Rheinmetall’s Bundeswehr loitering-munition agreement pairs a large framework order with a design built around fast, repeatable series production in Europe.
Hanwha Ocean’s agreement with Gibbs & Cox links Korean yard capacity with US naval design experience, with production speed and sustainment built into the programme approach.
Kawasaki’s unmanned-aircraft concepts add momentum to Japan’s future airpower plans, where autonomy, mission systems, and airframe production are converging.
Poland has formed an industrial team for a sovereign defence telecommunications satellite. The programme links payloads, platform design, secure ground infrastructure, and cyber protection.
Agreements signed at DSA 2026 have extended Türkiye–Malaysia defence cooperation into secure communications, software-defined systems, and AI-led capability development.
The U.S. Navy has completed two JDAM LR demonstration flights. The milestone pushes a lower-cost powered standoff weapon closer to qualification and shipboard integration.
SPEAR 3 remains central to Britain’s future air-launched strike inventory. Programme progress is closely tied to integration, qualification, and production planning.
Denmark has selected the SAMP/T NG system for long-range air defence. The move adds demand across European missile, radar, and integration programmes.
Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine programme is moving deeper into serial production. The build now centres on throughput, supplier performance, and systems integration.
Anduril and HD Hyundai have moved their autonomous surface vessel programme into production. The work now turns on integration, modularity, and repeatable build standards.