Sweden accelerates delivery of GlobalEye early warning aircraft in new contract with Saab
The Swedish defence procurement agency (FMV) has signed a contract with Saab to expedite the delivery of two previously ordered GlobalEye early warning aircraft.
Switzerland signs declaration of accession to the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI)
ESSI enables better coordination of procurement projects, training and logistical aspects in the area of ground-based air defence (GBAD).
MBDA advances European air defence technology with groundbreaking Aster B1NT interceptor test
MBDA has taken a significant step forward in air defence with the successful first firing of the Aster B1NT (New Technology) interceptor.
BAE Systems and Kongsberg join forces to enhance U.S. combat vehicle capabilities
BAE Systems has announced a new partnership with Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace to introduce the Integrated Combat Solution (ICS) to the U.S. defence market.
New player in European tank production: Leonardo and Rheinmetall establish joint venture
Leonardo and Rheinmetall have decided to establish a joint venture aiming at forming a new European nucleus for the development and production of military combat vehicles in Europe.
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Germany to upgrade its A400M fleet under multi-million project
The German parliament has approved a financing plan to modernise the Airbus A400M military transport aircraft, following a wider set of military spending measures.
UK Commando Force Special Observers guide F-35 fighters on live bombing run
Commandos have guided F-35 stealth fighters on a live bombing run during a major exercise in the North Sea.
Lockheed Martin’s JASSM and LRASM ramps up production
Lockheed Martin received a contract award for AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) and AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM).
Sweden accelerates delivery of GlobalEye early warning aircraft in new contract with Saab
The Swedish defence procurement agency (FMV) has signed a contract with Saab to expedite the delivery of two previously ordered GlobalEye early warning aircraft.
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Teledyne FLIR Defense introduces Cerberus XL C-UAS system
Teledyne FLIR Defense, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has introduced its advanced Cerberus XL C-UAS platform at AUSA 2024 exhibition.
Australia to provide Armed Forces of Ukraine with M1A1 Abrams battle tanks
The Australian government has announced plans to donate the majority of its M1A1 Abrams tanks to Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Netherlands to buy more radio equipment from L3Harris
On October 16, the United States State Department approved a potential sale of L3Harris portable radio equipment and related technology to the Netherlands.
UK to deploy Challenger 3 tanks to Estonia as part of NATO eastern flank reinforcement
The UK will deploy advanced military assets to Estonia, including Archer self-propelled howitzers, Boxer and Ajax armoured personnel carriers, and Challenger 3 tanks.
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Rohde & Schwarz supplies communications and radar electronic support measures for the German Navy
All F124 Sachsen class frigates, as well as several shore installations, will be equipped with Rohde & Schwarz KORA 40 systems.
Royal Navy’s UK Carrier Strike Group assembles in the North Sea for major exercise
A powerful Royal Navy task group of stealth jets and warships has assembled in the North Sea to complete critical preparations for a major global deployment in 2025.
Damen Naval contracts Alfa Laval Benelux for ASW frigate systems
Damen Naval has selected Alfa Laval Benelux to supply key systems for the new Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigates being built for the Royal Netherlands Navy and the Belgian Navy.
Naval Group releases video of sea trials for first FDI frigate Amiral Ronarc’h
Naval Group has released exclusive footage of the first sea trials for the French Navy’s new frigate, Amiral Ronarc’h.
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Hisdesat opens Europe’s most advanced secure satellite control centre
Hisdesat, the Spanish operator of governmental satellites, will soon inaugurate its new satellite control centre in Hoyo de Manzanares, near Madrid.
Thales Alenia Space to supply six additional SAR satellites for IRIDE constellation
Thales Alenia Space has signed a EUR 107 million contract with the European Space Agency to supply six more radar-based satellites for Italy’s ambitious Earth observation constellation, IRIDE.
BAE Systems awarded U.S. Army contract for Multi-mode Aviation Radio Set
The AN/ARC-231A MARS system is comprised of the RT-1987 radio with associated ancillaries, including amplifiers and mounting bases.
Boeing-built X-37B begins advanced space maneuvering
The Boeing-built X-37B will soon perform a series of advanced aerobraking maneuvers, taking the dynamic spaceplane from a Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO).
