Air14:35 UTC
Dutch firm uses AI to help drone systems ‘talk’ on Ukraine’s battlefield
Amsterdam-based Intelic now has an office in Kyiv and is helping Ukrainian forces as they face intensified Russian drone and missile barrages.
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- Maritime14:30 UTC
Gecko Robotics, Anduril team up for new Baltimore County shipyard
Gecko Robotics will utilize its inspection technology and its AI-powered software to conduct non-destructive testing (NDT) on these submarine components.
- Air14:06 UTC
Pentagon recruits drone pilots from across services for upcoming competition
The Defense Innovation Unit is looking to recruit about 100 drone pilots and create a standing registry of operators across the military services.
- Industry13:57 UTC
What will it take to build a moon base?
In this episode, a panel of industry experts discuss what’s needed to build a moon base. During a live event at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, leaders Astrolab, Firefly […]
- Maritime13:25 UTC
German pilots prepare for CH‑47F fleet with US Army flight simulator
Ahead of the German Air Force receiving its CH‑47F Block II Chinook fleet, its pilots are utilizing the U.S. Army's flight-simulator complex.
- Air13:21 UTC
France to start training Ukrainian pilots on Rafale warplanes in November, minister says
France will begin training Ukrainian pilots on the Rafale fighter jet next month, Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin told lawmakers on Thursday.
- Industry13:07 UTC
Turkey’s foreign minister says Ankara weighing Saudi defense support, rules out offensive role
Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, under which an armed attack on one member is considered an attack on all.
- Land12:28 UTC
Weaponizing the supply chain for a liquid-fueled howitzer-fired munition that flies 150 km
[Sponsored] The goal of such weaponization is to tie warfighter needs to the RDT&E cycle.
- Space12:02 UTC
Field services and SATCOM upgrade orders expand Gilat Defense’s presence across U.S. defense programs
Petah Tikva, Israel, October 8, 2026 – Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite … mehr...
- Maritime11:18 UTC
German lawmakers approve funds for eight-ship fleet of sub-hunting frigates
The German ships will support NATO missions in the Baltic and North seas, the Atlantic and the High North, according to the announcement.
- Maritime10:46 UTC
AUKUS heavyweight torpedo test raises questions over future armed UUV requirements
A heavyweight torpedo firing from the Royal Navy’s uncrewed submarine XV Excalibur suggests a shift beyond surveillance, with allied navies eyeing strike roles for large autonomous undersea vessels.
- Industry10:41 UTC
Shaped through service: Colt Canada details its new C25 carbine
In an event held in Copenhagen in early October Colt Canada, part of the Colt CZ group, allowed potential customers
- Industry10:38 UTC
Colt Canada increases its visibility while launching its C25 in Europe
Until now Colt Canada, part of the Colt CZ group, has been quite silent, letting its products speaking for the
- Air10:32 UTC
First US-Manufactured Tamir Delivered to Israel
In Arkansas, the first fully US-manufactured Tamir interceptor missile has been handed over to Israel. This marks the first time … mehr...
- Industry10:00 UTC
The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a new architecture for a region in disarray
The signing of the trilateral pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan on 7August 2026, has sparked interests, leading to
- Maritime09:54 UTC
Hindustan Shipyard Launches First Fleet Support Ship ‘Surya’ for Indian Navy
India’s Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) launched the Indian Navy’s first Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1), Surya, on October 6, 2026, at a ceremony attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as the chief guest. HSL also laid the keel of the fifth Fleet Support Ship (FSS-5) on October 6, 2026. The company also inaugurated several upgraded facilities, ...
- Air09:32 UTC
NIOA, AeroVironment team to offer and support loitering munitions Down Under
The partnership will target introduction and support of loitering munitions in Australia and New Zealand
- Industry09:00 UTC
UK Light Mobility Vehicle programme picking up speed…
One of the most talked about pending UK MoD procurements in recent months has been that of the Light Mobility
- Policy08:55 UTC
- Air08:29 UTC
After B-1’s leave England, analysts point to limited options, importance of base defense
“Withdrawing these bombers to [the US] will provide an opportunity for more significant maintenance on the aircraft, but it does reduce the potential sustained strike capacity US forces could bring to bear against Iran,” Timothy Walton, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, told Breaking Defense.
- Air08:13 UTC
US military plans multi-UAV trials with Northrop Grumman quantum-navigated Lumberjack
An undisclosed US military branch is preparing to evaluate multiple Lumberjack Group 3 drones equipped with SandboxAQ’s AQNav magnetic-navigation system. Shephard spoke with Northrop Grumman and SandboxAQ to find out more.
- Land07:55 UTC
Patria expands its Valmiera production facility in Latvia
On 7 October, the foundation stone was laid for the new Patria Latvia military vehicle production facility at the Valmiera … mehr...
- Industry07:43 UTC
► Rheinmetall strengthens finance base for further growth – syndicated credit line doubled early to €1.5 billion
Rheinmetall has renewed its existing syndicated credit line ahead of schedule and doubled its volume from €750 million to €1.5
- Industry07:41 UTC
► Strengthened Swedish collaboration on Gripen E/F’s engine
Saab and GKN Aerospace have signed an agreement establishing the foundation for enhanced cooperation in engine and propulsion systems for
- Industry07:38 UTC
► Patria expands its Valmiera production facility in Latvia
On 7 October, the foundation stone was laid for the new Patria Latvia military vehicle production facility at the Valmiera
- Air07:36 UTC
First Gripen E produced in Brazil makes maiden flight
The first Gripen fighter built outside Sweden through the collaboration between Saab and Embraer, marks another milestone in the Gripen
- Land07:30 UTC
GDELS–Santa Bárbara Sistemas hands over first HUNTER infantry fighting vehicle to the Latvian National Armed Forces
One year and a half since the start of the program, GDELS’ Spanish entity Santa Bárbara Sistemas officially handed over
- Air07:23 UTC
Romania orders 12 Airbus H225M multirole military helicopters
Marignane, France, 7 October 2026 – The government of Romania has signed a contract for the procurement of 12 Airbus
- Air07:03 UTC
First Gripen E produced in Brazil by Embraer makes maiden flight
Gavião Peixoto, Brazil, October 7, 2026 – Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ / B3: EMBJ3) and Saab have successfully completed the maiden … mehr...
- Maritime06:38 UTC
Japan Launches Seventh Taigei-Class Submarine as Nuclear Propulsion Debate Grows
On October 8, Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) launched the seventh Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine, “Shogei” (しょうげい), for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), as Japan considers nuclear propulsion as a possible option for its future submarines. The new 3,000-tonne submarine, with pennant number SS-519, entered the water during a naming and launching ceremony at ...