Finland signs deal to procure 112 additional K9 self-propelled howitzers from South Kore
The Finnish Ministry of Defence has signed a government-to-government agreement with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency for the procurement of additional K9 self-propelled howitzers.
Northrop Grumman’s Minotaur IV launches STP-S29A mission, deploying multiple Space Force satellites
Northrop Grumman successfully launched the STP-S29A mission aboard its Minotaur IV launch vehicle on April 8.
BAE Systems awarded $146 million contract to begin second source production of M776 cannons for U.S. Army
BAE Systems has been awarded a $146 million undefinitized contract to begin production of M776 cannons for the U.S. Army’s M777 towed 155mm howitzer.
Textron Aviation wins first military order for cessna SkyCourier as Belgium selects aircraft for special operations
Textron Aviation announced that Belgium has placed the first military order for the Cessna SkyCourier, selecting five aircraft to support its Special Operations Forces.
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B-2 Spirit stealth bombers fly 36-hour mission to strike underground IRGC command site in Iran [VIDEO]
B-2 Spirit stealth bombers conducted a 36-hour nonstop mission to strike an underground site in Iran, according to a U.S. official cited by Military Times.
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U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton drone signals emergency and disappears from tracking over Persian Gulf waters
A U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft reportedly declared an in-flight emergency over the Persian Gulf before disappearing from public tracking data.
Lockheed Martin awarded contract to advance software modifications for Israel’s F-35I Adir fleet
The U.S. Department of War announced on April 7 that it has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to continue software modifications supporting Israel’s F-35I Adir aircraft.
Ukraine reports 33,000 enemy drones destroyed by interceptor drones in March as defence efforts intensify
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence said interceptor drones destroyed more than 33,000 enemy unmanned aerial vehicles in March.
Rafael marks 15 years of Iron Dome, highlighting over 10,000 intercepts and evolving air defence capabilities
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has marked 15 years since the first operational intercept of the Iron Dome air defence system.
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Finland signs deal to procure 112 additional K9 self-propelled howitzers from South Kore
The Finnish Ministry of Defence has signed a government-to-government agreement with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency for the procurement of additional K9 self-propelled howitzers.
Rheinmetall selects Theon Sensors for CT25 turret fire control system, strengthening European defence industry cooperation
Rheinmetall Electronics has selected Theon Sensors to develop and deliver a stabilised electro-optical sensor for the CT25 medium-calibre turret fire control system.
Hanwha Aerospace plans €1.3 billion investment to expand defence production and technology transfer in Romania
Hanwha Aerospace has announced a €1.3 billion investment package to expand defence production capabilities in Romania.
Elbit Systems wins $750 million contract to supply PULS rocket artillery systems to Hellenic Armed Forces
Elbit Systems has been awarded a contract worth approximately $750 million to supply PULS rocket artillery systems to the Hellenic Armed Forces.
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Royal Navy completes ten-day operation monitoring Russian warships and submarine in UK waters
The Royal Navy has completed ten days of intensive operations monitoring Russian naval activity in UK waters.
French Navy orders additional Camcopter S-100 systems, expanding fleet for maritime surveillance operations
Schiebel announced that the French Navy has ordered five additional Camcopter S-100 systems under its unmanned aviation programme.
Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: TKMS and E3 Lithium sign teaming agreement to strengthen supply chains
TKMS and E3 Lithium have signed a teaming agreement to support Canada’s future submarine capabilities.
Kongsberg Maritime secures record waterjet contract for Indian Navy missile vessels under NGMV programme
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract to supply 18 Kamewa waterjets for the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) programme.
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Northrop Grumman’s Minotaur IV launches STP-S29A mission, deploying multiple Space Force satellites
Northrop Grumman successfully launched the STP-S29A mission aboard its Minotaur IV launch vehicle on April 8.
NRL launches advanced experimental payloads on STPSat-7 mission to enhance space surveillance capabilities
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory has successfully launched three experimental payloads aboard the STPSat-7 mission.
Raytheon Australia unveils Electronic Warfare Tactical Engagement vehicle to advance future electromagnetic spectrum operations
Raytheon Australia has introduced its Electronic Warfare Tactical Engagement (EWTE) vehicle as part of efforts to strengthen Australia’s electromagnetic spectrum operations.
Planet Labs achieves breakthrough with AI-powered satellite detecting objects directly in orbit in near real time
Planet Labs announced it has successfully deployed and executed AI-driven object detection directly onboard its Pelican-4 satellite.