Germany and the Netherlands buy 69 more RCT30 infantry fighting vehicles
Manufacturer KNDS said it has developed the Boxer RCT30 as the "backbone" of Germany's new "Medium Forces."
EU lays out $18B satellite constellation plan, with Spanish firm winning key role
Overall investment in the high profile program is expected to push beyond $18 billion, with first satellite launches slated for 2029.
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Addressing the ‘four tyrannies’ of the Pacific to keep logistics flowing
Predictive artificial intelligence and autonomy will reshape how forces are sustained across the Pacific.
Rheinmetall projects $346 million naval loss after F126 frigate cancellation
The loss was a blow to Rheinmetall's new naval ambitions, but the rest of the European giant saw a large rise in revenue.
Leonardo UK CEO sees potential CCA role, but wary of funding
Clive Higgins told Breaking Defense the firm would likely pitch its experience in sensors and EW, but also saw an opening for drones developed with a Turkish partner.
UK selects Tekever AR5 surveillance drones to succeed Watchkeeper
The acquisition is slated to see up to 24 aircraft delivered to the British Army by 2029.
What we learned about GCAP at the Farnborough Airshow
From potential new entrants to a “bridge” aircraft in the works, here’s what you need to know about GCAP.
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Biodefense is force protection: Ready today, prepared for tomorrow
A decorated combat aviator and biotech CEO advocates preparing for novel viral threats before the next crisis.
Boeing mulls building ‘many’ Ghost Bat production hubs overseas
The US airframer also announced that Hensoldt has been added to its German MQ-28 supplier base, in support of a bid to land Berlin’s CCA requirement.
BAE unveils Brontanax, a UK-designed CCA drone
The Brontanax drone, roughly the size of a BAE Hawk trainer jet, was unveiled by newly installed Defence Secretary Wes Streeting.
Lockheed rolls out cheaper Patriot, MBDA showcases low-cost interceptor
Displayed in a truck mounted configuration at the show, the new MBDA weapon is an upgrade to the company's ground-launched, Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) and can also be integrated on unmanned ground vehicles or unmanned surface vessels.
Sweden eyes additional batch of Gripen E jets to replace Ukraine-bound aircraft
The Nordic nation's future order will take its fleet of the multirole aircraft to 72 units.
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Engineering decision advantage for the warfighter
Multi-orbit mission capabilities are accelerating decision making across domains.
Six takeaways from the 2026 NATO Summit
From deep strike funding to a relatively tame Trump, what emerged from the event will have largely pleased most of the 32 allies.
European coalition pledges $50 billion to modernize deep precision strike capabilities
In a joint statement, the 12-member coalition linked the move to America's shifting stance in European defense.
Belgium splashes $3.5 billion to build shared air defense arsenal with the Netherlands
"After twenty years without one, Belgium will build again its own powerful air defence capability through this joint procurement,” said Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken.
From GlobalEye to Triton, first wave of NATO Summit deals bet big on aerial capabilities
The air power shift also comes as allies attempt to come to terms with the US opting to scale back some of its military assets in Europe and as they brace for Trump’s Summit address where he will reportedly urge them to increase defense spending.