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TUFAN @ SAHA 2026 - defencebuyer.com

Euronaval Exhibitor – ASELSAN

From the surface to the seabed. ASELSAN will be showcasing the new unmanned naval frontier at Euronaval 2026 
Bethany Kellock reveals how digital twins revolutionise defence testing by simulating complex systems before real trials. defencebuyer.com

Proving the Digital Defence

Bethany Kellock reveals how digital twins revolutionise defence testing by simulating complex systems before real trials.
William Guyan, Senior Vice President, Business Development and President. defencebuyer.com

Building resilience into the modern battlefield

Leonardo DRS explores how resilient, mobile and integrated radar technologies are strengthening counter UAS defence.
Anthony Heath, Director, Defence Industry, UK at Defence SA. defencebuyer.com

Bridging South Australia and Europe

Anthony Heath’s gives his insights on AUKUS and Australia’s role in defence partnerships with Europe and the UK.
Commanding the Orbital Domain. defencebuyer.com

Commanding the Orbital Domain 

Joseph Clarke examines military reliance on space, situational awareness, secure information exchange and resilient command systems.  
The Undersea Contest . defencebuyer.com

The Undersea Contest

Katie Tracy analyses how submarine modernisation, autonomous systems and adaptable naval weapons are changing how navies navigate contested waters.
Mobility as Protection. defencebuyer.com

Mobility as Protection 

Mobility on the modern battlefield is no longer defined by the vehicle. Rebecca Spayne analyses mobile air defence and communications masts to adaptable platforms. 
The Drone Has Changed the Equation. defencebuyer.com

The Drone Has Changed the Equation

As drones become cheaper, more numerous and resilient to disruption, air defence is being forced to reconsider detection and interception, writes Rebecca Spayne.

DVD Exhibitor – HMG Paints

The HMG Paints Defence Coatings team will be showcasing their latest innovations in coatings resilience and technical application
Calian Representative Armoured Vehicle. - defencebuyer.com

DVD Exhibitor – Calian

From field manoeuvres to synthetic battlefields. Calian explores the evolution of military exercise training ahead of DVD 2026. 

Product News

Lockheed Martin aircraft - defencebuyer.com

Mexico Expands C-130J Super Hercules Fleet

The Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (FAM) recently announced the acquisition of a second Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) C‑130J‑30
SIG SAUR - defencebuyer.com

Introducing the All-New SIG SAUER P385

SIG SAUER introduced today the all-new P385 pistol. Unveiled at the premier SIG NEXT event, the SIG SAUER P385 delivers a
BAE Systems - defencebuyer.com

BAE receives £5.9bn Dreadnought contract

BAE Systems has been awarded a £5.9 billion UK Government contract covering the next phase of work on the Royal Navy’s four
Saab - defencebuyer.com

Finland orders RBS 70 NG

Saab has received a SEK 1.2 billion order from the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command for its RBS 70 NG short-range air defence system.
Rheinmetall - defencebuyer.com

Rheinmetall secures USMC autonomy contract

American Rheinmetall has received a $7.28 million contract to supply the US Marine Corps with Mission Master SP autonomous…
SkyStriker - defencebuyer.com

Diehl Defence and Elbit Systems demonstrate SkyStriker

Diehl Defence and Elbit Systems have reached the next important milestone in their strategic partnership. Following…
Rheinmetall delivers first XM30 prototype - defencebuyer.com

Rheinmetall delivers first XM30 prototype

American Rheinmetall has delivered the first of eight Lynx XM30 combat vehicle prototypes to the US Army, beginning a new
Aselsan Tolun - defencebuyer.com

ASELSAN’s TOLUN Demonstrates Deep-Strike Capabilities

ASELSAN’s TOLUN Deep Strike Munition Family demonstrated its precision strike capability by successfully engaging different
SpainSAT - defencebuyer.com

Airbus to Build SpainSat NG-III

Airbus Defence and Space has been selected by Hisdesat to develop and build the SpainSat NG-III secure communications
Northrop Grumman - defencebuyer.com

Northrop Expands Missile Production

Northrop Grumman has signed two multi-year framework agreements worth more than $3 billion to expand production of..

People News

Jean-Brice Dumont appointed CEO of MBDA - defencebuyer.com

Jean-Brice Dumont Appointed CEO of MBDA

Jean-Brice Dumont will become MBDA’s new Chief Executive Officer, from 1 November 2026, succeeding Eric Béranger who has led the…
Teledyne promotes Hildyard - defencebuyer.com

Teledyne Promotes Michelle Hildyard

Teledyne promotes Michelle Hildyard to general manager. Discover her extensive experience in marine electronics and leadership.
Hand shake appointment - securitybuyer.com

Joint Intelligence Organisation new appointment

Adrian Bird CB has been appointed as the new Chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) and head of the Joint Intelligence Organisation
Boeing - defencebuyer.com

Boeing CFO Jay Malave to Speak at Conference

Boeing Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jay Malave will speak at the Bank of America Global Industrials Conference…
L3Harris - defencebuyer.com

