Israel: Arrow system intercepts long range ballistic missile
The IAF has intercepted a long-range missile launched from Yemen by the Houthi rebels.
Polish Land Forces take delivery of their first AW149 helicopters
The AW149 is ideally suited to modernise defence helicopter fleets and replace a range of ageing types in the medium weight category.
Finland: construction of the first Pohjanmaa-class corvette starts at Rauma shipyard
Rauma shipyard celebrated the steel cutting ceremony of the first Squadron 2020 multi-role corvette (Pohjanmaa-class).
NATO holds 5G operational experiment in Latvia
From October 23rd to October 27th, NATO Allied Command Transformation and the Latvian Ministry of Defence led the “2023 Next Generation Communication Networks Technology Event”.
Gripen E’s successful change to lithium-ion batteries
Equipped with a game changing avionics architecture, Gripen E's design allows it to be upgraded and updated in very short time frames.
Czech Republic acquires I-Derby ER missiles for Spyder air defence system
The Czech government has decided to order 48 I-Derby ER (Extended Range) missiles manufactured by the Israeli defence giant Rafael.
Germany supplied another IRIS-T SLM air defence system to Ukraine
Berlin has transferred a third IRIS-T SLM air defence system to Ukraine, an unspecified number of additional missiles for the IRIS-T SLS system, and one TRML-4D air surveillance radar.
Bittium to provide Finnish Defence Forces with cutting-edge tactical communications solutions
Bittium Wireless Ltd, a subsidiary of Bittium Corporation, and the Finnish Defence Forces prepare a framework agreement on tactical communications products.
The first batch of new Patria’s six-wheeled vehicles handed over to the Swedish Armed Forces
The Swedish Army has officially received the first batch of new Patria's six-wheeled armoured vehicles, in Sweden called Pansarterrängbil 300.
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NATO-Industry Forum 2023 concluded in Sweden [VIDEO]
The NATO Industry Forum is the strategic-level event supporting NATO and industry engagement; this year’s theme was ‘Addressing the New Strategic Reality Together’.
Lockheed Martin secures production order for six MH-60R Seahawks for Norway
The US Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to produce six multi-mission MH-60R Seahawk helicopters for the Norwegian government.
Raytheon and Rafael to build Tamir air defence missile production facility in the US
Raytheon, in partnership with Rafael, will build a manufacturing facility in East Camden, Arkansas to produce the Tamir missile for the Iron Dome Weapon System and its US variant, SkyHunter.