BAE Systems secures $180 million contract from Sweden for Tridon Mk2 anti-aircraft system
BAE Systems has been awarded a $180 million contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for the Tridon Mk2 anti-aircraft system.
Saab opens integration test site in Australia to support combat system upgrades for Hobart-class destroyers
Saab has announced the opening of a new test and integration facility in Australia to support upgrades to the Hobart-class destroyers.
Boeing, U.S. Department of War sign framework agreement to triple PAC-3 seeker production capacity
Boeing and the U.S. Department of War have agreed to a seven-year framework to expand production of PAC-3 seekers, aiming to meet growing global demand for air and missile defense systems.
Honeywell Aerospace and Odys Aviation develop airborne counter-UAS defense system to protect critical infrastructure
Honeywell Aerospace has announced a collaboration with Odys Aviation to develop an airborne counter-unmanned aerial system designed to protect critical infrastructure and strategic assets from evolving drone threats.
Northrop Grumman demonstrates Lumberjack UAS capabilities in U.S. Army exercise, advancing autonomous warfare systems
Northrop Grumman has demonstrated the capabilities of its Lumberjack uncrewed aircraft system during the U.S. Army’s Operation Lethal Eagle exercise.
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BAE Systems secures $180 million contract from Sweden for Tridon Mk2 anti-aircraft system
BAE Systems has been awarded a $180 million contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for the Tridon Mk2 anti-aircraft system.
Saab secures SEK 2.6 billion order from Sweden for mobile counter-drone system to strengthen air defence
Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for a mobile and modular counter-unmanned aerial system.
CAE Prodigy Image Generator integrated into German CH-53GS and Austrian Eurofighter military simulators
CAE has announced the delivery and acceptance of its Prodigy Image Generator on military flight simulators for the German and Austrian armed forces.
Ukraine and Romania launch joint drone production projects backed by €200 million EU SAFE programme funding
Ukraine and Romania are preparing to launch joint drone manufacturing projects supported by €200 million under the European Union’s SAFE programme.
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Romania balks at Rheinmetall over alleged price hikes as SAFE procurement programme faces rising political pressure
Romania pushes back against reported price hikes of up to 30% in SAFE-funded defence programmes, calling for fair and transparent engagement from suppliers.
U.S. Army updates doctrine across force to integrate drone lessons and achieve ‘drone dominance’
The U.S. Army is implementing a force-wide overhaul of its operational doctrine to incorporate lessons from the growing use of uncrewed aircraft systems.
Hanwha Aerospace completes production of first K9 self-propelled artillery system for Romanian Armed Forces
Romania’s Land Forces have announced the completion of the first 155 mm K9 Tunetul self-propelled howitzer at Hanwha Aerospace’s facility in Changwon, South Korea.
Hanwha Defense USA offers K9MH for U.S. Army Mobile Tactical Cannon program with plans for local production
Hanwha Defense USA announced it will submit its K9 Mobile Howitzer (K9MH) in response to the U.S. Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon Request for Prototype Proposal.
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U.S. Navy undocks submarine USS John Warner after major overhaul milestone at Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Norfolk Naval Shipyard has undocked the Virginia-class submarine USS John Warner (SSN 785), marking a key milestone in its Extended Drydocking Selected Restricted Availability.
Saab opens integration test site in Australia to support combat system upgrades for Hobart-class destroyers
Saab has announced the opening of a new test and integration facility in Australia to support upgrades to the Hobart-class destroyers.
Canadian shipbuilder Davie starts construction of next generation icebreaker Polar Max in Lévis
Davie has begun construction of the Polar Max icebreaker at its shipyard in Lévis, marking a major milestone in Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy.
OHB wins €248 million contract to build arctic weather satellite constellation for EUMETSAT programme
OHB Sweden has secured a €248 million contract to develop and manufacture 20 small satellites for the EUMETSAT Polar System – Sterna programme.
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Boeing-built core stage powers NASA Artemis II launch as Orion begins first crewed lunar mission in decades
Boeing said the core stage it built for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket successfully powered the launch of the Artemis II mission.
Lockheed Martin-built Orion spacecraft launches NASA Artemis II crew on first crewed lunar mission in 53 years
Lockheed Martin announced that NASA’s Orion spacecraft has launched aboard the Space Launch System rocket from Kennedy Space Center, marking the start of the Artemis II mission.
Airbus-built European Service Module ready to support NASA’s Artemis II crewed lunar mission
Airbus has confirmed that the European Service Module (ESM-2), built on behalf of the European Space Agency, is fully integrated, fuelled and ready for the Artemis II mission.
L3Harris and Comtech launch first embeddable multi-orbit tactical SATCOM modem for global military use
L3Harris Technologies and Comtech Telecommunications Corp. have introduced a new tactical satellite communications modem designed to enhance multi-orbit connectivity for field operators.