Northrop Grumman: Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) reaches Full Operational Capability in Poland
Poland’s Ministry of National Defense has declared Full Operational Capability for the Integrated Battle Command System-enabled WISŁA medium-range air defence system.
Spain orders 100 Airbus helicopters under National Helicopter Plan to modernise armed forces
Spain has placed orders for 100 Airbus helicopters through the Directorate General for Armament and Material of the Ministry of Defence under the National Helicopter Plan announced in May.
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.
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IAI chief says Arrow 3 missile defence systems delivery and established trust underpinned Germany’s follow-on deal
Israel Aerospace Industries chief executive Boaz Levy said the delivery of the Arrow 3 system to Germany within two years of contract signing showed both IAI’s role in Germany’s air defence and the level of trust between the sides.
Northrop Grumman: Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) reaches Full Operational Capability in Poland
Poland’s Ministry of National Defense has declared Full Operational Capability for the Integrated Battle Command System-enabled WISŁA medium-range air defence system.
Lockheed Martin selects FJ44-4 engine for Vectis uncrewed aircraft, first flight planned for 2027
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works has selected Williams International’s FJ44-4 turbofan engine to power the Vectis uncrewed aircraft prototype.
Poland’s first Patriot air defence squadron reaches Full Operational Capability and NATO integration
Poland’s Ministry of National Defense has announced that the 37th Air Defense Missile Squadron of the 3rd Warsaw Air Defense Missile Brigade in Sochaczew has achieved Full Operational Capability
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AeroVironment delivers JLTV-mounted LOCUST laser weapon systems to US Army under AMP-HEL programme
AeroVironment has delivered two Joint Light Tactical Vehicle mounted mobile LOCUST Laser Weapon Systems to the US Army under the second increment of the Army’s Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser prototyping effort.
Lockheed Martin validates Extended Range GMLRS Alternative Warhead in 112-kilometre flight test
Lockheed Martin has completed a successful 112-kilometre flight test of its Extended Range GMLRS at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
Tatra Defence to produce Leopard 2A8 main battle tank hulls under agreement with KNDS Deutschland
KNDS Deutschland (KNDS) and Tatra Defence have signed a contract for the production of 150 hulls for the Leopard 2A8 main battle tank, with an option for up to 300 additional hulls.
BAE Systems secures Sweden and Finland contracts for 40mm and 57mm programmable ammunition
BAE Systems has signed two contracts worth about $171 million to supply its Bofors 40mm and 57mm 3P programmable ammunition to Sweden and Finland.
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U.S. Navy conducts first ship-launched one-way attack drone flight at sea in Middle East region
Personnel from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and U.S. 5th Fleet successfully launched a one-way attack drone from a ship at sea on 16 December, marking a first for the force.
Northrop Grumman conducts successful Mk 72 solid rocket motor static test for U.S. Navy
Northrop Grumman has successfully completed a static fire test of a prototype Mk 72 solid rocket motor at its advanced propulsion facility in Elkton, Maryland.
Saab delivers upgraded Gotland-class submarine HMS Halland to navy after mid-life refit works
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has taken delivery of the submarine HMS Halland following a comprehensive mid-life upgrade at Saab Kockums’ shipyard in Karlskrona.
HII completes pressure hull milestone on Virginia-class submarine Oklahoma at Newport News shipyard
HII has announced that Newport News Shipbuilding has reached a major construction milestone on the Virginia-class submarine Oklahoma (SSN 802).
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Rheinmetall and ICEYE win major Bundeswehr contract for space-based SAR reconnaissance
Rheinmetall and ICEYE have won a major contract from the German Armed Forces for space-based reconnaissance, awarded by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support.
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.