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Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
AUSA 2026 Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801, M Street Northwest, Ward 2, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001, United StatesAssociation of the United States Army
10/12/2026 - 10/14/2026SCHEDULEDDate confidence: SCHEDULEDGiven as scheduledHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all SCHEDULED pins72% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 72%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins from 50% to 74% confidencein 10 daysAUSA's^[1] meeting page: 'The AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition will take place 12-14 October 2026 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center (WEWCC).'
The Association of the United States Army's annual meeting, which bills itself as North America's premier land-power exposition, fills the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from 12 to 14 October 2026 under the theme "America's Army: The Foundation of the Joint Force".

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Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk

RTX's Next Results: Q3 2026, Expected 20 October

1000, Wilson Boulevard, Rosslyn, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22209, United States

RTX's Next Results: Q3 2026, Expected 20 October

Starts 10/20/2026ESTIMATEDDate confidence: ESTIMATEDA target, not a fixed dateHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all ESTIMATED pins67% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 67%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins from 50% to 74% confidencein 18 daysEstimated: RTX has not yet announced the date; its third-quarter results came on 22 October 2024 and 21 October 2025 (both Tuesdays) and its 2026 releases on 27 January, 21 April and 23 July, which points to Tuesday 20 October 2026.^[1]

RTX's third-quarter 2026 results are expected around 20 October 2026, the next release after a second quarter of $24.7 billion sales and a raised outlook; the company has not yet announced the date.

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Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk

Northrop Grumman Q3 2026 Results and Webcast

Northrop Grumman Corporation Global Headquarters, 2980, Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22042, United States

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman Q3 2026 Results and Webcast

Starts 10/20/2026 1:30PM UTCSCHEDULEDDate confidence: SCHEDULEDGiven as scheduledHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all SCHEDULED pins76% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 76%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or betterin 18 daysNorthrop's notice of 17 September 2026 says 'its third quarter 2026 financial results will be released on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, prior to the market opening' and 'The company will host a live, audio only, earnings call webcast at 9:30 a.m. ET the same day' (13:30 UTC).^[1]

Northrop Grumman releases its third-quarter 2026 results before the market opens on Tuesday 20 October 2026 and hosts an audio webcast at 9:30 a.m. ET, after a second quarter that took its backlog to a record $104.7 billion.

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Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk

Lockheed Martin's Next Results: Q3 2026, Expected 22 October

Lockheed Martin, Rockledge Drive, North Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland, 20852, United States

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin's Next Results: Q3 2026, Expected 22 October

Starts 10/22/2026ESTIMATEDDate confidence: ESTIMATEDA target, not a fixed dateHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all ESTIMATED pins69% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 69%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 4 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins from 50% to 74% confidencein 20 daysEstimated: Lockheed has not yet announced the date (it posts each webcast notice on the 1st of the month); its 2026 releases all came on the fourth Thursday after quarter-end - 29 January, 23 April and 23 July - which puts Q3 on Thursday 22 October 2026.^[1]

Lockheed Martin's third-quarter 2026 results are expected around 22 October 2026, the next release after July's record-backlog quarter; the company has not yet announced the date.

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Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk

General Dynamics' Next Results: Q3 2026, Expected 28 October

General Dynamics, 11011, Sunset Hills Road, Pinecrest, Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, 20190, United States

General Dynamics

General Dynamics' Next Results: Q3 2026, Expected 28 October

Starts 10/28/2026ESTIMATEDDate confidence: ESTIMATEDA target, not a fixed dateHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all ESTIMATED pins68% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 68%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 4 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins from 50% to 74% confidencein 26 daysEstimated: GD has not yet posted the Q3 call on its investor events page; its 2026 results calls were all Wednesdays about 24 days after quarter-end (28 January, 29 April, 29 July), and its third quarter ends 4 October, which points to Wednesday 28 October 2026.^[1]

General Dynamics' third-quarter 2026 results are expected around 28 October 2026, the next release after a second quarter with $14.1 billion of revenue and a $136.5 billion backlog; the date has not yet been announced.

