Australia to invest up to $7 billion in counter-drone defence, boosting sovereign capabilities and industry development

Australia to invest up to $7 billion in counter-drone defence, boosting sovereign capabilities and industry development

The Australian Government has announced plans to invest up to $7 billion in counter-drone defence capabilities over the next decade.

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Lockheed Martin advances JAGM vertical-launch capability to counter drone threats across land, sea and mobile platforms

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.

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Royal Marines achieve historic firsts with T-150 uncrewed air system during Arctic operations in Northern Norway

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.

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U.S. Air Force test team rapidly integrates new munition with F-16 Fighting Falcon, advancing combat capability and readiness

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.

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Australia signs contract for three Japanese-built upgraded Mogami frigates to expand naval fleet and boost defence capability

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.

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Australia to invest up to $7 billion in counter-drone defence, boosting sovereign capabilities and industry development

Australia to invest up to $7 billion in counter-drone defence, boosting sovereign capabilities and industry development

The Australian Government has announced plans to invest up to $7 billion in counter-drone defence capabilities over the next decade.

Denmark selects SAMP/T NG air defence system with Thales radar to strengthen national and NATO airspace protection

Denmark selects SAMP/T NG air defence system with Thales radar to strengthen national and NATO airspace protection

Thales announced that Denmark has selected the SAMP/T NG ground-based air defence system to enhance protection of its airspace.

HYDIS programme advances concept phase for European interceptor to counter hypersonic and ballistic missile threats

HYDIS programme advances concept phase for European interceptor to counter hypersonic and ballistic missile threats

MBDA and its partners have advanced the concept phase of the European Hypersonic Defence Interceptor System (HYDIS), aimed at countering hypersonic and medium-range ballistic missile threats.

U.S. Air Force delays A-10 Thunderbolt II  retirement to 2030 as aircraft remains active in Middle East combat operations

U.S. Air Force delays A-10 Thunderbolt II retirement to 2030 as aircraft remains active in Middle East combat operations

  Air Force Secretary Troy Meink announced the move on social media, noting it was made in consultation with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The announcement signals a pause in the service’s long-standing effort to phase out the close air support aircraft. Troy Meink said: “This preserves combat power as the Defense Industrial Base works to…

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Niewiadów PGM debuts on Warsaw Stock Exchange main market, marking milestone for Poland’s private defence industry

Niewiadów PGM debuts on Warsaw Stock Exchange main market, marking milestone for Poland’s private defence industry

Niewiadów Polska Grupa Militarna has made its debut on the Main Market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange, becoming the first private Polish producer of armaments listed on the exchange’s primary board.

Patria-led FAMOUS consortium secures €79 million EU funding to advance next-generation European armoured systems

Patria-led FAMOUS consortium secures €79 million EU funding to advance next-generation European armoured systems

Patria-led FAMOUS consortium has entered its third phase following approval of new European Union funding to accelerate combat capability development.

U.S. Army awards $2.7 billion contract for Dark Eagle hypersonic weapon, advancing joint development and production

U.S. Army awards $2.7 billion contract for Dark Eagle hypersonic weapon, advancing joint development and production

The U.S. Army has awarded a $2.7 billion contract in support of its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon, known as Dark Eagle, marking a key milestone in the program’s development.

EOS demonstrates Sling Blade counter-drone system during U.S. Army live fire exercise

EOS demonstrates Sling Blade counter-drone system during U.S. Army live fire exercise

Electro Optic Systems has demonstrated its counter-drone capability during a U.S. Army live fire exercise, highlighting integration of emerging technologies in a combat environment.

Sea

German Navy’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft undergo first maintenance checks by Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg facility

German Navy’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft undergo first maintenance checks by Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg facility

  The maintenance activity was highlighted during a ceremony in Hamburg attended by local and military officials. The event underscored the growing role of German industry in supporting national defence capabilities. Peter Tschentscher said: “Hamburg is a strong aviation hub and can contribute the expertise of its companies to the military sector as well.” He…

Hanwha Defense USA and Magnet Defense partner to develop medium unmanned surface vessels for U.S. operations

Hanwha Defense USA and Magnet Defense partner to develop medium unmanned surface vessels for U.S. operations

Hanwha Defense USA and Magnet Defense have formalised a strategic partnership to develop medium unmanned surface vessels for the U.S. Department of War.

Fincantieri Marine Group to build Saildrone Spectre unmanned vessel for multi-mission naval operations

Fincantieri Marine Group to build Saildrone Spectre unmanned vessel for multi-mission naval operations

Fincantieri Marine Group has announced plans to construct Saildrone’s new Spectre unmanned surface vessel for naval applications.

Australia, Canada and U.S. Navy conduct multilateral operations in South China Sea in show of Indo-Pacific commitment

Australia, Canada and U.S. Navy conduct multilateral operations in South China Sea in show of Indo-Pacific commitment

Naval forces from Australia, Canada and the United States conducted multilateral operations in the South China Sea from April 12 to 18, in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Boeing and Millennium expand satellite production and introduce Resolute platform to meet rising space market demand

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, 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

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

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.

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