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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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L3Harris Delivering Counter-Drone Systems

L3Harris Delivering Counter-Drone Systems

By L3Harris  |  16 June 2026

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has been selected by the U.S. Army to deliver VAMPIRE™ counter-unmanned...

Saab announces new Giraffe AMB D radar

Saab announces new Giraffe AMB D radar

By Saab  |  16 June 2026

Saab launches Giraffe AMB D at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris; the latest evolution of its proven Giraffe AMB radar...

Saab receives order for anti-tank weapon

Saab receives order for anti-tank weapon

By Saab  |  16 June 2026

Saab and the French General Directorate of Armaments, Direction générale de l’Armement, have signed a...

RTXs Raytheon awarded $515 million contract

RTXs Raytheon awarded $515 million contract

By Raytheon  |  14 June 2026
Sea

Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has been awarded a $515 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the...

RTX invests $100 million to accelerate radar testing

RTX invests $100 million to accelerate radar testing

By RTX  |  14 June 2026

Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, is investing $100 million to expand its Portsmouth, R.I., facility....

L3Harris Receives Contract to Deliver Proximity Fuzes

L3Harris Receives Contract to Deliver Proximity Fuzes

By L3Harris  |  10 June 2026

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has been awarded a contract valued up to $98 million by the Naval Surface...

Boeing validates MQ-28 stealth performance

Boeing validates MQ-28 stealth performance

By Boeing  |  7 June 2026
Air

Boeing [NYSE:BA] has validated another advanced capability for the MQ-28 collaborative combat aircraft, which...

AFRIDEX: Immersive Defence Exhibition Environment

AFRIDEX: Immersive Defence Exhibition Environment

By AFRIDEX  |  7 June 2026

AFRIDEX, the Africa International Defence Exhibition, has announced the launch of its Outdoor Static Display...

Saab presents first Gripen F in partnership with Brazil

Saab presents first Gripen F in partnership with Brazil

By Saab  |  3 June 2026

The two-seat fighter, developed in partnership with Brazilian industry, accelerates training and enhances...

U.S. Army has awarded Saab a $22.4 million order

U.S. Army has awarded Saab a $22.4 million order

By Saab  |  3 June 2026

U.S. Army has awarded Saab a $22.4 million order within a firm fixed price contract under the Bridge to...

Saab receives order for ground-based air defence solution

Saab receives order for ground-based air defence solution

By Saab  |  3 June 2026

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for sensors and...

L3Harris Strengthens Solid Rocket Motor Supply Chain

L3Harris Strengthens Solid Rocket Motor Supply Chain

By L3Harris  |  31 May 2026

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has issued a purchase order to Wojskowe Zaklady Elektroniczne S.A. (WZE), a...

S-92 Helicopter Center of Excellence Opens in Brazil

S-92 Helicopter Center of Excellence Opens in Brazil

By Lockheed  |  31 May 2026

Heli-One, a global leader in helicopter Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (‘MRO’), today opened the first...

Lockheed Delivers First Integrated Combat System

Lockheed Delivers First Integrated Combat System

By Lockheed  |  31 May 2026
Sea

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) has successfully delivered the first Integrated Combat System (ICS)-enabled...