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Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk

Reagan National Defense Forum 2026 at the Reagan Library

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, 40, Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, Ventura County, California, 93065, United StatesRonald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute

Reagan National Defense Forum 2026 at the Reagan Library

12/04/2026 - 12/05/2026SCHEDULEDDate confidence: SCHEDULEDGiven as scheduledHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all SCHEDULED pins74% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 74%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins from 50% to 74% confidencein 63 daysThe Reagan Foundation's^[1] forum page: 'The 2026 Reagan National Defense Forum will be held on December 4-5 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, CA.'

The Reagan National Defense Forum, the yearly gathering of members of Congress, administration officials, senior military leaders and defence industry executives at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, meets on 4 and 5 December 2026.

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Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk

Airshow China 2026 Opens in Zhuhai

Zhuhai International Airshow Center, Jinhai East Road, Sanzao, Jinwan District, Zhuhai, Guangdong, 519041, China

China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition

Airshow China 2026 Opens in Zhuhai

12/07/2026 - 12/13/2026DELAYEDDate confidence: DELAYEDThe date has movedHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all DELAYED pins4 weeks late68% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 68%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 5 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins from 50% to 74% confidencein 66 daysThe organiser's English homepage: 'Show Date: Dec 7-13,2026' (Chinese: '航展开展时间：2026年12月7日至13日').^[1]

China's biggest aerospace and defence show, the 16th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition, runs from 7 to 13 December 2026 at the Zhuhai International Airshow Center, its 30th-anniversary edition after a move from November.

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Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk

Japan's Cabinet to Set the FY2027 Defence Budget and New Security Strategy

Yasukuni Street, Ichigaya Honmurachō, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 162-0845, Japan

Cabinet of Japan

Japan's Cabinet to Set the FY2027 Defence Budget and New Security Strategy

Starts 12/31/2026ESTIMATEDDate confidence: ESTIMATEDA target, not a fixed dateHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all ESTIMATED pins69% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 69%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins from 50% to 74% confidencein 90 daysThe Diplomat^[1]: the request goes to the Finance Ministry 'before a decision is made in late December', and the three security documents are to be revised 'by the end of 2026'; the pin takes the last day of that span.

Japan's government is due to settle its fiscal 2027 defence budget in late December, with the final figure expected to top 10 trillion yen for the first time, alongside a revision of its National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy and Defense Buildup Program.

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Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk

First Sarmat ICBM Regiment Due on Combat Duty at Uzhur

Uzhur, Uzhursky Rayon, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Siberian Federal District, Russia

Strategic Rocket Forces

First Sarmat ICBM Regiment Due on Combat Duty at Uzhur

Starts 12/31/2026ESTIMATEDDate confidence: ESTIMATEDA target, not a fixed dateHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all ESTIMATED pins69% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 69%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins from 50% to 74% confidencein 90 daysMoscow Times, 12 May 2026: Karakayev said the test 'clears the way for Russia's Strategic Missile Forces to station the first Sarmat-armed regiment at its Uzhur unit in the Krasnoyarsk region by the end of 2026'; the pin takes 31 December 2026.^[1]

Russia says the first regiment armed with the Sarmat heavy ICBM will go on combat duty at the Uzhur missile division in Krasnoyarsk Territory by the end of 2026, after years of delays and test failures.

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Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk

IDEX 2027 Defence Exhibition Opens in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC), Al Mu-atamarat Street, Capital Centre, Al Safarrat, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

International Defence Exhibition

IDEX 2027 Defence Exhibition Opens in Abu Dhabi

01/25/2027 - 01/29/2027DELAYEDDate confidence: DELAYEDThe date has movedHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all DELAYED pins4 days late65% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 65%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 4 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins from 50% to 74% confidencein 115 daysThe IDEX homepage: 'IDEX 2027 ... 25 Jan to 29 Jan 2027 ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi UAE'.^[1]

IDEX, the Middle East's largest defence exhibition, returns with its naval twin NAVDEX to the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi from 25 to 29 January 2027, after a 2025 edition that drew 1,565 exhibitors and 206,000 visitors.

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Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk

Aero India 2027 Air Show Opens in Bengaluru

Yelahanka Air Force Station, Service Road, Akash Ward, Bengaluru North City Corporation, Suggatta, Yelahanka taluku, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, 560063, India

Aero India 2027 Air Show Opens in Bengaluru

02/08/2027 - 02/12/2027SCHEDULEDDate confidence: SCHEDULEDGiven as scheduledHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all SCHEDULED pins73% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 73%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins from 50% to 74% confidencein 129 daysThe official site: 'Aero India^[1] 2027 ... 08–12 February 2027 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru.'

