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Defense ноябрь 13, 2026

AeroVironment lands $405 million LOCUST X3 order

AeroVironment announced a $405 million international commercial order for its LOCUST X3 high-energy laser weapon systems for the Middle East. It also plans to set up a regional depot for repairs, technical support and training.

Defense ноябрь 13, 2026

Russia’s anti-drone market: 56 billion rubles

Russia’s market for anti-drone protection systems is expected to reach 56 billion rubles in 2026. Civilian customers account for 62.5% of it.

Defense ноябрь 13, 2026

L3Harris demonstrates Asia-Pacific defense network

L3Harris and regional industry partners demonstrated connected defense technologies in the Asia-Pacific region. The network combines intelligence and sensor data to help speed up decision-making.

Defense ноябрь 13, 2026

Portable system checks military engines in the field

Moscow hosted the conclusion of the SVOe delo s Rostec project. One of its winners was the portable Forsazh system for diagnosing engines in field conditions.

Defense ноябрь 13, 2026

STM NETA 300 images sunken tank

STM’s autonomous underwater vehicle NETA 300 captured images of a sunken tank near Güvercin Island off the coast of Kaş, Antalya. The tank, which had served in the Turkish Armed Forces, was deliberately submerged in 2017.

Defense ноябрь 13, 2026

New flight control systems installed at Levashovo

Azimut, part of Rostec, has equipped Levashovo airfield in St. Petersburg with air traffic control, navigation and communications systems. The Galaktika complex monitors air traffic and warns controllers of potentially dangerous situations.

Economy ноябрь 11, 2026

Embraer revenue reaches $2.3 billion

Embraer’s third-quarter revenue rose 17% year over year to $2.3 billion. The company also raised its financial guidance for 2026.

Defense ноябрь 11, 2026

Lockheed Martin steps up GMLRS output

Lockheed Martin says it has delivered its 100,000th GMLRS rocket and is producing nearly 14,000 a year, ahead of schedule. It also completed the first test of a new solid rocket motor with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems.

Defense ноябрь 11, 2026

Russian weapons showcased at CSTO forum

Rosoboronexport is showcasing Russian defence products at the International Forum on Collective Security in Moscow. The company is also holding meetings with delegations from CSTO member states.

Defense ноябрь 11, 2026

HII, Navy break ground on Pascagoula complex

Ingalls Shipbuilding and the U.S. Navy have begun construction of a customer support complex in Pascagoula, Mississippi. More than 600 military and civilian personnel will work at the facility.

Defense ноябрь 10, 2026

Shvabe showcases night-driving system

Shvabe presented optical and thermal imaging equipment for sport shooting, hunting and observation at ORELEXPO 2026. Its exhibits included a system designed to help drivers navigate in poor visibility and with headlights out.

Defense ноябрь 10, 2026

The growing role of autonomous underwater vehicles

Autonomous underwater vehicles can survey the seabed, support mine countermeasures and monitor maritime infrastructure. KONGSBERG says its HUGIN systems are designed for such missions.

Defense ноябрь 10, 2026

Raytheon’s JR3 rocket passes third flight test

Raytheon says its DeepStrike JR3 completed a third successful flight test for the U.S. Army’s Joint Reduced Range Rocket program. The test took place at Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona.

Defense ноябрь 10, 2026

Kalashnikov unveils two compact sniper rifles

Kalashnikov has developed two compact, self-loading rifles based on the Chukavin sniper rifle. Their barrels are 170 mm shorter, with accuracy maintained at ranges of up to 800 metres.

Defense ноябрь 10, 2026

AeroVironment wins $315 million initial award

AeroVironment announced a multiyear indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract with a U.S. customer, capped at $940 million. The initial award of approximately $315 million covers product deliveries and support.

Defense ноябрь 9, 2026

Belgium orders 20 Skyranger 30 systems

Rheinmetall has secured a contract to supply Belgium with 20 Skyranger 30 systems. They will protect Belgian territory and critical infrastructure and be integrated into the country’s Blue Dome system.

Defense ноябрь 9, 2026

GDIT wins $1.3B Guard IT contract

General Dynamics Information Technology will provide enterprise IT and cybersecurity services for the Army National Guard and other federal partners under a $1.3 billion contract.

Economy ноябрь 9, 2026

Czech defence industry unit changes ministries

The Czech government has moved the industrial cooperation unit from the Ministry of Defence to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The ministry says the change is intended to link the defence sector more closely with exports, research and innovation.

Defense ноябрь 9, 2026

Fincantieri and Republikorp plan Indonesia joint venture

Fincantieri and Indonesia’s Republikorp have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture in Indonesia. The venture will develop naval shipbuilding, local production and workforce training.