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Stay up to date with the latest developments from the global defence and aerospace industries. This section features breaking news, industry updates, and announcements from leading defence manufacturers, military organisations, and aerospace companies, including Raytheon, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, SAAB, Airbus Defence and Space, Leonardo, and many others.

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HAVELSAN Highlights Its Multi-Domain Operations

HAVELSAN Highlights Its Multi-Domain Operations

By Havelsan  |  5 July 2026

Modern operations involve more sensors, more platforms, and more information than ever before. The challenge...

HAVELSAN Signs Cooperation Agreement

HAVELSAN Signs Cooperation Agreement

By Havelsan  |  5 July 2026

HAVELSAN, one of Türkiye’s leading defence technology companies, providing high value-added solutions in...

Saab receives order for three submarines

Saab receives order for three submarines

By Saab  |  30 June 2026
Sea

Saab has today signed a contract with the Polish State Treasury Armaments Agency and received an order for...

The Honorable Derek Kilmer joins BAE Systems

The Honorable Derek Kilmer joins BAE Systems

By BAE Systems  |  30 June 2026

BAE Systems, Inc. announced that the Honourable Derek Kilmer has been appointed to its Board of Directors.

Endura processor shows strategic radiation

Endura processor shows strategic radiation

By BAE Systems  |  30 June 2026

BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated the ability of its Endura™ system-on-chip (Soc) space processor...

Response to the UK Defence Investment Plan

Response to the UK Defence Investment Plan

By BAE Systems  |  30 June 2026

The UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, visited our Malloy site in Berkshire today, which specialises in...

U.S Air Force Awards GA-ASI production contract

U.S Air Force Awards GA-ASI production contract

By General Atomics  |  27 June 2026

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has received a production contract from the U.S. Air...

Ground Control Station To Fly new model MQ-9B

Ground Control Station To Fly new model MQ-9B

By General Atomics  |  27 June 2026
Air

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is working to adapt its Block 30 Ground Control Stations...

GA, Rheinmetall Explore Co-Production

GA, Rheinmetall Explore Co-Production

By General Atomics  |  27 June 2026

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) and Rheinmetall announced today the signing of a Memorandum...

Final deliveries of Hungarian Gripen fighters

Final deliveries of Hungarian Gripen fighters

By Saab  |  26 June 2026
Air

Two new Gripen C fighters landed yesterday at Kecskemét Air Base, marking the completion of the deliveries...

Boeing to Extend Military Comms Worldwide

Boeing to Extend Military Comms Worldwide

By Boeing  |  26 June 2026

The U.S. Space Force has selected Boeing [NYSE: BA] to advance the next phase of a program that will help...

HENSOLDT and ST Engineering sign an MoU

HENSOLDT and ST Engineering sign an MoU

By HENSOLDT  |  17 June 2026

HENSOLDT and ST Engineering’s Cybersecurity business have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to...

Saab invests in AI for European defence sector

Saab invests in AI for European defence sector

By Saab  |  17 June 2026

Saab has announced a strategic investment of 11.1 MEUR for a 10% equity stake in Paris-based battlefield AI...

Saab receives order for Giraffe 1X radars

Saab receives order for Giraffe 1X radars

By Saab  |  17 June 2026

Ahead of the EU leaders' security summits in Copenhagen in October 2025, the Danish Armed Forces engaged Saab...