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freepressjournal.inpolitics49 min ago
NATO Allies Announce 40 Billion Dollar Investment in Counter-Drone Capabilities
Allies pledged the spending at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum on 7 July 2026. The package includes expanded operator training and a new procurement marketplace.
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Defense Newsworld2 hrs ago
Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall agree to make ATACMS missiles in Germany as U.S. output winds down
The companies agreed to co-produce the missiles at Rheinmetall’s Unterlüß site, the first such manufacturing outside the United States. The memorandum was announced at the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum in Ankara and is backed by both governments.
Breaking Defensepolitics5 hrs ago
Denmark to Acquire Two P-8 Poseidon Aircraft for Arctic Patrol
The Danish Ministry of Defence announced plans to purchase two Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. The decision follows a recommendation from the Chief of Defence and aims to improve surveillance in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions.
investing.compolitics6 hrs ago
U.S. and European Firms Expand Defense Production Deals
American and European defense companies have agreed on new industrial cooperation initiatives to produce and sustain U.S. weapons systems in Europe. The arrangements cover Abrams tanks, AMRAAMs, ATACMS, Stingers, and other systems.
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Yonhapworld6 hrs ago
South Korea unveils UAV engine prototypes still in ground testing
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration displayed two engine prototypes on July 7. Both have finished assembly and entered ground testing. The projects aim to localize technology for unmanned aircraft.
wccftech.compolitics6 hrs ago
Seven NATO Allies Launch Shared A400M Transport Aircraft Project
Belgium, Croatia, France, Poland, Spain, Türkiye and the United Kingdom started a multinational Airbus A400M project on July 7. Finland also joined the existing MRTT tanker fleet, which will soon receive its tenth aircraft.
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Breaking Defensepolitics7 hrs ago
NATO Allies to Buy Up to 10 Saab GlobalEye Aircraft
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the joint procurement of up to 10 Saab GlobalEye surveillance planes. The move replaces an earlier plan to purchase Boeing E-7A Wedgetail aircraft.
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Breaking Defensepolitics7 hrs ago
NATO Allies Plan Purchase of Up to Ten Saab GlobalEye Aircraft
NATO members intend to acquire as many as ten Saab GlobalEye surveillance planes. The aircraft would replace the alliance's older AWACS fleet.
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finance7 hrs ago
United States and Five NATO Allies Plan Joint Missile Production and Maintenance in Europe
The United States is negotiating with Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Poland to set up European production of AMRAAM missiles and maintenance for Patriot systems. The countries plan to sign a statement of intent at the NATO summit in Ankara.
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interestingengineering.comfinance7 hrs ago
U.S. Discusses European Co-Production of AMRAAM Missiles
The United States is holding talks with Germany and other European nations on setting up local manufacturing of Raytheon's AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles and a maintenance facility for Patriot missiles.
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axios.compolitics7 hrs ago
Britain to Lead European Coalition Developing Long-Range Missiles
Britain will head a five-nation effort to design missiles with ranges of 1,000 to 3,000 kilometres. The project will be announced at the NATO summit in Ankara.
Yonhapworld8 hrs ago
South Korea loses Canadian submarine bid to German firm
A South Korean consortium lost a Canadian submarine procurement contract valued at up to 60 trillion won to a German company. The president expressed disappointment but said the bid demonstrated the country's submarine technology.
swarajyamag.combusiness14 hrs ago
U.S. Army Picks REalloys to Build Rare-Earth Processing Plant at Utah Depot, Operations Targeted for 2027
The U.S. Army chose REalloys to build and operate a heavy rare earth processing facility at the Tooele Army Depot. The project targets dysprosium and terbium output starting in 2027 to align with a federal ban on Chinese materials in defense systems.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics16 hrs ago
Canada Selects German Firm for Patrol Submarine Project
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Germany’s TKMS was chosen over South Korea’s Hanwa Ocean to supply up to 12 diesel-powered submarines. The procurement, expected to reach $100 billion, is Canada’s largest defense acquisition and includes a joint effort with Norw…
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upi.compolitics17 hrs ago
Canada selects German firm for 12-submarine fleet contract
The Canadian government chose TKMS to build a new fleet of 12 conventionally powered submarines. The multi-billion-dollar deal will replace aging Victoria-class vessels and is intended to increase maritime capabilities.
abcnews.go.comtechnology17 hrs ago
Report Links Drone Sightings Over Europe to Russian-Linked Ships
A UK-based research institute analyzed maritime tracking data and found Russian-linked vessels positioned near multiple drone incidents across NATO countries. The study examined 144 sightings from August 2024 through February 2026.
fair.orgpolitics20 hrs ago
President Trump Details Plan for White House Helipad to Protect Lawn
President Trump announced Monday that a new granite helipad will be built on the South Lawn to accommodate a more powerful Marine One helicopter. The project will cost about $6 million and be paid for by the manufacturer.
