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CSG Land Systems North America to expand U.S. land systems portfolio with artillery and tactical vehicle solutions
The company will focus on expanding CSG’s activities in self-propelled artillery systems and high-mobility tactical vehicles in the U.S. market.
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France adapts MQ-9 Reaper drones and helicopters to counter cheap long-range strike drones as interim air defence solution
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U.S. Navy tests 3D-printed F/A-18 Super Hornet repair method to speed forward maintenance
The U.S. Navy is developing a 3D-printing repair method intended to cut F/A-18 Super Hornet composite repair time by about 50 percent
U.S. Air Force seeks 1,850 km long-range air-launched weapon to target aircraft and ground threats
The U.S. Air Force is interested in acquiring a new air-launched weapon with a range not previously sought in American air-to-air missile programs
Rheinmetall completes majority acquisition of DOK-ING to expand unmanned and autonomous military ground vehicle portfolio in Croatia
Rheinmetall has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Croatian unmanned vehicle specialist DOK-ING
KNDS expands Görlitz defence production site as former rail factory begins work on armoured vehicle components
KNDS has marked the progress of its transformation of the former Alstom rail factory in Görlitz into a modern defence manufacturing site
Nokia Defense to provide secure connectivity for Finnish Border Guard counter-drone initiative across land and maritime operations
Nokia has joined a Finnish-Nordic industrial consortium led by the Finnish Border Guard to develop next-generation counter-drone capabilities
Ukraine discusses licensed SCALP cruise missile production with France as Kyiv links long-range strike needs to future Rafale fleet
Ukraine is holding talks with France on obtaining a licence to produce SCALP air-launched cruise missiles
Pratt & Whitney F119 engine surpasses one million flight hours powering F-22 Raptor as sustainment supports U.S. Air Force readiness
Pratt & Whitney said its F119 engine has surpassed one million engine flight hours powering the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor
Raytheon develops large-aperture telescope for Lazuli Space Observatory to enable rapid observations and precision astrophysics
Raytheon, an RTX business, is developing a large-aperture telescope for the Lazuli Space Observatory
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United StatesLockheed Martin receives up to $35 billion seven-year THAAD interceptor award to quadruple missile defense production capacity
"This award reflects our shared vision with the Department of War to strengthen America's Arsenal of Freedom through a transformational shift to multiyear procurement," said Tim Cahill, president, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.
Denmark to deliver 15,000 extended-range artillery rounds to Ukraine as Kyiv prioritises longer-range fires
CSG Group presents Trident multi-layered air defence system with Roketsan missiles and Tatra-based platforms
U.S. B-2 Spirit stealth bombers join Australian F-35s in Diamond Storm exercise to sharpen Indo-Pacific air warfare training
Airbus Defence and Space and Brave1 launch strategic partnership to accelerate Ukrainian battlefield technology innovation
Airbus Defence and Space has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Brave1, Ukraine’s central government-led defence technology coordinator.
GCAP explained: UK, Italy and Japan build industrial framework for next-generation fighter programme
The Global Combat Air Programme is a trilateral initiative launched in 2022 by the governments and industries of the United Kingdom, Italy and Japan.
Ukraine's defence ministry says Gripen E fighters armed with Meteor missiles will strengthen air defence and frontline support
Ukraine has signed an agreement to procure 16 Swedish JAS 39 Gripen E multirole fighter aircraft in a major step towards modernising its Air Force.
France adapts MQ-9 Reaper drones and helicopters to counter cheap long-range strike drones as interim air defence solution
The French Air and Space Force has found a new role for its MQ-9 Reaper uncrewed aerial vehicles by adapting them to counter hostile strike drones.
Ukraine discusses licensed SCALP cruise missile production with France as Kyiv links long-range strike needs to future Rafale fleet
Ukraine is holding talks with France on obtaining a licence to produce SCALP air-launched cruise missiles.
Saab secures deal to produce 16 Gripen E multirole combat aircraft for Ukraine with deliveries due in 2029-2030
"I am deeply proud that Sweden and Saab can now enable the provision of Gripen E to Ukraine, bringing a world-class fighter that will transform the Ukrainian Air Force’s capability,” says Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.
