Rheinmetall and Boeing partner to offer MQ-28 Ghost Bat for German Air Force collaborative combat aircraft programme
Rheinmetall and Boeing have entered into a strategic partnership to offer the MQ-28 Ghost Bat for Germany’s planned acquisition of collaborative combat aircraft.
EuroTrophy strengthens its position on the European defence market four years after its founding
“The Trophy APS protects combat vehicles against most threats encountered on the modern battlefield,” says Dan Kalfus, Managind Director at EuroTrophy.
Iranian attack damages U.S. E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base, raising concerns over air force capability gaps
An E-3 Sentry AWACS was among the aircraft damaged in a March 27 Iranian missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base.
UVision establishes Munich-based European subsidiary to expand regional presence and strengthen defence support
UVision Air Ltd has announced the establishment of UVision Europe GmbH in Munich, marking an expansion of its European operations.
Kongsberg expands operations with new Fredrikstad site and increased engineering recruitment
Kongsberg Gruppen is expanding its operations in Fredrikstad, marking its first presence in the city. The company plans to hire around 30 engineers as part of the new establishment.
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Embraer conducts cold weather trials of C-390 Millennium in Sweden during European demonstration tour
Embraer has completed a series of cold weather trials of its C-390 Millennium transport aircraft in northern Sweden as part of a broader European demonstration campaign.
Rheinmetall and Boeing partner to offer MQ-28 Ghost Bat for German Air Force collaborative combat aircraft programme
Rheinmetall and Boeing have entered into a strategic partnership to offer the MQ-28 Ghost Bat for Germany’s planned acquisition of collaborative combat aircraft.
Canadian supplier FTG supports global F-35 production with advanced circuit boards for fifth-generation fighter
Production of the F-35 fighter jet is expanding globally, with Canadian companies playing a growing role in the supply chain supporting the program.
L3Harris to supply WESCAM sensors for Royal Canadian Navy ISTAR drone program enhancing maritime surveillance
L3Harris Technologies has been selected to provide advanced sensor systems for a new uncrewed aircraft program supporting the Royal Canadian Navy.
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European Defence Agency to coordinate €50 million programme to harmonise 155mm ammunition testing
European Defence Agency will coordinate a new Joint Ammunition Qualification programme aimed at harmonising ammunition testing procedures across participating European countries.
Israel Defense Forces expand use of IWI X95 rifles with new delivery of micro-Tavor systems for combat operations
Israel Defense Forces have received a new delivery of thousands of X95 micro-Tavor rifles from Israel Weapon Industries.
Diehl Defence launches production of 122 mm training rockets following successful MARS 3 firing in Germany
Diehl Defence has launched production of a new 122 mm training rocket following successful live-fire demonstrations in Germany.
U.S. Department of War signs framework agreement with Northrop Grumman for M1147 AMP tank ammunition
The U.S. Department of War announced on March 27 that it had signed a framework agreement with Northrop Grumman for the production and supply of M1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose tank ammunition.
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Hanwha Defense USA wins first U.S. Navy subcontract for Next Generation Logistics Ship program
Hanwha Defense USA and Hanwha Philly Shipyard have secured their first subcontract with the U.S. Navy under the Next Generation Logistics Ship programme.
Northrop Grumman secures U.S. Navy contract modification to expand SEWIP Block 3 electronic warfare systems
The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract modification to produce up to nine additional Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program Block 3 systems.
Royal Netherlands Navy declares Shield AI V-BAT operational after Arctic trials, expanding maritime surveillance capability
Royal Netherlands Navy has declared Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft system operational following testing aboard HNLMS Johan de Witt.
Kongsberg and Salt Ship Design selected to develop standardised vessel concept for Norwegian Navy fleet
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Salt Ship Design have been awarded a contract to design a new class of standardised vessels for the Norwegian Navy.
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Aselsan launches Luna-2 nanosatellite to expand space-based IoT capability and strengthen national space technology
Aselsan has successfully launched its second satellite in its space-based Internet of Things programme, Luna-2.
ICEYE launches six new SAR satellites to expand sovereign intelligence capabilities for allied nations worldwide
ICEYE has launched six new synthetic aperture radar satellites as part of its ongoing effort to expand sovereign space-based intelligence capabilities.
Zelenskyy says Russia shared satellite intelligence with Iran ahead of attack on U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia had taken satellite images of a U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia in the days before an Iranian attack that wounded American personnel.
Lockheed Martin demonstrates rapid payload processing and launch capabilities in U.S. Space Force VICTUS DIEM exercise
Lockheed Martin participated in the U.S. Space Force’s VICTUS DIEM exercise, demonstrating rapid space mission capabilities in collaboration with Firefly Aerospace.
