Lockheed Martin: Canada’s participation in the F-35 programme to generate over C$15 billion in industrial value by 2058
Canada has been involved in the F-35 programme for nearly 30 years, with more than 110 Canadian companies contributing to the aircraft’s global supply chain.
Skyeton: hybrid hydrogen-powered Raybird UAV completes combat missions during testing in Ukraine
A hydrogen-powered hybrid version of Skyeton’s Raybird unmanned aerial vehicle has entered full-scale combat service with a unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
BAE Systems wins $62 million U.S. Navy contract to establish E-2D Hawkeye IFF service depot in San Diego
BAE Systems has been awarded a $62 million contract by the U.S. Navy to establish a new Identification Friend or Foe service depot capability.
Department of War outlines $1 billion direct investment to expand solid rocket motor supply for U.S. missile systems
Department of War has signed a letter of intent with L3Harris Technologies setting out agreed terms for a $1 billion direct-to-supplier investment to expand U.S. solid rocket motor production capacity.
BAE Systems secures $184 million U.S. Marine Corps contract for additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles
BAE Systems has received a $184 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps for the production of 30 additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles under the previously awarded full-rate production Lot 5/6 agreement.
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U.S. Air Force secures F-35 delivery and technology as Finland prepares to field Lightning II fleet
Long before Finland’s first F-35A reaches Europe, the aircraft’s journey has involved secure U.S. facilities, according to a press release from the U.S. Air Force.
NASA integrates two former U.S. Air Force F-15 jets into fleet for X-59 flight testing support
According to a press release from NASA, two retired U.S. Air Force F-15 aircraft have joined the flight research fleet at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California.
Saab links 12,600 Canadian jobs to proposed purchase of 72 Gripen fighters and six GlobalEye aircraft
According to a report by Canadian public broadcaster CBC News, Saab would need Canada to buy 72 Gripen fighter jets and six GlobalEye surveillance aircraft to meet its pledge of creating 12,600 jobs.
Lockheed Martin: Canada’s participation in the F-35 programme to generate over C$15 billion in industrial value by 2058
Canada has been involved in the F-35 programme for nearly 30 years, with more than 110 Canadian companies contributing to the aircraft’s global supply chain.
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U.S. Army selects Israeli-developed Hero-90 loitering munition under Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance programme programme
U.S.-based defence technology company Mistral said the Hero-90 loitering munition has been selected to take part in the U.S. Army’s Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance programme.
Lockheed Martin demonstrates first 90-degree vertical JAGM missile launch, highlighting counter-UAS capability
Lockheed Martin has completed its first successful 90-degree vertical launch of a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile from the JAGM Quad Launcher during a demonstration at China Lake, California.
Oshkosh Defense secures $53 million U.S. Army contract to deliver Common Bridge Transporters for tactical mobility
Oshkosh Defense has received a $53 million order from U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal for Common Bridge Transporters under the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicle V programme.
Teledyne FLIR Defense wins up to $32 million contract to supply Stryker recon systems for Bulgarian forces
Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has won a contract worth up to $32 million from the U.S. Army to supply advanced electro-optical and infrared systems for Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle Recon Kits.
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Royal Navy’s Proteus autonomous helicopter completes first flight in milestone for UK naval aviation
Britain has carried out the first flight of its first fully autonomous, full-size helicopter, marking a milestone for naval aviation and uncrewed systems.
France orders six Airbus VSR700 systems to equip French Navy with new uncrewed capability from 2028
French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group for the production of six VSR700 uncrewed aerial systems.
Pentagon moves USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group toward Middle East amid rising US-Iran tensions
The Pentagon said on Thursday it is moving a carrier strike group from the South China Sea toward the Middle East as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to rise.
Lockheed Martin and Saildrone partner to scale unmanned maritime defence capabilities for U.S. Navy operations
Lockheed Martin has made a $50 million investment in Saildrone to form a strategic collaboration aimed at rapidly scaling unmanned maritime defence capability.
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Clavister wins SEK 280 million contract from Norway to develop secure tactical communications system for armed forces
Clavister has been awarded a contract worth approximately SEK 280 million by the Norwegian Defence Material Agency for the development of a Tactical Core Network System for the Norwegian Armed Forces.
RTX supplies Blue Canyon satellite as NASA Pandora mission launches to study distant exoplanets far
A Saturn-200 minisatellite developed by Blue Canyon Technologies, a small satellite manufacturer owned by RTX, has successfully launched in support of NASA’s Pandora mission.
ICEYE signs contract to provide sovereign space-based SAR intelligence systems for Sweden’s armed forces
ICEYE has signed a multi-million, multi-year contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to deliver sovereign space-based intelligence capabilities to the Swedish Armed Forces.
Airbus awarded Eutelsat contract to build 340 additional OneWeb LEO satellites to ensure continuity
Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract by Eutelsat to build a further 340 low Earth orbit satellites for the OneWeb constellation.