Patria and KNDS sign deal for the production in Germany of the Patria 6x6 Common Armoured Vehicles (CAVS) 20/08/2026 | Gabriele Molinelli The framework agreement covers the assembly and final integration of the vehicles, with Germany planning the purchase of potentially thousands
Embraer and Anduril to weaponize the C-390 MILLENNIUM 20/08/2026 | Fabio Di Felice Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US defense firm Anduril to jointly pursue the integration of a palletized version of the BARRACUDA-500M cruise missile aboard the C-390 MILLENNIUM tactical airlifter. According to Embraer Defense & Security President and CEO Bosco da Costa Junior, the requirement… [read more]
Israel eyes P-8 POSEIDON MPA acquisition 19/08/2026 | Andrea Mottola Israel is evaluating the potential acquisition of Boeing P-8A POSEIDON maritime patrol aircraft to establish its first dedicated anti-submarine warfare (ASW) unit and strengthen its regional undersea detection capabilities, driven in particular by the deployment of modern AIP diesel-electric submarines by Turkey and Egypt. The P-8A would allow Israel to… [read more]
US desperately looking for cheaper long range strike weapons. 18/08/2026 | Fabio Di Felice With the Iran conflict straining US stockpiles of expensive guided munitions, the Pentagon is pushing a new project to rapidly develop cheap, long-range strike weapons that can be mass produced. Specifically, the requirement is for long-range, autonomously guided Ground-Based Affordable Mass (GBAM) weapons — systems that must hit a sub-$250,000… [read more]
A Drone for merchant ships? 17/08/2026 | Massimo Annati Israel's Elbit Systems has proposed converting merchant vessels into UAV carriers, capitalizing on the specific capabilities of its HERMES 650 SPARK unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) under a concept dubbed "Small Deck, Long Reach." First unveiled in spring 2024, the HERMES 650 SPARK offers short takeoff performance (200 m or less,… [read more]
Development and prototyping phase is now a go for the Netherlands’s embarked ASW USV 14/08/2026 | Gabriele Molinelli The Uncrewed Surface Vehicle with dipping sonar will be part of the organic capabilities of the future ASW frigates
Rheinmetall Naval Systems unveiled GMF 140, a new 140 meters, 6,000 tons AAW warship design 14/08/2026 | Gabriele Molinelli The new vessel specializes in Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) and Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) in an “affordable” package
Epirus announces new contract with US Marine Corps 14/08/2026 | Wilder Alejandro Sanchez (Reporting from Washington, DC) The HAVOC programme is an example of US armed services aiming to integrate new technologies and also seeking to learn how they can be used at echelon and across a variety of operations, particularly counter-UAS.
The first production representative KAAN fighter has started its taxi trials 14/08/2026 | Gabriele Molinelli P1 is the second KAAN ever produced and introduces significant evolutions from the original P0
USA clears $2 billions of Foreign Military Sales to Saudi Arabia 07/08/2026 | Di Felice The US State Department has approved another Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Saudi Arabia, valued at an estimated $1.96 billion. According to the announcement, the proposed sale would “augment Saudi Arabia’s operational aircraft and enhance its air-to-air, and air-to-ground self-defense capability.” In detail, Saudi Arabia requested 20,000 Advanced Precision Kill… [read more]