Reuters
Kongsberg Gruppen will supply its defense system to Kuwait in a deal routed through Raytheon under the US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, the Norwegian technology company said. The order is valued at about $400 million, underscoring continued third-party procurement channels for Gulf defense capabilities.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
By AeroTime: The UK’s 2026 Defence Investment Plan confirms funding for 12 F-35A fighters, restating its plan to join NATO’s nuclear mission.
AeroTime
• Jean Carmela Lim
By AeroTime: The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt hosted more than 45 military personnel from eight countries for an international helicopter exchange as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 (RIMPAC 26).
CNBC
• Scott Cohn
By CNBC: Trump's huge defense budget request and a race to replenish weapons stocks while building hypersonic missiles lead to war between U.S. states for jobs.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
By AeroTime: Finland's defense ministry, Estonia's military, and NestAI signed a June 30 letter of intent to co-develop AI for unmanned systems and command and control.
Washington Post
• Dan Diamond, Dan Lamothe
By Washington Post: The project, funded with a Lockheed Martin donation, is intended to resolve a years-long problem with the new Marine One helicopters: They run the risk of scorching the White House's grass.
Associated Press
• JILL LAWLESS
By Associated Press: Britain's future military will focus on self-flying jets, uncrewed submarines and drones. The Defense Investment Plan, announced Tuesday, aims to prepare the U.K.
DefenseNews.com
• Linus Höller
By DefenseNews.com: The symbolism is notable as all four participating countries have signed up for some variation of France’s promised forward nuclear-deterrence scheme.
