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Israel Taps Local Firm for Counter-Drone Systems

Israel’s Defense Ministry has awarded Autonomous Guard two new contracts worth about $3.5 million, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post. 

Bell Wraps First SPINE Upgrades for US Marines H-1 Helicopters

Bell Textron has completed the initial US Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopter adoption of the Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects upgrades.

Boeing to Upgrade Mission Software of S. Korea’s Poseidon Fleet 

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $38.7-million contract to provide mission software updates for the Republic of Korea’s P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft fleet.

Japan Takes Delivery of First Joint Strike Missiles for F-35A Fighters

Japan has received the first batch of Joint Strike Missiles to equip its F-35A Lightning II fighter fleet.

Diehl, Latvian Firm Form JV to Support Baltic Ground-Based Air Defense

German company Diehl Defence has signed a memorandum of understanding with Latvia’s Ripo Remonta Centrs to establish a joint venture supporting ground-based air defense systems across the Baltic region.

Heven AeroTech Clinches US Army Agreement for Hydrogen-Fueled Z1 Drone

The US Army has awarded Heven AeroTech a Basic Ordering Agreement covering its Z1 hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial system.

Pentagon Ups Golden Dome Cost to $185B as Space Capabilities Expand

The US Department of Defense has increased the projected cost of its Golden Dome missile defense system by up to $10 billion to accelerate critical space-based capabilities.

GAO Flags Gaps in Pentagon Cyber Certification Rollout for Defense Contractors

The US Government Accountability Office has found that the Department of Defense has not fully evaluated outside risks that could slow the adoption of its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program.

Mideast War Ups Threat to Israeli, US Interests: Swedish Intelligence

Sweden's intelligence service said the war in the Middle East has led to increased threats to US and Israeli interests, but stressed that Russia remained the main threat to the country.

Israel Says Killed Iran’s Intelligence Minister

Israel said that it had killed Iran's Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, adding that the military was authorized to kill any high-ranking Iranian official in its sights without seeking further approval.

P-8 Poseidon: The Backbone of Maritime Surveillance

This guide shows how the P-8 Poseidon fuses sensors, weapons, and networks to power maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, and global naval intelligence missions.

Pentagon Memo Sets 180-Day Countdown to Pull Anthropic AI From Military Systems

The US Defense Department has ordered all military units to remove AI products developed by Anthropic within 180 days.

Top Aces Secures F-16 Pilot Training Contract for Argentine Air Force

Top Aces has secured a $33.2-million multi-year contract to provide F-16 pilot training for the Argentine Air Force.

Belgium Showcases a New Take on Loitering Munitions

A next-gen loitering munition from Belgian firm ALX Systems took center stage at the Brussels European Defence Exhibition 2026, pointing to a shift toward more flexible, multi-role operations.

Babcock Unveils SME Engagement Framework to Fast-Track Defense Access 

Babcock has introduced a new framework aimed at accelerating the integration of smaller firms into the UK defense programs.

Ukraine Deploys 200 Military Experts to Gulf for Counter-Drone Efforts

Ukraine has begun deploying military specialists to the Middle East to support regional efforts against drone threats.