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visits L3Harris

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited the L3Harris Technologies Camden site today as part of his nationwide “Arsenal of Freedom”..
Mark Carney-Defencebuyer.com

Canada Unveils First Defence Industrial Strategy

Canada has published its first comprehensive Defence Industrial Strategy, Security, Sovereignty and Prosperity, establishing a long-term
Will Ashford Brown-Heligan-Defencebuyer.com

Russian Grey Zone Warfare Poses Most Immediate Threat to UK

In a new report the Heligan Group argues that hybrid warfare is no longer peripheral but central to Moscow’s military doctrine, as

Rupert Pearce appointed UK National Armaments Director

The Defence Secretary, with approval from the Prime Minister, has appointed Rupert Pearce as National Armaments Director (NAD)…
King Charles welcomes UK's newest Submarine-photo by BAE Systems-Defence Buyer.com

King Charles welcomes UK’s newest Submarine

His Majesty King Charles III has visited BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness to welcome the UK’s newest attack submarine into the Royal Navy.
CAE - defencebuyer.com

CAE announces appointment of Matthew Bromberg

CAE Inc. announced the appointment of Matthew Bromberg as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective August…

Event News

TUFAN @ SAHA 2026 - defencebuyer.com

Euronaval Exhibitor – ASELSAN

From the surface to the seabed. ASELSAN will be showcasing the new unmanned naval frontier at Euronaval 2026 
EUDEX launch - defencebuyer.com

From Albania to Uzbekistan – visitors from almost 90 nations

Trade visitors from 89 nations to date, international delegations and companies from more than 40 countries: Security Essen and…
EUDEX launches in Essen with 359 exhibitors. defencebuyer.com

EUDEX launches in Essen with 359 exhibitors

Explore EUDEX, the inaugural Euro Defence Expo showcasing 359 exhibitors from 28 countries in a major international event.

DVD Exhibitor – HMG Paints

The HMG Paints Defence Coatings team will be showcasing their latest innovations in coatings resilience and technical application
Calian Representative Armoured Vehicle. - defencebuyer.com

DVD Exhibitor – Calian

From field manoeuvres to synthetic battlefields. Calian explores the evolution of military exercise training ahead of DVD 2026. 
AFRIDEX - Media Partner Interview - defencebuyer.com

AFRIDEX Launches 26-Partner Global Media Network

International publications will give professional audiences greater access to African capability requirements at AFRIDEX 2026
Gunnebo TransitGuard - defencebuyer.com

Gunnebo Safe Storage at EUDEX

Gunnebo Safe Storage is returning to Essen, to showcase how secure storage, connected locking technologies and cyber resilience
Msese Essen EUDEX - defencebuyer.com

EUDEX Brings Europe’s Defence Industry Together

Cross-border cooperation is a key success factor for the European security and defence industry—from research and development..
BAMEX - defencebuyer.com

BAMEX 2026 to Strengthen Defense Across Africa

The Bamako International Defense and Security Exhibition (BAMEX 2026) will take place in Bamako, Mali, from November 9–13, 2026
Jordan King attends Farnborough Airshow - defencebuyer.com

Jordan King Visits Farnborough International Airshow

The Jordanian monarch toured Farnborough International Airshow 2026, meeting with aerospace and defence innovators …

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Project News

Diehl Defence - defencebuyer.com

Diehl and FLANQ target maritime autonomy

Diehl Defence and German defence technology company FLANQ have signed a memorandum of understanding to …
Handshake -defencebuyer.com

MBDA subsidiary expands defence simulation capability

MBDA subsidiary GDI Simulation has acquired AGENIUM Group, bringing together two French businesses specialising in defence
Thales India - defencebuyer.com

Thales expands 70mm rocket production in India

Thales and Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) have agreed to establish industrial capability in India for the production of …
Elbit Systems - defencebuyer.com

Elbit Launches THMS Network Platform

Elbit Systems Sweden has introduced its Tactical High Mobility Shelter, a rapidly deployable communications and sensor
KONSBERG - defencebuyer.com

KONGSBERG Wins Canada RWS Order

KONGSBERG has secured a NOK 1.1 billion contract from General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada for additional PROTECTOR
Thales Partners on Danish Air Defence - defencebuyer.com

Thales Partners on Danish Air Defence

Thales and Danish software company Systematic have formed a strategic partnership focused on strengthening integrated air…

Sweden Invests SEK 500m in Ammunition Supply

The Swedish Government is investing SEK 500 million to strengthen ammunition supply security and expand domestic and European…
Japan defence budget 2027 - defencebuyer.com

Japan Seeks Record FY2026 Defence Budget

 Japan has requested a record ¥8.8 trillion FY2026 defence budget covering unmanned systems, missile defence and long-range capabilities.
Counter UAS frameworks - NATO - defencebuyer.com

NSPA Establishes Counter-UAS Framework

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has established five framework contracts for tactical and deployable Counter-UAS
Drone Major - defencebuyer.com

Drone Major partners with Contract Finder Pro

the world’s leading independent drone company, Drone Major, has announced a groundbreaking strategic partnership…
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