Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Deals Defense Policy

Breaking Defense • Tim Martin

Netherlands seeks more JASSM for F-35 after 2024 LOA; flags ASW frigate delivery delay

The Netherlands is opening talks to acquire additional JASSM deep-strike capability for its F-35 force, following a 2024 Letter of Offer and Acceptance between The Hague and Washington. Separately, it disclosed a delay in delivery of an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) frigate, underscoring shifting timelines across air and maritime procurement.

2026-05-21T06:23:58.776629-07:00

M&A Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors

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Reuters

Parker-Hannifin to acquire KKR-owned Circor for $2.55 billion

By Reuters: U.S. investment firm KKR said on Thursday it would sell aerospace and defense company Circor to motion ⁠control products maker Parker-Hannifin for $2.55 billion.

Also: Seeking Alpha

2026-05-21T06:54:33.780664-07:00

Satellite Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Vertical Mag • FlySight Press Release

FlySight and Rapid Imaging Solutions partner to expand OPENSIGHT in the U.S. market

By Vertical Mag: Explore the strategic partnership supporting the OPENSIGHT suite, enhancing U.S. aerospace and defense sectors.

2026-05-21T05:25:07.492443-07:00

Satellite Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Space Defense & Militarization

Bloomberg • Anthony Capaccio

Space Force Missile Alert Satellites at Risk of Critical Defects

By Bloomberg: A new global satellite system to alert US forces of incoming missile attacks was one of the “lowest performing” Space Force programs last year and risks developing “mission-critical defects” after being launched into orbit, according to an unreleased service report.

2026-05-21T03:24:22.543931-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Reuters • Janis Laizans

Latvia issues drone alert, scrambles NATO fighter jets

By Reuters: Latvia said on Thursday it had detected at least one drone ‌flying in the country's airspace and that NATO fighter jets were activated to combat the threat, the latest in a series of such security incidents in the Baltic region.

2026-05-21T03:13:55.800829-07:00

Helicopter Europe North America Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus

FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Airbus eyes Canadian collaboration on next-gen rotorcraft

By FlightGlobal: Airframer continues to believe only a joint programme will deliver future European military helicopter but sees scope to extend arrangement across the Atlantic.

Also: Skies Magazine

2026-05-21T02:53:51.469664-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Europe Defense Industry & Major Contractors Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Lithuania's Unmanned Defense Systems Targets Series A as Backlog Hits 10 times growth

By SpaceWatch Global: CEO Vytenis Buzas tells SpaceWatch.Global in Berlin that the swarm-software specialist is targeting a fifteenfold revenue jump this year- and restricting its investor outreach to NATO and European capital only.

2026-05-21T02:05:47.884802-07:00

Defense Industry & Major Contractors Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

What Does Isar Aerospace Have to Do With Canadian Submarines?

By European Spaceflight: TKMS has partnered with Isar Aerospace to support Canada’s sovereign space launch ambitions as part of its bid to supply the country with 12 new submarines.

Also: asdnews.com and defence-industry.eu

2026-05-21T00:09:52.755020-07:00

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