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NATO enhances readiness of Integrated Air and Missile Defence [VIDEO]
Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Allies have taken further steps to strengthen NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD).
Pratt & Whitney completes F135 Engine Core Upgrade preliminary design review
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, completed the F135 Engine Core Upgrade's (ECU) preliminary design review (PDR), affirming the ECU's design is on schedule and exceeding expectations.
Quantum Systems’ Scorpion and Vector drones selected by Australian Defence Forces
Quantum-Systems Inc. announced it was awarded two contracts under DEF129-SUAS, formerly known as Land 129 Phase 4B, totaling AUD $90 million.
PATRIOT long-range air defence system deployed in Lithuania
On July 6, a Dutch ship piered at Klaipėda Seaport bringing the PATRIOT long-range air defence system for deployment at the Lithuanian Air Force Base in Šiauliai for Baltic Connection 24 (BALTCON24) training cycle.
Largest balloon ever launched from Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden
Larger means higher – and on July 13 at 4.39 pm local time, the largest stratospheric balloon ever to be launched from Esrange Space Center rose from the ground in northern Sweden.
European nations collaborate on long-range precision strike capabilities
Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and other partners have committed to addressing a critical gap in long-range standoff weapon capabilities.
GE Aerospace successfully develops and tests new hypersonic dual-mode ramjet
GE Aerospace announced the successful demonstration of a new, cutting-edge hypersonic dual-mode ramjet. This achievement represents the most recent milestone in a diverse portfolio of hypersonic programs.
Croatia acquires additional eight UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters
Croatia has officially purchased eight additional UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company.
Quantum Systems deploys “Receptor AI” in Ukraine for the first time
Quantum Systems confirmed for the first time the deployment of a previously unreleased AI sensor upgrade of the type “Receptor AI” in Ukraine.
NSPA awards multinational contract to RTX for laser guidance Paveway kits
NSPA awarded a multinational framework contract to RTX for Laser Guidance kits. This capability will enhance the precision and effectiveness of air missions across the Alliance.
Hanwha Aerospace starts production of laser air defence weapon system
The contract, valued at KRW100 billion (USD72.5 million), will see the delivery of the ‘Laser Based Anti-Aircraft Weapon Block-I’ […]
Raytheon awarded contract to provide additional PATRIOT air and missile defence systems to Germany
Raytheon, an RTX business, was awarded a USD 1.2 billion contract to supply Germany with additional PATRIOT air and missile defence systems.