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Cyber: Strengthening Defence Networks

Artificial intelligence, Cohort, Cyber, featured, Klas Group, ODU, Panasonic, Thales

Artificial intelligence is transforming defence networks, enabling faster threat detection and smarter operational decision-making…

Land: Precision Fires

bae systems, Diehl Defence, featured, General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Land, rheinmetall

Rebecca Spayne of Defence Buyer examines how technology is reshaping land-based strike capabilities in the Modern Battlespace

The Airborne Information Edge

Air, Elma Electronic, featured, Leidos, Motorola Solutions, Panasonic

Airborne ISR is becoming a networked technology discipline, where sensors, mission computing, communications and electronic warfare

6 American Innovation Facts That Are Kind of Wild

Air, defence, L3Harris, Land, US

Explore the journey of innovation in the United States and how it has reshaped communication and technology.

Counter-UAS Solutions at “Doureios Ippos 26” exercise

Air, Drone, EFA Group, Test & Evaluation, UCANDRONE

Explore the outcomes of Doureios Ippos, showcasing EFA GROUP’s innovative defense technology with unmanned systems.

Israel outlines ambitions for space-based laser weapon

defence, defense, Israel, Space

Israel has announced plans to pursue what could become the world’s first space-based laser weapon system, as the country seeks to..

UK unveils £15 billion Defence Investment Plan

British Armed Forces, featured, Land, UK

The UK Government has announced a new £15 billion Defence Investment Plan (DIP), setting out how additional funding will be…

Testing the Future

bae systems, Cohort Cranfield University, defence, defense, Leidos, Test & Evaluation

Rebecca Spayne analyses how and why defence is no longer struggling to test equipment. It is struggling to test assumptions

The Autonomous Fleet

Autonomous, Barzan Holdings, Cranfield University, Fuhitsu, Naval, Quantic Thistle, Rajant, Sea

Carrier strike groups remain among the most powerful instruments of naval power, but their future effectiveness will depend on autonomous.

Wargaming Returns

bae systems, Cohort, Cranfield University, Leidos, Test & Evaluation, Wargaming

Wargaming has returned to prominence because it can examine what technical trials often cannot: choice, behaviour and consequence

Product News

Airbus awarded contract for SpainSat NG-III

airbus, satellite, Space

Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract by Hisdesat to act as prime contractor for the development and construction…

Counter-Drone Capability Gains Momentum in Asia

aerospace, Air, Counter-UAS, Drone, ST Engineering

ST Engineering’s Digital Systems business has secured new deployments in Asia outside Singapore for its counter-drone capability

Greece Approves €2.8bn Israeli ‘Achilles Shield’

Air, defence, defense, Greece, Israel

Greece has approved the procurement of Israel’s multi-layered Achilles Shield air defence system as part of a wider military modernisation..

Saudi Arabia: Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems

Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, Air, saudi arabia, US

The proposed Foreign Military Sale covers up to 20,000 APKWS-II guidance sections, launch equipment, training and long-term technical support

Sikorsky Nomad 100 Completes Flight Test

Air, lockheed martin, Sikorsky, Test & Evaluation, UAS

Sikorsky has completed initial ground and flight testing of its Nomad 100 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in collaboration with the…

Saab to equip the German Navy´s new frigates

Germany, Naval, Saac, Sea, TKMS

Saab has signed a contract with the German naval defence company TKMS and received an order to deliver and integrate combat systems…

Final Babcock Jackal 3 production for British Army

babcock, british army, defence, Land, UK

Babcock International Group (Babcock), the defence company, has reached a landmark milestone on its Jackal 3 delivery programme…

US Space Force Selects L3Harris

L3Harris, Space, US, us space force

L3Harris Technologies has received a contract from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency (SDA) to produce 18…

RTX expansion of AMRAAM® production capacity

Air, missile, RTX

Raytheon, an RTX business, announced an important step forward in expanding global production capacity for the AMRAAM® missile.

Magirus develops Mobile Antenna Mast Systems

Land, Magirus, mast systems

Magirus is innovating with mobile antenna mast systems for security applications, meeting high demand with proven technology.

People News

Jean-Brice Dumont Appointed CEO of MBDA

airbus, MBDA, People News

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

Teledyne Promotes Michelle Hildyard

Marine, Sea, Teledyne, Teledyne FLIR, Teledyne Marine

Teledyne promotes Michelle Hildyard to general manager. Discover her extensive experience in marine electronics and leadership.

