Central Europe is adding secure tactical networking through Falcon IV. L3Harris has received a $170 million radio order, reinforcing NATO demand for interoperable voice, data, video, and resilient command-and-control connectivity.
Diehl is reshaping short-range air defence for mobile NATO forces. IRIS-T SLS MK 4 combines mobility, sensing, command functions, and missile effectors as European users rebuild layered protection against drones, aircraft, and precision weapons.
Palladyne and IAI bring loitering-munition production closer to US industry.
China is extending mobile air-defence development around HQ-16-derived missile systems. Recent live-fire drills show a 6×6 launcher, radar, and command element, keeping pressure on sensor, interceptor, and electronic-warfare production.
Swiss AGM order reinforces Europe’s automated artillery production revival push.
Australia is expanding domestic artillery projectile production in regional Queensland. A new Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions forging line will support 155mm M795 output, giving the ADF another domestic route into heavy ammunition supply.
Ukraine’s Eurosatory expansion turns wartime production toward wider export markets.
CRENIC moves UK electronic warfare production toward prototype testing phase.
Lockheed’s C-UAS trial links launchers, sensors, software, and interceptors together. The demonstration points toward modular air-defence architectures for larger drone threats.
Boeing will integrate Australia’s battlefield software architecture for land forces.