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thehindu.compolitics21 hrs ago
Netherlands to Announce Over €3 Billion in New NATO Defence Deals and Partnerships
Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yesilgoz said the Netherlands will unveil more than €3 billion in defence deals and plans at a NATO forum in Ankara on July 7. The announcements include partnerships with Belgium and Britain ahead of a leaders summit.
Forbesfinance21 hrs ago
Turkey Considers U.S. Patriot or Franco-Italian SAMP/T Systems for Air Defense
Turkey is evaluating the American MIM-104 Patriot and the Franco-Italian SAMP/T to strengthen its national air defense network. Officials stated these systems would address gaps exposed during the Iran conflict earlier this year.
Defense Newsworld23 hrs ago
Thales to Buy 35.5% Stake in Exail Technologies at €3.9 Billion Value
Thales agreed to purchase the Gorgé family's 35.5% holding in Exail Technologies and launch a tender offer for the remainder at an enterprise value of €3.9 billion. The move follows Safran's withdrawal from exclusive talks last week. Fincantieri separately announced €600 million…
washingtonpost.comworld1 day ago
Israeli Defense Minister Says Israel Killed Former Iranian Leader
Israeli Defense Minister Katz stated that Israel killed former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei. The minister linked the action to a plan aimed at destroying Israel and warned future leaders against similar efforts.
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espn.comworld1 day ago
Italy plans changes to national cloud company
Italy is preparing to restructure its national cloud company while Leonardo and Poste seek greater control, according to sources familiar with the matter. The moves come as the government reviews ownership stakes in the strategic technology asset.
koreatimes.co.krfinance1 day ago
Indonesia to Receive One KF-21 Prototype After Scaling Back Joint Fighter Project with South Korea
Seoul and Jakarta are finalizing the transfer of a single KF-21 fighter jet prototype. The step follows Indonesia's cancellation of plans to manufacture the jets domestically under a 2015 agreement.
csmonitor.compolitics1 day ago
NATO Leaders Tour Rotterdam Port to Review Security Upgrades Ahead of July Summit
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned in May that the Port of Rotterdam is a potential prime target. The alliance's annual summit begins July 7 in Turkey with resilience on the agenda.
jpost.comworld1 day agoUpdated
Russian Patrol Aircraft Approaches UK Carrier Group in Norwegian Sea
A Russian maritime patrol aircraft flew close to the UK carrier strike group operating in the Norwegian Sea last week. UK defense officials reported the aircraft dropped sonobuoys and ignored safety radio frequencies before two F-35 jets escorted it away.
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The Japan Timespolitics1 day ago
Japanese NATO Envoy Says Europe Can Maintain Stability If It Strengthens Defense as Alliance Prepares Ankara Summit
Osamu Izawa, Japan's ambassador to NATO, said in a Brussels interview that shared values make European stability a Japanese interest. He added that NATO remains unified ahead of its Ankara summit.
croatiaweek.compolitics1 day ago
Turkey Seeks U.S. Engines for KAAN Fighter Ahead of NATO Summit
Turkey is pursuing dozens of F110 engines for its KAAN stealth fighter project during the July 7-8 NATO summit in Ankara. The request comes as the F-35 exclusion tied to the S-400 purchase remains unresolved.
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Yonhapworld1 day ago
Defense ministry delays detailed plan for Gwangju military airport relocation
The defense ministry said Monday it has not finalized a relocation plan for the Gwangju military airport after the site was chosen for a semiconductor production cluster. The government selected the airport earlier the same day as part of its three mega projects initiative.
The Japan Timesworld1 day ago
Defense Ministry Rolls Out Staff-Only E-Scooters at Ichigaya Headquarters
The Japanese Defense Ministry introduced Luup electric scooters and bicycles at its 25-hectare Ichigaya site in July 2026. Three stations with 10 scooters and five bicycles serve only ministry staff. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi addressed productivity goals and data concerns…
swarajyamag.comtechnology1 day ago
Deep-tech exits topped Israeli high-tech deals in first half of 2026 as software and fintech exits stayed small
Haaretz reported a shift in Israeli high-tech exits during the first half of 2026. Deep-tech firms in robotics, hardware, defense-tech, chips and medical devices accounted for the largest deals. Prior years had been led by software, fintech, cybersecurity and SaaS companies.
arynews.tvbusiness1 day agoUpdated
Judge Orders Pentagon to Suspend Lobbying Restriction on Alibaba
US District Judge Eumi K. Lee directed the Pentagon on Sunday not to apply a new lobbying ban to Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. while she reviews the company's challenge. The temporary order follows Alibaba's June lawsuit against its addition to the Pentagon's 1260H list.
