Missile Defense Agency: new low-cost interceptor programme to counter massed missile and hypersonic threats
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has begun a new initiative to develop low-cost modular interceptors priced at less than $750,000 each.
General Atomics showcases MQ-9B SeaGuardian with anti-submarine warfare role at NAS Whidbey
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) presented its Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)-configured MQ-9B SeaGuardian Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI) Open House on 23 August.
U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps complete first sling load of F-35B Lightning II airframe
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christian Von Denes, 621st Contingency Response Group sling load team lead, worked with Navy and Marine Corps partners to complete the first-ever sling load of an F-35B Lightning II airframe on 27 August.
U.S. Air Force fast-tracks AGR-20F APKWS II rocket integration on F-15E Strike Eagle for combat use
The U.S. Air Force has expedited the integration and testing of the AGR-20F Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II laser-guided rockets on the F-15E Strike Eagle.
Poland: PZL Defence and Military Institute of Armament Technology sign deal to advance unmanned combat systems
Polish company PZL Defence S.A. and the Military Institute of Armament Technology have signed a scientific and technical joint venture agreement to accelerate the development of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
U.S. Army deploys BAE Systems’ advanced MARS radios to boost secure rotary-wing communications
The U.S. Army has begun fielding BAE Systems’ AN/ARC-231A Multi-mode Aviation Radio Set (MARS) across select rotary-wing aircraft, marking a key step in strengthening secure and fast-operating airborne communications.
Northrop Grumman offers E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft to Poland, promises deep industry cooperation
Northrop Grumman and Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze No. 2 S.A. (WZL2) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the MSPO international defence industry exhibition in Poland.
ANAVIA inaugurates new Swiss headquarters and UAS prototyping centre in Bilten
ANAVIA, a Swiss company specialising in rotary-wing unmanned aerial systems and part of EDGE, has inaugurated a new headquarters and advanced prototyping facility in Bilten, Switzerland.
Lockheed Martin signs megadeal to produce nearly 2,000 PAC-3 air defence interceptors
The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $9.8 billion contract for the production of 1,970 Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors.
Lockheed Martin invests $1.8 billion in Poland to boost defence industry and PAC-3 missile programme
Lockheed Martin has reaffirmed its commitment to Poland’s national defence with $1.8 billion invested over the past decade, sustaining more than 6,700 high-value jobs.
F-15EX: Boeing-led Team Eagle strengthens Poland’s defence readiness and boosts national economy
Boeing has announced that Team Eagle, comprising Boeing, BAE Systems, GE Aerospace and Raytheon, an RTX business, is supporting Poland’s military preparedness while contributing significantly to the national economy.
Raytheon selects Polish firm WZE as first overseas supplier for LTAMDS missile defence system
Raytheon has signed an agreement with Polish company WZE to provide energy storage assembly modules for the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS).