Rheinmetall and General Atomics together for 155 mm maneuvering precision shell 25/06/2026 | Gabriele Molinelli The alliance brings together the advanced GA design with Rheinmetall’s growing production capacity.

Hyundai Rotem selects FFG as partner in the development of the recovery variant of the K2 tank for Poland 25/06/2026 | Gabriele Molinelli The K2PL recovery variant will be matured with the help of FFG. For FFG this is a precious success, as Germany had instead selected Rheinmetall’s BUFFEL 3 in 2025.

Boeing "ejects" from the UJTS competition 24/06/2026 | Fabio Di Felice Boeing has decided not to continue its participation in the U.S. Navy's Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) competition to replace the T-45 GOSHAWK jet trainers. The unilateral decision came following "careful consideration," with the company determining that the T-7A RED HAWK did not meet UJTS requirements. The USN issued a… [read more]

France's first mass-production drone order: the DGA bets on Harmattan AI's DELCO 23/06/2026 | Marco Giulio Barone France has placed its first large-scale production order for soldier-level combat drones, with the Direction générale de l'armement (DGA) awarding a contract for 5,000 DELCO units to Paris-based startup Harmattan AI — a milestone that marks a decisive turning point in French Army modernisation.

Leonardo's M-346 aircraft controls Baykar's KIZILELMA UCAV in flight 22/06/2026 | Giulio Menegotto Under the K-SWARM program, Leonardo and Baykar have completed a series of tests to assess the integration between the Italian group's M-346 light fighter/trainer and Turkey's KIZILELMA UCAV.

China new nuclear powered supercarrier progress 22/06/2026 | Fabio Di Felice Recent satellite imagery of the Dalian Shipyard in northern China indicates rapid progress on the construction of the country’s first nuclear-powered Type 004 aircraft carrier. Within less than a year, prefabricated hull sections have been assembled into a clearly defined structure, with internal layouts suggesting the presence of twin containment… [read more]

EU accelerates on Ukraine, but Costa’s Kremlin channel divides leaders 19/06/2026 | Caterina Tani (reporting from Brussels) Leaders are trying to present Ukraine’s accession momentum as a success story. But maintaining unity among the 27 may prove just as challenging as dealing with the Kremlin itself.

Eurosatory: Malaysia orders 18 CAESAR self-propelled howitzers 19/06/2026 | Atul Chandra The initial order for 18 systems would be delivered by KNDS in collaboration with its local industrial partner Advanced Defence System (ADS Sdn Bhd) and includes a technology transfer licence with assembly of the systems at the ADS Assembly Plant in Johor. 

Eurosatory, Rheinmetall and South Korea's LIG team up for air defense systems targeting EU and NATO markets 19/06/2026 | Carolina Paizs (Reporting from Paris) At Eurosatory 2026, Rheinmetall and South Korean firm LIG Defense & Aerospace (LIG D&A) announced a strategic partnership for the development and marketing of air defense systems aimed at the European and NATO markets. The near-term goal is the establishment of a Rheinmetall-majority joint venture. The partnership covers the localization,… [read more]

Eurosatory: Oman Munition Production Company to manufacture Czech Republic MSM’s medium and heavy-calibre ammunitions 19/06/2026 | Atul Chandra The partnership is expected to enhance local content, develop national competencies and enable Omani personnel to acquire, operate and sustain advanced manufacturing technologies.