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European defence spending surpasses €200 billion for first time

In 2021, total European defence spending stood at a new high of €214 billion, marking a further 6% increase on 2020 and the seventh year of consecutive growth.

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Rheinmetall wins €576 million framework contract to supply 30mm ammunition for Puma IFV

The German Bundeswehr has signed a framework agreement with Rheinmetall to supply over 600,000 rounds of medium-calibre ammunition for the Puma infantry fighting vehicle.

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NLAW – The birth of a tank killer [VIDEO]

NLAW is so simple and it can be used effectively by soldiers with minimum training. Its ability to stop main battle tanks dead in their trucks anywhere from 20 to 800 meters

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Poland accepts German missile defence system after spat over location

Polish Defence Minister said his country would accept Germany's offer to deploy a Patriot missile defence system to Poland.

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EU and Norway sign an agreement in support of EUMAM Ukraine

The EU and the Kingdom of Norway signed an administrative agreement for a voluntary financial contribution of Norway to the European Union Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine.

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European MALE RPAS successfully passed the Requirements Allocation Review

Hensoldt introduces new feature for EuroNav 7 system

Saab receives NLAW tank killer system order from the UK

Saab has reached an agreement with and received an order from the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence for the Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon system (NLAW).

Images from Israeli intelligence satellite show results of the attack on Russian air bases

Images from an Israeli spy satellite show very limited damage in Russian air bases as a result of an armed drone attack probably used by Ukraine.

Lithuania delivered to Ukraine two repaired PzH2000 along with ammunition

On December 3 another two PzH2000 self-propelled howitzers were taken to Ukraine after undergoing repair in Lithuania, as well as part of the transferred ammunition.

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Northrop Grumman has completed the fourth successful flight test of its AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range (AARGM-ER). The U.S. Navy launched the missile from an F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft on November 30 at the Point Mugu Sea Range off the coast of southern California, successfully engaging an operationally-representative, moving maritime target.

Northrop Grumman’s AARGM-ER completes fourth successful missile live fre

Northrop Grumman has completed the fourth successful flight test of its AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range (AARGM-ER).

The European MALE RPAS (Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) has successfully passed its Requirement Allocation Review (RAR) in November 2022.

European MALE RPAS successfully passed the Requirements Allocation Review

The development of a European MALE RPAS will ensure sovereignty in this area and will foster the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base.

New Zealand received the first of four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft in a ceremony at the Museum of Flight.

Boeing delivers First P-8A Poseidon to New Zealand

New Zealand received the first of four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft in a ceremony at the Museum of Flight.

Hensoldt and Aero Network DMI announced their collaboration in the field of Situational Awareness of drones for helicopter crews.

Hensoldt introduces new feature for EuroNav 7 system

Hensoldt and Aero Network DMI announced their collaboration in the field of Situational Awareness of drones for helicopter crews.

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The German Bundeswehr has signed a framework agreement with Rheinmetall to supply over 600,000 rounds of medium-calibre ammunition for the Puma infantry fighting vehicle. In total, ammunition is to be procured for around EUR 576 million. The budget committee of the German Parliament approved the bill for this comprehensive procurement on 30 November 2022. A first call-off of around 25,000 rounds of DM21 30mm x 173 cal. ammunition is expected to come before the end of 2022. This automatic cannon ammunition order for the Puma will ensure an adequate operational supply for the NATO Very High Readiness Joint Task Force, the VJTF. Moreover, the cartridges are required for German Army mechanized infantry training and exercises.

Rheinmetall wins €576 million framework contract to supply 30mm ammunition for Puma IFV

The German Bundeswehr has signed a framework agreement with Rheinmetall to supply over 600,000 rounds of medium-calibre ammunition for the Puma infantry fighting vehicle.

The NLAW anti-tank system has attracted plenty of praise in recent months. Short for next-generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon this shoulder-fired guided-missile system is so simple and it can be used effectively by soldiers with minimum training. Its ability to stop main battle tanks dead in their trucks anywhere from 20 to 800 meters has made headlines around the planet.

