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July 10, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

US Army Awards Lockheed $502M Deal for AH-64 Apache Sensor Support

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $502 million contract to provide post-production support for the advanced targeting and night vision systems installed on AH-64 Apache attack helicopters...

July 10, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

BAE Systems Considers Local Manufacturing of M88A2 Armored Recovery Vehicles in Poland

BAE Systems is evaluating a partnership with Polish defense companies to support the maintenance, repair, and potential local production of the M88A2 Armored Recovery Vehicle in Poland. The proposed...

July 10, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

EOS Unveils Multi-Role Remote Weapon Combining Machine Gun and Guided Rockets

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has secured a contract to develop an all-in-one remote weapon system that combines a laser-guided rocket with a machine gun, enhancing Australia’s capabilities to counter...

July 10, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Greensea IQ Secures $3.7M US Marine Corps Deal for Bayonet 250 Systems

The US Marine Corps has placed a $3.7 million delivery order with Greensea IQ for four additional Bayonet 250 autonomous underwater ground vehicles (AUGVs) to further enhance its littoral...

July 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Europe to Produce ATACMS as Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall Launch Joint Manufacturing

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have signed a partnership agreement to jointly produce the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) in Europe, significantly expanding manufacturing of the high-demand tactical ballistic missile...

July 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Germany Approves Acquisition of MEKO A-200 Frigates in $7.2B Program

Germany’s Parliamentary Budget Committee has approved the acquisition of four MEKO A-200 DEU frigates valued at approximately 6.3 billion euros (US$7.2 billion), paving the way for the formal contract...

July 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Canada Selects Kongsberg JSM for Its Future F-35A Fleet

Canada has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a contract worth approximately 800 million Canadian dollars (US$564 million) to supply Joint Strike Missiles (JSMs) for its future fleet of F-35A...

July 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Nordic-Baltic Partners Advance Joint Procurement of Patria TRACKX Platforms

Finland, Norway, and Latvia have signed a statement of intent to adopt Patria’s TRACKX all-terrain platform, strengthening multinational cooperation in the development and acquisition of next-generation land mobility solutions....

July 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Belgium Moves to Procure 10 NASAMS Air Defense Batteries From Kongsberg

Belgium has entered into a cooperation agreement with the Netherlands to procure 10 National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, marking a significant step toward...

July 8, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Saab’s GlobalEye Selected by NATO to Strengthen Airborne Surveillance Fleet

NATO has chosen Saab’s GlobalEye as its next-generation airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, opening the way for the potential procurement of up to 10 platforms. Secretary General...