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U.S. launches over 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles in Iran conflict as Pentagon reviews stockpile and production capacity
The United States has launched more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles during four weeks of conflict with Iran, raising concerns among some Pentagon officials over the pace of usage.
Frankenburg Technologies and PGZ sign agreement to produce Mark I air defence system in Poland
Frankenburg Technologies and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have signed a framework agreement to establish long-term cooperation in the development and production of defence systems.
UK announces £100 million air defence package for Ukraine to strengthen protection of cities and critical infrastructure
The package is intended to be deployed rapidly to strengthen Ukraine’s defensive capabilities. It is designed to enhance protection for frontline forces and key national assets against aerial threats. The announcement was made by Keir Starmer during the Joint Expeditionary Force leaders’ meeting in Helsinki. The summit included participation from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
U.S. redirects Swiss F-35 funds to Patriot air and missile defense system despite freeze on payments
The United States has redirected Swiss payments intended for F-35 fighter jets to fund the Patriot air defence system, despite Switzerland’s decision to freeze payments for the programme.
U.S. Air Force increases bomber deployment at RAF Fairford to 21 aircraft as B-1B fleet expands for Iran operations
Three additional B-1B Lancer bombers arrived at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom on March 26, increasing the total number of U.S. bombers at the base to 21.
Northrop Grumman accelerates Sentinel missile silo prototype development with U.S. Air Force to support deployment
Northrop Grumman, in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force, is accelerating prototyping of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile launch silo.
Boeing secures $326 million contract to upgrade CH-47F Chinook helicopters to Block II standard
The U.S. Department of War announced on March 26 a new contract to continue upgrading Boeing CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters to the Block II standard.