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£205 million QinetiQ contract boosts RAF Typhoon support, securing jobs and long-term defence capability

£205 million QinetiQ contract boosts RAF Typhoon support, securing jobs and long-term defence capability

The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a £205 million contract extension with QinetiQ to provide ongoing technical and engineering support to the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fleet.

Hensoldt to equip Bundeswehr’s ASUL drone defence system with new kinetic countermeasures

Hensoldt to equip Bundeswehr’s ASUL drone defence system with new kinetic countermeasures

Hensoldt has been commissioned by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support to integrate kinetic countermeasures into the Bundeswehr’s ASUL counter-UAS system.

Helsing challenges Bloomberg claims, says Ukraine expanding HX-2 orders after successful frontline tests

Helsing challenges Bloomberg claims, says Ukraine expanding HX-2 orders after successful frontline tests

On 19 January, Bloomberg reported that Ukraine was holding off on new orders of the German-made HX-2 loitering munition due to technical concerns.

New sensor option enhances Do228 NXT capabilities for search and rescue and maritime patrol missions

New sensor option enhances Do228 NXT capabilities for search and rescue and maritime patrol missions

General Atomics AeroTec Systems announced a new advanced sensor option for its Do228 NXT multi-role aircraft.

Kongsberg breaks ground on cruise missile factory in James City County, Virginia to meet rising global demand

Kongsberg breaks ground on cruise missile factory in James City County, Virginia to meet rising global demand

Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace, Inc. has held a groundbreaking ceremony for its first missile production facility in the United States, located in James City County, Virginia.

Germany awards Top Aces decade-long €420 million contract to deliver advanced air combat training to 2035

Germany awards Top Aces decade-long €420 million contract to deliver advanced air combat training to 2035

The German Armed Forces have awarded Top Aces Inc. a 10-year contract worth up to €420 million to deliver advanced air combat training across the Air Force, Army and Navy.

Van Halteren Technologies signs agreement to develop weapon loading rehearsal trainer for F-35 Lightning II fighter

Van Halteren Technologies signs agreement to develop weapon loading rehearsal trainer for F-35 Lightning II fighter

  The Weapon Loading Rehearsal Trainer is a full-scale replica of the F-35, providing a realistic environment in which personnel can practise weapon loading procedures without using an operational aircraft. It replicates key elements of the aircraft, including internal weapon bays, external wing pylons, and interfaces for the cannon and countermeasures, allowing crews to train…