Germany approves new Arrow 3 missile defence system contract, lifting historic deal with Israel to $6.5 billion
Germany’s Bundestag has approved a $3.1 billion expansion of the Arrow 3 air and missile defence contract with Israel.
Rolls-Royce starts AE 1107F engine tests to support U.S. Army MV-75 FLRAA prototypes
Rolls-Royce has begun AE 1107 engine testing to support prototype delivery for the U.S. Army’s MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft programme.
Denmark selects Lockheed Martin TPY-4 radar to boost NATO deterrence and air defence capability
The Danish Acquisition and Logistics Organization has selected Lockheed Martin’s TPY-4 ground-based air surveillance radar to strengthen Denmark’s long-range air defence.
KNDS and Leonardo agree to jointly develop new mobile artillery system for Italian Army procurement
KNDS Deutschland and the Italian defence company Leonardo have agreed to jointly develop a new mobile artillery system, formalised through a Letter of Intent signed in Amsterdam, the headquarters of KNDS.
Lockheed Martin completes production of initial F-16 Block 70 aircraft for Bulgaria, Slovakia
Lockheed Martin has completed production of all F-16 Block 70 aircraft for the initial fleets of Bulgaria and Slovakia.
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Germany approves new Arrow 3 missile defence system contract, lifting historic deal with Israel to $6.5 billion
Germany’s Bundestag has approved a $3.1 billion expansion of the Arrow 3 air and missile defence contract with Israel.
Lockheed Martin marks ten years of THAAD deployment and missile defence partnership in the UAE
Lockheed Martin has marked ten years since the delivery of its THAAD system to the United Arab Emirates, the programme’s first foreign military sale and its first international deployment.
Rolls-Royce starts AE 1107F engine tests to support U.S. Army MV-75 FLRAA prototypes
Rolls-Royce has begun AE 1107 engine testing to support prototype delivery for the U.S. Army’s MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft programme.
Eurosam confirms SAMP/T NG performance with new firings and outlines system capabilities in Europe
Two successful firings of the SAMP/T NG long-range air defence system were performed in France and Italy, demonstrating once again the system’s high level of performance.
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Lockheed Martin and 4iG sign memorandum of understanding on Hungarian long-range rocket artillery system
Lockheed Martin and 4iG Space and Defence Technologies Zrt. have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on a tailored long-range rocket artillery system for the Hungarian Defence Forces.
Patria and Rosomak extend 8×8 vehicle manufacturing licence partnership to 2034 agreement term
Patria and its Polish licence manufacturer Rosomak S.A. have extended their cooperation on 8×8 vehicles, securing the partnership until 2034.
Lithuania decides to acquire 100 CV90 MkIV vehicles produced by Sweden’s BAE Systems Hägglunds
Lithuania has decided to acquire 100 Swedish CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles through a joint procurement with five other NATO Allies.
AM General secures first HUMVEE Hawkeye 105mm mobile howitzer sale to Kosovo armed forces
AM General has finalised a three-year Direct Commercial Sale framework contract with the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kosovo.
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Sweden and Poland sign memorandum advancing negotiations on major submarine cooperation deal
Sweden and Poland have taken a further step in their defence cooperation after signing a memorandum of understanding on submarines.
Kongsberg secures NOK 3.5 billion contract to supply ORCCA combat systems for 212CD submarines
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a contract to deliver ORCCA combat system elements to six 212CD submarines, four for the German Navy and two for Norway.
Denmark signs more than EUR 100 million contract with Kongsberg for Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a contract with the Danish government to supply the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System.
Trump approves U.S. Navy ‘Golden Fleet’ plan including new frigate and unmanned vessels programme
President Donald Trump has approved a plan to build a new “Golden Fleet” for the U.S. Navy, according to service secretary John Phelan speaking to Axios at the Reagan National Defense Forum.
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BlackSky brings third Gen-3 satellite into commercial service just three weeks after launch
BlackSky Technology Inc. has integrated its third Gen-3 satellite into commercial operations just three weeks after launch, marking a significant acceleration compared with its first Gen-3 mission.
U.S. Marine Corps employs Star Shield communication system during Exercise Freezing Winds 2025 in Finland
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group used the Star Shield communication system during Exercise Freezing Winds 2025 in Finland from October to December.
The hidden fragility in commercial EO — and the shift toward assurance
BlackSky’s latest white paper, “From access to assurance: Introducing certainty into commercial Earth observation subscriptions,” examines this widening gap and the shifting expectations that are redefining the future of commercial ISR.
BAE Systems wins DARPA Phase 2 deal to advance autonomous space-based surveillance technology
BAE Systems has been awarded a $16 million Phase 2 contract by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency for its Oversight programme.
