AI-assisted optronics: an unprecedented European project to increase combat perception capabilities
The European Commission signed the Grant Agreement for the launch of the STORE collaborative research project, coordinated by Thales and funded by the European Defence Fund.
British Army selects RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer in MFP programme
RCH 155 will provide a world-class 155mm self-propelled artillery gun system to the Royal Artillery.
Lockheed Martin and Oesia Group sign an industrial cooperation agreement
The MOU offers Grupo Oesia the opportunity to manufacture PAC-3 MSE parts for customers all over the world and paves the way for Spain to join the worldwide community of PAC-3 users.
BAE Systems: sixth Astute class submarine named Agamemnon at Barrow-in-Furness
Five Astute Class submarines are already in service, while work is also well under way in Barrow on the seventh and final boat.
NSPA awards first Counter-small UAS (C-sUAS) multinational contract in NATO’s history
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has approved the first Counter-small UAS (C-sUAS) procurement framework agreement in NATO’s history.
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U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers conclude combined drills with Allies
During a month-long deployment, which kicked off March 24 U.S. Air Force B-1Bs and supporting personnel conducted several missions to train alongside Allies and partners across the European region.
Leonardo readies RAF to handle Future Combat Air mission data in new 10-year contract
Leonardo has been awarded a contract to supply, develop and future proof the tools which generate and analyse data used by the UK Armed Forces’ combat aircraft.
U.S. approves USD 1.2 billion AARGM-ER missiles sale to Poland
The U.S. Department of State has greenlit a substantial arms deal with Poland, approving the sale of AGM-88G AARGM-ER anti-radiation guided missiles.
QinetiQ achieves UK’s first jet-to-jet teaming between aircraft and autonomous drone
QinetiQ has successfully trialled the UK’s first Crewed-Uncrewed-Teaming demonstration between a crewed aircraft and an autonomous jet drone.
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MilDef secures its largest ever contract in Estonia for tactical IT hardware
MilDef Group has signed a groundbreaking contract valued at 53 million Swedish Kronor (MSEK) to supply its advanced technology to an Estonian defence project focused on armoured vehicles.
Hanwha to deliver Chunmoo launchers, tactical ballistic missiles to Poland
Worth around USD 1.6 billion, the contract outlines the supply of 72 Polish Chunmoo Multi-Rocket launchers; CTM-290, a long-range guided missile of Chunmoo; and the transfer of technology on the launch modules of the MRLS. The contract was signed on the 25th April at Hanwha Aerospace’s production plant in Changwon, with the attendance of…
Estonia opens maintenance workshop for K9 artillery systems
The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) has officially opened a new workshop in Tapa dedicated to the maintenance of indirect fire weapons.
U.S. sends ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles to Ukraine
The U.S. State Department confirmed that it has covertly supplied Ukraine with long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) this spring.
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Babcock takes charge of Type 23 frigate refit, boosting Royal Navy operational capabilities
Babcock International has secured a pivotal contract to manage the Type 23 frigate Refit Support Group, heralding a new era of streamlined vessel maintenance and regeneration.
French naval power getting ready for Neptune Strike
The French Navy allowed a rare look into one of their nuclear submarines while preparing for an upcoming NATO mission on Monday 15, 2024.
Thales inaugurates new testing centre for Germany’s F126 frigate project
The extended Testing Centre is designed to enhance collaboration among the project partners, serving as a nexus for innovation and co-creation, Thales said.
Naval Group advances construction of new FDI frigate for Hellenic Navy
On April 15, a significant step was taken at the Naval Group shipyard in Lorient, France, as the keel for the first block of the third Hellenic Navy’s FDI frigate, named Formion, was laid.
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Key representatives of the Polish and European space sector will meet in Warsaw
The Polish Space Strategy, space technologies in the service of security and cooperation with foreign entities are the main topics of the fourth edition of the Space Sector Forum.
U.S. Space Force extends partnership with L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies has received an award of option year five of the Maintenance Of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities (MOSSAIC) program.
Kongsberg to provide maritime surveillance services to Norway
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has been awarded a contract from the Norwegian Intelligence Service (NIS) on behalf of the Norwegian government to provide satellite maritime surveillance data.
EagleEye satellite: a landmark project for Polish space sector
EagleEye is the first satellite designed and built in Poland weighing more than 50 kg.