Portugal has been selected to host the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) 2026 Operational Experimentation Campaign, known as OPEX, marking a significant milestone in the acceleration of European defence innovation. Scheduled for October 2026, the campaign will be staged at the Santa Margarida Military Training Area, which is currently being established ...
Lockheed Martin has reported a record-breaking performance for the F-35 Lightning II program in 2025, delivering 191 aircraft and significantly exceeding the previous annual delivery high of 142 jets. This industrial milestone indicates a maturation of the global production line, which is now operating at a pace five times faster ...
Serco Group plc has announced a significant expansion of its defence operations in the Asia Pacific region, securing key contracts and extensions that reinforce its position as a major provider of critical government services. These developments, primarily supporting the Royal Australian Navy, underscore a broader strategic trend where defence and ...
Elbit Systems has secured new contracts totaling $150 million for the supply of its Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS), marking a significant expansion of the technology within European NATO territories. These contracts, awarded by BAE Systems Hägglunds, involve the integration of the Iron Fist system onto CV90 Infantry Fighting ...
June 17, 2026
Homeland - Healey Resignation Signals Spending Crisis at Heart of UK Defence - What It Means for Industry
The resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey has laid bare a serious fault line in the government’s approach to defence
June 16, 2026
Homeland - Yorkshire Regional Defence & Security Cluster Launches
Four Yorkshire mayors have united to launch the Yorkshire Regional Defence & Security Cluster (YRDSC), a new member-led body designed
