Lithuania decides to buy Leopard 2 main battle tanks
Lithuania's State Defence Council has approved the purchase of German Leopard 2 main battle tanks.
NSPA signs EUR 1.1 billion contracts with KNDS and Junghans Defence for artillery ammunition
"Through our collaborative efforts, we bolster NATO’s deterrence and defence capabilities while paving the way for innovative approaches to replenish stocks of ammunition," says Stacy Cummings, NSPA General Manager.
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia agree on the Baltic Defence Line
Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian defence ministers signed the agreement on Baltic Defence Line further reinforce the external border of the Baltic States and NATO’s eastern border.
Sea Viper Evolution: MBDA to upgrade Type 45 destroyers’ air defence system
MBDA has received three contracts worth around £400 million to boost and sustain the Sea Viper principal area air defence system of the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers.
Firewall against Russia: Baltic countries to cooperate on HIMARS system
The defence ministers of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have agreed to jointly operate the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) in both peace and wartime scenarios.
DragonFire laser weapon system succesffuly tested against aerial targets
The DragonFire laser directed energy weapon (LDEW) is the result of a GBP 100 million joint investment by industry and the UK Ministry of Defence.
ECRS Mk2 radar integrated with the first Eurofighter Typhoon jet
The first Eurofighter Typhoon jet of the United Kingdom has been equipped with the European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mark 2 Radar (ECRS Mk2) ahead of its initial flight trials.
Elistair and Rheinmetall Canada partner on unmanned ISR solution for military users
Elistair has partnered with Rheinmetall Canada to provide customers with an on-the-move ISR solution that combines KHRONOS tethered drone with the Mission Master UGV.
NATO Secretary General: “support for Ukraine is not charity; it’s an investment in our own security”
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg participated in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, underlining the importance of continued support to Ukraine.
Space lessons learned from the war in Ukraine
The intelligence offered by Western space programmes and private space companies has played an enormous role in Ukraine’s successful resilience.
Hungary receives three more Leopard 2A7HU main battle tanks
Three additional Leopard 2A7HU main battle tanks have been delivered to the 1st Armoured Brigade of the Hungarian Defence Forces.
Dassault Aviation receives an order for 42 Rafales for the French Air and Space Force
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) awarded Dassault Aviation an order for 42 Rafale combat aircraft, known as “tranche 5”, for the French Air Force (AAE).