Lockheed Martin advances JAGM vertical-launch capability to counter drone threats across land, sea and mobile platforms
Lockheed Martin has highlighted new vertical-launch capabilities for its Joint Air-to-Ground Missile as part of efforts to counter unmanned aerial system threats.
Royal Marines achieve historic firsts with T-150 uncrewed air system during Arctic operations in Northern Norway
The Royal Marines have completed a series of milestone logistical missions in Northern Norway using the T-150 Uncrewed Air System (UAS), developed by BAE Systems’ Malloy business.
U.S. Air Force test team rapidly integrates new munition with F-16 Fighting Falcon, advancing combat capability and readiness
The Team Eglin Test Enterprise of the U.S. Air Force has completed rapid integration of the F-16 Fighting Falcon with the Family of Affordable Mass Munitions – Lugged weapon.
Australia signs contract for three Japanese-built upgraded Mogami frigates to expand naval fleet and boost defence capability
The Australian Government has signed contracts for its first three general purpose frigates as part of plans to expand the Royal Australian Navy’s surface combatant fleet.
Ukraine discusses scaling up air defence systems with Raytheon and Diehl Defence during Berlin meetings
Ukraine has held talks with leading defence manufacturers to advance its air defence capabilities, focusing on expanding supply and cooperation.
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U.S. Navy demonstrates long-range JDAM capability, advancing affordable standoff strike options for carrier air wings
The U.S. Navy has completed successful demonstration flights of the Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range variant, marking progress in developing extended-range strike capabilities.
Lockheed Martin advances JAGM vertical-launch capability to counter drone threats across land, sea and mobile platforms
Lockheed Martin has highlighted new vertical-launch capabilities for its Joint Air-to-Ground Missile as part of efforts to counter unmanned aerial system threats.
RTX: Raytheon delivers first Next Generation Jammer pods to Royal Australian Air Force under joint program
The Next Generation Jammer is an airborne electronic attack system designed to disrupt enemy radar and communication systems.
NATO agency and NHIndustries launch NH90 Block 2 study to advance helicopter capabilities for future operations
The NATO agency NAHEMA has signed a contract with NHIndustries to begin an architecture study for the NH90 Block 2 upgrade.
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U.S. Army’s 1st Cavalry Division tests autonomous Golden Shield counter-drone system in live-fire exercise
The 1st Cavalry Division has completed a live-fire exercise testing counter-unmanned aerial systems (cUAS) for its “Golden Shield” counter-drone concept, conducted from April 7 to 9.
Embraer upgrades Brazilian Army SABER M60 radars to boost air defence reliability and operational rerformance
Embraer has completed the upgrade of two SABER M60 radars operated by the Brazilian Army, bringing them to version 2.0 under an ongoing contract to renew in-service equipment.
Lockheed Martin partnership advances Australia’s missile manufacturing capability with first locally built GMLRS launch
Lockheed Martin and its Australian subsidiary, together with the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Group and the Australian Army, have conducted a live-fire demonstration of an Australian-manufactured Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System.
Indra and IDV agree to deliver new amphibious combat vehicles for Spanish Marine Infantry under modernization program
Indra and IDV have signed a strategic agreement to develop a new amphibious combat vehicle for the Spanish Marine Infantry.
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USS Gerald R. Ford enters Red Sea after Suez transit, joining multiple U.S. naval groups in Middle East operations
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is now operating in the Red Sea under U.S. Central Command, according to defense officials.
Rheinmetall begins series production of Kraken K3 Scout unmanned vessels at Hamburg Blohm+Voss facility
Rheinmetall has started series production of its Kraken K3 Scout unmanned surface vessels at its Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg.
Royal Navy submarine HMS Vanguard returns after 205-day patrol, setting new record for continuous deterrent mission
The British nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine HMS Vanguard has returned to HM Naval Base Clyde in Faslane following a record-breaking patrol.
Lockheed Martin wins $850 million U.S. Navy contract to advance Trident II ballistic missile modernization and deterrence
The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin Space a contract worth approximately $850 million to continue design and development work on the Trident II submarine-launched ballistic missile.
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Boeing and Millennium expand satellite production and introduce Resolute platform to meet rising space market demand
Boeing and its subsidiary Millennium Space Systems are expanding satellite production capacity and broadening their portfolio to address growing demand in defense and commercial space markets.
Rheinmetall, Andøy municipality sign agreement to advance satellite test facility project in northern Norway
Rheinmetall and Andøy Municipality in Norway have signed a Letter of Intent to support the planned development of a satellite test center.
U.S. Space Force awards Lockheed Martin $105 million contract to modernize GPS ground control and support IIIF satellites
Lockheed Martin has secured a contract worth up to $105 million from the U.S. Space Force to continue modernizing the Global Positioning System ground control network.
U.S. Space Force deploys upgraded GBOSS sensor in Hawaii to enhance deep-space surveillance and orbital threat detection
The U.S. Space Force has operationally accepted an upgraded Ground-Based Optical Sensor System at the Maui Space Surveillance Complex in Hawaii, significantly enhancing its ability to monitor objects in Earth’s orbit.