The Defense Post

09/10/2026

The Swedish government has authorized the Swedish Armed Forces to procure the US-made M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System for an estimated 7 billion Swedish kronor ($727 million).

Sweden has authorized the Swedish military to procure the US-made HIMARS for an estimated 7 billion Swedish kronor ($727 million).

09/10/2026

Leonardo DRS has received a US Space Force contract to develop sensor technology to support the detection, tracking, and targeting of fast-moving threats in space.

Leonardo DRS has received a US Space Force contract to develop sensors for detection, tracking, and targeting of fast-moving space threats.

09/10/2026

Overland AI received a $20-million US Army contract to develop autonomous systems for clearing battlefield obstacles and minefields.

Overland AI received a $20-million US Army contract to develop autonomous systems for clearing battlefield obstacles and minefields.

09/10/2026

The Bradley was designed to do more than carry infantry into battle.

Built to operate alongside tanks, the M2 Bradley combines troop transport with a 25 mm cannon and TOW anti-tank missiles. That combination allows it to move infantry while also engaging armored vehicles and other battlefield threats.

👉 See how the Bradley became one of America's most recognizable infantry fighting vehicles: https://thedefensepost.com/2026/06/30/bradley-ifv-guide/

09/10/2026

The UK has developed a tabletop wargame based on the 2021 confrontation between HMS Defender and Russian forces near Crimea.

The UK has developed a tabletop wargame based on the 2021 confrontation between HMS Defender and Russian forces near Crimea.

09/10/2026

Birdon will deliver three next-generation Bridge Er****on Boats to the Australian Army to support military river and wet-gap crossings.

Birdon will deliver three next-generation Bridge Er****on Boats to the Australian Army to support military river and wet-gap crossings.

09/10/2026

The US Army has awarded Northrop Grumman a $4.8-billion contract for the full-rate production of the Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) system.

The US Army has awarded Northrop Grumman a $4.8-billion contract for the full-rate production of the Common Infrared Countermeasure system.

09/10/2026

The US Navy has tapped L3Harris to supply an unspecified number of VAMPIRE self-contained systems for littoral counter-drone defense.

09/10/2026

The Spanish Navy is enhancing its defense against aerial and missile threats by procuring three SIMBAD-RC systems from MBDA under a signed framework agreement.

Spain is enhancing its defense against aerial and missile threats with SIMBAD-RC systems from MBDA under a signed framework agreement.

09/10/2026

V2X has secured a contract worth up to $19 million to supply Tempest mobile counter-drone vehicles to the US Marine Corps.

V2X has secured a contract worth up to $19 million to supply Tempest mobile counter-drone vehicles to the US Marine Corps.