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
Turkey to Showcase Drones and Air-Defense Systems at NATO Summit
Ankara will use its role hosting this week's NATO summit to display Turkish-made weapons systems. The event includes a defense industry forum and a Turkish arms exhibition held alongside the main meetings.
abcnews.go.comworld2 days ago
Ukrainian Air Force Releases Footage of Air Defense System Intercepting Cruise Missile
The Ukrainian Air Force published video showing a German-supplied air defense system engaging a Russian cruise missile. The footage depicts the use of 35mm airburst rounds to destroy the incoming projectile.
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manilatimes.netbusiness2 days ago
Renk Group Acquires David Brown Defence in Deal Worth Up to £190 Million
GB News reported that German defence manufacturer Renk Group bought Huddersfield-based David Brown Defence. The transaction, valued at up to £190 million, includes a £700 million order backlog and brings Renk a UK presence in submarine gearboxes. The British government approved t…
finance3 days ago
Ukrainian Firms Alter Weapons in Days Using Frontline Feedback and Decentralized Purchases
Ukrainian defense companies update products within a week after receiving soldier input. Western officials say they must match this pace of adaptation measured in weeks rather than years.
news.sky.compolitics3 days ago
Royal Navy Tests Nyan One Way Effector Drone Launch from Ship
The Royal Navy launched a pre-programmed Nyan One Way Effector drone from the XV Patrick Blackett off England's south coast. GB News reported the trial involved joint Army and Navy personnel as part of the Defence Investment Plan.
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theverge.comworld3 days ago
Germany Expands Nationwide Ballistic Missile Defense With Arrow 3 System
Germany is accelerating deployment of a nationwide ballistic missile defense network that incorporates the Israeli Arrow 3 interceptor. The system is designed to engage incoming ballistic missiles above 100 km altitude and has a reported range of up to 2,400 km.
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Forbesfinance3 days ago
Four of Eleven U.S. Carriers Deployed as of July 3, 2026
Four Nimitz-class carriers are at sea and one is in New York for the International Naval Review 250. Six others remain in home ports for maintenance or repairs under the federal requirement to keep 11 nuclear-powered carriers in service.
AP Newsworld3 days ago
Study Links Drone Incursions at European Bases to Russian Intelligence
A new assessment concludes that recent drone flights over several Royal Air Force installations were likely part of a coordinated intelligence operation. The report points to commercial vessels as possible launch platforms but notes the evidence remains circumstantial.
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news.google.comworld3 days ago
Poland and Spain Sign Deal to Buy Four Airbus A330 Tankers
Poland and Spain have signed a memorandum to jointly purchase four Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft. The agreement allows Poland to increase its order from two to four units and receive the planes by 2030.
Defense Newspolitics4 days ago
U.S. Diplomat Calls for Taiwan 'Hornet’s Nest' of Drones to Deter Conflict
Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan, urged creation of air, surface and subsurface drones at a Taichung forum. The statement comes amid competing legislative proposals for drone funding and President Lai Ching-te’s push for asymmetric capabilities.
sifted.eufinance4 days ago
German drone startup raises $1.2 billion, valuation reaches $8 billion
Quantum Systems completed a $1.2 billion funding round that lifted its valuation to $8 billion. The round reflects continued investor interest in defense technology companies.
globalnews.capolitics4 days ago
Canada Aims to Announce 10 Founding Nations for Defence Bank at NATO Summit
Canada plans to name roughly 10 founding members of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank at next week's NATO summit in Turkey. The bank targets up to £100 billion in low-cost financing for allied defence capabilities. Initial members are expected to be mostly European countr…
uctoday.comtechnology4 days ago
U.S. Space Force Tests Satellite Inspection Mission with True Anomaly and Rocket Lab
The two companies finished a complex orbital inspection mission last week in which Jackal approached and imaged Rocket Lab’s Puma spacecraft. TechCrunch reported the exercise demonstrated rapid launch and proximity operations for the U.S. Space Force.
theconversation.comworld4 days ago
GAO Reports Navy E-130J Program Delayed One Year but Secures Funding for Six Pre-Production Aircraft
The U.S. Government Accountability Office released its annual assessment on 2026-07-03. It stated that prior concerns about the E-130J Phoenix II program have become realities, pushing the move to production back by one year.