Aero India, India's biennial aerospace and defence exhibition run by the Ministry of Defence, returns to Air Force Station Yelahanka in Bengaluru for its 16th edition from 8 to 12 February 2027.

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Geopolitics09/27/2026@DefenseDesk

63rd Munich Security Conference

Hotel Bayerischer Hof, 6, Promenadeplatz, Kreuzviertel, Old Town, Munich, Bavaria, 80333, Germany

Munich Security Conference

63rd Munich Security Conference

02/12/2027 - 02/14/2027SCHEDULEDDate confidence: SCHEDULEDGiven as scheduledHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all SCHEDULED pins74% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 74%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins from 50% to 74% confidencein 133 daysThe Munich Security Conference's^[1] homepage: 'The MSC 2027 will take place from February 12 to 14, 2027.'

The Munich Security Conference, the annual gathering of heads of government, defence and foreign ministers at Munich's Hotel Bayerischer Hof, returns for its 2027 edition from 12 to 14 February.

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Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk

DSEI 2027 Defence Exhibition Opens at London's ExCeL

Excel, 1, Western Gateway, Custom House, Silvertown, London Borough of Newham, Greater London, England, E16 1XL, United Kingdom

DSEI 2027 Defence Exhibition Opens at London's ExCeL

09/07/2027 - 09/10/2027SCHEDULEDDate confidence: SCHEDULEDGiven as scheduledHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all SCHEDULED pins75% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 75%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or betterin 340 daysDSEI's^[1][2] homepage: 'DSEI UK 2027 - Excel London - 7 - 10 September 2027'.

DSEI, the UK's flagship defence and security exhibition, returns to ExCeL London from 7 to 10 September 2027, with land, air, naval and space zones and visiting warships in the venue's dockside setting.

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Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk

Dubai Airshow 2027 Returns to Dubai World Central

Al Maktoum International Airport, Madinat Al Mataar, Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Dubai Airshow 2027 Returns to Dubai World Central

11/15/2027 - 11/19/2027SCHEDULEDDate confidence: SCHEDULEDGiven as scheduledHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all SCHEDULED pins74% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 74%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins from 50% to 74% confidencein 1.1 yearsThe Dubai Airshow^[1][3] homepage: '15-19 November 2027 ... DWC, Dubai Airshow Site. Dubai Airshow returns in 2027'.

The Dubai Airshow, the Middle East's largest air show, returns to its site at Dubai World Central from 15 to 19 November 2027, after a 2025 edition with 1,500+ exhibitors and 490 military and civil delegations.

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Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk

NATO Summit in Tirana, the Alliance's First in Albania

Tirana, Tirana Municipality, Tirana County, 1001-1028, Albania

NATO Summit in Tirana, the Alliance's First in Albania

Starts 12/31/2027ESTIMATEDDate confidence: ESTIMATEDA target, not a fixed dateHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all ESTIMATED pins62% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 62%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins from 50% to 74% confidencein 1.2 yearsAlbania's defence minister Ermal Nufi said 'the summit is expected to take place in 2027 or early 2028' with the final date 'decided by NATO^[3] heads of state'; following the stated year, the pin takes 31 December 2027.

NATO leaders agreed at The Hague that Albania will host the alliance's 37th summit in Tirana, its first since joining in 2009; the date is still to be set, with Albania's defence minister pointing to 2027 or early 2028.

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Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk

F-47 Sixth-Generation Fighter's First Flight

McDonnell Boulevard, Hazelwood, Saint Louis County, Missouri, 63042, United States

F-47 Sixth-Generation Fighter's First Flight

Starts 12/31/2028ESTIMATEDDate confidence: ESTIMATEDA target, not a fixed dateHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all ESTIMATED pins62% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 62%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins from 50% to 74% confidencein 2.2 yearsAir & Space Forces Magazine (22 Sept 2025): 'The first F-47 Next-Generation Air Dominance fighter will be ready to fly by 2028', Gen. Allvin said; the pin takes the last day of 2028.^[1]

The first Boeing F-47, the US Air Force's sixth-generation air-dominance fighter, was already being built in September 2025, and Air Force chief of staff Gen. David Allvin said it would be ready to fly by 2028.

