# Defence Agenda

> Defence Agenda delivers editorial coverage of defence programmes, industrial capacity, procurement and emerging capability trends.

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defence and aerospace programmes, industrial capacity, procurement and emerging
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## Latest coverage
- [Ukraine Unveils Koral Air-Defence Launcher at MSPO 2026](https://defenceagenda.com/ukraine-koral-air-defence-launcher-mspo-2026): Ukraine has publicly shown the Koral air-defence launcher at MSPO 2026, revealing a Tatra-based system linked to a missile designed for aerial and ballistic targets.
- [Spanish Navy Selects Three MBDA SIMBAD RC Air-Defence Systems](https://defenceagenda.com/spanish-navy-mbda-simbad-rc-three-systems): The Spanish Navy has signed a framework agreement with MBDA for three SIMBAD RC systems, adding a MISTRAL-based close-range missile-defence layer.
- [DNV and Fassmer Partner on Classed Autonomous Naval Vessels](https://defenceagenda.com/dnv-fassmer-autonomous-naval-vessels-mou): DNV and Fassmer have signed an MoU to develop and classify autonomous and remotely operated naval vessels under DNV’s AROS framework.
- [DIU MagNav Flies 4h23m Over Pacific Without GPS](https://defenceagenda.com/diu-magnav-pacific-flight-without-gps): DIU and Honeywell flew an Embraer 170 for 4h23m over the Pacific using MagNav, demonstrating passive GPS-independent navigation over open ocean.
- [Brazil Resumes MTC Cruise Missile Certification With Successful Test](https://defenceagenda.com/brazil-mtc-cruise-missile-certification-test-avibras): Avibras and the Brazilian Army have resumed MTC tactical cruise missile certification with a successful 26 August firing at Marambaia.
- [German Navy Completes Dual LORA Ballistic Missile Firing Trial](https://defenceagenda.com/german-navy-lora-ballistic-missile-dual-firing-trial): The German Navy has completed a dual operational firing trial of IAI’s naval LORA ballistic missile under its OPEX experimentation framework.
- [Poland Debuts 40-Tonne CBWP Heavy IFV at MSPO 2026](https://defenceagenda.com/poland-cbwp-heavy-ifv-mspo-2026): PGZ and Huta Stalowa Wola have unveiled a full-size CBWP heavy IFV demonstrator at MSPO 2026, weighing over 40 tonnes with a ZSSW-30 turret.
- [UK Launches £7.8B Space Strategy Focused on Defence and Resilience](https://defenceagenda.com/uk-7-8b-space-strategy-defence-resilience): The UK has launched a £7.8 billion space strategy to 2030, prioritising satellite communications, space domain awareness and sovereign resilience.
- [AeroVironment Wins First International LOCUST Laser Order Above $50M](https://defenceagenda.com/aerovironment-locust-first-international-order-50m): AeroVironment has secured the first international order for its LOCUST laser weapon system, a direct commercial sale valued above $50 million.
- [India Clears ₹1.10 Trillion Defence Acquisition Plan With 98% Domestic Sourcing](https://defenceagenda.com/india-dac-1-10-trillion-defence-acquisition-98-domestic): India’s DAC has approved about ₹1.10 trillion in acquisition proposals, with roughly 98% of planned procurement sourced from Indian industry.
- [CTech Opens MSPO 2026 Push With UfukLink Mini Pro, SkyARX E-Ku and SecureARX](https://defenceagenda.com/ctech-mspo-2026-ufuklink-skyarx-securearx): CTech is using MSPO 2026 to debut UfukLink Mini Pro, show new SkyARX E-Ku models, present SecureARX and prepare a Wayren cooperation MoU.
- [ASELSAN GÜRZ Enters Field Firing Phase with Anadolu Savunma Carrier](https://defenceagenda.com/aselsan-gurz-field-firing-anadolu-savunma-carrier): ASELSAN’s GÜRZ air-defence system has entered live-fire field activity, validating its radar, electro-optical tracking and GÖKSUR engagement chain while using a dedicated 8×8 carrier developed by Anadolu Savunma for the GÜRZ project.
- [Israel Receives Second KC-46A Gideon as Tanker Recapitalisation Advances](https://defenceagenda.com/israel-second-kc-46a-gideon-delivery): Israel’s Air Force received its second KC-46A Gideon tanker at Nevatim Air Base on 20 August 2026, advancing a six-aircraft recapitalisation of its long-range aerial-refuelling fleet.
- [Kongsberg Maritime Agrees to Acquire Arctic Propulsion Specialist Steerprop](https://defenceagenda.com/kongsberg-maritime-steerprop-acquisition): Kongsberg Maritime has agreed to acquire Finnish azimuth-propulsion specialist Steerprop, strengthening its position in high ice-class and Arctic vessels as demand for polar-capable shipping grows.
- [L3Harris Completes First 35 Viper Shield EW Systems as Orders Reach 233](https://defenceagenda.com/l3harris-viper-shield-35-systems-233-orders): L3Harris has completed production of the first 35 Viper Shield electronic-warfare systems and is ramping toward full-rate output for 233 units ordered by eight allied F-16 operators.