Rheinmetall completes majority acquisition of DOK-ING to expand unmanned and autonomous military ground vehicle portfolio in Croatia
Rheinmetall has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Croatian unmanned vehicle specialist DOK-ING.
KNDS expands Görlitz defence production site as former rail factory begins work on armoured vehicle components
KNDS has marked the progress of its transformation of the former Alstom rail factory in Görlitz into a modern defence manufacturing site.
Rheinmetall to supply Ukraine with long-range 155-mm artillery ammunition as production starts in Spain under 2027 delivery schedule
Ukraine has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply long-range artillery ammunition under a contract worth a high double-digit million-euro amount.
Overland AI wins U.S. military production contract to deliver autonomous ground vehicles for Marine Corps air defence
Overland AI has been awarded a $20 million production contract to accelerate the production and fielding of fully autonomous ground vehicles for the U.S. Marine Corps.
Lockheed Martin wins $3 billion GMLRS rocket production award to support U.S. Army precision fires and munitions readiness
The contract enables continued production and delivery of standard and extended-range GMLRS rounds.
General Dynamics Information Technology to deploy autonomous surveillance towers for U.S. border security operations
General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics, has been awarded a $71 million task order by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Hensoldt assesses impact of German F126 frigate programme termination as Berlin shifts focus to MEKO A-200 procurement
Hensoldt is assessing the implications of Germany’s decision not to proceed with the F126 frigate programme.
UK Carrier Strike Group operates under NATO command to strengthen Arctic and High North posture through Arctic Sentry
The United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, is operating under NATO command as the Alliance strengthens its posture across the Arctic and High North.
Poland orders three Saab A26 submarines as Sweden expands Baltic Sea defence cooperation, training and industrial support programme
The A26 submarine is designed for the demanding operational conditions of the Baltic Sea.
TKMS launches Cunha Moreira, third Tamandaré frigate for Brazilian Navy, as Brazil-Germany naval programme advances in Itajaí
TKMS has launched the frigate Cunha Moreira, the third vessel in Brazil’s Tamandaré programme. The launch took place on 26 June at TKMS Estaleiro Brasil Sul in Itajaí, Brazil.
UK to build at least six Common Combat Vessels as Royal Navy shifts to hybrid air defence fleet for Atlantic and NATO operations
The Common Combat Vessel will replace the Royal Navy’s current fleet of six Type 45 destroyers.
U.S. Navy repair facility in Japan returns USS Shoup and USS George Washington to fleet after on-time maintenance periods
The U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center has completed key maintenance periods for USS Shoup and USS George Washington.
Nokia Defense to provide secure connectivity for Finnish Border Guard counter-drone initiative across land and maritime operations
Nokia has joined a Finnish-Nordic industrial consortium led by the Finnish Border Guard to develop next-generation counter-drone capabilities.
Raytheon develops large-aperture telescope for Lazuli Space Observatory to enable rapid observations and precision astrophysics
Raytheon, an RTX business, is developing a large-aperture telescope for the Lazuli Space Observatory.
Systematic SitaWare Headquarters chosen by 1 German-Netherlands Corps to unify command and planning across twelve NATO nations
Danish defence technology company Systematic will provide its SitaWare Headquarters software to 1 German-Netherlands Corps.
Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium in $8 billion deal to build vertically integrated space communications, launch and satellite services company
Rocket Lab Corporation and Iridium Communications Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement under which Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium.
Lockheed Martin outlines GPS III, GPS IIIF and quantum navigation approach for resilient, precise positioning in contested environments
Lockheed Martin has outlined how GPS and quantum navigation could work together to provide resilient and ultra-precise positioning.
EU breaks ground on Cologne GOVSATCOM hub to strengthen secure satellite communications for government users across Europe
Europe’s secure satellite communications programme advanced last week with the groundbreaking of the GOVSATCOM site in Cologne, Germany.