Lockheed Martin expands AI-driven military logistics from F-35 to F-22, F-16 and C-130 fleets to strengthen aircraft readiness
Lockheed Martin is shifting away from logistics models based primarily on historic flight hours and static usage metrics.
Embraer considers third C-390 Millennium assembly line in U.S. to support military airlift campaign and raise global output
Embraer is considering a C-390 military transport aircraft assembly line in the United States, a move that would expand the programme’s industrial footprint and increase production beyond the company’s planned capacity in Brazil.
Estonia receives €351.6 million first SAFE payment to accelerate €2.3 billion defence investment programme on EU eastern flank
Estonia has received €351.6 million in its first payment under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe, or SAFE, defence instrument.
RMC strengthens Arctic shipbuilding capability with Finnish corvettes, U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers and modernised Rauma yard
Rauma Marine Constructions is expanding its Arctic government-vessel business while building four Pohjanmaa-class corvettes for the Finnish Navy and two Arctic Security Cutters for the U.S. Coast Guard.
Rheinmetall demonstrates FV-014 loitering munition launch from moving HX truck, with range of up to 100 kilometres
Rheinmetall has successfully launched its FV-014 loitering munition from a Containerized Missile Launcher mounted on an HX military truck.
Rolls-Royce expands Australian defence footprint with Type 26 export production and new Pacific Rim headquarters in Canberra
Rolls-Royce is expanding its Australian defence operations through a new export agreement with Marand Precision Engineering and the opening of a regional Defence headquarters in Canberra.
Lockheed Martin CEO says PAC-3 integration with Aegis could bring new interceptor capability to existing U.S. Navy ships
Lockheed Martin is integrating the PAC-3 missile with the Aegis Combat System to give U.S. Navy surface ships an additional interceptor capability, Chief Executive Jim Taiclet said.
Rheinmetall CEO says company is recruiting about 10,000 employees annually to support rapid defence production expansion
Rheinmetall is recruiting about 10,000 employees annually to support the rapid expansion of its defence operations, Chief Executive Armin Papperger said.
Lockheed Martin completes first live-fire test of Kodiak containerized launcher using Reduced-Range Practice Rocket for offensive fires
Lockheed Martin has completed the first integrated live-fire test of its Kodiak containerized launcher, demonstrating the system’s ability to employ offensive fires.
Ukraine says Armed Forces neutralised more than 260,000 Russian drones in 2026 as DELTA verifies rising front-line interceptions
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have neutralised more than 260,000 Russian fixed-wing and multirotor drones since the start of 2026, according to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence.
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor fighters sustain constant airpower from Kadena, showcasing forward combat readiness across the Indo-Pacific
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors sustained continuous flying operations from Kadena Air Base in Japan during a three-day readiness test focused on maintaining combat power during a contingency.
CSG and Dezamet sign €100 million-plus 155 mm ammunition components deal to support Poland’s expanding artillery production
CSG and Poland’s Zaklady Metalowe Dezamet have signed an agreement worth more than €100 million for components used in 155 mm artillery ammunition production.