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Honeywell Aerospace expands European defence market focus through industry cooperation and local supply chain support
Honeywell Aerospace said demand is growing across its international defense business, led by Civitanavi Systems inertial navigation products now supporting customers in Ukraine, Poland, Italy, the United Kingdom and the wider European defense industrial base.
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U.S. Marine Corps uses recon Marine feedback on ARV-30 prototypes to shape future Mobile Reconnaissance Battalion
The U.S. Marine Corps has put ARV-30 prototype vehicles in the hands of experienced reconnaissance Marines as it moves the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle programme through rapid prototyping
HENSOLDT joins Boeing’s German MQ-28 Ghost Bat industry team with sensor and mission-system support for Luftwaffe CCA bid
HENSOLDT has joined Boeing’s German MQ-28 Ghost Bat industry team after the companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Farnborough International Air Show
Romania signs €1 billion France deal for Airbus helicopters and Thales radars under SAFE funding
Romania signed a €1 billion defence procurement agreement with France. The package covers Airbus H225M helicopters and Thales Ground Master 200 radars
Rolls-Royce awards £100 million contract for new Bristol future combat air facility
Rolls-Royce has selected McLaughlin & Harvey for a contract worth more than £100 million to build a new customer-funded facility at its Bristol site
U.S. Marine Corps tests front-line manufacturing during Valiant Shield 26 to repair equipment and build parts in contested environments
U.S. Marines tested advanced manufacturing tools during Valiant Shield 26 to assess how forward units could repair equipment and produce parts in contested environments
CSG plans Wisconsin jet engine production for drones as AviaNera builds U.S. propulsion hub for unmanned defense systems
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Airbus and Voyageur sign first Canadian order for U030 Flexrotor tactical ISTAR drone
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Team Tempest reports progress on UK Combat Air Demonstrator, Excalibur trials and GCAP engine work
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Qarbon Aerospace returns to F-22 Raptor program with composite structures contract for fleet sustainment
Qarbon Aerospace has won a contract to produce composite structures for sustainment of the F-22 Raptor fleet.
HENSOLDT joins Boeing’s German MQ-28 Ghost Bat industry team with sensor and mission-system support for Luftwaffe CCA bid
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BAE Systems unveils Brontanax Collaborative Combat Aircraft for UK Storm Fighter programme [VIDEO]
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Saab and Embraer prepare Gripen production expansion in Brazil with framework for 20 additional fighter aircraft
Saab and Embraer have signed a Heads of Agreement that could expand Gripen fighter production at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto industrial complex in Brazil.
Boeing readies first CH-47F Chinook Block II for the UK as export production of upgraded heavy-lift helicopter advances
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BAE Systems signs agreement with Ukrainian industry partner for licensed production of L119 Light Gun variant
The partnership will support development of a variant of the L119 Light Gun for use by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
KNDS ramps up Leopard 2A8 and RCH 155 production at Kassel as Germany expands land systems capacity
“KNDS invests, develops, produces and builds,” Pistorius said. “You can feel the spirit of renewal that prevails here.”
Magellan Aerospace wins Canada contract to establish domestic M72 anti-tank weapon production for Armed Forces supply
Magellan Aerospace has been awarded a Government of Canada contract to produce the M72 Light Anti-Tank Weapon under the country’s Munitions Supply Program.
Franco-German MGCS battle tank plan moves toward technology pact after Pistorius questions shared future platform
France and Germany appear to be moving the Main Ground Combat System away from its original aim of producing a common future battle tank.
Australian Army conducts first AH-64E Apache live-fire training in Australia during Exercise Possum Guns
Australia’s Army has completed its first AH-64E Apache live-fire activity on Australian soil. The test marks a new step in the ADF’s 29-aircraft attack helicopter program.
U.S. Army orders 115 more Mack M917A3 dump trucks for National Guard under $221.8 million program
The U.S. Army has ordered 115 additional M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks. Mack Defense said the vehicles will support the Army National Guard.
Rhoads Industries signs $2.5 billion Electric Boat agreement to expand U.S. Navy submarine industrial base through 2035
Rhoads Industries has signed a long-term strategic agreement with General Dynamics Electric Boat to provide advanced manufacturing and shipbuilding support for U.S. Navy submarine construction programs.
Portugal signs agreement with Italy for three FREMM EVO frigates under SAFE programme
Portugal has signed a state-to-state agreement with Italy for the acquisition of three FREMM EVO frigates, moving one of Lisbon’s largest naval renewal plans towards contract award.
TotalEnergies subsidiary wins Naval Group contract to power Barracuda and Scorpene submarines with advanced Li-ion batteries
Saft has been awarded a major contract by Naval Group to supply next-generation lithium-ion battery systems for the Barracuda and Scorpene submarine families.
Navantia lays keel for F113 frigate seven months ahead of schedule as Spanish Navy F110 programme advances at Ferrol
Navantia has laid the keel of the F113 frigate “Menéndez de Avilés” at its Ferrol shipyard, reaching the milestone seven months ahead of the contractual schedule.
Babcock Canada secures six-year Victoria submarine support extension as Ottawa prepares transition to future submarine fleet
Babcock Canada has secured a six-year extension to the Victoria In-Service Support Contract, keeping the company in place as prime contractor for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarines.
TKMS, Kongsberg promise CAD 167 billion Canadian industry role in 212CD submarine programme, sustainment and combat systems
TKMS is putting industrial cooperation at the centre of its Canadian Patrol Submarine Project offer.
Planet Labs opens London office to expand UK space and AI partnerships with government, defence and commercial technology sectors
Planet Labs UK has opened a new office in central London, expanding the company’s European footprint and deepening its presence in the UK space economy.
Pentagon quadruples national security space launch budget with $11.4 billion surge
The U.S. Department of War has authorized a massive $11.4 billion ceiling expansion for its premier military space program.
Rheinmetall and Space Norway agree satellite partnership to strengthen Arctic and North Atlantic maritime domain awareness
Rheinmetall AG and Space Norway AS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand cooperation on space-based capabilities for defence applications.
BAE Systems completes rapid BATS counter-drone integration testing as programme moves towards live trials with kinetic and non-kinetic measures
BAE Systems has completed integration and deployment testing of its Anti Threat System, or BATS, marking a milestone in the rapid development of its latest counter-drone capability.
SDA awards $1.75 billion for Tranche 3 missile defense satellites supporting Golden Dome missile shield development
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SES wins U.S. military agreement to provide managed Ku-band satellite connectivity for global missions
SES Space & Defense has won a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to provide managed satellite communications services.