Rheinmetall opens new hybrid civil and defence production plant in Szeged, Hungary
Rheinmetall has invested more than €34 million in the site so far, with total planned investment in new production capacity expected to reach €69 million.
Fincantieri delivers Atlante, second logistic support ship built for the Italian Navy fleet renewal
Fincantieri has delivered “Atlante”, the second Logistic Support Ship for the Italian Navy, during a ceremony held at its Castellammare di Stabia shipyard.
Zelensky says Ukraine and the United States reach major progress on 20-point peace plan talks in Florida
Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that Ukrainian and US negotiators made significant progress on his 20-point peace proposal during a meeting with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
UK and Germany sign £52 million contract for RCH 155 mobile artillery procurement and joint testing
The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a £52 million contract with Germany for advanced RCH 155 mobile artillery capable of firing while on the move and striking targets up to 70 kilometres away.
Rafael delivers first operational Iron Beam laser defence system to the Israeli armed forces
Iron Beam is a high-power laser system designed to counter a range of aerial threats using an advanced laser source and a unique electro-optical targeting system.
Kongsberg acquires U.S. missile firm Zone 5 to expand affordable high-volume strike production output
Kongsberg has signed an agreement to acquire California-based Zone 5 Technologies LLC, which designs and produces affordable, mass-producible long-range strike and anti-drone missiles.
Rheinmetall to deliver weapon and electronic systems for German RCH 155 self-propelled artillery systems
Rheinmetall is set to play a central role in the RCH155 wheeled howitzer project following a major order placed by the German Armed Forces with Artec GmbH.
Russia plans to modernise nuclear forces and defence industry under 2027–2036 State Armament Programme
Russia’s state armament programme for 2027–2036 provides for modernising the nuclear triad and building an all-embracing air defence system.
German Navy authorised to procure MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones for maritime surveillance operations
The German Navy has received authorisation to procure the MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aircraft system from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI).
U.S. Navy invests $448 million in AI-driven Ship OS to accelerate shipbuilding efficiency and output
On 9 December, the U.S. Navy announced a $448 million investment in the Shipbuilding Operating System, or Ship OS, aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence and autonomy across the shipbuilding industrial base.
Northrop Grumman awarded $100 million Contract for Stand-in Attack Weapon subsystem support
The United States Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. a contract worth up to $100 million to provide long-term support for the Stand-in Attack Weapon Subsystem.
Boeing awarded $2 billion contract to continue B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Programme
Boeing Defense Systems has been awarded a $2.04 billion task order by the U.S. Department of War to continue work on the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program.