Joint Intelligence Organisation new appointment

defence, defense, Joint Intelligence Committee

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

Boeing CFO Jay Malave to Speak at Conference

Air, boeing, events

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

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visits L3Harris

Air, defence, Department of War, L3Harris, missile

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

Canada Unveils First Defence Industrial Strategy

canadian defence, defence industry, Mark Carney, NATO

Canada has published its first comprehensive Defence Industrial Strategy, Security, Sovereignty and Prosperity, establishing a long-term

Russian Grey Zone Warfare Poses Most Immediate Threat to UK

defence, Europe, featured, Heligan Group, Security

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

defence, MOD, NATO, UK

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

bae systems, defence, Sea, UK

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 announces appointment of Matthew Bromberg

CAE, Matthew Bromberg, people

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

Event News

BAMEX 2026 to Strengthen Defense Across Africa

Africa, BAMEX, defence, defense, Defense Expo

The Bamako International Defense and Security Exhibition (BAMEX 2026) will take place in Bamako, Mali, from November 9–13, 2026

Jordan King Visits Farnborough International Airshow

Air, Farnborough Airshow, Jordan, Middle East, Space

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

Safran Helicopter Engines at Farnborough International Air Show

Air, Farnborough Airshow, lockheed martin, Safran, Safran Helicopter Enginers, Sikorsky

Sikorsky and Safran Helicopter Engines announced the signing of an agreement to jointly explore areas of cooperation in existing and…

Boeing to Showcase at Farnborough Airshow

Air, boeing, events, Farnborough, Farnborough Airshow, UK

Boeing will showcase its leading commercial, defense and services portfolio at the Farnborough International Airshow,

ITEC 2026 sets new attendance record

events, ITEC, Sea, training, UDT

ITEC 2026 recorded its strongest edition to date, attracting 1,747 attendees from 37 countries as defence leaders gathered in London…

Wales’ first defence and resilience conference

Banking, defence, events, Security and Resilience Cymru (DSR-Cymru), Wales

Join the inaugural Defence, Security and Resilience Cymru (DSR-Cymru) conference in Newport to connect with industry leaders and investors.

NATO Secretary General Rutte Praises ASELSAN

Air, ASELSAN, defence, NATO, Turkey

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has highlighted the importance of Türkiye’s defense industry and praised ASELSAN, Türkiye’s..

What to Expect from AFRIDEX

Africa, AFRIDEX, defence, events

AFRIDEX 2026, a new defence exhibition bringing together military leaders, governments and industry to strengthen..

What to Expect – Eurosatory 2026

defence, Eurosatory, events, featured

What to expect from the global defence and security show, EUROSATORY 2026, taking place in Paris Nord Villepinte

Exhibitor Spotlight – ASELSAN at EUROSATORY

Air, ASELSAN, Eurosatory, featured, Sea

Aselsan presents their Eurosatory range of integrated solutions for evolving operational battlefield requirements

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Project News

NSPA Establishes Counter-UAS Framework

aerospace, Air, C-UAS, drones, NATO, UAS

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

Drone Major partners with Contract Finder Pro

aerospace, Air, Drone, Drone Major, UK

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

UK MoD Unveils SME Action Plan

defence, defense, ministry of defence, UK

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has published a new Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Action Plan aimed…

THEON Reports Strong First-Half Growth

Air, Counter-UAS, THEON, THEON International

THEON has reported strong first-half 2026 results, driven by growing demand for its defence optronics portfolio, strategic acquisitions

Iran Denies Reports of Renewed Negotiations With United States

defence, defense, Iran, Middle East, US

Iran has dismissed reports that it is engaged in negotiations with the United States, with officials insisting no direct talks are currently

Canada becomes first Observer Nation for GCAP

Air, Canada, Europe, GCAP, UK

UK, Italy  and Japan welcome Canada to the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) as the first Observer Nation.  

‘Weaponizing’ Data and AI in New Strategy

AI, navy, Sea, US, us navy

The Department of the Navy announced this month the formal approval of its Strategy to Weaponize Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Bliksem EXO Consortium Intention

Air, airbus, Bliksem EXO Consortium, Safran, Thales

European defence companies sign Letter of Intent to establish the Bliksem EXO Consortium: Europe’s exo-atmospheric interceptor..

Rheinmetall and Space Norway Collaborate

Norway, rheinmetall, satellite, Space

Rheinmetall AG and Space Norway AS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further expand their cooperation…

UK awards £3.16m contracts for drone interceptors

Air, Drone, drones, UK

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded contracts worth £3.16 million to three British companies to develop a new generation …