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Helsing opens Stockholm hub to expand Swedish and Nordic defence ties amid growing focus on regional security
Helsing, a European defence technology company, has announced the opening of a new presence in Stockholm as it seeks to strengthen its commitment to Swedish and Nordic defence cooperation....
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Hungary receives two Gripen C fighters from Saab under 2024 contract to expand and upgrade air force fleet
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Halifax Shipyard launches first Arctic patrol vessel for Canadian Coast Guard under national shipbuilding programme
UK tests defence supply chains in wartime exercise as government seeks to strengthen industrial resilience
Rheinmetall christens final K130 corvette Lübeck as German Navy programme reaches key construction milestone
Lockheed Martin to provide training systems for U.S. Navy’s E-130J Phoenix II TACAMO aircraft
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Hungary receives two Gripen C fighters from Saab under 2024 contract to expand and upgrade air force fleet
Otokar signs agreement to acquire Romanian manufacturer, expanding NATO-aligned armoured vehicle production capacity
ELVO and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles sign MoU to boost Greek defence manufacturing and military vehicle production
Romania advances €8.3 billion SAFE defence projects including naval programme and domestic shipyard production plans
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U.S. Navy MQ-25A drone completes first flight with Rolls-Royce engine, marking key program milestone
The MQ-25A is designed primarily for aerial refueling and is expected to extend the strike range of the U.S. Carrier […]
Lockheed Martin to provide training systems for U.S. Navy’s E-130J Phoenix II TACAMO aircraft
The company said the agreement expands its role in supporting military readiness through training and sustainment services. Lockheed Martin said […]
Ukraine tests new long-range FPV drones as Brave1 accelerates battlefield deployment of unmanned systems
The trials were conducted at a training range with the participation of eight Ukrainian manufacturers. The programme is being advanced […]
Boeing introduces new predictive maintenance system to boost C-17 fleet readiness and reduce downtime
The new Aircraft Data Reasoner, or ADR, collects onboard aircraft data to provide near-real-time monitoring of system and component health. […]
AeroVironment unveils Halo_Shield modular air defense system to counter drones and cruise missile threats
The company announced the system at Modern Day Marine on April 28 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. AeroVironment […]
Helsing opens Stockholm hub to expand Swedish and Nordic defence ties amid growing focus on regional security
Helsing, a European defence technology company, has announced the opening of a new presence in Stockholm as it seeks to strengthen its commitment to Swedish and Nordic defence cooperation.
ELVO and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles sign MoU to boost Greek defence manufacturing and military vehicle production
The MoU sets out a framework for cooperation in the integration of logistic and advanced superstructures, including air defence systems, […]
UK tests defence supply chains in wartime exercise as government seeks to strengthen industrial resilience
Participants are working through a scenario that requires a prolonged surge in demand for key military equipment. The exercise is […]
Australia selects HIMARS and Precision Strike Missile in $2.3 billion boost to Army long-range strike capability
The Australia government has selected the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) as part of a A$2.3 billion investment aimed at expanding the Australian Army’s long-range strike capabilities over the next decade.
U.S. Army’s 1st Armored Division expands artificial intelligence use to accelerate planning, logistics and combat readiness
The 1st Armored Division is expanding the use of artificial intelligence across its staff operations to improve productivity, streamline planning and strengthen combat readiness.
Rheinmetall secures over €1 billion contract for additional digital soldier systems for German Army
Rheinmetall has secured a €1.04 billion contract from the Bundeswehr to modernise and expand Germany’s “Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System” programme.
Thales to build 268 next-generation Bushmaster vehicles for Australian military under AU$750 million deal
Thales will deliver 268 additional next-generation Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles to the Australian armed forces under a new AU$750 million government investment aimed at expanding domestic defence manufacturing capacity.
Halifax Shipyard launches first Arctic patrol vessel for Canadian Coast Guard under national shipbuilding programme
The 104.7-metre ship is now berthed at Halifax Shipyard, where work will continue ahead of sea trials and delivery to […]
Rheinmetall christens final K130 corvette Lübeck as German Navy programme reaches key construction milestone
The vessel, named LÜBECK, was formally christened during a ceremony attended by representatives from government, industry and the Bundeswehr. Among […]
Indra leads €42.5 million European programme to develop next-generation 4D radar for future warships
The SHIMBAD programme, or Shipborne MultiBand AESA Demonstrator, is backed by the European Defence Fund and has an estimated total […]
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded $283 million U.S. Navy contract for FF(X) frigate lead yard support
HII announced that the U.S. Navy has awarded its Ingalls Shipbuilding division a $283 million contract to carry out lead yard support activities for the new FF(X) class frigate program.
Norway joins UK, Canada and Australia in Type 26 frigate partnership under Global Combat Ship programme
Norway has formally joined the Royal Navy, Canada and Australia in the Global Combat Ship User Group, expanding cooperation on a programme that could deliver up to 34 warships.
TKMS-built first Tamandaré-class frigate enters service with Brazilian Navy as four-ship programme advances
TKMS announced that the Tamandaré (F200) has officially entered operational service with the Brazilian Navy following a commissioning ceremony held in Rio de Janeiro.
U.S. Space Force expands space-based airborne tracking program to strengthen battlefield surveillance capabilities
The program is designed to provide the Joint Force with persistent battlefield surveillance by continuously tracking airborne threats from space. […]
BAE Systems begins production and deliveries of NavGuide military GPS receiver to replace long-serving DAGR system
BAE Systems has entered full production of its NavGuide system and has begun initial deliveries of the secure positioning device designed for U.S. and allied military forces.
Raytheon delivers second missile-warning sensor for U.S. Space Force’s next-generation OPIR satellite program
Raytheon has delivered a second missile-warning sensor to Lockheed Martin for the U.S. Space Force Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Geosynchronous Earth Orbit Block 0 satellite program.
Northrop Grumman discusses electronic warfare cooperation with Japan to strengthen defense against emerging threats
Northrop Grumman and Ministry of Defense of Japan are exploring ways to strengthen Japan’s electronic warfare capabilities.
Flexcompute, Northrop Grumman use AI physics models to cut space mission preparation time by up to 100 times
Flexcompute and Northrop Grumman said they have developed an artificial intelligence-based physics modeling system designed to significantly reduce preparation time for space missions.
U.S. Space Force awards up to $3.2 billion in contracts for space-based interceptors under Golden Dome program
The Space Systems Command has awarded 20 contracts worth up to $3.2 billion to 12 companies to develop space-based interceptor capabilities.