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upgradedpoints.compolitics4 days ago
Canada and Philippines Agree to Pursue Free Trade Deal and Defense Cooperation
Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met in Vancouver on July 2 to expand trade, energy and security links. They committed to completing a bilateral free trade agreement this year.
forbes.combusiness4 days ago
Anduril Industries Runs 'Don't Work for Anduril' Recruitment Campaign
Anduril Industries conducted a recruitment campaign that highlighted reasons candidates should not join the defense systems manufacturer. Chief marketing officer Jeff Miller discussed the effort in an interview at the 2026 Cannes Lions Festival. The company reported higher recrui…
abcnews.go.comworld4 days ago
U.S. Air Force Withdraws All Six B-52 Bombers from RAF Fairford Base
The U.S. Air Force has removed its six B-52H Stratofortress bombers from a base in the United Kingdom. Twelve B-1B Lancers remain in the region after the total number of strategic bombers fell from 18.
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azernews.azworld4 days ago
Pentagon Creates New Office to Consolidate Drone and Autonomous Systems Programs
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth established the Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems through a June 29 memo released Wednesday. The office reports to Deputy Secretary Stephen Feinberg and oversees development, acquisition and fielding of most unmanned systems. I…
Breaking Defenseworld4 days ago
Australia Awards Ghost Shark Contract and Releases Defence Industry Strategy
Australia announced a contract for the Ghost Shark autonomous underwater vehicle and unveiled the Defence Industry Development Strategy on September 10, 2025. The moves include new funding and oversight reforms aimed at strengthening the domestic defense industrial base.
interestingengineering.comworld4 days ago
Navy Seeks Alternatives to AARGM-ER Missile Program
The U.S. Navy issued a request for information to identify potential sources for an AARGM-ER equivalent missile system. The move comes after years of delays in fielding the AGM-88G AARGM-ER.
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theaviationist.comworld4 days ago
F-15EX and MQ-28 drone fly together over Philippine Sea during Valiant Shield exercise
An F-15EX and MQ-28 flew together over the Philippine Sea during the exercise. PACAF released photos showing the pair and described uncrewed systems as force multipliers for human pilots.
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Fortunefinance4 days ago
India and Japan Agree to Expand Defense and Economic Cooperation
India and Japan reached new agreements on defense technology, artificial intelligence, semiconductors and maritime security during bilateral talks. The two countries also adopted a joint roadmap on economic security and reaffirmed their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Los Angeles Timespolitics4 days ago
European Leaders Coordinate on Defense and Trade After U.S. Criticism
European heads of government have increased coordination on defense, tariffs and foreign policy following public criticism from President Trump. The shift includes closer ties between Italy's premier and other European leaders who previously kept distance over political differenc…
iphoneincanada.cafinance4 days ago
Canada Plans Global Defence Bank at NATO Summit but Faces Capital Shortfall
Ottawa targets next week's NATO summit to launch the bank with about 10 founding members. Several European countries are near agreement while South Korea holds talks with uncertain prospects.
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forbes.comworld4 days ago
Navy Seeks Industry Input on Producing Up to 600 Anti-Radar Missiles Yearly
Naval Air Systems Command issued a July 1 request for information asking whether industry can supply up to 600 Advanced Emission Suppression Missiles per year. The notice updates an earlier February sources-sought notice that projected demand of up to 300 missiles annually.
Defense Newsbusiness5 days ago
KNDS delays IPO after failing to secure investor support above 12 billion euros
The Amsterdam-based maker of Leopard 2 tanks and Caesar howitzers delayed its planned dual listing in Paris and Frankfurt. Shareholders said the process would resume once market conditions improve.
theconversation.comfinance5 days ago
Study Maps Nearly 150 Drone Incursions Across Europe Over 19 Months
A report documented nearly 150 unmanned aerial vehicle flights into more than a dozen European countries between late 2022 and mid-2024. The flights occurred near military sites and infrastructure in multiple nations.
news.google.compolitics5 days ago
Japan and India Expand Cooperation on AI, Energy and Defense
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday to advance joint work in artificial intelligence, economic security, clean energy and defense. The leaders cited supply chain risks and regional influence concerns as reasons for closer…
spacenews.comworld5 days ago
Vantor Selects BAE Systems to Build Next-Generation Vantage Satellites
Vantor has contracted BAE Systems to manufacture the first two Vantage electro-optical imaging satellites. The satellites will deliver 20-centimeter resolution imagery and support defense and intelligence missions.
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