Prime OEMs & Industrial News
Curated selection of verified prime oems & industrial news sources, portals, and intelligence desks ranked by authority and market coverage.
Lockheed Martin Media Room
F-35 Stealth Fighters, PAC-3 Missile Defense & Aegis Naval Combat System
World’s largest defense contractor by revenue. Prime contractor for the 5th generation F-35 Lightning II combat jet, Patriot PAC-3 interceptors, HIMARS rocket artillery, and Aegis naval weapons system.
BAE Systems Newsroom
Nuclear Submarines, Combat Aircraft, Naval Guns & Transatlantic Land Systems
Europe’s largest defense contractor. Key industrial partner in Eurofighter Typhoon, GCAP, Dreadnought and Astute nuclear submarine programs, and Bradley / CV90 combat vehicles via Hägglunds.
RTX (Raytheon) Newsroom
Patriot Air Defense, AMRAAM Missiles, Military Radar & Pratt Engines
Global aerospace and defense enterprise encompassing Raytheon missile defense, Collins Aerospace mission systems, and Pratt & Whitney military jet propulsion (F135 engine).
General Dynamics News Releases
Abrams Tanks, Nuclear Attack Submarines (Virginia Class) & Mission Systems
Diversified defense corporation builder of the Virginia and Columbia-class nuclear submarines (Electric Boat), Abrams main battle tanks (Land Systems), and Gulfstream special missions aircraft.
Northrop Grumman Newsroom
B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber, Solid Rocket Motors, Space & C4ISR Radars
Defense innovator prime builder of the B-21 Raider 6th generation stealth bomber, Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile, solid rocket motors, and airborne active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars.
Airbus Defence and Space Media Room
Military Transport Aircraft (A400M / MRTT), Eurofighter & Defense Satellites
Defense division of Airbus. Builds the A400M strategic airlifter, A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), Eurofighter Typhoon airframes, and secure military telecommunication satellite constellations.
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII)
Nuclear Aircraft Carriers (Ford Class), Attack Submarines & Aegis Destroyers
America’s largest military shipbuilder. Sole builder of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers (Gerald R. Ford class) and premier builder of Virginia-class nuclear submarines at Newport News.
Rheinmetall AG Press Room
Munitions, Armored Combat Vehicles & Electronic Defense Solutions
Official communications and corporate releases from Düsseldorf. Covers 155mm artillery ammunition production plants, Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles, Skyranger mobile air defense, and Bundeswehr call-offs.
Thales Group Media Room
Defense Electronics, Sonar Arrays, Secure C4ISR & Missile Guidance Systems
Official communications from Paris-based defense tech prime Thales. Details sonar arrays for submarines, military satellite communications, airborne radar, and counter-UAS systems.
MBDA Missile Systems Press
Integrated Defense Missiles, Air Defense Systems & Hypersonic Interceptors
Joint European missile prime (Airbus, BAE Systems, Leonardo). Produces Aster air defense missiles, Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles, Storm Shadow / SCALP, and counter-hypersonic solutions.
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS)
World Benchmark in Non-Nuclear Submarines (Type 212A / 212CD) & Frigates
Global maritime technology prime based in Kiel, renowned for non-nuclear fuel-cell submarines (Class 212CD for Germany and Norway), MEKO surface frigates, and naval electronics.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Iron Dome, David’s Sling, Spike Anti-Tank Missiles & Trophy APS
Sovereign defense innovator developer of the Iron Dome and David’s Sling air defense batteries, Spike precision multi-platform missile family, and Trophy active protection system.
KNDS (KMW + Nexter Defense Systems)
Franco-German Land Defense Leader — Main Battle Tanks & CAESAR Artillery
Joint European land defense prime uniting Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Nexter. Manufacturers of the Leopard 2 tank, CAESAR truck-mounted howitzer, Boxer vehicle, and Main Ground Combat System (MGCS).
Dassault Aviation Press
Rafale Combat Aircraft, Next-Gen Fighter Programs & Falcon Surveillance
Official media centre for France’s military aircraft architect. Details international Rafale fighter contracts, carrier-borne variants, and ongoing sovereign fighter architectures.
