U.S. Space Force awards contracts under Andromeda program to advance next-generation orbital surveillance capabilities
The U.S. Space Force has awarded contracts worth $1.843 billion to 14 contractors under the Andromeda program.
U.S. Central Command begins mine clearance operations in Strait of Hormuz to secure maritime trade route
Forces from United States Central Command began operations on April 11 to prepare for clearing sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
NASA’s Artemis II crew returns to Earth after record-setting lunar mission
NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, along with Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency, traveled a total of 694,481 miles during the mission. At its farthest point, the crew reached a distance of 252,756 miles from Earth. The Artemis II mission surpassed the previous human distance record set by Apollo
Air and missile defense: Lockheed Martin secures $4.7 billion contract for PAC-3 MSE interceptors
The U.S. Department of War has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the production of an additional batch of PAC-3 MSE missiles.
Defending NATO: a new opportunity for industry mission partnership
NATO members, faced with strategic decision-making about hardening their defensive posture, must choose carefully where precious tax dollars are spent.
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Saab secures production contract for Giraffe 1X radar systems for Baltic states
The U.S. Department of War has signed a new contract with Saab for the production and delivery of Giraffe 1X multi-function radar systems.
Fire at Russian aircraft plant producing Su-57 fighters may further delay already limited production output
A fire broke out on the evening of April 11 at the Gagarin Aircraft Plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, a key facility producing Sukhoi combat aircraft.
Saab proposes Montreal data centre to strengthen Gripen bid as Canada reviews F-35 fighter programme
Swedish defence firm Saab has proposed establishing a sovereign data centre in Montreal as part of its bid to supply Gripen fighter jets to Canada.
UK Ministry of Defence to acquire Skyhammer interceptor systems from Cambridge Aerospace for counter-drone operations
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced plans to procure Skyhammer interceptor missiles and launchers from Cambridge Aerospace to strengthen air defence capabilities.
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Canada invests $1.4 billion to expand domestic ammunition production and strengthen defence industrial base
The Government of Canada has announced a $1.4 billion investment to expand domestic ammunition production capacity.
Hanwha Aerospace unveils K9MH wheeled self-propelled howitzer as new contender for U.S. Army artillery modernisation
South Korean defence company Hanwha Aerospace has revealed the first images of its new 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer, designated K9MH.
U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division accelerates transformation with HIMARS, drones and networked fires in Indo-Pacific
The U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division is accelerating its transformation in the Indo-Pacific by integrating long-range fires, unmanned systems and networked sensing capabilities.
Estonia orders additional HIMARS systems from Lockheed Martin, expanding strike capability and industry investment
The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems.
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U.S. Navy commissions USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr., expanding Arleigh Burke-class fleet with advanced warship capability
The U.S. Navy commissioned the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) during a ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk.
U.S. Central Command begins mine clearance operations in Strait of Hormuz to secure maritime trade route
Forces from United States Central Command began operations on April 11 to prepare for clearing sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Navy to inactivate USS Boise after prolonged repair delays and shift resources to new submarine programs
USS Boise, one of the younger submarines in its class, had been awaiting a scheduled overhaul since fiscal year 2016. During this period, the submarine spent extended time pierside and lost its dive certification in 2017. The vessel was moved multiple times between shipyards before repairs began. It was eventually assigned to HII Newport…
UK reveals Russian submarine activity near critical infrastructure as armed forces track and deter covert operation
The UK Ministry of Defence has revealed that British forces exposed a covert Russian submarine operation in and around UK waters.
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U.S. Space Force awards contracts under Andromeda program to advance next-generation orbital surveillance capabilities
The U.S. Space Force has awarded contracts worth $1.843 billion to 14 contractors under the Andromeda program.
L3Harris uses additive manufacturing to accelerate satellite thruster production for national security space missions
L3Harris Technologies is accelerating the production of satellite propulsion systems using additive manufacturing to support rapidly evolving national security space requirements.
NASA’s Artemis II crew returns to Earth after record-setting lunar mission
NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, along with Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency, traveled a total of 694,481 miles during the mission. At its farthest point, the crew reached a distance of 252,756 miles from Earth. The Artemis II mission surpassed the previous human distance record set by Apollo…
Defending NATO: a new opportunity for industry mission partnership
NATO members, faced with strategic decision-making about hardening their defensive posture, must choose carefully where precious tax dollars are spent.
