F-16 Fighting Falcon in action: Romania downs third unmanned aircraft in three days near Black Sea coast
Romania’s Defence Ministry said an F-16 Fighting Falcon shot down an unmanned aircraft on 26 July near the country’s Black Sea coast.
Northrop Grumman CEO says U.S. Air Force is weighing faster B-21 production and a larger Raider bomber program by year-end
Northrop Grumman Chief Executive Kathy Warden said the U.S. Air Force is evaluating whether to accelerate B-21 Raider production and expand the bomber program.
Saronic and Samsung Heavy Industries forge U.S. shipbuilding alliance focused on autonomous vessels, AI and industrial capacity
Saronic and Samsung Heavy Industries have formed a strategic partnership aimed at expanding U.S. shipbuilding capacity and accelerating development of autonomy-capable maritime systems.
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.
UK selects Tekever AR5 in up to £400 million Army drone programme as Europe expands battlefield surveillance and domestic production
The UK Ministry of Defence has selected Tekever’s AR5 surveillance drone to replace the British Army’s ageing Watchkeeper fleet.
Canada launches Defence Drone Initiative to accelerate sovereign uncrewed systems development and strengthen domestic defence industry
Canada has launched a new Defence Drone Initiative aimed at speeding the development, testing and production of domestically developed uncrewed and autonomous systems.
Frankenburg selects BAE Systems warhead for Mark I and agrees five-year rocket motor partnership with Roxel UK
Frankenburg Technologies is expanding its UK missile supply chain through agreements with BAE Systems and Roxel UK as European defence companies push to increase production of lower-cost air defence systems.
RTX raises 2026 outlook as defense backlog reaches $119 billion and Raytheon sales climb on Patriot, AMRAAM programs
RTX posted second-quarter sales of $24.7 billion, up 14% from a year ago.
Northrop Grumman backlog reaches $104.7 billion as Sentinel, IBCS and missile defense programs drive demand
Northrop Grumman reported a record $104.7 billion backlog in the second quarter of 2026, backed by $20.0 billion in net awards.
Australia commits $4.6 billion to Osborne AUKUS submarine yard for nuclear-powered fleet construction
Australia will invest another $4.6 billion in Australian Naval Infrastructure to support the nuclear-powered submarine construction yard at Osborne.
Lockheed Martin Q2 2026 highlights include $1.4 billion hypersonic work, missile defense plants and counter-drone investment
Lockheed Martin said its second quarter of 2026 included new U.S. missile defense facilities, hypersonic contracts and counter-drone investments.
Fincantieri strengthens U212 NFS programme with €317 million deal for new technologies, advanced support and faster deliveries
Fincantieri and OCCAR have signed an eighth contract amendment to Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine programme, adding new technology, expanded support and a faster delivery schedule.