Italy signs $4.2B deal for two DDX destroyers with Fincantieri-Leonardo joint venture
The OCCAR award covers two air and missile defense destroyers that Italy says mark a quantum leap in its navy's capabilities.
Defensenews · +6 outlets
US to keep providing 'critical but more limited' capabilities to NATO, top commander says
The remarks signal continued American force commitments to the alliance while shifting more of the burden to European allies.
Defensenews · +13 outlets
France to send troops and air defense systems to protect Saudi Red Sea oil port of Yanbu
Macron's commitment aims to secure a key energy shipping route amid regional threats to Red Sea traffic.
Defensenews · +14 outlets
CIA reportedly warned Europe of Russian plot to launch drones from vessels in the Mediterranean
The alert adds to European concerns over Russian hybrid activity targeting infrastructure and shipping.
Defensenews · +14 outlets
Danish intel assessment: Russian hybrid attacks likely to rise, limited military attack risk growing
The nine-page report says the likelihood of Moscow launching a limited military attack on one or more NATO countries is increasing.
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Lockheed Martin wins $871M for dispersed F-35 basing
The award supports spreading F-35 operations across more locations to improve survivability against missile threats.
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US Army awards Palantir $48.1M contract to modernize ammunition management
The deal extends Palantir's AI software from targeting and decision support into logistics for the Army.
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US military orders 4,000 one-way attack UAVs with single-operator swarm control
The order marks a major push toward fielding attritable drones and simplified swarm command.
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EXCLUSIVE: SpaceX given unique access to classified DoD space tracking data
Commercial space monitoring firms worry the arrangement threatens competition in the market.
Breakingdefense · +6 outlets
Russian jet-powered Geran drones outpace Ukrainian MANPADS, Reuters reports
Faster jet-propelled variants are complicating Ukraine's short-range air defense interception efforts.
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German defense minister expects smooth parliament passage for record defense budget
Pistorius is seeking nearly 140 billion euros for defense next year, a record sum.
Defensenews · +1 outlets
EU falling short of its 2030 defense readiness target
Assessments warn Europe lacks the time and industrial capacity to rearm on the current schedule.
fakti.bg · +13 outlets
Northrop Grumman wins $123.8M contract for F-35 APG-85 Lot 7 radar
The APG-85 is the next-generation radar for the F-35, continuing Northrop's role in the fighter's sensor suite.
The Defense Watch
Northrop Grumman lands $508M missile defense support contract
The award adds to Northrop's growing missile defense backlog amid rising global interceptor demand.
Defense Daily
US F-35 fighters to debut in Indian multinational air exercise
The deployment signals steady US-India defense ties despite wider trade and diplomatic frictions.
Defensenews · +14 outlets
Zelensky says Ukraine intercepted 60% of ballistic missiles in overnight Russian attack
The figure underscores Ukraine's continued reliance on Western interceptors to blunt Russian strikes.
Kyiv Post · +14 outlets
Northrop Grumman named anchor tenant of Rapid City defense cluster; state to fund office building
South Dakota is subsidizing the facility as part of a broader push to draw defense industry jobs to the state.
South Dakota Searchlight · +1 outlets
AeroVironment's $464.8M laser contract and its defense growth outlook
The directed-energy award is central to AeroVironment's expansion beyond its loitering munition business.
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