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European industry joins Freya anti-ballistic missile programme as coalition moves to build shared missile defence capability
Zelenskyy said Europe has the potential to become a global producer of high-quality anti-ballistic systems without political dependence.
France and Ukraine agree Rafale procurement roadmap as Kyiv moves towards first squadron, SAMP-T/NG battery and licensed weapons production
France and Ukraine signed an agreement on 13 July setting out a roadmap that moves Kyiv closer to buying an initial batch of 16 Rafale fighter jets with weapons.
EU Council approves €120 million European Peace Facility support to strengthen Moldova’s mid-range air defence capabilities
The Council of the European Union has adopted a €120 million assistance measure under the European Peace Facility to support the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova.
Rheinmetall sends first 155mm ammunition from Unterlüß to Ukraine as Lower Saxony plant enters supply chain
Rheinmetall has delivered artillery ammunition to Ukraine from its Unterlüß site for the first time, expanding the role of its German production network in supplying the Ukrainian armed forces.
U.S. uses maritime kamikaze drones in Iran strikes as Corsair platform points to wider shift in uncrewed naval warfare
U.S. forces carried out strikes against about 140 targets in Iran overnight from July 12 to 13, targeting sites linked to threats against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz area.
SDA awards $1.75 billion for Tranche 3 missile defense satellites supporting Golden Dome missile shield development
The Space Development Agency has awarded L3Harris Technologies and Sierra Space agreements worth a combined approximately $1.75 billion to build 36 additional Accelerated Missile Defense Tranche 3 space vehicles.
U.S. Central Command to resume naval blockade against Iran, restricting maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas
U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces will resume a naval blockade against Iran on July 14 at 4 p.m. ET at the direction of the Commander in Chief.
Citi joins NATO initiative to mobilise private capital for defence production, industrial resilience and military technology across allied economies
Citi said the initiative reflects the need to connect higher defence budgets with industrial capacity.
Auterion and SkyFall begin delivery of 50,000 Shrike strike drones with terminal guidance kits to Ukrainian forces
Auterion and SkyFall have begun delivering 50,000 Shrike strike drones equipped with Auterion Strike kits to Ukrainian forces, the companies said.
European countries and Ukraine launch Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition to develop shared defensive capability against future threats
Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom have announced the start of work to establish a purely defensive Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition.
Rheinmetall assumes InterRoC VII research project to advance autonomous military convoy capabilities for Bundeswehr logistics
Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles has taken full responsibility for the InterRoC VII research project on behalf of Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support.
BAE Systems to supply EPAWSS electronic warfare systems for Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagle fleet upgrade under Boeing contract
EPAWSS is an all-digital electronic warfare system designed to detect threats and support countermeasures across 360 degrees.