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Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
HMS Agamemnon, the Sixth Astute-Class Submarine, Sails for Sea Trials
Devonshire Dock Hall, Cornmill Crossing, Hindpool, North Scale, Barrow, Westmorland and Furness, England, LA14 2GN, United KingdomBAE Systems
Starts 09/25/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins81% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 81%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 2 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better7 days agoThe Ministry of Defence release published on 25 September 2026: 'Latest Astute Class submarine, HMS Agamemnon has sailed from the BAE Systems shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness.'^[1]
The Royal Navy's newest nuclear-powered attack submarine, HMS Agamemnon, left BAE Systems' Barrow-in-Furness yard to begin sea trials ahead of entering service, armed with Spearfish torpedoes and Tomahawk missiles.
Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
Ukraine Confirms Operation Vivaldi Counteroffensive Near Lyman
Lyman urban hromada, Kramatorsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast, UkraineArmed Forces of Ukraine
Starts 09/15/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins81% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 81%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better17 days agoHromadske^[1] (15 September 2026): Biletskyi 'said on Sept. 15, publicly confirming an operation that had been conducted under an information blackout'.
Third Army Corps commander Andriy Biletskyi confirmed a counteroffensive north of Lyman, codenamed Vivaldi, saying its first phase cleared 75 square kilometres and several villages; a second phase announced on 20 September added about 40 more.
Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
Japan Requests a Record 8.9 Trillion Yen Defence Budget for FY2027
Yasukuni Street, Ichigaya Honmurachō, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 162-0845, JapanMinistry of Defense (Japan)
Starts 08/31/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins85% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 85%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better32 days agoNaval News^[1] (31 August 2026): 'Japan's Ministry of Defense (MoD) on August 31 requested a record 8.9 trillion yen ($55.5 billion) for fiscal year 2027'.
Japan's Ministry of Defense asked for a record 8.9 trillion yen ($55.5 billion) for the fiscal year starting April 2027, stressing AI and drones, with about 160 unpriced items that could push the final budget past 10 trillion yen.
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Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
Carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Completes Acceptance Sea Trials
Newport News Shipbuilding, 42nd Street, Newport News, Virginia, 23607, United StatesHuntington Ingalls Industries
Starts 08/15/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins81% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 81%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 4 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better48 days agoHII^[1][4] release datelined 'NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Aug. 15, 2026': HII 'announced today' that NNS 'has successfully completed acceptance sea trials of John F. Kennedy (CVN 79)'.
HII's Newport News Shipbuilding completed acceptance sea trials of John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), the second Gerald R. Ford-class carrier, clearing the way for the Navy's preliminary acceptance after delivery slipped from 2025.
Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Sign the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement
Safa Bridge, Al Haram, Makkah Al Mukarramah, Makkah Region, 24231, Saudi ArabiaGovernment of Pakistan
Starts 08/07/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins79% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 79%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 4 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better56 days agoAl Jazeera^[1][4], published 7 August 2026: the agreement 'was signed in the Saudi holy city of Mecca on Friday' (7 August 2026) by Erdoğan, Mohammed bin Salman and Shehbaz Sharif.
Erdoğan, Mohammed bin Salman and Shehbaz Sharif signed a three-way pact in Mecca declaring that an armed attack on any of them is an attack on all, joining NATO's second-largest army, the top oil exporter and the only nuclear-armed Muslim state.
Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
General Dynamics Q2 2026 Results: $14.1B Revenue, $136.5B Backlog
General Dynamics, 11011, Sunset Hills Road, Pinecrest, Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, 20190, United StatesGeneral Dynamics
Starts 07/29/2026 1:00PM UTCCONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins83% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 83%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better65 days agoThe release is datelined 'RESTON, Va., July 29, 2026' and says 'General Dynamics' financial results conference call will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EDT' (13:00 UTC).^[1]
General Dynamics reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $14.1 billion, up 8.1%, earnings of $4.24 a share, up 13.4%, and $20 billion of orders for a 1.4-to-1 book-to-bill, leaving a $136.5 billion backlog.
Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
Lockheed Martin Q2 2026 Results: $20.1B Sales, Record $230B Backlog
