Israel receives second Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker
The second Boeing KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tanker ordered by Israel landed in the country last week, European Security & Defence reports. No further details were disclosed.
Elbit Systems wins $235 million European contract for PULS launchers and EXTRA-MR rockets
Elbit Systems has secured a contract worth approximately $235 million to supply PULS rocket artillery systems and EXTRA-MR precision-guided rockets to an unnamed European customer. The deal includes integrated logistics support. Neither the customer identity nor quantities were disclosed.
Why it matters: A European army is buying Israeli long-range strike quietly—likely a NATO member hedging on U.S. HIMARS delivery timelines or looking for shorter-notice procurement outside the Patriot queue.
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Germany changes course on MQ-28 drone wingman plans, 2029 fielding target in doubt
Germany has altered its approach to acquiring the MQ-28 loyal-wingman drone, a Boeing official told Breaking Defense, casting doubt on Berlin's 2029 target to field a collaborative combat aircraft. Germany had previously signaled interest in the MQ-28 as its CCA solution, which would have made it the first European nation to deploy such a system. The official did not specify what alternative path Germany is now pursuing.
Israel signs agreement with U.S. Pentagon for procurement of 12 Boeing Apache helicopters
Israel's Ministry of Defence instructed its U.S. mission to sign an agreement with the Pentagon for the procurement of 12 Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopters for the IDF. The deal was announced October 15. No delivery timeline or contract value was disclosed.
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Israeli firm Skapion unveils counter-swarm defense system at AUSA 2026
Skapion, an Israeli defense technology company, has unveiled what it describes as the first native counter-swarm defense system, announced at the AUSA Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The system is designed to address the threat of coordinated drone swarms. No technical specifications, deployment timeline, or customer interest were disclosed in available reporting.