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Sep- 2026 -

8 September

Rafael, Lower Saxony, Aurelius Capital Plan Defense Hub at VW Osnabrück Plant

Volkswagen’s Osnabrück plant could become a defense hub under a planned takeover by Aurelius Capital and the German state of Lower Saxony, with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems lined up as an initial industrial partner.

7 September

Middle East

SPECTRO multispectral electro-optical pod

Rojoef Manuel

Elbit Expands Global Footprint With $270M ISR and Targeting Payload Contract

Israeli defense company Elbit Systems has secured contracts worth approximately $270 million to provide intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting payloads for an international customer.

7 September

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Gains Direct Procurement Route for Israeli Drone Comms Tech

The US Army has signed a Basic Ordering Agreement with Elsight, establishing a standardized framework for procuring its Halo connectivity technology for unmanned systems.

4 September

Sea

The lead Dolphin II-class submarine, INS Drakon. Photo: Israel Defense Forces

Rojoef Manuel

Germany Delivers Final Advanced Dolphin Submarine to Israel

German shipbuilder thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has shipped the Israeli Navy’s third and final Advanced Dolphin-class submarine.

1 September

Air

Barak MX air and missile defense system that Greece will use for its Achilles’ Shield. Image: RAFAEL

Jodesz Gavilan

Greece Gets $3.5B Israeli Multilayered Air Defense

Greece and Israel have signed a $3.5-billion deal for a multilayered air defense network designed to counter ballistic missiles, aircraft, and drones.

Aug- 2026 -

28 August

Middle East

Lebanon, Kfarchouba, 2025-09-26. Patrol with the Indian unit of UNIFIL along the Israeli border, near the village of Kfarchouba, in southern Lebanon. UN peacekeepers have been deployed along the border with Israel since 1978. Photo by Angeline Desdevises / Hans Lucas. Liban, Kfarchouba, 2025-09-26. Patrouille avec l unite indienne de la FINUL le long de la frontiere israelienne, pres du village de Kfarchouba, dans le sud du Liban. Les casques bleus de l ONU sont deployes le long de la frontiere avec Israel depuis 1978. Photographie par Angeline Desdevises / Hans Lucas. (Photo by Angéline Desdevises / Hans Lucas via AFP)

Giulia Bernacchi

EU Considers Civilian-Military Mission in Lebanon as UNIFIL Prepares to Withdraw

European Union officials are drawing up plans for a possible civilian-military mission in Lebanon that could begin in early 2027.

18 August

Americas

Officials from Israel and Honduras sign agreement for defense cooperation.

Jodesz Gavilan

Israel, Honduras Sign Deal to Deepen Defense Cooperation

Israel and Honduras have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand long-term defense cooperation.

11 August

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

Serbia, Israel’s Elbit to Inaugurate Drone Factory in September

Serbia has announced plans to establish a military drone manufacturing facility with Israeli defense giant Elbit Systems, expanding Belgrade’s domestic capacity to produce unmanned aerial systems.

11 August

Air

The Iron Beam high-energy laser weapon system.

Jodesz Gavilan

Israel’s Iron Beam Still Not Fully Operational Eight Months After Delivery

Israel's Iron Beam has yet to enter full operational use despite being delivered eight months ago, according to a senior defense official cited by Ynet.

10 August

Air