IDF reports 92% interception rate as Israel and U.S. integrate air and missile defense operations amid ongoing threats
Israel’s military said its air defense system, operating in coordination with the United States, is achieving high interception rates against ongoing missile and drone threats.
Elbit America presents SIGMA mobile tactical cannon as U.S. Army howitzer modernization candidate
Elbit America will present its SIGMA mobile tactical cannon at the AUSA Global Force Symposium and Exhibition in Huntsville, Alabama, from March 24 to 26.
Colt Canada awarded C$273 million contract to supply new assault rifles for Canadian Armed Forces
Colt Canada has been awarded a C$273 million contract to supply new assault rifles to the Canadian Armed Forces under the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle project.
Lockheed Martin to establish HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia to support Baltic defence cooperation
Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states.
Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: Gastops and TKMS partner to establish in-service support centre of excellence in Canada
Gastops and TKMS have signed a teaming agreement to support the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project through the creation of a new support capability in Canada.
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IDF reports 92% interception rate as Israel and U.S. integrate air and missile defense operations amid ongoing threats
Israel’s military said its air defense system, operating in coordination with the United States, is achieving high interception rates against ongoing missile and drone threats.
U.S. approves potential $6.6 billion sale of air and missile defense systems to United Arab Emirates
The U.S. State Department has approved two potential foreign military sales requests from the United Arab Emirates aimed at strengthening its ground-based air and missile defense capabilities.
Dutch F-35 fighters conduct joint training with U.S. Air Force at Hill AFB During exercise Lightning Forge
Dutch F-35A fighter jets and personnel have deployed to Hill Air Force Base in Utah to train alongside U.S. Air Force units during exercise Lightning Forge.
UAE says air defences intercepted hundreds of missiles and drones since February 28 amid regional escalation
The United Arab Emirates said its air defense systems have intercepted hundreds of incoming threats since the escalation of regional hostilities on February 28.
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U.S. Marine Corps test integrated Arctic operations model during NATO Cold Response 26 exercise in High North
U.S. Marines have concluded their participation in Norway’s Cold Response 26 exercise, testing a new model of integrated operations for NATO in the Arctic.
Elbit America presents SIGMA mobile tactical cannon as U.S. Army howitzer modernization candidate
Elbit America will present its SIGMA mobile tactical cannon at the AUSA Global Force Symposium and Exhibition in Huntsville, Alabama, from March 24 to 26.
Colt Canada awarded C$273 million contract to supply new assault rifles for Canadian Armed Forces
Colt Canada has been awarded a C$273 million contract to supply new assault rifles to the Canadian Armed Forces under the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle project.
CSG moves to acquire Poland’s DOMAR MS to expand defence manufacturing capabilities and strengthen supply chain
CSG has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire Polish wiring harness manufacturer DOMAR MS, marking its first acquisition in Poland.
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U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. arrives at Norfolk ahead of April commissioning
The future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, arrived at Naval Station Norfolk on March 20.
Hadrian opens ‘Factory of the Future’ in Alabama to boost U.S. Navy nuclear submarine production capacity
The 2.2 million square foot facility will operate as a highly automated “factory of the future,” producing parts, assemblies and finished products identified as key drivers of submarine production timelines. Increased output is expected to reduce bottlenecks and enable faster delivery of submarines. The project is funded through a public-private partnership combining $900 million…
U.S. Navy installs first welded additively manufactured flange on USS Washington in submarine maintenance milestone
The flange, produced using additive manufacturing techniques from copper-nickel material, is the first of its kind to be welded at a U.S. public shipyard. The effort reflects a broader push to integrate advanced manufacturing solutions into operational naval platforms. The initiative followed a directive to accelerate adoption of additive manufacturing across the submarine force,…
Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: Gastops and TKMS partner to establish in-service support centre of excellence in Canada
Gastops and TKMS have signed a teaming agreement to support the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project through the creation of a new support capability in Canada.
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BlackSky wins seven-figure international contract extension for Gen-3 satellite imagery and AI intelligence services
U.S. space intelligence company BlackSky has signed a seven-figure contract extension with an international customer for its Assured satellite data service.
Redwire selected to build Belgium’s first national security satellite MATTEO in partnership with Aerospacelab
Redwire Corporation has been awarded a prime contract by Belgian Defence to build and deliver the country’s first national security satellite.
EDA launches VLEO-DEF programme to design Europe’s first military satellite concept for Very Low Earth Orbit
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has signed a €15.65 million research contract with a European industry consortium to explore military satellite operations in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO).
OHB secures ESA contract to build RAMSES spacecraft for rapid asteroid Apophis mission and strengthen Europe’s planetary defence
The German space company OHB has secured a contract worth €81.2 million from the European Space Agency to develop the RAMSES spacecraft for the upcoming Apophis asteroid mission.