensor for the AH-64E Apache helicopter.
Switzerland seeks direct deals with U.S. defense manufacturers following F-35 pricing dispute and Patriot delivery delays
Switzerland’s defense procurement agency wants to buy equipment directly from U.S. manufacturers where possible, citing problems encountered with government-to-government purchases.
Rheinmetall delivers first series-production Caracal vehicles to Germany and the Netherlands, with deliveries continuing to 2030
Rheinmetall has delivered the first series-production Caracal vehicles to the German and Dutch armed forces under a programme to supply more than 1,500 by 2030.
Canada’s MDA Space joins Europe’s IRIS² programme with antenna systems agreement for 66 early-delivery satellites
MDA Space has signed an agreement with Thales Alenia Space to begin work on digital antenna systems for 66 satellites in Europe’s IRIS² secure connectivity programme.
Rheinmetall to present Kraken K3 naval drone, Millennium gun system and MASS Nova decoys at Euronaval 2026
Rheinmetall will present its Kraken K3 uncrewed surface vessel, a self-contained Millennium gun system and the new MASS Nova decoy launcher at Euronaval 2026.
Leonardo selects Shield’s Hivemind to develop Proteus autonomy for naval missions
Leonardo will use Shield’s Hivemind software to develop new autonomous capabilities for Proteus, its uncrewed rotorcraft demonstrator.
UK government announces new offset policy for overseas defence contracts to support British industry
Overseas companies winning selected UK defence contracts will have to provide industrial benefits in Britain worth up to the contract’s full value under a new offsets policy.
European Commission says €21.3 billion in SAFE loans available for defence and Ukraine support
The European Commission has invited EU governments to apply for €21.3 billion in a second round of SAFE defence loans, encouraging joint purchases with Ukraine.