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Ukrspecsystems opens £200 million Suffolk drone factory to support Ukraine and create 500 UK jobs
One of Ukraine’s largest drone manufacturers, Ukrspecsystems, has established a production, testing and training facility in East Anglia, marking four years since Putin’s illegal invasion.

Lockheed Martin highlights Canada’s Aversan and its mission-critical software testing role on the global F-35 program
More than 110 Canadian companies have contributed high-value capabilities to the global F-35 program, according to Lockheed Martin, including engineering firm Aversan.

Textron Systems’ Damocles loitering munition selected for U.S. Army LASSO prototype contract
Textron Systems has been awarded a prototype agreement by the U.S. Army under the Low Altitude Stalking & Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program.

New Zealand Defence Force to trial Syos Aerospace multi-domain uncrewed systems to boost capability and industry
Innovative New Zealand-developed drones and autonomous vehicles will be trialled by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) under an agreement with Syos Aerospace.
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Meprolight unveils Sting Lumina laser system developed with Special Operations Forces for covert missions
Meprolight, an SK Group company and global leader in electro-optics for military, law enforcement and commercial markets, has introduced the Sting Lumina, a dual wavelength compact laser pointer with an integrated IR illuminator.

Hanwha Aerospace delivers first Australian-built AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers from Geelong facility
Hanwha Aerospace subsidiary Hanwha Defence Australia has completed production of the first three Australian-made AS9 Huntsman Self-Propelled Howitzers at the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence in Victoria.

U.S. and Norway establish first fully integrated joint logistics command for NATO Exercise Cold Response 26
NATO allies have established a fully integrated joint logistics headquarters for Exercise Cold Response 26, marking a first for the United States and Norway.

German Armed Forces select Raytheon ELCAN Specter DR weapon sights for soldier modernisation programme
RTX announced that its Raytheon ELCAN optical systems business has been awarded a production contract to supply a customised version of its Specter DR 1-4x weapon sight to the German Armed Forces.
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U.S. Navy: USS Gerald R. Ford crew maintains readiness and morale during extended eight-month deployment
More than eight months into an extended deployment, the Sailors aboard USS Gerald R. Ford continue to demonstrate resilience, professionalism, and sustained morale while operating far from home.

First Sea Lord urges Royal Navy to boost war readiness amid rising Russian threat in North and Atlantic
The First Sea Lord has urged the Royal Navy to increase its readiness for war in response to a shifting geopolitical landscape and growing threats in the North and Atlantic.

Navantia and Fincantieri to establish joint venture for European Patrol Corvette programme
Navantia and Fincantieri have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette (EPC) project.

Iran nears deal with China for CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles after regional clashes – Reuters
Iran is close to acquiring CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles from China, according to Reuters.
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Netherlands Space Command selects GMV’s Ecosstm to enhance national Space Domain Awareness capability
GMV has been selected by the Netherlands Space Operations Centre to strengthen its Space Domain Awareness capabilities.

China expands defence cooperation with Iran through satellite intelligence and naval deployment in Gulf
China is expanding its defence cooperation with Iran by providing intelligence data transmitted by satellites tracking United States military movements and by deploying its most advanced spy ship to the waters of the Persian Gulf.

Boeing opens new production line in California to support U.S. Space Force missile warning satellites
Boeing announced on 20 February that it has opened a new production line dedicated to building electro-optical infrared sensors for the U.S. Space Force and other customers.

Kratos awarded multi-million contract from Airbus to deliver ground system for OmanSat-1 software-defined satellite
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract by Airbus Defence and Space to provide a ground segment supporting the OmanSat-1 software-defined satellite.
















