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HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded $283 million U.S. Navy contract for FF(X) frigate lead yard support
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UK tests defence supply chains in wartime exercise as government seeks to strengthen industrial resilience
Rheinmetall christens final K130 corvette Lübeck as German Navy programme reaches key construction milestone
Indra leads €42.5 million European programme to develop next-generation 4D radar for future warships
Lockheed Martin to provide training systems for U.S. Navy’s E-130J Phoenix II TACAMO aircraft
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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. The move is aimed at strengthening its position against the F-35 Lightning II programme, which stores mission data in the United States.
Leonardo completes €1.6 billion acquisition of Iveco military vehicle business to strengthen European land systems portfolio
RAF Typhoons deploy to Romania to lead NATO Air Policing mission under Operation Biloxi 2026 on Alliance’s eastern flank
Zelenskyy warns Ukraine may face Patriot missile shortage as Middle East conflict strains air defence supplies
Ukraine tests new long-range FPV drones as Brave1 accelerates battlefield deployment of unmanned systems
The trials were conducted at a training range with the participation of eight Ukrainian manufacturers. The programme is being advanced […]
Boeing introduces new predictive maintenance system to boost C-17 fleet readiness and reduce downtime
The new Aircraft Data Reasoner, or ADR, collects onboard aircraft data to provide near-real-time monitoring of system and component health. […]
AeroVironment unveils Halo_Shield modular air defense system to counter drones and cruise missile threats
The company announced the system at Modern Day Marine on April 28 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. AeroVironment […]
Helsing opens Stockholm hub to expand Swedish and Nordic defence ties amid growing focus on regional security
Helsing, a European defence technology company, has announced the opening of a new presence in Stockholm as it seeks to strengthen its commitment to Swedish and Nordic defence cooperation.
U.S. Air Force deploys first permanently assigned F-35A Lightning II fighters to Misawa Air Base in Japan
The U.S. Air Force marked the arrival of its first permanently assigned F-35A Lightning II aircraft at Misawa Air Base on April 24.
Airbus-led team launches Spain’s new SAETA II combat training programme to replace ageing F-5 aircraft fleet
Airbus and a group of Spanish defence firms have unveiled the industrial programme behind Spain’s new Integrated Combat Training System.
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.
U.S. Army’s 1st Armored Division expands artificial intelligence use to accelerate planning, logistics and combat readiness
The 1st Armored Division is expanding the use of artificial intelligence across its staff operations to improve productivity, streamline planning and strengthen combat readiness.
Rheinmetall secures over €1 billion contract for additional digital soldier systems for German Army
Rheinmetall has secured a €1.04 billion contract from the Bundeswehr to modernise and expand Germany’s “Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System” programme.
Thales to build 268 next-generation Bushmaster vehicles for Australian military under AU$750 million deal
Thales will deliver 268 additional next-generation Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles to the Australian armed forces under a new AU$750 million government investment aimed at expanding domestic defence manufacturing capacity.
How to choose the right AdBlue tanks for your fleet – a complete buyer’s guid
For companies operating diesel-powered vehicles, AdBlue has become a necessary component in reducing nitrogen oxide emissions.
Upgraded Indiana munitions facility to double 155mm container output under U.S. Army support contract
Leaders from the Defense Contract Management Agency in Lexington attended the opening of a new industrial facility operated by Conco Inc. on February 5.
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.
Rolls-Royce to supply mtu engines for 10 additional U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutters
Rolls-Royce said it will supply mtu engines for 10 additional Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutters ordered by the U.S. Coast Guard, expanding the overall programme to 77 vessels.
Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales departs Portsmouth ahead of preparations for Arctic deployment
Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales sailed from Portsmouth on Tuesday to begin preparations for its next operational deployment.
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.
Northrop Grumman discusses electronic warfare cooperation with Japan to strengthen defense against emerging threats
Northrop Grumman and Ministry of Defense of Japan are exploring ways to strengthen Japan’s electronic warfare capabilities.
Flexcompute, Northrop Grumman use AI physics models to cut space mission preparation time by up to 100 times
Flexcompute and Northrop Grumman said they have developed an artificial intelligence-based physics modeling system designed to significantly reduce preparation time for space missions.
U.S. Space Force awards up to $3.2 billion in contracts for space-based interceptors under Golden Dome program
The Space Systems Command has awarded 20 contracts worth up to $3.2 billion to 12 companies to develop space-based interceptor capabilities.
Northrop Grumman uses AI to cut spacecraft design time from years to hours in major shift for space engineering
Northrop Grumman said it is applying artificial intelligence to significantly accelerate spacecraft development.