CENTCOM says U.S. forces hit about 140 Iranian military targets in third round of strikes tied to Strait of Hormuz attacks
U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces completed a third round of strikes against Iran on July 11.
NATO Allies to invest more than $40 billion in counter-drone systems and expand drone operator training
NATO Allies announced on 7 July 2026 that they will invest more than $40 billion in counter-drone capabilities over the next five years.
U.S. Navy advances Trident II D5 ballistic missile life extension with $850 million award for strategic deterrence program
Lockheed Martin has received an $850 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to continue design and development work on the Trident II D5 Life Extension 2 program.
Lockheed Martin advances Australia’s TADRS radar sustainment to support ground-based air and missile defense
Lockheed Martin Australia has marked 20 years of sustaining the AN-TPS 77-based Tactical Air Defence Radar System in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force.
NSPA awards Diehl Defence contract for Vulcano 155mm guided ammunition to strengthen NATO long-range strike capability
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has awarded Diehl Defence a contract for the procurement of Vulcano 155mm guided ammunition.
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ISL conducts first outdoor free-flight railgun shot as new facility advances European electromagnetic launcher research [VIDEO]
The French-German Research Institute of Saint-Louis said its electromagnetic railgun fired outdoors in free flight for the first time on 29 June 2026.
nLIGHT wins U.S. laser weapon contract with potential value of up to $627 million
nLIGHT has been selected for a Joint Laser Weapon System Other Transaction Authority agreement supporting the U.S. Department of War’s next-generation cruise missile defense architecture.
ASELSAN signs €1.47 billion contract to expand Turkish air defence production and strengthen the Steel Dome architecture
Turkish defence company ASELSAN has signed a contract worth about €1.47 billion with Türkiye’s Presidency of Defence Industries, known as SSB, to expand serial production of air defence systems.
MBDA-led HYDIS project selects concept for Europe’s future counter-hypersonic and anti-ballistic interceptor
The MBDA-led HYDIS project has completed its Final Concept Review, marking another milestone in the development of a future European counter-hypersonic and anti-ballistic interceptor.
Eurosatory 2026: digital technologies and resilience at the heart of defence innovation
Held from 15 to 19 June at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, Eurosatory once again brought together the world's leading defence and security stakeholders.
Ukraine says NATO summit brings more than $300 million for Patriot missiles, drone deals and expanded defence industry cooperation
Ukraine said agreements reached at the 36th NATO Summit in Ankara will strengthen its air defence, expand joint defence production and mobilise additional financing for defence projects.
Jim Taiclet says NATO commitments will expand Lockheed Martin’s PAC-3 sustainment and ATACMS production in Europe
Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and CEO Jim Taiclet said the 2026 NATO commitments secured by President Donald J. Trump would strengthen global security and support American industry.