Year: 2026

‘All-in-One’ SHORAD: Germany Rolls Out Next Evolution of IRIS-T System

A new mobile Short-Range Air Defense system from German firm Diehl Defence is on display at the ILA Berlin Air Show 2026.

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US Firm Qorvo Compresses Radar Power Into Tiny Module

North Carolina-based tech firm Qorvo is working to solve one of modern radar’s persistent challenges: increasing range and detection performance while reducing thermal strain and system complexity. 

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Adaptive Intelligence Meets Power Beaming to Eliminate Drone Endurance Limits

Can drone swarms manage power and plan recharging routes entirely on their own? Two California-based companies are working to test that idea.

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Russia Could Station 115,000 Troops Near Nordic, Baltic NATO Borders: Report

Russia is preparing to station up to 115,000 troops near the borders of NATO's Nordic and Baltic members after the war in Ukraine.

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Spire Global, Diehl Defence Partner on Missile Warning Satellites

Spire Global and Diehl Defence have signed an agreement to explore cooperation on space-based intelligence and missile warning capabilities.

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UK Awards $107M to Expand Defense Skills Programs at Universities

The UK government has awarded $107 million to 24 universities and colleges across England to expand defense-related education programs.

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US Army Engineers Train Ukrainian Officers in Reconstruction Management 

Ukrainian military officers have completed US Army training in Germany on reconstruction and infrastructure project management.

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Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat Gets 25% Larger Wingspan, 2,000-lb Payload Boost

Boeing has introduced a series of upgrades to its MQ-28 Ghost Bat unmanned combat aircraft, aimed at increasing payload capacity and expanding mission flexibility.

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Two German Firms Expand Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drone Industry Team 

Boeing Defence Australia and Rheinmetall have welcomed German firms Diehl Defence as well as Rohde & Schwarz as additional industry partners for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone program.

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US Army Taps L3Harris to Supply VAMPIRE Counter-Drone Systems for $106M

The US Army has awarded L3Harris a contract valued at up to $106 million to deliver an unspecified number of VAMPIRE counter-drone systems, supporting the Pentagon’s layered defense approach.

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