Autonomous ground vehicle manufacturers Ondas Sentinel and Forterra are fielding robots in active combat zones, closing a capability gap that has kept ground autonomy behind aerial systems for years.
Russia's United Aircraft Corporation flew the third Yak-130M prototype at Irkutsk, adding test capacity to meet 2028 delivery targets. Vietnam has signed a contract for 18 aircraft.
Israel Aerospace Industries displayed POINT@AIR, a compact aerostat-mounted AESA radar, at AUSA 2026 to give U.S. Army ground forces mobile elevated battlefield awareness. No customer or pricing was disclosed.
The U.S. Army enhanced its military transportation software with real-time visibility dashboards, improved cargo manifests, and Priority 1 mission-critical request banners following supply-chain coordination problems during the Iran war.
Ukraine signed a memorandum of understanding with German defense company Diehl Defence to procure 155mm Vulcano guided artillery shells. An initial batch of several hundred shells could deliver by end-2026 pending contract finalization.
British startup Cody Aerospace unveiled the Badger Mk1 ground-launched strike missile with a 70-100 mile range and announced plans for the Ordnance One production facility to address NATO stockpile replenishment gaps.
The Department of War's Operational Energy-Innovation Directorate expanded its investment in PowerLight's Aerial ReCharge system, which uses laser power beaming to recharge drones in flight and eliminate landing cycles in contested environments.
French defense contractor Thales will establish Japan's first foreign-operated military equipment maintenance facility to support Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force equipment, expanding later to ground and air defense units.
The U.S. Navy is replacing obsolete components in the weapons control processor used by F/A-18 Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft to extend their service life through the 2040s.
Airlogix, a Kyiv strike drone maker, is raising $100M at a $2B+ valuation while building aircraft in Germany, Canada and the UK after Russian strikes destroyed Ukrainian production sites.
Saab's new Grayling, Michigan facility targets fourth quarter 2026 opening to produce close combat and precision fire weapons systems, marking the company's eleventh U.S. location.
Japan's Ministry of Defense contracted with Ukrainian manufacturer SkyFall to purchase air-to-air interceptor drones. The deal terms, including quantity and value, remain undisclosed.
Analysis of downed Geran-4 drones suggests Russia is likely assembling 32-element CRPA antennas at its Alabuga facility, a possible shift away from Chinese imports for drone navigation components.
UK Ministry of Defence and QinetiQ launched Project Safari to reduce barriers for SMEs accessing military test facilities, supporting a Strategic Defence Review goal to increase annual defense spending with SMEs by £2.5 billion by summer 2028.
The U.S. Navy intends to award Boeing a contract to design and qualify replacement parts for the obsolete AN/AYK-22 stores management processor on F/A-18 Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers due to diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages.
Lockheed Martin demonstrated Next Generation Command and Control architecture integration for the 25th Infantry Division during Lightning Surge 5, linking battlefield data, fires and sustainment across tactical operations.
The GCAP joint venture inaugurated its first engineering facility outside Reading in Turin, planning to employ 300+ personnel by end of 2027 and scale to 1,000+ at full capacity.
PsiQuantum received a conditional $150 million loan commitment from the Department of War's Office of Strategic Capital to expand quantum computing manufacturing at its Milpitas facility, complementing $225 million in prior DARPA and Commerce Department awards.
GUDEA, founded by former military intelligence professionals, raised $7 million in seed funding to expand its AI platform that detects inauthentic online activity and information operations across dozens of platforms.
Two public university systems signed a five-year memorandum of understanding to collaborate on DoD-aligned research in autonomous systems, cyber-physical systems, maritime technologies and critical infrastructure protection.
Petra Power secured approximately $9M in Defense Department contracts for solid oxide fuel cells to power auxiliary systems in military land vehicles, with first deployment targeted for 2028.
Castelion released an image of its Blackbeard hypersonic missile launching from a truck-mounted system. The Army plans a live-fire test in FY2027. The Pentagon said a two-year multiyear buy of at least 500 missiles a year could follow testing, and separately is seeking authority to buy more than 12,000 over five years.
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin are discussing a production and sustainment contract spanning up to a decade for the F-35 fighter jet. Both FY27 defense bills would permit multi-year F-35 procurement; only the House version requires at least 5 percent savings, and neither authorizes multi-year sustainment.
The U.S. Navy has reportedly accepted Taiwan's request for price and availability on up to 20 anti-submarine helicopters to replace its aging S-70C(M) fleet, reviving a program canceled in 2022. U.S. officials have not confirmed the report, and State Department approval and pricing remain pending.
Andrenam has deployed its PEARL passive acoustic sonobuoy network and OBSIDIAN software platform to the U.S. Navy to fill gaps in undersea detection for anti-submarine warfare, counter-unmanned underwater vehicle, and counter-narcotics missions.
Netherlands and Belgium awarded Kongsberg approximately $2.15 billion for NASAMS-3 and NOMADS air defense systems, expanding NATO's layered defense across Europe with network-centric mobile platforms.
Congressional Research Service raised concerns about the Amphibious Combat Vehicle's ability to survive drones and anti-tank threats. The planned fleet was reduced from 1,122 to 608 vehicles.
The State Department approved a $300 million foreign military sale to Australia for Tomahawk mission planning systems and support, enhancing strike capability across the Royal Australian Navy's destroyers, frigates, and future submarines.
Seattle-based Kapta Space closed a $24M Series A to scale production of electronically steered radar payloads that track missiles and moving targets from orbit, filling a gap in U.S. space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
The Trump administration announced $6 billion in federal science commitments across agencies and industry partners, including $2.4 billion from 11 companies to the Genesis Mission Consortium and $350 million in Defense Department quantum computing initiatives.
The Air Force Research Laboratory is initiating STAR-FISH to develop a secure-by-design satellite that hardens space vehicle systems against cyber threats to critical missions including PNT, missile warning, ISR, and SATCOM.
MARSS Systems Limited, an EOS company, secured a £370 million contract from Kuwait to deliver an AI-enabled air defence system with integrated radars, jammers and interceptors. The deal will create 100 skilled jobs in Bristol.
Northrop Grumman flew its YFG-48A Talon Blue autonomously and Lockheed Martin announced 5 Vectis prototypes, both using internal funding to compete in the Air Force's next-generation collaborative combat aircraft competition.
The U.S. Coast Guard placed its first-ever order for four MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aircraft systems and supporting equipment for $247.8M, funded through the FY25 reconciliation package and FY26 appropriations.
The U.S. Navy awarded a sole-source contract to Lockheed Martin for integrating the AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile onto B-52 Stratofortress bombers, adding maritime strike capability to counter adversary naval forces in the Indo-Pacific.
Electro Optic Systems secured a £370 million conditional contract to deploy a nationwide counter-drone system for an unnamed Gulf Cooperation Council member, integrating its NiDAR AI platform with third-party sensors and interceptors.
Germany has withdrawn from the joint MGCS program to develop a next-generation main battle tank, ending a collaboration intended to replace the Leclerc and Leopard 2 platforms. The cancellation follows years of delays, industrial disputes and political friction.
Xona is deploying six satellites this month to begin operating Pulsar, a centimeter-precision GPS alternative funded by $300M+ in venture capital including $20M from the U.S. Space Force.
Hanwha Defense USA secured a $233 million Army contract for six wheeled self-propelled howitzer prototypes with options for 12 more, and now plans to bid its K9A1 or K9A2 tracked variants in a separate Army competition.
Anduril will deploy its Next Generation Command and Control architecture across Army I Corps by end of 2027, with rollout to additional divisions planned for subsequent years.