UK allocates GBP 4.5 billion to equip armed forces with encrewed systems
UK Defence Drone Strategy launched to deliver unified approach to uncrewed systems across all three military services, supported by GBP 4.5 billion of investment.
Germany to boost air defence with Skyranger 30 mobile systems
The German Bundestag's Budget Committee has authorized the purchase of 19 Skyranger mobile air defence systems, marking a significant upgrade to the Bundeswehr's capabilities against aerial threats.
Saab receives support order for Norway’s Combat Training Centre
Saab has received an order from the Norwegian Defence Materiel Organisation regarding support, service and maintenance for the Combat Training Centre in Rena.
Czech Republic negotiates acquisition of more Leopard 2A4 tanks from Germany
Discussions are underway between the Czech Republic and Germany for the Czechs to receive 15 Leopard 2A4 tanks as compensation for their military assistance to Ukraine.
Norway receives first C-130J-30 Super Hercules airlifter with Block 8.1 upgrade
Lockheed Martin delivered the first of four C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters with the Block 8.1 upgrade to the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF).
Enforce Tac 2024: Rheinmetall to present new products
The year’s Enforce Tac security tradeshow runs from 26 to 28 February in Nuremberg. A powerful partner of the armed forces and law enforcement, Rheinmetall AG will once again be on hand at this special show.
Hermes 650 Spark: new tactical UAS from Elbit Systems
Israeli company Elbit Systems has unveiled the Hermes 650 Spark, a new tactical UAS. According to Elbit, it is designed to meet the evolving challenges of the aerospace and defence industries.
Systematic: Italian Army selects SitaWare Headquarters solution
Systematic announced that the Esercito Italiano (Italian Army) has deployed its SitaWare Headquarters solution for the organisation’s Imperio programme.
Schiebel wins Camcopter S-300 contract for South Korean Navy
Schiebel’s Camcopter S-300 Unmanned Air System (UAS) is designed to meet the requirements of customers seeking extended range, long endurance, and enhanced payload-carrying capabilities.
MBDA Deutschland forges partnership with Ukrainian Defence Industry (UDI)
MBDA Deutschland has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ukrainian state-owned joint stock company Ukrainian Defence Industry (UDI), formerly Ukroboronprom.
Sweden presents largest military support package to Ukraine to date
the Swedish Government presented the 15th and largest military support package to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion began on 24 February 2022.
Elbit wins USD 300 million order to supply armoured vehicle systems
Elbit Systems to supply weapons, reconnaissance, driving, and situational awareness systems for approximately 230 armoured vehicles to a European customer.