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.
$500 million contract: BAE Systems to produce more M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers for U.S. Army
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract valued at more than $500 million to produce additional M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzers and M992A3 Ammunition Carriers for the U.S. Army.
United States: Department of the Air Force details B-21 Raider production acceleration deal with Northrop Grumman
The Department of the Air Force and Northrop Grumman have reached an agreement to expand production capacity for the B-21 Raider bomber.
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Lockheed Martin highlights Canada’s Aversan and its mission-critical software testing role on the global F-35 program
More than 110 Canadian companies have contributed high-value capabilities to the global F-35 program, according to Lockheed Martin, including engineering firm Aversan.
Textron Systems’ Damocles loitering munition selected for U.S. Army LASSO prototype contract
Textron Systems has been awarded a prototype agreement by the U.S. Army under the Low Altitude Stalking & Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program.
New Zealand Defence Force to trial Syos Aerospace multi-domain uncrewed systems to boost capability and industry
Innovative New Zealand-developed drones and autonomous vehicles will be trialled by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) under an agreement with Syos Aerospace.
Former U.S. Air Force pilot arrested on charges of providing unauthorised defence services to Chinese military
On February 25, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the arrest of former U.S. Air Force officer and pilot Gerald Eddie Brown Jr., also known by the call sign “Runner,” in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
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Meprolight unveils Sting Lumina laser system developed with Special Operations Forces for covert missions
Meprolight, an SK Group company and global leader in electro-optics for military, law enforcement and commercial markets, has introduced the Sting Lumina, a dual wavelength compact laser pointer with an integrated IR illuminator.
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.
U.S. and Norway establish first fully integrated joint logistics command for NATO Exercise Cold Response 26
NATO allies have established a fully integrated joint logistics headquarters for Exercise Cold Response 26, marking a first for the United States and Norway.
German Armed Forces select Raytheon ELCAN Specter DR weapon sights for soldier modernisation programme
RTX announced that its Raytheon ELCAN optical systems business has been awarded a production contract to supply a customised version of its Specter DR 1-4x weapon sight to the German Armed Forces.
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Navantia and Fincantieri to establish joint venture for European Patrol Corvette programme
Navantia and Fincantieri have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette (EPC) project.
Iran nears deal with China for CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles after regional clashes – Reuters
Iran is close to acquiring CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles from China, according to Reuters.
Naval Group begins first sea trials of SSN De Grasse, advancing France’s Barracuda submarine programme
On February 24, SSN De Grasse, the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine built by Naval Group, carried out its first sea trial.
French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle arrives in Malmö during NATO exercises in Northern Europe
The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is due to arrive in Malmö on Tuesday 24 February as part of NATO’s regular exercise activities.
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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.