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Saab proposes Montreal data centre to strengthen Gripen bid as Canada reviews F-35 fighter programme
Swedish defence firm Saab has proposed establishing a sovereign data centre in Montreal as part of its bid to supply Gripen fighter jets to Canada. The move is aimed at strengthening its position against the F-35 Lightning II programme, which stores mission data in the United States.
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HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded $283 million U.S. Navy contract for FF(X) frigate lead yard support
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Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned win $15.5 million U.S. Marine Corps contract for autonomous cargo helicopter
Ukraine and Norway launch joint drone production programme with first deliveries expected this summer
L3Harris highlights low-band electronic warfare capabilities for U.S. Navy’s next-generation jammer program
TKMS-built first Tamandaré-class frigate enters service with Brazilian Navy as four-ship programme advances
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AeroVironment unveils Halo_Shield modular air defense system to counter drones and cruise missile threats
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded $283 million U.S. Navy contract for FF(X) frigate lead yard support
Helsing opens Stockholm hub to expand Swedish and Nordic defence ties amid growing focus on regional security
U.S. Air Force deploys first permanently assigned F-35A Lightning II fighters to Misawa Air Base in Japan
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Helsing opens Stockholm hub to expand Swedish and Nordic defence ties amid growing focus on regional security
Helsing, a European defence technology company, has announced the opening of a new presence in Stockholm as it seeks to strengthen its commitment to Swedish and Nordic defence cooperation.
U.S. Air Force deploys first permanently assigned F-35A Lightning II fighters to Misawa Air Base in Japan
The U.S. Air Force marked the arrival of its first permanently assigned F-35A Lightning II aircraft at Misawa Air Base on April 24.
Airbus-led team launches Spain’s new SAETA II combat training programme to replace ageing F-5 aircraft fleet
Airbus and a group of Spanish defence firms have unveiled the industrial programme behind Spain’s new Integrated Combat Training System.
Lockheed Martin completes UK’s initial F-35B deliveries as Britain reaffirms plans for 138-aircraft fleet
Lockheed Martin has delivered the 46th, 47th and 48th F-35B Lightning II aircraft to the United Kingdom, completing the country’s initial procurement phase and marking a milestone in the long-running programme.
U.S. Air Force underscores E-3 Sentry’s critical command-and-control role during Red Flag-Alaska exercise
The Air Force said the E-3 creates a comprehensive real-time operational picture by detecting, identifying and tracking movements across the airspace.
Castelion wins $105 million U.S. Navy contract to integrate Blackbeard hypersonic weapon on F/A-18 by 2027
Castelion has received a $105 million contract from the U.S. Navy to continue integrating its Blackbeard onto the F/A-18 Super Hornet and move the system toward early operational capability in 2027.
U.S. Army’s 1st Armored Division expands artificial intelligence use to accelerate planning, logistics and combat readiness
The 1st Armored Division is expanding the use of artificial intelligence across its staff operations to improve productivity, streamline planning and strengthen combat readiness.
Rheinmetall secures over €1 billion contract for additional digital soldier systems for German Army
Rheinmetall has secured a €1.04 billion contract from the Bundeswehr to modernise and expand Germany’s “Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System” programme.
Thales to build 268 next-generation Bushmaster vehicles for Australian military under AU$750 million deal
Thales will deliver 268 additional next-generation Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles to the Australian armed forces under a new AU$750 million government investment aimed at expanding domestic defence manufacturing capacity.
How to choose the right AdBlue tanks for your fleet – a complete buyer’s guid
For companies operating diesel-powered vehicles, AdBlue has become a necessary component in reducing nitrogen oxide emissions.
Upgraded Indiana munitions facility to double 155mm container output under U.S. Army support contract
Leaders from the Defense Contract Management Agency in Lexington attended the opening of a new industrial facility operated by Conco Inc. on February 5.
KNDS expands BOXER vehicle production with new Munich line and partnership with DRÄXLMAIER to boost capacity
KNDS has inaugurated a new production line for its BOXER 8x8 wheeled vehicles at its Munich/Allach site.
Norway joins UK, Canada and Australia in Type 26 frigate partnership under Global Combat Ship programme
Norway has formally joined the Royal Navy, Canada and Australia in the Global Combat Ship User Group, expanding cooperation on a programme that could deliver up to 34 warships.
TKMS-built first Tamandaré-class frigate enters service with Brazilian Navy as four-ship programme advances
TKMS announced that the Tamandaré (F200) has officially entered operational service with the Brazilian Navy following a commissioning ceremony held in Rio de Janeiro.
Rolls-Royce to supply mtu engines for 10 additional U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutters
Rolls-Royce said it will supply mtu engines for 10 additional Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutters ordered by the U.S. Coast Guard, expanding the overall programme to 77 vessels.
Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales departs Portsmouth ahead of preparations for Arctic deployment
Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales sailed from Portsmouth on Tuesday to begin preparations for its next operational deployment.
U.S. aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower completes sea trials after 15-month maintenance period
The U.S. Navy said the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) completed sea trials on April 24 after departing Norfolk Naval Shipyard following a 15-month Planned Incremental Availability period.
U.S. Navy commissions Virginia-class submarine USS Idaho at Groton base, adding new undersea warfare capability
The U.S. Navy commissioned the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Idaho (SSN 799) during a ceremony on April 25 at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut.
Raytheon delivers second missile-warning sensor for U.S. Space Force’s next-generation OPIR satellite program
Raytheon has delivered a second missile-warning sensor to Lockheed Martin for the U.S. Space Force Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Geosynchronous Earth Orbit Block 0 satellite program.
Northrop Grumman discusses electronic warfare cooperation with Japan to strengthen defense against emerging threats
Northrop Grumman and Ministry of Defense of Japan are exploring ways to strengthen Japan’s electronic warfare capabilities.
Flexcompute, Northrop Grumman use AI physics models to cut space mission preparation time by up to 100 times
Flexcompute and Northrop Grumman said they have developed an artificial intelligence-based physics modeling system designed to significantly reduce preparation time for space missions.
U.S. Space Force awards up to $3.2 billion in contracts for space-based interceptors under Golden Dome program
The Space Systems Command has awarded 20 contracts worth up to $3.2 billion to 12 companies to develop space-based interceptor capabilities.
Northrop Grumman uses AI to cut spacecraft design time from years to hours in major shift for space engineering
Northrop Grumman said it is applying artificial intelligence to significantly accelerate spacecraft development.
BlackSky wins $25 million multi-year satellite intelligence contract with major international defense customer
BlackSky Technology has secured a competitive $25 million multi-year Assured contract with a major international defence customer.