Lockheed Martin, Rockledge Drive, North Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland, 20852, United StatesLockheed Martin
Starts 07/23/2026 12:30PM UTCCONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins85% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 85%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better71 days agoLockheed's release is datelined 'BETHESDA, Md., July 23, 2026' and says the company 'will webcast live the earnings results conference call ... on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET' (12:30 UTC).^[1]
Lockheed Martin reported second-quarter 2026 sales of $20.1 billion, up 11%, and earnings of $7.94 a share, took its backlog to a record $230 billion on $65 billion of new orders including a $35 billion THAAD contract, and raised its 2026 outlook.
Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
RTX Q2 2026 Results: $24.7B Sales, $289B Backlog, Outlook Raised
1000, Wilson Boulevard, Rosslyn, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22209, United StatesRTX
Starts 07/23/2026 11:30AM UTCCONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins85% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 85%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better71 days agoRTX's release is datelined 'ARLINGTON, Va., July 23, 2026' and says its 'financial results conference call will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. ET' (11:30 UTC).^[1]
RTX reported second-quarter 2026 sales of $24.7 billion, up 14%, adjusted earnings of $1.89 a share and a $289 billion backlog, and raised its 2026 outlook for sales, earnings and free cash flow.
Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
House Passes the FY2027 Defense Bill by 216 to 212
United States Capitol, First Street Southeast, Navy Yard, Ward 8, Washington, District of Columbia, 20004, United StatesUnited States House of Representatives
Starts 07/22/2026 8:37PM UTCCONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins82% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 82%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 2 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better72 days agoHouse^[1] Clerk, Roll Call 278, H.R. 8800: 'Jul 22, 2026, 04:37 PM ... Vote Question: On Passage ... Status: Passed ... yea: 216 nay: 212' (4:37 p.m. EDT = 20:37 UTC).
The House of Representatives passed H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, by 216 votes to 212, with seven Republicans voting against and six Democrats in favour amid the Iran war.
Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
Northrop Grumman Q2 2026 Results: Record $105B Backlog, Guidance Raised
Northrop Grumman Corporation Global Headquarters, 2980, Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22042, United StatesNorthrop Grumman
Starts 07/21/2026 1:30PM UTCCONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins78% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 78%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better73 days agoThe release is datelined 'FALLS CHURCH, Va. - July 21, 2026' and says 'Northrop Grumman will webcast its earnings conference call at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time on July 21, 2026' (13:30 UTC).^[1]
Northrop Grumman reported second-quarter 2026 sales of $10.9 billion, up 5%, and earnings of $7.68 a share, won $20 billion of net awards including $7.6 billion for Sentinel to reach a record $104.7 billion backlog, and raised its 2026 sales and EPS guidance.
Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
Trump Declares the Iran Ceasefire Over as Fighting Resumes
Presidential Palace, Tören Alanı, Beştepe Mahallesi, Yenimahalle, Ankara, Central Anatolia Region, 06560, TurkeyWhite House
Starts 07/08/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins80% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 80%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better86 days agoAl Jazeera^[1], published 8 July 2026: '"I think it's over," Trump said on Wednesday' from the NATO summit in Ankara, after Iran and the US exchanged military attacks.
Three weeks after the Islamabad Memorandum, Trump said at the NATO summit in Ankara that the ceasefire with Iran was 'over' after the two sides traded attacks, and threatened to reinstate the naval blockade and 'take over' Kharg Island.
Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
NATO Leaders Meet in Ankara and Pledge EUR 70 Billion for Ukraine
Presidential Palace, Tören Alanı, Beştepe Mahallesi, Yenimahalle, Ankara, Central Anatolia Region, 06560, TurkeyNATO
07/07/2026 - 07/08/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins82% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 82%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better87 days agoNATO's^[1] Ankara Summit Declaration is dated 8 July 2026 ('have gathered in Ankara'); Wikipedia^[2] gives the summit as 7-8 July 2026 at the Presidential Complex.
NATO's 36th summit, in Türkiye's presidential complex, reported European and Canadian core defence investment up by more than $139 billion in 2025, announced more than $50 billion of new procurement and pledged EUR 70 billion in military aid for Ukraine in 2026.
Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
UK Unveils a GBP 298 Billion Defence Investment Plan
Palace of Westminster, Public Stairs, Westminster, Millbank, City of Westminster, Greater London, England, SW1A 0AA, United KingdomMinistry of Defence (United Kingdom)
