Diehl Defence presents unified IRIS-T SLM/SLX launcher as European alternative to U.S. Patriot air defence system
Diehl Defence has unveiled a unified missile launcher capable of firing both medium and long-range variants of its IRIS-T air defence system.
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.
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.
German parliament approves €540 million loitering munition systems procurement from Helsing and Stark Defence
Germany’s parliament on Wednesday approved an initial €540 million tranche to acquire so-called suicide drones for the armed forces, as drone warfare intensifies across Europe.
United States deploys over 300 military aircraft to Central Command area of responsibility, open sources indicate
Open-source data shows that more than 300 U.S. military aircraft are deployed to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) as tensions rise between Washington and Tehran.
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Anduril’s YFQ-44A completes flight with dual mission autonomy software from Anduril and Shield AI in CCA test
Anduril announced that its YFQ-44A aircraft has successfully flown with two different mission autonomy software suites during a single flight.
Leidos Small Cruise Missile officially designated AGM-190A by U.S. Air Force for long-range stand-off strike missions
Leidos announced that its Small Cruise Missile has been officially designated as the AGM-190A by the U.S. Air Force.
Diehl Defence presents unified IRIS-T SLM/SLX launcher as European alternative to U.S. Patriot air defence system
Diehl Defence has unveiled a unified missile launcher capable of firing both medium and long-range variants of its IRIS-T air defence system.
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.
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Rheinmetall Mobile Systeme to supply five Role 2 field hospitals to Danish Ministry of Defence under new contract
Rheinmetall subsidiary Rheinmetall Mobile Systeme has signed a contract with the Danish procurement authority for the delivery of five Role 2 field hospitals.
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.
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Canada awards $118 million contract to Safran for digital periscopes in Victoria-class submarine upgrade
Canada’s Department of National Defence has awarded a $118 million contract to Safran Trusted 4D Canada Inc. to supply digital periscopes for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarines.
Navantia proposes long-term strategic naval partnership to support Denmark’s future frigate programme from 2030
Navantia has presented a proposal in Copenhagen for strategic cooperation with Denmark in the naval domain, offering to support the delivery of future Danish naval programmes from 2030.
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.
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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.