Northrop Grumman demonstrates Lumberjack UAS capabilities in U.S. Army exercise, advancing autonomous warfare systems
Northrop Grumman has demonstrated the capabilities of its Lumberjack uncrewed aircraft system during the U.S. Army’s Operation Lethal Eagle exercise.
Rheinmetall and Boeing partner to offer MQ-28 Ghost Bat for German Air Force collaborative combat aircraft programme
Rheinmetall and Boeing have entered into a strategic partnership to offer the MQ-28 Ghost Bat for Germany’s planned acquisition of collaborative combat aircraft.
EuroTrophy strengthens its position on the European defence market four years after its founding
“The Trophy APS protects combat vehicles against most threats encountered on the modern battlefield,” says Dan Kalfus, Managind Director at EuroTrophy.
Iranian attack damages U.S. E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base, raising concerns over air force capability gaps
An E-3 Sentry AWACS was among the aircraft damaged in a March 27 Iranian missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base.
UVision establishes Munich-based European subsidiary to expand regional presence and strengthen defence support
UVision Air Ltd has announced the establishment of UVision Europe GmbH in Munich, marking an expansion of its European operations.
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Northrop Grumman demonstrates Lumberjack UAS capabilities in U.S. Army exercise, advancing autonomous warfare systems
Northrop Grumman has demonstrated the capabilities of its Lumberjack uncrewed aircraft system during the U.S. Army’s Operation Lethal Eagle exercise.
Royal Air Force takes over NATO Air Policing Mission in Romania, reinforcing Alliance presence on eastern flank
Royal Air Force personnel have taken over responsibility for NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing mission in Romania following a handover ceremony at the 86th Air Base in Borcea.
RTX: Pratt & Whitney secures $6.6 billion F135 engine contract for F-35 program, expands production capacity
RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a contract valued at $6.6 billion to support production of F135 engines for the F-35 Lightning II program.
Embraer conducts cold weather trials of C-390 Millennium in Sweden during European demonstration tour
Embraer has completed a series of cold weather trials of its C-390 Millennium transport aircraft in northern Sweden as part of a broader European demonstration campaign.
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Hensoldt opens innovation and service hub in Ukraine to strengthen operational support and defence capability
Hensoldt has opened a new service and innovation centre in Ukraine to enhance operational support and strengthen collaboration with local partners.
European Defence Agency to coordinate €50 million programme to harmonise 155mm ammunition testing
European Defence Agency will coordinate a new Joint Ammunition Qualification programme aimed at harmonising ammunition testing procedures across participating European countries.
Israel Defense Forces expand use of IWI X95 rifles with new delivery of micro-Tavor systems for combat operations
Israel Defense Forces have received a new delivery of thousands of X95 micro-Tavor rifles from Israel Weapon Industries.
Diehl Defence launches production of 122 mm training rockets following successful MARS 3 firing in Germany
Diehl Defence has launched production of a new 122 mm training rocket following successful live-fire demonstrations in Germany.
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Hanwha Defense USA wins first U.S. Navy subcontract for Next Generation Logistics Ship program
Hanwha Defense USA and Hanwha Philly Shipyard have secured their first subcontract with the U.S. Navy under the Next Generation Logistics Ship programme.
Northrop Grumman secures U.S. Navy contract modification to expand SEWIP Block 3 electronic warfare systems
The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract modification to produce up to nine additional Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program Block 3 systems.
Royal Netherlands Navy declares Shield AI V-BAT operational after Arctic trials, expanding maritime surveillance capability
Royal Netherlands Navy has declared Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft system operational following testing aboard HNLMS Johan de Witt.
Kongsberg and Salt Ship Design selected to develop standardised vessel concept for Norwegian Navy fleet
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Salt Ship Design have been awarded a contract to design a new class of standardised vessels for the Norwegian Navy.
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BlackSky awarded $99 million U.S. government contract to develop next-generation space intelligence capabilities
BlackSky has been awarded a multi-year, sole-source contract valued at up to $99 million by the U.S. government to develop advanced space-based intelligence technologies.
Aselsan launches Luna-2 nanosatellite to expand space-based IoT capability and strengthen national space technology
Aselsan has successfully launched its second satellite in its space-based Internet of Things programme, Luna-2.
ICEYE launches six new SAR satellites to expand sovereign intelligence capabilities for allied nations worldwide
ICEYE has launched six new synthetic aperture radar satellites as part of its ongoing effort to expand sovereign space-based intelligence capabilities.
Zelenskyy says Russia shared satellite intelligence with Iran ahead of attack on U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia had taken satellite images of a U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia in the days before an Iranian attack that wounded American personnel.
