The Defense Post

06/19/2026

A new backpackable unmanned ground vehicle from AeroVironment could help troops conduct reconnaissance and explosive ordnance disposal missions without risking their lives.

06/19/2026

Northrop Grumman has secured a US Space Force contract to develop an Enhanced Protected Tactical Satellite Communications Prototype.

Northrop Grumman has secured a US Space Force contract to develop an Enhanced Protected Tactical Satellite Communications Prototype.

06/19/2026

The US Air Force has awarded contracts covering both the aircraft and autonomy software for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

The US Air Force has awarded contracts covering both the aircraft and autonomy software for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

06/19/2026

Thales has joined forces with Renault Group to transform a 4×4 platform into what they describe as a “fully functional mobile command center” for unmanned systems.

Thales has joined forces with Renault Group to transform a 4x4 platform into what they describe as a “fully functional mobile command center” for unmanned systems.

06/19/2026

Finland has approved the additional procurement of GBU-53 Small Diameter Bomb II glide bombs for its incoming F-35 fighter fleet from the US.

06/19/2026

Denmark has placed a permanent order for Saab’s Giraffe 1X radar systems after using them for more than six months during security operations surrounding high-profile summits in Copenhagen.

Denmark has placed a permanent order for Saab’s Giraffe 1X radar systems after using them for more than six months before high-profile summits in Copenhagen.

06/19/2026

MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense have moved into the final phase of negotiations with France to deliver THUNDART, a new long-range land strike system designed to replace aging rocket artillery.

MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense have moved into the final phase of negotiations with France to deliver THUNDART.

06/19/2026

Safran and Diehl Defence have renewed their joint effort to develop the Hussar loitering munition seven years after the program was first unveiled.

Safran and Diehl Defence have renewed their effort to develop the Hussar loitering munition seven years after the program was first unveiled.

06/19/2026

Navantia has started testing the air-independent propulsion system for Spain’s third S-80-class submarine.

Navantia has started testing the air-independent propulsion system for Spain's third S-80-class submarine.

06/19/2026

Lockheed Martin and GM Defense are linking commercial auto manufacturing with defense production in an effort to speed up how the US builds military systems at scale.