Leonardo SpA Media Centre
Military Helicopters, Airborne Radar, Aerostructures & Electronic Warfare
Media portal for Italy’s defense and aerospace conglomerate. Features contract announcements for Eurofighter Typhoon sensors, AW101/AW149 military helicopters, naval gun mounts, and space technologies.
Saab Group Press Centre
Gripen Fighters, Carl-Gustaf Munitions, GlobalEye & Submarine Announcements
Press releases and disclosures from Sweden’s premier defense manufacturer. Covers international orders for the Carl-Gustaf multi-role system, NLAW missiles, Gripen E combat jets, and GlobalEye airborne surveillance.
Anduril Industries Newsroom
Autonomous Military Systems, Lattice AI & Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA)
Defense technology prime developing autonomous air defense drones (Roadrunner), autonomous underwater vehicles (Dive-LD), and the Lattice OS battle management network.
Diehl Defence Newsroom
IRIS-T Guided Missiles, Ground-Based Air Defense (SLM) & Guided Ammunition
German missile systems prime. Manufacturer of the combat-proven IRIS-T SLM surface-to-air missile system, GBU-54 smart bombs, and high-precision artillery guidance kits.
Elbit Systems News
Airborne Sensors, Artillery (PULS / ATMOS), C4ISR & Electro-Optics
International defense electronics leader manufacturer of the PULS rocket artillery system, ATMOS wheeled howitzers, Hermes tactical drones, and active protection systems (Iron Fist).
Hanwha Aerospace Media Centre
K9 Thunder 155mm Artillery, Redback IFV & Rocket Launchers
South Korea’s premier aerospace and land defense manufacturer. Key supplier of K9 Thunder self-propelled artillery to Poland, Finland, Norway, and Australia, and Chunmoo rocket systems.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI)
MQ-9A Reaper, MQ-9B SeaGuardian & Advanced Remotely Piloted Aircraft
World leader in long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft. Developer of the MQ-9A Reaper, MQ-9B SkyGuardian / SeaGuardian, and advanced carrier-capable autonomous drones.
Naval Group Media
Nuclear & Conventional Submarines, Surface Frigates & Naval Combat Systems
Official portal for French sovereign warship builder. Covers Scorpène and Barracuda submarine builds, FDI frigates, aircraft carrier architecture, and naval drone integration.
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace Press
Naval Strike Missiles (NSM), Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) & Air Defense
Media releases from Norway’s high-technology defense group. Manufacturer of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), Joint Strike Missile (JSM), NASAMS air defense architecture, and Protector remote weapon stations.
Heckler & Koch
Assault Rifles, Machine Guns & Small Arms for NATO Armed Forces
Renowned German small arms manufacturer supplying service rifles (HK416, G36, G95), precision rifles, and submachine guns to armed forces and special operations commands worldwide.
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)
KF-21 Boramae 4.5+ Gen Fighter, FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft & Surion Helicopters
South Korea’s sovereign aerospace prime developing the KF-21 Boramae advanced multirole fighter, FA-50 combat jet exported across Europe and Asia, and military rotorcraft.
Oshkosh Defense Press
JLTV Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, FMTV & Heavy Military Mobility
Premier tactical wheeled vehicle manufacturer builder of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV), and Palletized Load Systems (PLS).
HENSOLDT Corporate Communications
Radar, Optronics, Airborne Electronic Warfare & Sensor Solutions
Disclosures and contract intake announcements from Germany’s sensor and radar specialist. Includes TRML-4D air defense radar deliveries for IRIS-T SLM batteries, Eurofighter radar, and Pegasus SIGINT contracts.
Fincantieri Press Room
Naval Surface Warships, Submarines & Offshore Patrol Vessels
Press office of Trieste-based global shipbuilder. Constructs FREMM frigates, U212A submarines, amphibious assault ships, and US Navy Constellation-class frigates via Marinette Marine.
