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.
RENK Group joins Made for Germany initiative, planning up to €325 million investment in innovation and capacity by 2028
RENK Group AG has joined the cross-industry ‘Made for Germany’ initiative, signalling a clear commitment to Germany as a business location.
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Indra to build Spain’s most advanced multipurpose drone factory in León under defence modernisation plans
Indra Group will build its main and most advanced multipurpose drone and loitering munition factory in León as part of its industrial growth strategy and response to Spain’s Special Modernization Programs.
Airbus Helicopters secures Ghana defence order for H175M, ACH175 and ACH160 helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract by the Ministry of Defence of Ghana for two H175M helicopters, one ACH175 and one ACH160.
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.
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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.
U.S. Army releases first image of M1E3 Abrams pre-prototype test vehicle for future tank development
The U.S. Army has released the first image of a test vehicle used in the M1E3 Abrams main battle tank development programme, marking the first public view of the platform.
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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.
Rauma Marine Construction reaches milestone as all Pohjanmaa-class corvettes are under construction in Rauma
Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) said it has reached a major milestone in the Squadron 2020 project, as production of the fourth multi-purpose corvette has begun and the keel of the third has been laid.
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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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.