NLAW – The birth of a tank killer [VIDEO]

NLAW is so simple and it can be used effectively by soldiers with minimum training. Its ability to stop main battle tanks dead in their trucks anywhere from 20 to 800 meters

Saab receives NLAW tank-killer system order from the UK

Saab receives NLAW tank killer system order from the UK

Saab has reached an agreement with and received an order from the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence for the Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon system (NLAW).

An IDE HEPS Tactical Hybrid Generator was successfully deployed to the final phase of the British Army’s AWE22 Sustain & Protect experimentation. Through a Marshall Land Systems and IDE teaming, the focus was to provide warfighters the organic means to generate, store, manage and distribute electrical power to increase tempo, mass, autonomy and protection, through advanced Hybrid Power technology.

IDE’s advanced Tactical Hybrid Power System supports British Army experimentation

An IDE HEPS Tactical Hybrid Generator was successfully deployed to the final phase of the British Army’s AWE22 Sustain & Protect experimentation.

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Vard Marine Inc. has been awarded the contract to design a 70m Landing Craft Tank by Khulna Shipyard Ltd. The design contract was signed in October 2022 and work is now underway on the program. The shipbuilding contract awarded to Khulna Shipyard Ltd of Bangladesh by the Bangladesh Navy will be a multi-stage program.

Vard Marine to design a Landing Craft Tank for the Bangladesh Navy

Vard Marine Inc. has been awarded the contract to design a 70m Landing Craft Tank for Bangladesh Navy.

On December 6, the OCCAR-EA Director signed the FREMM contract amendment number 24, on behalf of Italy and France as Participating States, with Orizzonte Sistemi Navali & Naval Group industries.

OCCAR implements technical improvements of the FREMM frigate

The contract amendment introduces technical modifications to Italian and French FREMM equipment to meet Nations’ needs and requirements.

Israeli company Rafael has been awarded a contract to supply its Typhoon Mk30-C, counter-UAS, Next Generation Naval Remote Weapon Station (NRWS) to an undisclosed navy in Asia. The contract is worth tens of millions of dollars and will be fulfilled over the course of five years, with an option for expansion for more systems over the course of the contract.

Rafael’s Typhoon Mk30-C NRWS for Asian customer

Israeli company Rafael has been awarded a contract to supply its Typhoon Mk30-C NRWS to an undisclosed navy in Asia.

Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) and Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) joined 12 nations for Finnish Navy exercise Freezing Winds in the Baltic Sea from November 22 to December 2.

NATO units increase readiness in Baltic Sea during Finnish-led maritime exercise Freezing Winds

Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) and Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) joined 12 nations for Finnish Navy exercise Freezing Winds in the Baltic Sea.

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On 7 December 2022, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg formalised its support to the development of the Alliance Future Surveillance and Control (AFSC) initiative through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).

Luxembourg provides additional funding to the Alliance Future Surveillance and Control initiative

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg formalised its support to the development of the Alliance Future Surveillance and Control initiative through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).

ICEYE, the global leader in satellite persistent monitoring of the planet and an expert in natural catastrophe solutions, today announced the start of a multi-year framework contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to support their efforts in managing various aspects of maritime operations with SAR data.

ICEYE supports the European Maritime Safety Agency with SAR satellite data

ICEYE announced the start of a framework contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to support their efforts in managing various aspects of maritime operations with SAR data.

A Raytheon BBN-led team was recently awarded a contract, with a potential value of $25 million over three years, to work on the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s Fight Tonight program. Fight Tonight will enable military leaders to rapidly determine the most effective way to achieve objectives during complex air attack scenarios by evaluating plan effectiveness against many possible situations and outcomes using faster-than-real-time executions of red and blue strategies.

Raytheon Intelligence & Space to gamify master air attack planning for USAF

A Raytheon BBN-led team was recently awarded a contract to work on the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s Fight Tonight program.

Images from an Israeli spy satellite show very limited damage in Russian air bases as a result of an armed drone attack probably used by Ukraine.

Images from Israeli intelligence satellite show results of the attack on Russian air bases

Images from an Israeli spy satellite show very limited damage in Russian air bases as a result of an armed drone attack probably used by Ukraine.