Defence News

US Navy Selects L3Harris VAMPIRE for Littoral C-UAS Defence

The U.S. Navy has selected L3Harris VAMPIRE counter-unmanned systems for littoral defence, extending a combat-proven palletised precision-rocket architecture in…

Mexico’s Pombero C-UAS Prototype Enters 30-Day Test Campaign

Roca Defense & Systems has presented the Pombero low-cost C-UAS interceptor in Mexico and is beginning a 30-day prototype test campaign covering propulsion, man…

SunCubes Uses Engineering AI for Laser UAV Recharging

SunCubes is using SimScale’s Engineering AI to design and validate laser-based wireless power systems intended to recharge drones in flight or at remote station…

Mehler Unveils SCILT Naval for Close-Range Drone Defence

Mehler Protection has unveiled SCILT Naval, an active shipboard counter-UAS system designed as a last defensive layer against FPV drones, kamikaze UAVs and loit…

Stoke Space Raises $1B to Scale Fully Reusable Nova

Stoke Space has completed an initial $1 billion Series E closing, taking total capital raised to $2.3 billion as it prepares Nova Pathfinder for a first orbital…

RNZAF NH90 Becomes First of Type to Reach 3,000 Hours

A Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 has become the first aircraft of the type to exceed 3,000 flight hours, while the service’s eight-aircraft fleet has passed 2…

Spanish Navy Selects MBDA SIMBAD RC for Fleet Defence

The Spanish Navy has signed a framework agreement with MBDA for three SIMBAD RC systems, introducing a dedicated MISTRAL-based close-in missile layer for fleet…

Sweden Approves SEK 7B HIMARS Acquisition

Sweden has authorised procurement of Lockheed Martin HIMARS for around SEK 7 billion, with first deliveries planned in 2027 and parallel cooperation with Finlan…

Isar Aerospace Reaches Orbit on Spectrum’s Second Flight

Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum reached orbit and deployed customer payloads on its second flight from Andøya, marking a major milestone for European commercial launc…

Sweden Extends Future Fighter Work With SEK 2.9B Order

Sweden has awarded Saab approximately SEK 2.9 billion for continued future-fighter concept work through 2028, including flying and ground demonstrators for crew…

Germany’s First F-35A Completes Maiden Flight

Germany's first F-35A Lightning II completed its maiden flight from Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth facility on 8 September 2026. The aircraft carries the German i…

BARS Jet Drone Production Moves to Europe

Ukrainska Pravda reported on 7 September 2026 that a European joint venture is beginning production of Ukraine's BARS jet-powered drone, with the first products…

USMC Awards V2X $19M Tempest C-UAS Contract

ASELSAN Wins Polish Order for 24 More ARSUS Systems

ASELSAN and Polish vehicle manufacturer AMZ Kutno signed a new export contract at MSPO 2026 for 24 additional ARSUS reconnaissance and surveillance system sets…

Poland Secures Homar-K Launcher Production Licence

Poland's Armament Agency and Hanwha Aerospace signed a licensing agreement at MSPO on 8 September 2026 covering technical documentation and rights connected wit…