London Mayor Sadiq Khan's lawyers accuse the Metropolitan Police of unlawfully awarding a £50M AI contract to Palantir, alleging procurement rule breaches and a "Palantir strategy" to avoid competition. Palantir denies the claims, stating the decision prioritizes politics over safety. The case goes to trial in January 2027.
A political dispute between Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) over funding and oversight threatens the island's plan to acquire 200,000 military drones and unmanned vessels, hindering defense efforts.
Germany's efforts to modernize its Bundeswehr with massive spending increases are criticized for slow procurement processes and a failure to adapt to modern warfare, particularly drone technology, despite lessons from the Ukraine war.
Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) spent Rs 48,757 crore in ESY 2023-24, Rs 73,996 crore in ESY 2024-25, and Rs 49,577 crore up to June in ESY 2025-26 on ethanol procurement for the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, sourcing from sugarcane and grain feedstocks. 501 units are registered for supply, with Uttar Pradesh leading sales.
Swedish defense group Saab exceeded Q2 earnings expectations, driven by Europe's rearmament and a record order backlog of 317.7 billion crowns. CEO Micael Johansson urged European governments to adopt long-term, coordinated defense procurement partnerships.
China has reportedly activated a functional prototype of an indigenous EUV lithography system in Shenzhen, a significant development in the global chip war. This breakthrough challenges Western assumptions about China's access to advanced semiconductor manufacturing technology.
US Central Command has lost nearly 30 MQ-9 Reaper drones to Iranian forces since the conflict began, with total aircraft losses reaching 42. These drones, vital for surveillance and strike missions in West Asia, have become vulnerable targets due to predictable flight paths against advanced air defenses. India is also procuring 23 Reapers for over $3 billion.
The World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) has ranked the Indian Air Force (IAF) third in its 2026 list, placing it ahead of China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). This marks the fifth time since 2022 the IAF has been ranked higher than the PLAAF.
The US is poised to lift sanctions on Turkey, imposed after Ankara's 2019 purchase of Russian air defense systems. President Trump cited a desire not to sanction allies and expressed good chemistry with President Erdogan, suggesting a potential deal involving Turkey transferring its S-400 systems to a third country for F-35 aircraft.
The World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) has ranked the Indian Air Force (IAF) third in its 2026 list, placing it ahead of China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). This marks the fifth time since 2022 that the IAF has been ranked higher than the PLAAF.
Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) chosen as preferred supplier for Canada's Patrol Submarine Project, potentially acquiring up to 12 Type 212CD submarines. This marks Canada's largest defense procurement amid global submarine fleet expansion.
The European Commission is drafting a regulation to allow public authorities to exclude foreign companies deemed risky due to potential interference or data leaks, amid geopolitical tensions with China and the US. The proposal also includes a potential European preference in procurement.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte defended Donald Trump's criticism of the alliance, stating the recent summit in Ankara showed "a huge sense of unity" and secured procurement plans worth tens of billions of dollars, including €70 billion for Ukraine.
President Lee Jae-myung concluded his visit to Turkey, attending the NATO summit and holding bilateral talks on defense industry cooperation, renewable energy, AI, and nuclear power. A basic agreement for procurement between South Korea and NATO was formalized, aiming to open up the NATO joint procurement market to Korean companies.
NATO allies, including the U.S., reaffirmed their Article 5 collective defense commitment at a summit in Ankara. European allies and Canada pledged greater defense responsibility, announcing over $50 billion in new procurements, and NATO members committed $80 billion in military aid to Ukraine for 2026, with equivalent support planned for 2027.
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) held its annual K-Defense Day event in Seoul to celebrate the nation's defense industry and honor its workers. The event highlighted the development of the KF-21 fighter jet and recognized contributions to the sector.
South Korea and NATO will start talks on a framework agreement for acquiring Korean weapons. This move aims to build military-industrial supply chains and access NATO's $9.9 billion arms market, with South Korea already a major supplier to European NATO nations.
South Korea and NATO agreed Tuesday to begin negotiations on a procurement framework agreement. This move could allow South Korean companies access to NATO's defense procurement market, valued at $9.9 billion. South Korea also pledged $100 million in non-lethal aid to Ukraine.
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration unveiled prototypes of indigenous turbofan and turboprop engines for UAVs. The development aims to achieve full localization of unmanned aircraft by reducing reliance on foreign technology.
Canada announced a historic deal to acquire up to a dozen submarines from Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, which won the lucrative contract over South Korea's Hanwha Ocean. The announcement precedes a NATO summit in Ankara and follows US pressure on allies to increase defense spending.
India's state-owned oil refiners Indian Oil Corp and Hindustan Petroleum Corp purchased approximately 7 million barrels of crude oil last week. This comes as the country's crude inventories have recovered significantly after disruptions.
The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (Acea) has called for the UK, Turkey, and Morocco to be included in new EU "made in Europe" rules. These rules, designed to protect the EU from Chinese subsidies, could exclude British manufacturers from their largest export market. Acea argues for exemptions, citing the integrated value chain between the EU and the UK post-Brexit.
Sweden will deliver 16 Gripen E fighter jets to Ukraine for $2.54bn. Denmark also announced a $671.8m military aid package. Meanwhile, Ukraine's military prepares for a potential Russian offensive from the north, and a parcel bomb injured three in Monaco, reportedly targeting a Ukrainian-origin businessman.
The Metropolitan Police received a 12-month extension for its Palantir pilot project, allowing continued use of the AI system to identify officer misconduct. This follows Mayor Sadiq Khan's recent block of a £50m deal due to procurement breaches, with the Met now launching a new process to appoint a long-term supplier.
