Rolls-Royce to supply over 300 mtu engines for new Leopard 2 tanks ordered by European armies
Rolls-Royce has received a major order from KNDS for more than 300 mtu MB 873 Ka-501 engines to equip new Leopard 2 battle tanks for several European armies.
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.
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Dutch F-35 fighters intercept unknown object in Quick Reaction Alert over national airspace
Two Royal Netherands Air and Space Force’s F-35 fighter aircraft were deployed this morning to identify an unknown object within the Dutch area of responsibility.
Northrop Grumman to supply electronic warfare simulation for advanced fifth-generation fighters
Northrop Grumman’s Combat Electronic Environment Simulator has been chosen to provide advanced radio-frequency testing for the Enhanced Weapons Lab supporting fifth-generation fighters.
Golden Dome missile shield set for initial capability in 2028 as officials outline early progress
The Golden Dome air and missile defence shield will achieve “operational capability” in 2028, Space Force Gen. Michael A. Guetlein said on 6 December at the Reagan National Defense Forum.
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.
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Rolls-Royce to supply over 300 mtu engines for new Leopard 2 tanks ordered by European armies
Rolls-Royce has received a major order from KNDS for more than 300 mtu MB 873 Ka-501 engines to equip new Leopard 2 battle tanks for several European armies.
Kongsberg to deliver Proterctor remote weapon stations for Sweden’s CV90 under SEK 400 million contract
Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to deliver Protector remote weapon stations for several platforms, including the CV90.
Rheinmetall wins major Bundeswehr contract to supply new 120 mm ammunition for Leopard 2 tanks
The Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall a further order for 120 mm tank ammunition, adding several hundred million euros to an existing framework agreement.
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.
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U.S. Navy selects Damen’s LST-100 design for new Landing Ship Medium programme fleet plans
The United States Secretary of the Navy announced on 5 December that European shipbuilder Damen had been chosen in the competitive process to supply the design for the new Landing Ship Medium vessels.
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.
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ICEYE 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.
