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Britain’s Submarine Delivery Agency says UK aims to double production for up to 12 SSN-AUKUS submarines
Britain is seeking to double its submarine production rate to meet the requirement for up to 12 SSN-AUKUS attack submarines for the Royal Navy.
Naval Group delivers second FDI frigate HS Nearchos to the Hellenic Navy
A third vessel, HS Formion, is scheduled to follow by the end of 2026, bringing three deliveries within about a year.
General Atomics opens North Dakota facility for remote MQ-9A operations supporting U.S. Africa Command
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has opened a facility near Grand Forks, North Dakota, that will allow pilots to fly MQ-9A missions for U.S. Africa Command from the United States rather than Africa.
U.S. Army’s HADES prototype completes first flight in aerial intelligence modernization program
The U.S. Army’s HADES Prototype 1 aircraft completed its first flight on September 11, moving the program toward mission system integration and developmental flight testing.
U.S. Department of State approves potential $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 MSE missiles to Ukraine
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement missiles to Ukraine, with an estimated package value of $2.1 billion.
Saab CEO says armed A3 drone will operate alongside Gripen E at lower cost than a fighter
Saab is developing a reusable uncrewed aircraft to carry weapons and sensors alongside its Gripen E fighter, Chief Executive Micael Johansson said.
Los Angeles-class submarine USS Columbia to undergo overhaul to extend its service life
The U.S. Navy’s Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) will undergo an overhaul intended to extend its service life.
Hanwha Defense USA selected by TOTE Services to build $269 million landing ship for U.S. Navy
Hanwha Defense USA has received its first U.S. Navy shipbuilding contract, a $269 million order to build a Medium Landing Ship at Hanwha Philly Shipyard.
Kongsberg CEO puts deliveries first as NASAMS and missile demand lift quarterly orders and backlog to record levels
Kongsberg’s third-quarter revenue rose 50% to NOK 11.3 billion, while new orders more than doubled to NOK 23.3 billion, strengthening chief executive Eirik Lie’s focus on production and deliveries.
Lockheed Martin to invest in Canada’s PV Labs to develop next-generation AH-64E Apache pilot night-vision sensor
Lockheed Martin will invest in Canada’s PV Labs to develop a next-generation Pilot Night Vision Sensor for the AH-64E Apache helicopter.
Switzerland seeks direct deals with U.S. defense manufacturers following F-35 pricing dispute and Patriot delivery delays
Switzerland’s defense procurement agency wants to buy equipment directly from U.S. manufacturers where possible, citing problems encountered with government-to-government purchases.
Rheinmetall delivers first series-production Caracal vehicles to Germany and the Netherlands, with deliveries continuing to 2030
Rheinmetall has delivered the first series-production Caracal vehicles to the German and Dutch armed forces under a programme to supply more than 1,500 by 2030.