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Galvion announces milestone supply deal for over 250,000 advanced Caiman ballistic helmets under the NATO Support and Procurement Agency framework, expanding European production.

The European Commission launches a sweeping Omnibus package aimed at streamlining defence procurement, cross-border logistics, chemicals regulation, and investment in the run-up to 2030.

Seoul startup Bone AI raises $12M to challenge Asia’s established defence contractors with AI-powered robotics and autonomous systems.

Palladyne AI launches its dedicated defense division after acquiring GuideTech and Crucis companies, forming a vertically integrated defense manufacturing and AI technology powerhouse.

BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems is awarded a $48 million contract to supply advanced communications-electronics technologies for U.S. Army initiatives.

Navantia and Thales have reinforced their partnership by signing an agreement to modernise the Royal Thai Navy's IFF systems on key warships.

Europe achieves a major operational milestone as the Copernicus Sentinel-6B ocean-monitoring satellite is launched, advancing regional marine security and infrastructure protection.

Electro Optic Systems lands an €11.4M contract to deliver Slinger Counter-Drone Remote Weapon Systems to a NATO country in Western Europe as urgent drone threats rise.

Thales and Universal Communication Systems have signed a major contract to deploy an Integrated Platform Management System on the Royal Thai Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier HTMS Chakri Naruebet, aiming to modernize operational effectiveness and transfer critical defence technology expertise to Thailand.

Denmark signs major SEK 510 million contract with Saab for Carl-Gustaf M4 weapons, ammunition, and training equipment, to be delivered through 2028.

MBDA Deutschland secures inaugural contract with Germany’s BAAINBw for the new DefendAir anti-drone missile system, signalling a major advance in European counter-UAS capabilities.

The U.S. Army has enacted a comprehensive restructuring of its acquisition system, consolidating program executive offices to accelerate weapon and technology delivery and boost partnerships with commercial industry.

The Pentagon has deployed new prototype missile defense systems to Guam, aiming for rapid operational feedback and enhanced 360-degree protection amid growing Indo-Pacific security challenges.

China has officially commissioned its first fully indigenous EMALS aircraft carrier, Fujian, deploying next-generation J-35 stealth fighters in a transformative leap for regional naval power.

A surge in demand for anti-drone and radar systems is boosting European defence tech firms as NATO strengthens border security with new counter-drone investments and deployments.