Boeing, U.S. Department of War sign framework agreement to triple PAC-3 seeker production capacity
Boeing and the U.S. Department of War have agreed to a seven-year framework to expand production of PAC-3 seekers, aiming to meet growing global demand for air and missile defense systems.
Honeywell Aerospace and Odys Aviation develop airborne counter-UAS defense system to protect critical infrastructure
Honeywell Aerospace has announced a collaboration with Odys Aviation to develop an airborne counter-unmanned aerial system designed to protect critical infrastructure and strategic assets from evolving drone threats.
Northrop Grumman demonstrates Lumberjack UAS capabilities in U.S. Army exercise, advancing autonomous warfare systems
Northrop Grumman has demonstrated the capabilities of its Lumberjack uncrewed aircraft system during the U.S. Army’s Operation Lethal Eagle exercise.
Rheinmetall and Boeing partner to offer MQ-28 Ghost Bat for German Air Force collaborative combat aircraft programme
Rheinmetall and Boeing have entered into a strategic partnership to offer the MQ-28 Ghost Bat for Germany’s planned acquisition of collaborative combat aircraft.
EuroTrophy strengthens its position on the European defence market four years after its founding
“The Trophy APS protects combat vehicles against most threats encountered on the modern battlefield,” says Dan Kalfus, Managind Director at EuroTrophy.
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CAE Prodigy Image Generator integrated into German CH-53GS and Austrian Eurofighter military simulators
CAE has announced the delivery and acceptance of its Prodigy Image Generator on military flight simulators for the German and Austrian armed forces.
Ukraine and Romania launch joint drone production projects backed by €200 million EU SAFE programme funding
Ukraine and Romania are preparing to launch joint drone manufacturing projects supported by €200 million under the European Union’s SAFE programme.
UK and France launch joint programme to develop next-generation air-to-air missile to succeed Meteor
The United Kingdom and France have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to begin a joint study into a successor to the Meteor air-to-air missile.
Quantum Frontline Industries delivers first German-built Linza drones to Ukraine, begins serial production phase
Quantum Frontline Industries has completed production of its first batch of drones and begun deliveries to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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U.S. Army updates doctrine across force to integrate drone lessons and achieve ‘drone dominance’
The U.S. Army is implementing a force-wide overhaul of its operational doctrine to incorporate lessons from the growing use of uncrewed aircraft systems.
Hanwha Aerospace completes production of first K9 self-propelled artillery system for Romanian Armed Forces
Romania’s Land Forces have announced the completion of the first 155 mm K9 Tunetul self-propelled howitzer at Hanwha Aerospace’s facility in Changwon, South Korea.
Hanwha Defense USA offers K9MH for U.S. Army Mobile Tactical Cannon program with plans for local production
Hanwha Defense USA announced it will submit its K9 Mobile Howitzer (K9MH) in response to the U.S. Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon Request for Prototype Proposal.
U.S. Army opens additive makerspace at Picatinny Arsenal to accelerate 3D printing innovation and rapid prototyping
The United States Army has opened a new Additive Makerspace at Picatinny Arsenal to advance additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping capabilities.
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Canadian shipbuilder Davie starts construction of next generation icebreaker Polar Max in Lévis
Davie has begun construction of the Polar Max icebreaker at its shipyard in Lévis, marking a major milestone in Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy.
OHB wins €248 million contract to build arctic weather satellite constellation for EUMETSAT programme
OHB Sweden has secured a €248 million contract to develop and manufacture 20 small satellites for the EUMETSAT Polar System – Sterna programme.
USS George H.W. Bush deploys with Carrier Strike Group as U.S. Navy reinforces presence in ongoing Middle East operations
The United States has deployed USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier to the Middle East as part of its ongoing military operations.
Hanwha Defense USA wins first U.S. Navy subcontract for Next Generation Logistics Ship program
Hanwha Defense USA and Hanwha Philly Shipyard have secured their first subcontract with the U.S. Navy under the Next Generation Logistics Ship programme.
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Airbus-built European Service Module ready to support NASA’s Artemis II crewed lunar mission
Airbus has confirmed that the European Service Module (ESM-2), built on behalf of the European Space Agency, is fully integrated, fuelled and ready for the Artemis II mission.
L3Harris and Comtech launch first embeddable multi-orbit tactical SATCOM modem for global military use
L3Harris Technologies and Comtech Telecommunications Corp. have introduced a new tactical satellite communications modem designed to enhance multi-orbit connectivity for field operators.
BlackSky awarded $99 million U.S. government contract to develop next-generation space intelligence capabilities
BlackSky has been awarded a multi-year, sole-source contract valued at up to $99 million by the U.S. government to develop advanced space-based intelligence technologies.
Aselsan launches Luna-2 nanosatellite to expand space-based IoT capability and strengthen national space technology
Aselsan has successfully launched its second satellite in its space-based Internet of Things programme, Luna-2.