Nammo Group News
Specialty Ammunition, 155mm Artillery Shells & Rocket Propulsion Systems
Nordic ammunition and missile motor manufacturer owned jointly by Norway and Patria. Key supplier of 155mm extended range artillery shells, shoulder-fired munitions, and rocket booster stages.
Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ)
Poland’s Consolidated State Defense Industrial Consortium
Consolidates Polish state defense enterprises manufacturing Krab self-propelled howitzers, Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles, Piorun MANPADS, and sovereign small arms.
Helsing AI
Artificial Intelligence for European Defense & Sovereign Sensor Processing
Fast-growing European defense AI software company serving frontline armed forces. Integrates live sensor data on Eurofighter Typhoon radar, naval vessels, and combat vehicles.
Rohde & Schwarz Defense Communications
Sovereign Secure Military Communications, Radar Testing & Electronic Intelligence
German electronics and SIGINT leader providing encrypted software-defined radios (SOVERON), COMINT direction finding systems, and military air traffic communications.
Navantia Press Room
Naval Shipbuilding, F-110 Frigates, S-80 Submarines & Combat Systems
Spanish state-owned warship builder. Constructs F-110 next-generation anti-submarine frigates, air-independent propulsion (AIP) S-80 Plus submarines, and amphibious assault carriers.
AeroVironment News
Switchblade Loitering Munitions, Puma Tactical UAS & Uncrewed Systems
Pioneer in small uncrewed aerial systems and precision loitering missile systems. Manufacturer of Switchblade 300/600 kamikaze drones and Puma tactical reconnaissance platforms.
Patria Group Newsroom
Armored Wheeled Vehicles (Patria 6x6 / AMV), Mortars & Fleet Sustainment
Finnish defense provider leading the multinational CAVS 6x6 vehicle program for Finland, Sweden, Germany, and Latvia. Specialist in armored vehicles, heavy turreted mortar systems (Nemo), and military aviation sustainment.
Indra Sistemas Communications
Air Defense Radars, Electronic Defense, Avionics & Combat Cloud C4ISR
Spanish defense technology leader coordinating Spain’s industrial participation in FCAS, leading European defense radar initiatives (Lanza 3D radar), and integrated command-and-control architectures.
Shield AI
AI Pilot Hivemind, Autonomous V-BAT Drones & Swarming Tactics
Aerospace defense company developing the Hivemind AI pilot for military aircraft, capable of GPS-denied autonomous dogfighting, swarming, and vertical take-off (V-BAT).
Damen Naval
Anti-Submarine Frigates (ASWF), Corvettes & Naval Auxiliary Vessels
Dutch naval shipbuilding leader constructing the Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates (ASWF) for the Royal Netherlands and Belgian Navies, and the German Navy F126 frigate program.
Babcock International Press
Naval Base Operations, Frigate Construction & Nuclear Fleet Support
Engineering support provider leading construction of the Royal Navy’s Type 31 Inspiration-class frigates at Rosyth dockyard and nuclear submarine deep maintenance at Devonport.
Quantum Systems
Electric eVTOL Tactical Reconnaissance Drones (Vector / Scorpion)
German autonomous drone manufacturer supplying advanced electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) reconnaissance drones for battlefield surveillance and artillery correction.
Milrem Robotics
Unmanned Ground Combat Vehicles (THeMIS UGV / Type-X RCV)
Leading European developer of unmanned ground vehicles and robotic combat systems. Manufacturer of the THeMIS modular tracked UGV deployed by multiple NATO militaries.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
XQ-58A Valkyrie Autonomous Combat UAS, Jet Target Drones & Space C4ISR
Specialized defense contractor developing the low-cost autonomous XQ-58A Valkyrie combat drone, aerial target drones for missile testing, and satellite ground communications.
RENK Group Press News
Vehicle Transmissions, Heavy Tank Gearboxes & Marine Propulsion
Corporate media releases from Augsburg-based mobility specialist. Produces high-performance transmissions for Leopard 2 tanks, Puma IFVs, Boxer vehicles, and naval reduction gears.