Royal Marines achieve historic firsts with T-150 uncrewed air system during Arctic operations in Northern Norway
The UK Commandos deployed to Northern Norway as part of major NATO mission rehearsals in the region. During the winter deployment, marine drone operators of Malloy Flight, Delta Squadron — part of the Devon-based Commando Logistic Regiment — successfully completed a number of operational sorties with the T-150. Real-world cargo transported across the battlefield included
U.S. Air Force test team rapidly integrates new munition with F-16 Fighting Falcon, advancing combat capability and readiness
The Team Eglin Test Enterprise of the U.S. Air Force has completed rapid integration of the F-16 Fighting Falcon with the Family of Affordable Mass Munitions – Lugged weapon.
Australia signs contract for three Japanese-built upgraded Mogami frigates to expand naval fleet and boost defence capability
The Australian Government has signed contracts for its first three general purpose frigates as part of plans to expand the Royal Australian Navy’s surface combatant fleet.
Ukraine discusses scaling up air defence systems with Raytheon and Diehl Defence during Berlin meetings
Ukraine has held talks with leading defence manufacturers to advance its air defence capabilities, focusing on expanding supply and cooperation.
U.S. defense leaders outline Golden Dome plan to strengthen layered homeland missile defense against evolving threats
The U.S. Department of War outlined plans for the Golden Dome missile defense initiative during a hearing before the House Armed Services Committee’s strategic forces subcommittee on April 15.
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Royal Marines achieve historic firsts with T-150 uncrewed air system during Arctic operations in Northern Norway
The UK Commandos deployed to Northern Norway as part of major NATO mission rehearsals in the region. During the winter deployment, marine drone operators of Malloy Flight, Delta Squadron — part of the Devon-based Commando Logistic Regiment — successfully completed a number of operational sorties with the T-150. Real-world cargo transported across the battlefield included…
KAI KF-21 Boramae first production aircraft completes maiden flight in South Korea ahead of deliveries later this year
South Korea’s Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has announced that the first production example of the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 Boramae multirole combat aircraft completed its maiden flight on 15 April.
Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster lands at world’s most northerly settlement in landmark Arctic resupply mission with Canada
Located at 82.5 degrees North, CFS Alert serves NATO as a critical signals intelligence base and hosts an important climate change research station. The site is almost entirely encapsulated by Arctic ice, which thaws for only 30 days a year and remains too shallow for resupply vessels, making air delivery via a semi-prepared gravel and…
Safran Aircraft Engines invests €150 million in new 30,000-tonne forging press at historic gennevilliers site
Safran Aircraft Engines is upgrading its forging capabilities through the acquisition of a 30,000 metric tonne hydraulic press to manufacture strategic components for commercial and military aircraft engines.
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U.S. Army’s 1st Cavalry Division tests autonomous Golden Shield counter-drone system in live-fire exercise
The 1st Cavalry Division has completed a live-fire exercise testing counter-unmanned aerial systems (cUAS) for its “Golden Shield” counter-drone concept, conducted from April 7 to 9.
Embraer upgrades Brazilian Army SABER M60 radars to boost air defence reliability and operational rerformance
Embraer has completed the upgrade of two SABER M60 radars operated by the Brazilian Army, bringing them to version 2.0 under an ongoing contract to renew in-service equipment.
Lockheed Martin partnership advances Australia’s missile manufacturing capability with first locally built GMLRS launch
Lockheed Martin and its Australian subsidiary, together with the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Group and the Australian Army, have conducted a live-fire demonstration of an Australian-manufactured Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System.
Indra and IDV agree to deliver new amphibious combat vehicles for Spanish Marine Infantry under modernization program
Indra and IDV have signed a strategic agreement to develop a new amphibious combat vehicle for the Spanish Marine Infantry.
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Lockheed Martin wins $850 million U.S. Navy contract to advance Trident II ballistic missile modernization and deterrence
The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin Space a contract worth approximately $850 million to continue design and development work on the Trident II submarine-launched ballistic missile.
United States approves $11.9 billion sale of AEGIS combat systems to Germany to strengthen NATO naval defense capabilities
The United States Department of State has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Germany for integrated naval combat systems and related equipment valued at an estimated $11.9 billion.
U.S. Marine Corps awards $900 million ARV prototype contracts as vehicle development and JLTV integration efforts advance
The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded contracts to General Dynamics Land Systems and Textron Systems to proceed with the second phase of rapid prototyping for its Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle programme.
Australia signs contract for three Japanese-built upgraded Mogami frigates to expand naval fleet and boost defence capability
The Australian Government has signed contracts for its first three general purpose frigates as part of plans to expand the Royal Australian Navy’s surface combatant fleet.
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Boeing and Millennium expand satellite production and introduce Resolute platform to meet rising space market demand
Boeing and its subsidiary Millennium Space Systems are expanding satellite production capacity and broadening their portfolio to address growing demand in defense and commercial space markets.
Rheinmetall, Andøy municipality sign agreement to advance satellite test facility project in northern Norway
Rheinmetall and Andøy Municipality in Norway have signed a Letter of Intent to support the planned development of a satellite test center.
U.S. Space Force awards Lockheed Martin $105 million contract to modernize GPS ground control and support IIIF satellites
Lockheed Martin has secured a contract worth up to $105 million from the U.S. Space Force to continue modernizing the Global Positioning System ground control network.
U.S. Space Force deploys upgraded GBOSS sensor in Hawaii to enhance deep-space surveillance and orbital threat detection
The U.S. Space Force has operationally accepted an upgraded Ground-Based Optical Sensor System at the Maui Space Surveillance Complex in Hawaii, significantly enhancing its ability to monitor objects in Earth’s orbit.