Diehl Defence presents unified IRIS-T SLM/SLX launcher as European alternative to U.S. Patriot air defence system
Diehl Defence has unveiled a unified missile launcher capable of firing both medium and long-range variants of its IRIS-T air defence system.
U.S. Navy: USS Gerald R. Ford crew maintains readiness and morale during extended eight-month deployment
More than eight months into an extended deployment, the Sailors aboard USS Gerald R. Ford continue to demonstrate resilience, professionalism, and sustained morale while operating far from home.
Hanwha Aerospace delivers first Australian-built AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers from Geelong facility
Hanwha Aerospace subsidiary Hanwha Defence Australia has completed production of the first three Australian-made AS9 Huntsman Self-Propelled Howitzers at the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence in Victoria.
German parliament approves €540 million loitering munition systems procurement from Helsing and Stark Defence
Germany’s parliament on Wednesday approved an initial €540 million tranche to acquire so-called suicide drones for the armed forces, as drone warfare intensifies across Europe.
United States deploys over 300 military aircraft to Central Command area of responsibility, open sources indicate
Open-source data shows that more than 300 U.S. military aircraft are deployed to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) as tensions rise between Washington and Tehran.
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U.S. Air Force deploys F-22 Raptors to Israel as additional fighters and tankers move toward Europe and Middle East
The U.S. Air Force has deployed F-22 Raptor air superiority fighters and aerial refueling tankers to Israel as the Trump administration weighs potential air operations against Iran.
Ericsson Federal awarded prime position on $151 billion Missile Defense Agency SHIELD IDIQ contract
Ericsson Federal Technologies Group has been awarded a prime contract position on the Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense, or SHIELD, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract.
Anduril’s YFQ-44A completes flight with dual mission autonomy software from Anduril and Shield AI in CCA test
Anduril announced that its YFQ-44A aircraft has successfully flown with two different mission autonomy software suites during a single flight.
Leidos Small Cruise Missile officially designated AGM-190A by U.S. Air Force for long-range stand-off strike missions
Leidos announced that its Small Cruise Missile has been officially designated as the AGM-190A by the U.S. Air Force.
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Green Berets conduct Arctic training in Alaska during JPMRC 26-02 to support large-scale combat operations
Green Berets trained in extreme subarctic conditions across central and southern Alaska during the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) 26-02 rotation.
Lockheed Martin NGC2 prototype enables live-fire sensor-to-shooter operations at Army Lightning Surge 2 exercise
Lockheed Martin announced that its team’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototype successfully supported live-fire operations during the U.S. Army’s Lightning Surge 2 exercise.
RENK Group plans expansion into Poland with €500 million investment and new service facilities for Eastern Europe
RENK Group intends to open new service and production facilities to support customers in Poland, Ukraine and the Baltic states.
Rheinmetall Mobile Systeme to supply five Role 2 field hospitals to Danish Ministry of Defence under new contract
Rheinmetall subsidiary Rheinmetall Mobile Systeme has signed a contract with the Danish procurement authority for the delivery of five Role 2 field hospitals.
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TKMS holds first AGM as independent company, reports €18.7 billion record order backlog and sets long-term growth strategy
TKMS held its first Annual General Meeting as an independent, publicly listed company, setting out plans for long-term growth and a strengthened market position.
Virginia-class submarine USS North Dakota undocks after major maintenance and modernization at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Dakota (SSN 784) was safely undocked on Feb. 26, marking a key milestone in its maintenance and modernization availability.
Canada awards $118 million contract to Safran for digital periscopes in Victoria-class submarine upgrade
Canada’s Department of National Defence has awarded a $118 million contract to Safran Trusted 4D Canada Inc. to supply digital periscopes for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarines.
Navantia proposes long-term strategic naval partnership to support Denmark’s future frigate programme from 2030
Navantia has presented a proposal in Copenhagen for strategic cooperation with Denmark in the naval domain, offering to support the delivery of future Danish naval programmes from 2030.
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Netherlands Space Command selects GMV’s Ecosstm to enhance national Space Domain Awareness capability
GMV has been selected by the Netherlands Space Operations Centre to strengthen its Space Domain Awareness capabilities.
China expands defence cooperation with Iran through satellite intelligence and naval deployment in Gulf
China is expanding its defence cooperation with Iran by providing intelligence data transmitted by satellites tracking United States military movements and by deploying its most advanced spy ship to the waters of the Persian Gulf.
Boeing opens new production line in California to support U.S. Space Force missile warning satellites
Boeing announced on 20 February that it has opened a new production line dedicated to building electro-optical infrared sensors for the U.S. Space Force and other customers.
Kratos awarded multi-million contract from Airbus to deliver ground system for OmanSat-1 software-defined satellite
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract by Airbus Defence and Space to provide a ground segment supporting the OmanSat-1 software-defined satellite.