Industry

GE Aerospace and Kratos secure U.S. Air Force F143 development contract as second-source engine for JASSM cruise missile

GE Aerospace and Kratos won a USAF EMD contract to develop the F143 engine as a second source for the JASSM-ER cruise missile. The move diversifies propulsion supply for the long-range strike weapon. Details cover engine development milestones toward qualification.

Defence Industry EuropeAug 17

Rheinmetall wins Bundeswehr order worth over €500 million for 149 mobile rescue stations to expand battlefield medical support

Rheinmetall secured a Bundeswehr order exceeding €500 million for 149 mobile rescue stations. The systems expand battlefield medical support and casualty care capability. A significant German land forces procurement award.

Defence Industry EuropeAug 17

US Army awards Airbus $140 million contract for 12 new UH-72B Lakota helicopters

The US Army awarded Airbus a $140 million contract for 12 new UH-72B Lakota helicopters. The order continues the light utility helicopter fleet's expansion. Details cover delivery quantities and value.

Army RecognitionAug 17

Pentagon awards NODA AI $100M for autonomy software

The Pentagon awarded NODA AI a $100 million contract for autonomy software. The deal supports autonomous systems development across platforms. A notable AI/autonomy procurement award.

Defence BlogAug 17

U.S. Army Targets Dramatic Rise In GMLRS Production

The US Army is targeting a dramatic increase in GMLRS rocket production. The ramp-up addresses high expenditure and stockpile needs. A key munitions industrial base expansion.

aviationweek.comAug 17

Voyager expands solid rocket motor manufacturing in Colorado

Voyager is expanding solid rocket motor manufacturing in Colorado. The move addresses supply constraints in the missile propulsion base. Supports broader US munitions production expansion.

Defence BlogAug 17

M1 contracted to modernise US Army's helicopter flight training

M1 was contracted to modernize the US Army's helicopter flight training under a new contractor-run model. The deal shifts rotary-wing instruction to industry. Marks a change in Army pilot training delivery.

Army TechnologyAug 17

Boeing wins USD75 million contract for JDAM LR production

Boeing has received a USD75 million contract for JDAM LR production. The award moves the long-range guided munition into a funded production phase. JDAM LR adds a cruise-capable configuration to the established JDAM family. The program is relevant to U.S. precision-strike inventory expansion.

JanesAug 7

Rheinmetall says ramping up ATACMS output will take time as US rebuilds stocks

Rheinmetall says increasing ATACMS production will require time. The assessment comes as the United States rebuilds missile stocks. The company expects ATACMS-related revenue later in the decade. Production planning could affect capacity available for newer precision-strike programs.

ReutersAug 7

Nammo signs seven-year Swedish deal for programmable 30mm and 40mm ammunition for TRIDON Mk2, Trackfire and CV90

Nammo has signed a seven-year Swedish ammunition agreement. The deal covers programmable 30 mm and 40 mm rounds. The ammunition will support TRIDON Mk2, Trackfire and CV90 systems. The award strengthens Swedish access to airburst-capable medium-calibre munitions.

Voyager Awarded Role To Advance Components For SM-3 Interceptors

Voyager has received work to advance components for SM-3 interceptors. SM-3 is a sea- and land-based ballistic-missile defence interceptor. The award supports component development for the U.S. and allied missile-defence architecture. It is relevant to interceptor production resilience and technical maturation.

aviationweek.comAug 7

Leidos CEO says company secured $5 billion in 2026 defense-tech awards across hypersonics, military intelligence and passive sensors

Leidos says it has secured USD5 billion in 2026 defence-technology awards. The awards span hypersonics, military intelligence and passive-sensor work. The reported total indicates a substantial pipeline across high-priority U.S. defence technology areas. The programs are relevant to sensing, intelligence and advanced-weapons development.

BAE Systems expands defence production across the U.S. and Europe, backing missile, munitions and combat vehicle output with major investment

BAE Systems is expanding defence production across the United States and Europe. Investment will support output of missiles, munitions and combat vehicles. The expansion addresses sustained allied demand and replenishment requirements. It represents a significant industrial-capacity development for NATO supply chains.

