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Sandia Tests Sounding Rocket to Improve W93 Warhead DesignSandia National Laboratories has conducted an Atrax sounding r...
01/09/2026

Sandia Tests Sounding Rocket to Improve W93 Warhead Design

Sandia National Laboratories has conducted an Atrax sounding rocket flight test to collect real-world vibration data during atmospheric reentry. The data will help engineers improve modeling and simulation tools used to assess future warhead components.

The testing is intended to increase confidence in Sandia’s engineering models and provide earlier insights for the design of nonnuclear components for the W93 warhead, the United States’ first new nuclear weapon under development in nearly 30 years.

Naval Group Signs Contract for Four FDI Frigates for SwedenNaval Group has signed a contract with Sweden’s Ministry of D...
01/09/2026

Naval Group Signs Contract for Four FDI Frigates for Sweden

Naval Group has signed a contract with Sweden’s Ministry of Defence for the procurement of four Defence and Intervention Frigates (FDI) for the Royal Swedish Navy. The agreement was signed in Stockholm on 31 August 2026 by FMV Director-General Mikael Granholm and Naval Group CEO Pierre Éric Pommellet.

The signing took place in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, less than four months after Sweden selected the FDI. The deal follows exclusive negotiations supported by the French government and marks a major expansion of Sweden’s naval capabilities.

Curtiss-Wright Wins $40 Million IFPC Defense ContractsCurtiss-Wright has secured approximately $40 million in contracts ...
01/09/2026

Curtiss-Wright Wins $40 Million IFPC Defense Contracts

Curtiss-Wright has secured approximately $40 million in contracts from Leidos to support production of the U.S. Army’s Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 (IFPC Inc 2) system.

The company will provide electromechanical actuation technology and rugged mission computers for mobile ground-based air defense systems, supporting the Army’s push for more compact, capable, and efficient air-defense platforms.

FIRST LOOK: Castelion Unveils Blackbeard Low-Cost Hypersonic MissileCastelion has released the first public image of its...
01/09/2026

FIRST LOOK: Castelion Unveils Blackbeard Low-Cost Hypersonic Missile

Castelion has released the first public image of its Blackbeard hypersonic strike missile, offering the clearest look yet at the company’s rapidly developed, mass-producible weapon designed to deliver hypersonic capability at significantly lower cost.

Blackbeard is being developed for both air- and ground-launched applications, with the U.S. Navy already moving toward integration with the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.

JetZero Secures $100 Million Loan for All-Wing Aircraft DevelopmentJetZero has secured a senior secured term loan facili...
01/09/2026

JetZero Secures $100 Million Loan for All-Wing Aircraft Development

JetZero has secured a senior secured term loan facility of up to $100 million to accelerate development of its all-wing commercial aircraft, including technology maturation and manufacturing of its Jet1 demonstrator.

The funding will also support new U.S. manufacturing and test facilities in Greensboro, North Carolina. JetZero says its Z4 aircraft could reduce fuel burn and emissions by up to 50% compared with conventional aircraft, with entry into service targeted for the early 2030s.

ePlane Orders HENSOLDT Avionics for e200X eVTOL AircraftIndia’s ePlane Company, also known as Ubifly Technologies, has p...
01/09/2026

ePlane Orders HENSOLDT Avionics for e200X eVTOL Aircraft

India’s ePlane Company, also known as Ubifly Technologies, has placed a firm order with HENSOLDT for avionics for its e200X electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, marking a move from joint development toward series production.

The agreement will support the e200X’s situational awareness capabilities as ePlane advances its vision for electric air mobility and urban transportation in India.

Leonardo Signs First Serial Production Contract for Centauro II in BrazilLeonardo, through the CIO Consortium, has signe...
01/09/2026

Leonardo Signs First Serial Production Contract for Centauro II in Brazil

Leonardo, through the CIO Consortium, has signed an initial serial production contract with the Brazilian Army for seven Centauro II 8x8 wheeled combat vehicles equipped with 120 mm main guns.

The order is the first production batch under Brazil’s wider programme for 98 Centauro II vehicles, following successful operational testing. The fully digitized and interoperable platform is designed for a broad range of missions, from national security and peacekeeping to complex combat operations.

𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥’𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥Israel’s sixth submarine, INS Drakon, is en route to Israel fr...
01/09/2026

𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥’𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥

Israel’s sixth submarine, INS Drakon, is en route to Israel from Germany following a farewell ceremony at TKMS’s shipyard in Kiel. The submarine is the latest addition to the Israeli Navy’s German-built Dolphin-family fleet and incorporates air-independent propulsion (AIP) alongside advanced onboard technologies.

Drakon is expected to strengthen the Israeli Navy’s long-endurance undersea operations, survivability, and strategic flexibility. Its delivery also underscores the long-standing naval-industrial relationship between Israel and Germany, particularly in the development and construction of advanced conventional submarines.

𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐤𝐚𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐓ü𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐲𝐞Leonardo S.p.A. CEO Lorenzo Mariani, accompanied by a co...
01/09/2026

𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐤𝐚𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐓ü𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐲𝐞

Leonardo S.p.A. CEO Lorenzo Mariani, accompanied by a company delegation, visited Baykar’s Özdemir Bayraktar National Technology Center as well as its Keşan and Çorlu Flight Training and Test Centers in Türkiye. The visit provided the Italian aerospace and defense group with a closer look at Baykar’s development, testing, and flight operations infrastructure.

The engagement comes amid growing Turkish-Italian defense and aerospace cooperation, with Leonardo and Baykar developing closer industrial ties in the unmanned aviation sector. High-level visits to Baykar’s engineering and flight-test facilities highlight the expanding interaction between the two companies as they explore opportunities in advanced unmanned systems and international markets.

Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG Receives Provisional Airworthiness CertificationRheinmetall’s LUNA NG unmanned reconnaissance syst...
01/09/2026

Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG Receives Provisional Airworthiness Certification

Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG unmanned reconnaissance system has received provisional airworthiness certification from the Bundeswehr Aviation Authority, marking a major step toward full type certification and wider operational use.

The certification allows LUNA NG to operate in regular restricted airspace while meeting civil aviation safety standards, potentially enabling military reconnaissance missions over densely populated areas and helping overcome a major regulatory barrier for European military drones.

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