Demonstration of C-UAS solutions for the HUNTER IFV in Latvia, including sensor distribution on UGVs 02/09/2026 | Gabriele Molinelli Even before entering service, HUNTER is being tested extensively against the drone threat, also with the assistance of sensors distributed on accompanying UGVs.

Spain and Poland will jointly procure “at least 7” A330 MRTT tankers 01/09/2026 | Gabriele Molinelli Confirmations have arrived from Ministerial sources from both Countries, Poland says it will receive 4

Royal Canadian Navy’s maritime strategy to underscore multi-stakeholder contribution to national CUI security 01/09/2026 | Dr Lee Willett The RCN is in the process of refreshing its operational-level maritime strategy thinking to reflect changes to the world order and the nature of warfare prompted by the Russo-Ukraine war erupting in February 2022.

Indian Army to induct JAVELIN missile system 31/08/2026 | Atul Chandra India and the United States are pursuing co-production of JAVELIN missiles in India as well as wider US-India defence-industrial cooperation

General Atomics is looking beyond its MQ-9 family with the secretive WILDFIRE design 31/08/2026 | Gabriele Molinelli GA made a entry against the USAF’s Massed Modular Aircraft, but is critical of the current requirement and WILDFIRE is not dependent upon it

Philippine Air Force completes S-70i BLACK HAWK fleet induction 31/08/2026 | Atul Chandra The PAF now has a fleet of 47 S-70i helicopters and is the largest operator of the type in the world.

Tiberius Aerospace begins Test & Evaluation development for INVICTUS, its tube-launched, ramjet-powered missile 26/08/2026 | Gabriele Molinelli The advanced weapon is progressing from early laboratory investigation.

Saab’s A3: Sweden’s CCA programme moves from concept to roadmap 26/08/2026 | Marco Giulio Barone Saab’s A3 concept signals Sweden’s move towards high-end autonomous collaborative combat aircraft, linking GRIPEN’s operational philosophy with a demonstrator roadmap, sovereign systems expertise, and potential European partnerships.

Japan to deploy fighters to India for first time as defence cooperation expands 24/08/2026 | Atul Chandra An India-Japan Working Group will coordinate defence cooperation across the operational, intelligence, equipment, technology and industrial domains.

Hanwha’s wheeled K9MH 155/52 howitzer selected by the US Army as the Mobile Tactical Cannon 24/08/2026 | Gabriele Molinelli The order for now is for 6 prototypes with 12 options, but significant buys could follow.