- [Dream Chaser Adds National Security Payloads to Inaugural Multi-Customer Mission](https://defenceagenda.com/dream-chaser-national-security-payloads-inaugural-mission): Sierra Space says Dream Chaser’s inaugural mission will carry undisclosed national-security payloads alongside civil and commercial customers, expanding the spaceplane’s first flight beyond a single-customer demonstration.
- [South Korean Navy Tests KAIST PIBOT Humanoid as Ship Helmsman](https://defenceagenda.com/south-korea-kaist-pibot-navy-helmsman): South Korea’s Navy has tested KAIST’s PIBOT humanoid as a ship helmsman, using existing bridge controls to explore automation that could reduce crew workload without redesigning the vessel.
- [Boeing Plans to Offer MQ-28 Ghost Bat for Japan’s SHIELD Littoral Defence Network](https://defenceagenda.com/mq-28-ghost-bat-japan-shield): Boeing plans to position the MQ-28 Ghost Bat for Japan’s SHIELD littoral-defence effort, but Tokyo has not announced a selection or procurement contract for the uncrewed aircraft.
- [Ukraine Catalogues More Than 20 Russian USV Designs as Naval Drone Portfolio Expands](https://defenceagenda.com/russia-usv-designs-ukraine-catalogue): Ukraine’s military intelligence has published a catalogue of more than 20 Russian uncrewed surface-vessel projects, providing a new open-source view of Moscow’s expanding maritime-drone industrial effort.
- [CRS Says US Air Force Fighter Fleet Falls Below Statutory Minimum](https://defenceagenda.com/us-air-force-fighter-fleet-statutory-minimum): A 4 September 2026 Congressional Research Service report says the U.S. Air Force has fallen below the statutory fighter minimum, sharpening debate over recapitalisation, retirements and industrial capacity.
- [North Korea Commissions Second Choe Hyon-Class Destroyer Kang Kon](https://defenceagenda.com/north-korea-kang-kon-choe-hyon-destroyer): North Korea commissioned the 5,000-tonne Kang Kon destroyer on 6 September 2026, giving its East Sea Fleet the second ship of the new Choe Hyon class.
- [US Navy Demonstrates Robotic At-Sea Refuelling for T38 Uncrewed Surface Vessel](https://defenceagenda.com/us-navy-t38-robotic-at-sea-refuelling): The U.S. Navy demonstrated a robotic towed connector that repeatedly captured, refuelled and released a T38 uncrewed surface vessel at sea, advancing work toward persistent autonomous maritime operations.
- [Elroy Chaparral Completes First Uncrewed Autonomous Flights Under FAA eIPP](https://defenceagenda.com/elroy-chaparral-faa-eipp-autonomous-flights): Elroy Air’s Chaparral completed the first autonomous uncrewed flights authorised under the FAA eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, adding regulatory data to a platform also under U.S. Army development.
- [Kymeta Wins $20M DoD Order for 100+ Multi-Orbit Osprey u8 Terminals](https://defenceagenda.com/kymeta-20m-dod-osprey-u8-multi-orbit-satcom): Kymeta received a $20 million U.S. Department of Defense order for more than 100 Osprey u8 terminals bundled with GEO/LEO multi-orbit connectivity services.
- [75th Ranger Regiment Evaluates Petrel AERO Sky as FPV Drone Mothership](https://defenceagenda.com/75th-ranger-regiment-petrel-aero-sky-mothership): Petrel Technologies says the 75th Ranger Regiment has evaluated AERO Sky in live-fire mothership and airborne relay roles after earlier 101st Airborne testing.
- [RAF Redesignates Air Command as Air & Space Command](https://defenceagenda.com/raf-air-space-command-redesignation-2026): The Royal Air Force has redesignated Air Command as Air & Space Command, formalising the headquarters’ responsibility for both domains while UK Space Command remains under the structure.
- [Azerbaijan Begins Local Production of DEARSAN SALVO and KAYRA Naval Drones](https://defenceagenda.com/azerbaijan-dearsan-salvo-kayra-local-production): Azerbaijan has begun joint domestic production of DEARSAN-designed SALVO and KAYRA unmanned surface vessels through MIRAS, with locally built craft demonstrated during a presidential visit.
- [New Su-34 Airframe Seen at Novosibirsk as Russian Production Continues](https://defenceagenda.com/russia-su-34-production-novosibirsk-2026): A newly built Su-34 in factory primer was photographed at Novosibirsk in August, adding open-source evidence that Russia’s fighter-bomber production line remains active during the war.
- [INFOZAHYST Positions In-Country EW Integration as a Gateway for Foreign Defence Firms in Ukraine](https://defenceagenda.com/infozahyst-ukraine-ew-integration-foreign-partners): Ukraine’s INFOZAHYST is positioning local maintenance, EW integration and joint R&D as a route for foreign defence firms seeking to adapt systems to battlefield requirements in Ukraine.
- [BlueBird Tech Launches Modular Bebradrone Kit for Unit-Level UAV Customisation](https://defenceagenda.com/bluebird-bebradrone-kit-modular-uav): Ukraine’s BlueBird Tech has launched a modular Bebradrone Kit that lets military units select their own communications, video, navigation and payload architecture around a common fixed-wing airframe.

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