Starts 06/30/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins89% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 89%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 2 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better94 days agoThe MOD release is dated 30 June 2026 ('announced today'); Dan Jarvis's Defence Investment Plan oral statement is recorded as delivered on 30 June 2026.^[1]
Britain's Defence Investment Plan commits GBP 298 billion over four years, including GBP 15 billion more than the previous spending review, raising defence to 2.7% of GDP by 2029 with money for GCAP, the nuclear deterrent, submarines and drones.
£298B
Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
Lockheed Martin Wins $35B Seven-Year THAAD Interceptor Contract
Lockheed Martin, Rockledge Drive, North Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland, 20852, United StatesLockheed Martin
06/24/2026 - 06/30/2032CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins80% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 80%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 4 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better100 days agoLockheed's release is datelined 'DALLAS, June 24, 2026' and says 'Today, the U.S. government awarded Lockheed Martin^[1] ... a seven-year undefinitized contract action'; the Pentagon release quoted by Military Times^[4] has THAAD rounds delivered 'from March 2026 through June 2032', so the term ends at the exclusive 1 July 2032 boundary.
The Missile Defense Agency awarded Lockheed Martin a seven-year contract worth up to $35 billion to quadruple production of THAAD interceptors, one of the first multiyear deals under the Department of War's Acquisition Transformation Strategy.
$35.3B
Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
RIMPAC 2026, the World's Largest Maritime Exercise, Around Hawaii
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, United StatesUnited States Pacific Fleet
06/24/2026 - 07/31/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins76% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 76%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 4 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better100 days agoDVIDS caption (22 July 2026): 'more than 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31.'^[1]
The 30th Rim of the Pacific exercise brought 30 nations, 30 ships, five submarines, more than 190 aircraft and more than 30,000 personnel to waters in and around the Hawaiian Islands from 24 June to 31 July 2026.
Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
Air Force Orders General Atomics and Anduril Combat Drones Into Production
The Pentagon, Remote Delivery Facility Secure Access Lane, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 20301, United StatesUnited States Air Force
Starts 06/17/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins80% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 80%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better107 days agoAir & Space Forces Magazine (17 June 2026): 'The department announced June 17 it has awarded both companies engineering and manufacturing development and production contracts'.^[1]
The Air Force awarded both General Atomics (FQ-42) and Anduril (FQ-44) development and production contracts for its first Collaborative Combat Aircraft, at least 150 semi-autonomous wingman drones by the end of the decade, four months ahead of schedule.
Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
Trump Signs the Islamabad Memorandum to End the Iran War
Palace of Versailles, Rue de la Chancellerie, Saint-Louis, Versailles, Yvelines, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 78000, FranceWhite House
Starts 06/17/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins82% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 82%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 5 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better107 days agoThe Guardian^[1]: 'Donald Trump had dinner with Emmanuel Macron at the palace of Versailles on Wednesday, where he signed the agreement with Iran' (Wednesday 17 June 2026); the White House photo is captioned as Trump signing the MoU at Versailles on 17 June.
President Trump signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran at the Palace of Versailles after the G7 summit, committing both sides to a final deal within 60 days, lifting the US naval blockade and reopening the Strait of Hormuz toll-free.
Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
AUKUS Defence Ministers Launch First Pillar II Project in Singapore
Embassy of the United States of America, 27, Napier Road, Ridout, Tanglin, Central Region, Singapore, 258508, SingaporeAUKUS
Starts 05/30/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins80% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 80%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 4 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better125 days agoThe UK Ministry of Defence published the 'AUKUS Defence Ministerial Joint Statement: 30 May 2026', which opens 'Today ... met at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore'.^[1]
Meeting at the US Embassy in Singapore during the Shangri-La Dialogue, Richard Marles, Pete Hegseth and John Healey said the submarine pillar was on track, backed a plan for Australia to buy three in-service Virginia-class boats, and launched a joint uncrewed-undersea-vehicle payload project.
Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
Russia Test-Launches the Sarmat Heavy ICBM
Moscow Kremlin, Faleyevskiy per., Yakimanka District, Moscow, Central Federal District, 115035, RussiaStrategic Rocket Forces
