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Hanwha Defense USA to establish Alabama Facility to support K9 howitzer production and U.S. artillery modernization
The company signed a three-year lease for the site and plans to invest more than $2 million in the U.S. artillery system supply chain.
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U.S. Air Force advances Dragon Cart program to expand palletized strike capabilities from cargo aircraft
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Hungary receives two Gripen C fighters from Saab under 2024 contract to expand and upgrade air force fleet
ELVO and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles sign MoU to boost Greek defence manufacturing and military vehicle production
Romania advances €8.3 billion SAFE defence projects including naval programme and domestic shipyard production plans
Lockheed Martin completes key production milestone for GPS IIIF satellite ahead of first launch
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Northrop Grumman delivers 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to U.S. Navy, expanding airborne early warning capabilities for global forces
Hanwha Defense USA to establish Alabama Facility to support K9 howitzer production and U.S. artillery modernization
U.S. Air Force advances Dragon Cart program to expand palletized strike capabilities from cargo aircraft
U.S. Air Force plans to procure nearly 28,000 affordable cruise missiles under five-year $12 billion program
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U.S. Air Force advances Dragon Cart program to expand palletized strike capabilities from cargo aircraft
The United States Air Force has advanced its Dragon Cart palletized munitions system to a formal Program of Record, marking a key step toward operational deployment.
U.S. Air Force plans to procure nearly 28,000 affordable cruise missiles under five-year $12 billion program
The United States Air Force plans to invest more than $12 billion over five years to procure nearly 28,000 affordable long-range missiles under its Family of Affordable Mass Munitions programme.
Lockheed Martin advances additive manufacturing to speed aircraft and hypersonic system readiness
Lockheed Martin said it is advancing laser powder-bed fusion additive manufacturing to improve supply chain resilience and accelerate timelines from design to operational deployment.
VTT expands Northern Finland drone test site to support arctic trials, long-range flights and swarm technology development
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland said its drone testing facility in Northern Finland is accelerating the development of new unmanned technologies through a large and versatile test environment.
Hungary receives two Gripen C fighters from Saab under 2024 contract to expand and upgrade air force fleet
Saab said Hungary has received two new Gripen C fighter aircraft, marking the first deliveries under a contract signed in February 2024.
U.S. Navy MQ-25A drone completes first flight with Rolls-Royce engine, marking key program milestone
The MQ-25A is designed primarily for aerial refueling and is expected to extend the strike range of the U.S. Carrier […]
Lithuania signs deal amendment with U.S. to acquire second HIMARS battery, strengthening defence capabilities
Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence and the U.S. government have signed an amendment to an existing contract for the acquisition of a second HIMARS rocket artillery battery.
MBDA and Safran test THUNDART rocket artillery system, marking milestone ahead of France’s LRU replacement decision
MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense have conducted the first successful firing of the THUNDART next-generation artillery system, marking a key milestone in its development.
Otokar signs agreement to acquire Romanian manufacturer, expanding NATO-aligned armoured vehicle production capacity
Otokar has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Automecanica S.A. and its production facility in Mediaș, Romania.
ELVO and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles sign MoU to boost Greek defence manufacturing and military vehicle production
The MoU sets out a framework for cooperation in the integration of logistic and advanced superstructures, including air defence systems, […]
UK tests defence supply chains in wartime exercise as government seeks to strengthen industrial resilience
Participants are working through a scenario that requires a prolonged surge in demand for key military equipment. The exercise is […]
Australia selects HIMARS and Precision Strike Missile in $2.3 billion boost to Army long-range strike capability
The Australia government has selected the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) as part of a A$2.3 billion investment aimed at expanding the Australian Army’s long-range strike capabilities over the next decade.
Halifax Shipyard launches first Arctic patrol vessel for Canadian Coast Guard under national shipbuilding programme
The 104.7-metre ship is now berthed at Halifax Shipyard, where work will continue ahead of sea trials and delivery to […]
Rheinmetall christens final K130 corvette Lübeck as German Navy programme reaches key construction milestone
The vessel, named LÜBECK, was formally christened during a ceremony attended by representatives from government, industry and the Bundeswehr. Among […]
Indra leads €42.5 million European programme to develop next-generation 4D radar for future warships
The SHIMBAD programme, or Shipborne MultiBand AESA Demonstrator, is backed by the European Defence Fund and has an estimated total […]
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded $283 million U.S. Navy contract for FF(X) frigate lead yard support
HII announced that the U.S. Navy has awarded its Ingalls Shipbuilding division a $283 million contract to carry out lead yard support activities for the new FF(X) class frigate program.
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.
BlackSky secures $30 million one-year contract as international customer expands use of real-time ISR services
BlackSky Technology Inc. has secured a nearly $30 million, one-year Assured contract from an international defense customer.
U.S. Space Force sets record with five different rocket launches in April, marking major milestone in space operations
United States Space Force said Space Launch Delta 45 and the Eastern Range set a new record in April by supporting five different types of launch vehicles in a single month.
Lockheed Martin completes key production milestone for GPS IIIF satellite ahead of first launch
The continued production and deployment of GPS IIIF satellites is aimed at maintaining reliable global coverage while adding new capabilities […]
U.S. Space Force expands space-based airborne tracking program to strengthen battlefield surveillance capabilities
The program is designed to provide the Joint Force with persistent battlefield surveillance by continuously tracking airborne threats from space. […]
BAE Systems begins production and deliveries of NavGuide military GPS receiver to replace long-serving DAGR system
BAE Systems has entered full production of its NavGuide system and has begun initial deliveries of the secure positioning device designed for U.S. and allied military forces.
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.