Hanwha Defense USA signs U.S. Army research deal on K9 howitzers and 58-calibre cannon programme
Hanwha Defense USA has secured a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center to study integration of a 58-calibre cannon into its K9 family of self-propelled howitzers.
German Army chooses CZ pistol as new standard sidearm following international tender process
Colt CZ Group SE has announced that its subsidiary Česká zbrojovka a.s. has been selected by the Bundeswehr to supply its new standard sidearm.
American Rheinmetall backs private investment model to accelerate US defence manufacturing
American Rheinmetall says it applies a private-investment model to defence manufacturing as the U.S. Army calls for faster, more agile industrial delivery.
Golden Fleet: U.S. Navy provides new details on Trump-class battleship design and force structure
United States Navy has expanded details on plans to develop a new class of American-designed battleships following announcements on 22 December by President Donald J. Trump and senior defence officials.
ASELSAN to deliver Electronic Warfare Systems to Polish Armed Forces under $410 million contract
ASELSAN has signed a USD 410 million export contract with Poland’s Armament Agency on 19 December for the direct sale of advanced Electronic Warfare Systems.
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Northrop Grumman awarded $100 million Contract for Stand-in Attack Weapon subsystem support
The United States Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. a contract worth up to $100 million to provide long-term support for the Stand-in Attack Weapon Subsystem.
United States deploys F-35 fifth-generation gighters to Puerto Rico, satellite image shows
A fleet of U.S. F-35 fighter jets has been captured in a satellite image at Puerto Rico’s Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport, highlighting a growing U.S. military presence in the Caribbean.
Boeing awarded $2 billion contract to continue B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Programme
Boeing Defense Systems has been awarded a $2.04 billion task order by the U.S. Department of War to continue work on the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program.
Denmark plans to sign major deal for AMRAAM air-to-air missiles for fighters, air defence systems
The United States Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Denmark of Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles – Extended Range and related equipment, with an estimated value of up to $951 million.
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U.S. Army conducts first M270A2 MLRS live fire exercise on the Korean Peninsula
Charlie Battery, 1-38 Field Artillery Regiment, 210 Field Artillery Brigade has become the first unit to conduct a live fire of the new M270A2 Multi Launch Rocket System on the Korean Peninsula.
Hanwha Defense USA signs U.S. Army research deal on K9 howitzers and 58-calibre cannon programme
Hanwha Defense USA has secured a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center to study integration of a 58-calibre cannon into its K9 family of self-propelled howitzers.
German Army chooses CZ pistol as new standard sidearm following international tender process
Colt CZ Group SE has announced that its subsidiary Česká zbrojovka a.s. has been selected by the Bundeswehr to supply its new standard sidearm.
American Rheinmetall backs private investment model to accelerate US defence manufacturing
American Rheinmetall says it applies a private-investment model to defence manufacturing as the U.S. Army calls for faster, more agile industrial delivery.
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Trump-class battleships planned with nuclear-capable cruise missiles and advanced weapon systems
On 23 December, President Donald Trump and the leadership of the Department of War presented an artistic vision of new battleships planned for future orders by the U.S. Navy.
Golden Fleet: U.S. Navy provides new details on Trump-class battleship design and force structure
United States Navy has expanded details on plans to develop a new class of American-designed battleships following announcements on 22 December by President Donald J. Trump and senior defence officials.
Macron approves implementation phase of France’s next-generation aircraft carrier programme
On 21 December, French President Emmanuel Macron officially announced the move to the implementation phase of the next-generation aircraft carrier programme, known as Porte-Avions de Nouvelle Génération (PANG).
Canada: TKMS and Marmen sign teaming agreement to support 212CD submarine production
TKMS and Marmen have signed a strategic Teaming Agreement to collaborate on the production of major submarine workshare for the Royal Canadian Navy.
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L3Harris wins up to $843 million Space Development Agency contract for Tranche 3 tracking satellites
L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract by the Space Development Agency to build 18 infrared satellites for the Tranche 3 Tracking Layer, with a value of up to $843 million.
NATO intelligence suspects Russia is developing a weapon designed to disrupt Starlink satellites
Two NATO-nation intelligence services suspect Russia is developing a new anti-satellite weapon aimed at Elon Musk’s Starlink network, according to intelligence findings seen by The Associated Press.
Rheinmetall and SATIM sign technology supply agreement to support Bundeswehr satellite SAR programme
Rheinmetall and SATIM Monitoring Satelitarny have signed a technology supply agreement to support Germany’s satellite-based reconnaissance programme for the Bundeswehr.
Space Development Agency awards $3.5 billion contracts to build 72 missile-tracking satellites
The Space Development Agency has awarded four agreements worth about $3.5 billion to build 72 Tracking Layer satellites for Tranche 3 of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture in low Earth orbit.