Starts 05/12/2026 8:15AM UTCCONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins81% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 81%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 2 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better143 days agoKremlin^[1], 12 May 2026: Karakayev reported 'Today at 11:15 a.m., the Strategic Missile Forces launched the latest heavy liquid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile, the Sarmat. The launch was successful' (Moscow time, 08:15 UTC).
Russia's Strategic Missile Forces test-fired the Sarmat heavy liquid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile, which commander Sergei Karakayev said was successful and would let the first Sarmat regiment go on combat duty at Uzhur by the end of 2026.
Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
Balikatan 2026 Opens With Japan and Canada as Full Participants
General P. Santos Avenue, Camp Aguinaldo, 3rd District, Quezon City, Eastern Manila District, Metro Manila, 1110, PhilippinesArmed Forces of the Philippines
Starts 04/20/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins81% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 81%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 2 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better165 days agoDVIDS caption: Lt. Gen. Christian Wortman 'addresses visitors and service members participating in Exercise Balikatan 2026 during the opening ceremony at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, April 20, 2026'.^[1]
The annual US-Philippine Balikatan exercise opened at Camp Aguinaldo with Japan and Canada joining as full participants for the first time alongside Australia, France and New Zealand.
Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
US Navy Begins Blockade of Iranian Ports After Islamabad Talks Fail
Gulf of OmanUnited States Central Command
Starts 04/13/2026 2:00PM UTCCONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins79% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 79%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better172 days agoNPR^[1] (12 April 2026): 'CENTCOM, on Sunday said the blockade would begin at 10 a.m. ET on Monday' (13 April, 14:00 UTC); Wikipedia^[2][3] records CENTCOM announcing the blockade's removal on 18 June.
After 21 hours of talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, US Central Command began blockading ships entering or leaving Iranian ports at 10 a.m. ET on 13 April 2026, while saying ships not using Iranian ports would not be impeded.
Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
US and Iran Agree to a Two-Week Ceasefire Brokered by Pakistan
Islamabad, Zone 1, Islamabad Capital Territory, 44000, PakistanGovernment of Pakistan
04/08/2026 - 04/21/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins82% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 82%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better177 days agoAl Jazeera^[1][3], published 8 April 2026: 'A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has halted 40 days of US-Israeli attacks on Iran'; the US agreed 'to halt its military strikes on Iran for an initial two-week period', so the term runs to 21 April.
After 40 days of US-Israeli strikes, the United States and Iran agreed to halt attacks for two weeks while Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, in a truce brokered by Pakistan; Israel said it did not cover Lebanon.
Defense09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
US and Israel Launch Strikes on Iran, Killing Supreme Leader Khamenei
Tehran, Central Tehran section, Tehran County, Tehran Province, IranUnited States Department of Defense
Starts 02/28/2026 6:15AM UTCCONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins82% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 82%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 4 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better216 days agoThe State^[3] Department's legal adviser writes 'On February 28, the United States Armed Forces launched Operation Epic Fury'; PBS^[1]/AP report the strikes 'began shortly before 10 a.m. in Tehran' (Wikipedia^[2] gives about 9:45 a.m. IRST, 06:15 UTC).
The United States (Operation Epic Fury) and Israel (Operation Roaring Lion) opened a joint air and missile campaign against Iran; President Trump said Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed, and Iran answered with missile and drone attacks on Israel and US bases across the Gulf.
Geopolitics09/27/2026@DefenseDesk
62nd Munich Security Conference Debates an Order 'Under Destruction'
Hotel Bayerischer Hof, 6, Promenadeplatz, Kreuzviertel, Old Town, Munich, Bavaria, 80333, GermanyMunich Security Conference
02/13/2026 - 02/15/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins82% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 82%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 2 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better231 days agoWikipedia^[2]: the 62nd MSC 'took place from 13 to 15 February 2026 in Munich'; the MSC's own photos are dated 13 and 14 February 2026.
The Munich Security Conference opened with Chancellor Friedrich Merz saying the rules-based international order 'no longer exists', while Marco Rubio defended US policy and the Ukrainian people received the Ewald von Kleist Award.

Defense Budget5

Strait of Hormuz11

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Lockheed Martin4
Northrop Grumman4
NATO3
Government of Pakistan3
White House4
Boeing9
Huntington Ingalls Industries4
United States Department of Defense3