Keywords: Defense industry


Anduril doubles valuation after raising $5 billion in new funding round

Anduril Industries announced a major financial milestone after securing 5 billion dollars in a new investment round that doubled the company’s valuation to 61 billion dollars. The California-based defense technology company said the funding round was led by major venture capital firms Thrive Capital......

Poland signs €44 billion agreement with Brussels to modernize its military

Poland has become the first member state of the European Union to sign a major loan agreement with Brussels under the Security Action For Europe (SAFE) program, securing nearly €44 billion to strengthen its military capabilities and defense industry. The agreement marks one of the largest defense......

Rtx raises profit and revenue outlook on strong weapons demand

Defense company RTX has raised its profit and revenue forecasts for 2026, citing strong global demand for weapons systems and sustained growth in its aerospace and defense businesses. The company said increased geopolitical tensions have driven higher orders for missile systems and other military equipment.......

Mediation fails in Franco-German fighter jet dispute, raising uncertainty over FCAS

Efforts to resolve a dispute surrounding Europe’s next-generation fighter jet program have failed to produce an agreement, adding uncertainty to one of the continent’s most ambitious defense projects. The disagreement involves companies participating in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS),......

French drone manufacturer Delair expands to Morocco with new defense hub

French drone manufacturer Delair is expanding its international presence by establishing a new subsidiary in Morocco, marking a strategic step in its ambition to strengthen its footprint across Africa’s growing defense and security market. The new entity, named Delair Africa, will be based in......

Rheinmetall and destinus team up in new missile venture

German defense company Rheinmetall and Dutch-based aerospace and defense firm Destinus have announced the creation of a new joint venture aimed at developing advanced missile systems for the European market. The new company, to be named Destinus Strike Systems, is expected to be formally established......

Arcline withdraws from bid for senior as takeover interest continues

Private equity firm Arcline Investment Management has stepped back from its bid to acquire British aerospace and defense supplier Senior Plc, narrowing the list of potential buyers. Despite this withdrawal, interest in the company remains strong, with other investors continuing negotiations. Senior......

Tungsten prices surge 557 percent as China tightens export controls

Global tungsten prices have soared to record levels after China tightened export restrictions on the strategic metal, triggering supply shortages that are affecting defense and technology industries worldwide. The price of ammonium paratungstate, the main benchmark for tungsten trading, has climbed......

Türkiye’s Baykar and Italy’s Leonardo join forces to produce European-made drones

Turkish defense company Baykar and Italian aerospace leader Leonardo have announced plans to produce medium-sized unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), marking a significant step in European drone manufacturing. The first drones are expected to be unveiled in April. According to Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani,......