Northrop Grumman says U.S. chip production will quadruple by 2030 under expansion to strengthen defense semiconductor supply chains
Northrop Grumman expects expansion of its U.S. microelectronics operations to quadruple chip production by 2030.
Lithuania starts work on Leopard 2A8 tank assembly and repair plant, with €50 million investment and around 80 jobs planned
Lithuania has marked construction of a Leopard 2A8 tank assembly and repair plant in the Kaunas Free Economic Zone.
Naval Group starts construction of Sweden’s first FDI frigate, expanding production programme to 13 warships for NATO navies
Naval Group has begun production of Luleå, the Royal Swedish Navy’s first Defence and Intervention Frigate, at its Lorient shipyard.
Ireland orders four Thales Ground Master 400 Alpha radars to strengthen airspace surveillance, with first deliveries in 2027
Ireland has agreed to acquire four Thales Ground Master 400 Alpha radars and one Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission All-in-one radar. First deliveries are scheduled for 2027 under an agreement between the Irish Department of Defence and France’s defence procurement agency, the Direction Générale de l’Armement.
Royal Air Force says £190 million Airbus support deal will raise daily mission-capable Atlas aircraft availability by 30%
The Royal Air Force expects a £190 million support contract extension with Airbus to raise daily availability of fully mission-capable Atlas aircraft from 10 to 13 by the end of 2027.
ARX Robotics and DEUTZ deliver Gereon systems for Ukraine in 12 weeks, setting course for expanded unmanned vehicle production
ARX Robotics and DEUTZ have delivered the first Gereon unmanned ground systems built at DEUTZ’s Ulm plant for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Fincantieri lays keel for Italy’s second U212NFS submarine, advancing naval modernisation with delivery scheduled for 2030
Fincantieri has laid the keel for the Italian Navy’s second U212NFS submarine at its Muggiano shipyard.
Lockheed Martin says Europe supplies 25% of each F-35 by value, with Patria expanding Finnish airframe and engine production
Europe produces 25% of the value of every F-35 built, according to Lockheed Martin, with Finland’s Patria now manufacturing forward fuselages and landing gear doors.
Boeing says first full-rate MH-139A Grey Wolf order advances U.S. Air Force fielding for strategic missile security missions
Boeing has received an order for four MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, the first award under full-rate production for the program.
BAE Systems wins $16 million contract to strengthen U.S. Navy carrier landing system against GPS jamming with M-Code upgrade
BAE Systems will develop an encrypted M-Code GPS solution for the U.S. Navy’s carrier landing system under a $16 million contract from Collins Aerospace.
Rheinmetall opens new defence facility in Norway to expand production, systems integration and long-term military customer support
Rheinmetall Nordic opened a new facility in Skoppum, Norway, on 1 October 2026, expanding its capacity to develop, manufacture and integrate defence systems.
U.S. Army selects Anduril, Castelion, Lockheed Martin, Mach Industries and RTX to develop 1,000-km Precision Strike Missile prototypes
The U.S. Army has opened its next long-range missile competition to three venture-backed newcomers, pitting Anduril, Castelion and Mach Industries against incumbents Lockheed Martin and RTX.