


Blacklists, corruption and frontline needs: Ukraine tackles an arms-export puzzle
After years of struggling to arm its one million active-duty soldiers, Kyiv has been wary of allowing its domestic producers to sell their weapons abroad.

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Israel to extend F-35I range amid war with Iran
Elbit Systems was awarded the development contract, valued at approximately $34 million (100 million NIS).

What if Russia invades the Baltic? A tabletop game offers answers
“Littoral Commander: The Baltic” depicts a Russian invasion of the Baltic region around 2030.

Poland picks BAE Systems for artillery ammunition ramp-up
The British-based company's offer beat several contenders also angling for the business.

US Army reveals Typhon missile system in Japan
The move Monday comes as the U.S. and Japan increase their deterrence against China's growing assertiveness in the region.

Rheinmetall to buy Lürssen yard’s naval business to move into warships
NVL adds around €1 billion (US$1.2 billion) in annual sales in the naval domain, compared to Rheinmetall’s 2024 revenue of €9.75 billion.

Interceptor drones are Europe’s new hope for downing Russian Shaheds
The interest surrounding these platforms appears to be catching on, as several companies paraded their new variants at the DSEI fair in London.

Denmark picks French-Italian SAMP/T air defense system over Patriot
Denmark announced earlier Friday that it will be purchasing MBDA's SAMP/T system rather than the Patriot system.

Dubai Airshow nixes Israel attendance over bombing in Qatar
The organizers’ move became public a day after a Israel carried out an air strike targeting Hamas negotiators in a attack in Doha on Tuesday.

BAE braces for biggest-ever order of CV90 combat vehicle in 2026
Finland, Sweden, Norway, Lithuania, Estonia and the Netherlands in June agreed to explore joint procurement of the CV90.

NATO shot down 3 Russia drones in Poland, all others crashed: official
Officials tell Military Times the takedowns mark the first time in alliance history that NATO planes engaged potential threats in allied airspace.