BAE Systems says Bofors artillery and ammunition output has risen three- to fourfold amid sustained European defence demand

BAE Systems says Bofors artillery and ammunition output has increased three- to fourfold. The increase follows sustained European demand for artillery systems and ammunition. The company’s production expansion supports allied stockpile replenishment. It highlights the continuing industrial response to high ammunition consumption.

Netherlands selects Optics11 to deliver ‘ASW in a box'

The Netherlands has selected Optics11 to provide an anti-submarine warfare package. The system is described as an “ASW in a box” capability. The award indicates interest in compact and deployable undersea-warfare sensing solutions. It supports Dutch efforts to strengthen anti-submarine operations.

JanesAug 7

Middle EastIndustry

Saab receives new Middle East GlobalEye order

Saab has received a new GlobalEye order from the Middle East. GlobalEye combines airborne early warning, surveillance and command-and-control functions. The platform uses a business-jet airframe with advanced radar and surveillance sensors. The order expands regional demand for airborne surveillance capability.

ukdefencejournal.org.ukAug 7

General Dynamics points to double-digit growth in ammunition and missile components, driven by artillery and allied demand

General Dynamics reports double-digit growth in ammunition and missile-component activity. The growth is driven by artillery demand and allied procurement. The result indicates continued pressure on Western munitions supply chains. It is a useful indicator of defence-industrial capacity and demand trends.

Kratos sees hypersonics revenue reaching at least $700 million in 2027, with MACH-TB funding and new awards driving expansion

Kratos expects hypersonics revenue to reach at least USD700 million in 2027. The forecast is supported by MACH-TB funding and newly awarded work. MACH-TB supports test infrastructure for hypersonic technology development. The outlook indicates expanding U.S. investment in hypersonic testing and integration.

UK awards Microsoft £13.3m threat analysis contract

The United Kingdom has awarded Microsoft a GBP13.3 million threat-analysis contract. The contract concerns analytical capability for identifying and assessing threats. It reflects continuing defence adoption of commercial cloud, data and analytic technologies. The award is relevant to UK digital intelligence and security modernization.

ukdefencejournal.org.ukAug 7

Sharpshooter range deal set for award to Qinetiq

A Sharpshooter range contract is set to be awarded to QinetiQ. The deal concerns access to or support for a military testing range capability. Ranges are essential for weapons trials, training and systems evaluation. The prospective award is relevant to UK test-and-evaluation infrastructure.

ukdefencejournal.org.ukAug 7

Renk Group sees record order intake in H1, confirms 2026 outlook

Renk Group has reported record order intake during the first half of 2026. The company confirmed its outlook for the full year. Renk produces mobility systems including transmissions for military vehicles and naval platforms. The order figure is an indicator of continued demand for European defence equipment.

Army TechnologyAug 7

oceaniaIndustry

Australia announces AIM-260 acquisition

Australia has announced acquisition of the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile. The air-to-air weapon is designed to provide longer-range engagement capability than legacy AMRAAM variants. Australia becomes the first announced operator outside the United States. The procurement strengthens Royal Australian Air Force long-range air-combat capability.

JanesAug 6

Kratos wins U.S. Army contract to replace aging Javelin missile seeker and sustain close-combat lethality through the next decade

Kratos received a US Army contract connected to replacement of aging Javelin missile seekers. The work addresses a critical guidance component of the shoulder-launched anti-tank missile. A seeker refresh is intended to sustain production and close-combat lethality over the next decade. The award supports continued modernization of the Javelin weapon supply chain.

Defence Industry EuropeAug 6

Mistral and UVision secure more than $50 million U.S. Army order for additional HERO 120 loitering munitions and support equipment

Mistral and UVision secured a US Army order worth more than $50 million for HERO 120 loitering munitions. The award also includes associated support equipment. HERO 120 provides a man-portable precision-strike capability with loitering functionality. The order expands Army access to expendable unmanned strike systems.

Defence Industry EuropeAug 6

Latin AmericaIndustry

Colombia buys two KC 390 aircraft for USD366.4 million

Colombia has purchased two Embraer KC-390 Millennium transport and tanker aircraft for USD366.4 million. The aircraft can conduct strategic and tactical airlift, aerial refuelling and humanitarian missions. The acquisition modernizes Colombian military air mobility capacity. It expands the KC-390 operator base in Latin America.

JanesAug 6