Hegseth outlines new U.S. National Security Defense during address at Ronald Reagan Library forum
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth outlined a new National Defense Strategy during a keynote speech on 6 December at the Ronald Reagan National Library’s annual defence forum in Simi Valley, California.
Norwegian F-35 fighters return home as joint NATO Air Policing Mission in Poland concludes
Norwegian F-35 fighter aircraft returned to Ørland Air Base on December 1, marking the end of their operational deployment in Poland.
Italy seeks to buy 100 JASSM-ER air-launched cruise missiles from the United States
The United States has approved a possible 301 million dollar sale of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range to Italy, following a determination issued by the State Department
ZVS Holding signs EUR 58 billion framework agreement to supply ammunition to EU under SAFE programme
ZVS Holding has signed a seven year framework agreement with the Slovak Ministry of Defence to supply large and medium calibre ammunition worth up to EUR 58 billion to EU member states.
Northrop Grumman presents Project Talon, a new autonomous aircraft to operate with crewed fighters
Northrop Grumman has revealed Project Talon, an autonomous aircraft designed to operate alongside crewed fighters as part of the company’s growing autonomous portfolio.
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Norwegian F-35 fighters return home as joint NATO Air Policing Mission in Poland concludes
Norwegian F-35 fighter aircraft returned to Ørland Air Base on December 1, marking the end of their operational deployment in Poland.
Lockheed Martin delivers two Polish F-35A Husarz fighters to Ebbing Air National Guard Base
The General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces announced that two more multirole Lockheed Martin F-35A Husarz aircraft have been delivered to the U.S. Air Force’s Ebbing base in Fort Smith.
Denmark secures U.S. approval for 3 billion dollar Integrated Battle Command System purchase
The United States has approved a possible 3 billion dollar Foreign Military Sale to Denmark for the Integrated Battle Command System with Indirect Fire Protection Capability.
Denmark to enhance its air-to-air combat capability with AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles
The United States has approved a possible 730 million dollar sale of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Denmark, following a determination by the State Department.
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GDLS and AeroVironment demonstrate PERCH system on M1A2 SEPv3 tank with Switchblade munitions
GDLS has announced the successful demonstration of its Precision Effects & Reconnaissance, Canister-Housed (PERCH) system during the U.S. Army’s Machine Assisted Rugged Sapper event held at Fort Hood, Texas.
PGZ delivers first batch of Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles to the Polish Armed Forces
Polish state-owned defence group PGZ has delivered the first batch of Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to the Polish Armed Forces.
Teledyne FLIR Defense wins U.S. Marine Corps contract to supply Rogue 1 loitering munition systems
Teledyne FLIR Defense has received a $42.5 million contract from U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command for Delivery Order 3 of the Organic Precision Fires Light programme.
ZVS Holding signs EUR 58 billion framework agreement to supply ammunition to EU under SAFE programme
ZVS Holding has signed a seven year framework agreement with the Slovak Ministry of Defence to supply large and medium calibre ammunition worth up to EUR 58 billion to EU member states.
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U.S. Navy: Carrier Air Wing 17 returns to San Diego after nine months of operations across three fleets
Carrier Air Wing 17 has returned to its home stations after a nine month mission across the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation.
TKMS enters MDAX as German shipbuilder strengthens market standing after stock exchange debut
TKMS will join the MDAX index on 22 December after meeting Deutsche Börse’s free-float market capitalisation criteria just weeks after its stock market debut on 20 October.
Rolls-Royce forms £400 million strategic partnership to back AUKUS submarine reactor production plans
Rolls-Royce Submarines has signed a £400 million Capability Assured Strategic Partnership with Assystem, AtkinsRéalis and Frazer-Nash to strengthen long-term collaboration.
Lockheed Martin marks 70 years supporting U.S. Navy’s submerged nuclear deterrent programme
Lockheed Martin has marked seventy years of work on the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Ballistic Missile programme, highlighting the system’s role as the most survivable part of the nuclear triad.
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IICEYE secures new funding to expand sovereign SAR systems and deepen Europe’s space intelligence
ICEYE has raised EUR 150 million in new financing led by General Catalyst, along with a EUR 50 million secondary placement that values the company at EUR 2.4 billion (USD 2.8 billion).
Raytheon and Amazon Web Services agree strategic collaboration to enhance satellite data processing services
Raytheon has entered a strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services to advance satellite data processing and mission control operations.
British designed Azalea RF satellites from BAE Systems successfully launched into orbit
A group of British designed and built satellites has entered low Earth orbit, giving the UK new space based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability for defence, security and civil needs.
ICEYE and Portuguese Air Force finalise first direct intelligence satellite acquisition agreement
ICEYE and the Portuguese Air Force have formalised a contract for the direct procurement of a Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite, marking the first time the service has acquired a satellite outright.