Kongsberg to deliver NASAMS air defense system to Kuwait under U.S. Foreign Military Sales contract with Raytheon support
The program has a value for Kongsberg of about $400 million.
European Commission releases €3.9 billion for Ukraine drones as first step in wider €90 billion support loan
The payment is the first under the initial tranche of around €6 billion dedicated to drones, which the Commission described as a key capability for Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s war of aggression.
U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber launches LRASM in live-fire sinking exercise to demonstrate Pacific maritime strike capability
The LRASM is an anti-ship missile designed to detect and destroy enemy ships at long ranges.
Lockheed Martin wins $3 billion GMLRS rocket production award to support U.S. Army precision fires and munitions readiness
The contract enables continued production and delivery of standard and extended-range GMLRS rounds.
Poland orders three Saab A26 submarines as Sweden expands Baltic Sea defence cooperation, training and industrial support programme
The A26 submarine is designed for the demanding operational conditions of the Baltic Sea.
U.S. Navy advances Trident II missile and new warhead modernization to sustain sea-based nuclear deterrence
The U.S. Navy’s Portfolio Acquisition Executive Strategic Systems Programs is leading a major modernization of its sea-based nuclear weapon system.
South Korea’s shipbuilding giants and policy lenders join forces for $150 billion U.S. investment push
The initiative follows South Korea’s pledge to invest $150 billion in the U.S. shipbuilding sector as part of a broader $350 billion U.S. investment commitment, with an annual cap of $20 billion.
Kratos expands Spartan turbojet engine production to 3,000 units next year as missile and loitering munition demand grows
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has announced plans to significantly increase production capacity for its Spartan line of turbojet engines.
EU breaks ground on Cologne GOVSATCOM hub to strengthen secure satellite communications for government users across Europe
Europe’s secure satellite communications programme advanced last week with the groundbreaking of the GOVSATCOM site in Cologne, Germany.
Governors urge Congress to fund 85 more F-35 fighter jets to strengthen U.S. airpower and defense industry
The governors’ letters call for maintaining a strong F-35 production rate to support fleet readiness, meet warfighter requirements and preserve industrial capacity.
Raytheon wins $1.1 billion AIM-9X Block II missile contract to expand production for U.S. and allied forces
AIM-9X is described by Raytheon as the most advanced infrared tracking short-range air-to-air and surface-to-air missile.
Airbus and Kawasaki to study Japanese maritime Eurodrone variant with anti-submarine warfare capability
Compared with its nearest competitor, Airbus said Eurodrone offers very long flight endurance and can carry a larger mission payload.