Saab plans to raise Giraffe 1X radar production above 300 systems a year while expanding its counter-UAS air defence portfolio
Saab plans to increase production of its Giraffe 1X radar to more than 300 systems a year.
Leonardo targets 2026 Ukraine trial for Michelangelo Dome integrating MBDA missiles, space assets and AI command systems
Leonardo is accelerating development of its Michelangelo Dome architecture to counter advanced air and missile threats, Chief Executive Lorenzo Mariani said.
RTX CEO says Europe is becoming a core growth market as NATO spending, missile co-production and local supply chains expand
RTX sees Europe becoming an increasingly important source of defence orders and industrial capacity as NATO members raise spending and expand local production, CEO Chris Calio said.
HENSOLDT CEO says Freyja gains political momentum as Europe pursues a Patriot-like missile defense capability for Ukraine from 2027
HENSOLDT is seeking a larger role in Ukraine’s air and missile defence through its Freyja project with Ukrainian company Fire Point.
Lockheed Martin completes second stage motor case burst test for Next Generation Interceptor ahead of critical design review
Lockheed Martin has completed a burst test of the Next Generation Interceptor’s second-stage motor case.
Northrop Grumman enters $3 billion agreements to accelerate PAC-3 MSE and THAAD interceptor production for U.S. and allied forces
The deals will expand PAC-3 MSE solid rocket motor production and increase THAAD component output for U.S. and allied forces.
RTX adds $100 million to accelerate LTAMDS radar testing as U.S. budget support and overseas air defense demand strengthen
The funding will also support increased production of JMT components as Raytheon expands capacity for long-term defense demand.
RTX secures more than $5 billion in GEM-T orders as global Patriot demand rises and U.S. domestic procurement resumes after 30 years
RTX booked more than $5 billion in GEM-T Patriot effector orders during the second quarter of 2026.
Northrop Grumman sees wider Middle East demand for IBCS as cruise missile and drone threats drive new air defense investment
Northrop Grumman is seeing broader Middle East demand for its Integrated Battle Command System as governments reassess their defenses against cruise missiles and drones.
Trump says U.S. has not agreed to Patriot production licenses for Ukraine amid concerns over American weapons stockpiles
Trump described the advanced technology as “a hard thing to give away” during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David.
Northrop Grumman expects Golden Dome contract awards to accelerate as U.S. homeland missile defense funding moves into procurement
Northrop Grumman expects U.S. contract activity under the Golden Dome homeland missile defense initiative to accelerate through the end of 2026 and into early 2027.
Lockheed Martin CEO says PAC-3 ACE could deliver two-thirds of MSE capability at one-half to one-third of the price
Lockheed Martin is developing a lower-cost PAC-3 interceptor for drones, cruise missiles and short-range ballistic missiles.