Rolls-Royce to supply over 300 mtu engines for new Leopard 2 tanks ordered by European armies
Rolls-Royce has received a major order from KNDS for more than 300 mtu MB 873 Ka-501 engines to equip new Leopard 2 battle tanks for several European armies.
Hegseth outlines new U.S. National Security Defense during address at Ronald Reagan Library forum
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth outlined a new National Defense Strategy during a keynote speech on 6 December at the Ronald Reagan National Library’s annual defence forum in Simi Valley, California.
Norwegian F-35 fighters return home as joint NATO Air Policing Mission in Poland concludes
Norwegian F-35 fighter aircraft returned to Ørland Air Base on December 1, marking the end of their operational deployment in Poland.
Italy seeks to buy 100 JASSM-ER air-launched cruise missiles from the United States
The United States has approved a possible 301 million dollar sale of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range to Italy, following a determination issued by the State Department
ZVS Holding signs EUR 58 billion framework agreement to supply ammunition to EU under SAFE programme
ZVS Holding has signed a seven year framework agreement with the Slovak Ministry of Defence to supply large and medium calibre ammunition worth up to EUR 58 billion to EU member states.
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L3Harris Technologies outlines 2028–29 goal for Quebec F-35 maintenance as Canada reviews jet options
Companies involved in the F-35 programme are urging the federal and Quebec governments to support plans for a maintenance hub north of Montreal, which could serve both Canadian and American fleets.
U.S. Air Force details test launch of Minuteman III missile controlled in flight by ALCS team on E-6B Mercury
Airmen from the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron used the Airborne Launch Control System on a U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury to launch an unarmed Minuteman III missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base on 5 November 2025.
Dutch F-35 fighters intercept unknown object in Quick Reaction Alert over national airspace
Two Royal Netherands Air and Space Force’s F-35 fighter aircraft were deployed this morning to identify an unknown object within the Dutch area of responsibility.
Northrop Grumman to supply electronic warfare simulation for advanced fifth-generation fighters
Northrop Grumman’s Combat Electronic Environment Simulator has been chosen to provide advanced radio-frequency testing for the Enhanced Weapons Lab supporting fifth-generation fighters.
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Rolls-Royce to supply over 300 mtu engines for new Leopard 2 tanks ordered by European armies
Rolls-Royce has received a major order from KNDS for more than 300 mtu MB 873 Ka-501 engines to equip new Leopard 2 battle tanks for several European armies.
Kongsberg to deliver Proterctor remote weapon stations for Sweden’s CV90 under SEK 400 million contract
Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to deliver Protector remote weapon stations for several platforms, including the CV90.
Rheinmetall wins major Bundeswehr contract to supply new 120 mm ammunition for Leopard 2 tanks
The Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall a further order for 120 mm tank ammunition, adding several hundred million euros to an existing framework agreement.
GDLS and AeroVironment demonstrate PERCH system on M1A2 SEPv3 tank with Switchblade munitions
GDLS has announced the successful demonstration of its Precision Effects & Reconnaissance, Canister-Housed (PERCH) system during the U.S. Army’s Machine Assisted Rugged Sapper event held at Fort Hood, Texas.
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U.S. Navy awards $500 million engineering deal to support major upgrades at two public shipyards
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $500 million architecture and engineering contract to support structural and waterfront projects at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Hawaii and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Washington.
Babcock sets out ARMOR Force plans to advance Royal Navy’s hybrid and autonomous fleet vision
Babcock has outlined new plans to support the Royal Navy’s next generation of autonomous and hybrid maritime capabilities.
BAE Systems secures $36 million contract to equip U.S. Navy submarines with modular mast systems
BAE Systems has secured a $36 million production contract from Lockheed Martin to deliver Multifunction Modular Mast systems for installation on U.S. Navy submarines.
U.S. Navy selects Damen’s LST-100 design for new Landing Ship Medium programme fleet plans
The United States Secretary of the Navy announced on 5 December that European shipbuilder Damen had been chosen in the competitive process to supply the design for the new Landing Ship Medium vessels.
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ICEYE secures new funding to expand sovereign SAR systems and deepen Europe’s space intelligence
ICEYE has raised EUR 150 million in new financing led by General Catalyst, along with a EUR 50 million secondary placement that values the company at EUR 2.4 billion (USD 2.8 billion).
Raytheon and Amazon Web Services agree strategic collaboration to enhance satellite data processing services
Raytheon has entered a strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services to advance satellite data processing and mission control operations.
British designed Azalea RF satellites from BAE Systems successfully launched into orbit
A group of British designed and built satellites has entered low Earth orbit, giving the UK new space based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability for defence, security and civil needs.
ICEYE and Portuguese Air Force finalise first direct intelligence satellite acquisition agreement
ICEYE and the Portuguese Air Force have formalised a contract for the direct procurement of a Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite, marking the first time the service has acquired a satellite outright.
