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U.S. Navy’s shipyard overhaul to exceed $200 billion and extend beyond 2080, GAO says, dwarfing its initial $21 billion estimate
The cost of rebuilding the U.S. Navy’s four public shipyards will exceed $200 billion, and the final projects in current plans will not be completed until after 2080, the Government Accountability Office said.
Rheinmetall CEO says first cruise missile order expected by year-end or early 2027 as Destinus and Lockheed Martin ventures near signing
Rheinmetall expects its first cruise missile order by the end of this year or early next year, Chief Executive Armin Papperger told Euronews.
Patria’s ILIAS Solutions expands U.S. defense software business with Fort Worth headquarters for federal operations and new customer center
Patria Group’s ILIAS Solutions has opened a Fort Worth office that will serve as the headquarters of its expanding U.S. business.
Destinus says European firms are developing Bliksem EXO to intercept ballistic missiles above the atmosphere
Five European aerospace and defence companies are working on Bliksem EXO, a proposed interceptor system designed to counter ballistic missiles above the atmosphere.
Huntington Ingalls Industries says Odyssey software can link crewed warships and unmanned fleets when GPS and communications are disrupted
Huntington Ingalls Industries says its Odyssey autonomy software could help crewed warships direct fleets of unmanned vessels through contested waters, including during mine-clearance missions.
Operation Epic Fury draws at least six U.S. warships from Pacific and up to 5,000 sorties from European bases into Middle East campaign
Operation Epic Fury drew at least six U.S. warships from the Pacific and relied on European bases for as many as 5,000 sorties, showing how quickly a regional conflict can consume military resources assigned to other strategic priorities.
Italy proposes European F-35 training center at Trapani to ease pressure on U.S. capacity amid allied fleet expansion through the 2030s
Italy has proposed turning Trapani into a European F-35 training center, seeking a larger role in a combat-aircraft program expanding rapidly across the continent.
U.S. and Indian armies close Yudh Abhyas 2026 after three weeks of joint air assaults, drone training and HIMARS live fire
U.S. and Indian Army forces held a closing ceremony for Yudh Abhyas 2026 on September 27 after three weeks of training at Auli and the Mahajan Field Firing Range.
Türkiye’s first Typhoon pilots begin RAF training under deal worth over £8 billion for 20 fighters, with BAE Systems deliveries due from 2030
Two Turkish Air Force pilots have started training on RAF Typhoons in Britain, years before Türkiye is due to receive its first new aircraft from BAE Systems.
Dassault pitches Rafale to Portugal to replace F-16 fighters, pairing formal bid with industrial cooperation agreement signed in Lisbon
Dassault Aviation has signed an industrial cooperation agreement in Portugal to support its bid to sell Rafale fighters to the Portuguese Air Force.
European Defence Agency to test drones and loitering munitions in Portugal with more than 200 military and industry participants
The European Defence Agency and Portuguese Army are organising the EU OPEX campaign at the Santa Margarida Military Training Area, with over 40 companies, start-ups and innovation organisations taking part.
U.S. Navy and Thales restore TACAN navigation system readiness after amplifier shortages disrupted deliveries and fleet maintenance
The U.S. Navy and Thales USA have cleared a repair backlog and stabilized deliveries of navigation equipment used to guide aircraft back to ships and shore bases.