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  • Sweden starts interceptor-UAV acquisition pathway

    Sweden is moving towards procuring interceptor drones for military use. FMV has been tasked to study, develop, and acquire the capability as the Army expands lower-cost counter-UAS options.


  • Rheinmetall opens Battlesuite interfaces to industry

    Rheinmetall has opened key Battlesuite interfaces for external integration work. The Onboard and Tactical APIs are intended to reduce bespoke engineering across networked defence systems.


  • MBDA and WITU advance counter-mass interceptor

    MBDA and WITU have advanced their low-cost counter-mass interceptor programme. Seeker trials in Poland clear the way for prototype integration and an initial firing campaign in 2027.


  • KONGSBERG adds MESA radar to PROTECTOR C-UAS

    KONGSBERG integrates Echodyne radar into PROTECTOR stations for counter-UAS missions. MESA supplies precision tracking data to the RS4 and RS6 fire-control chain after a multi-year integration and test programme.


  • Elbit scales autonomous systems through FUSE architecture

    Elbit Systems has launched FUSE for scaled autonomous combat operations. Dominion-X coordinates aerial and ground platforms through a common AI environment designed for distributed missions and contested operating conditions.


  • Australian NASAMS reaches final operational capability

    Australian Army NASAMS has reached final operational capability in service. The milestone completes a phased introduction combining networked air defence, Australian-designed radar, and domestic sustainment.


  • L3Harris secures .7bn PAC-3 propulsion award

    L3Harris secures $4.7bn PAC-3 propulsion award from Lockheed Martin today. The seven-year agreement covers rocket motors and control components as two new Arkansas production buildings move towards operation in 2027.


  • UK adds £100m to Ukraine air defence

    Britain commits another £100m for Ukraine air defence procurement today. The NATO PURL contribution includes Patriot missiles and other equipment for delivery before winter as interceptor demand continues to pressure Western production capacity.


  • ASELSAN secures 24-system Polish ARSUS follow-on

    ASELSAN secures Polish order for 24 additional ARSUS systems today. Deliveries are scheduled for 2028 and 2029 as the Turkish electronics group expands its reconnaissance partnership with AMZ Kutno.


  • WireMasters targets defence interconnect resilience at DVD

    WireMasters will highlight military interconnect supply resilience at DVD 2026. Its VG-standard portfolio is aimed at maintaining component availability and compatibility through lengthy defence vehicle procurement and support cycles.