Switzerland, Austria, and Germany sign MoU on European Sky Shield Initiative
Three defence ministers have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) regarding their participation in the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).
BAE Systems awarded Next Generation Launcher design contract
BAE Systems was selected to design and deliver a new prototype deck launching system to the U.S. Navy.
Bomber Task Force Europe: B1-B Lancer bombers complete rotation
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, concluded their rotation as part of a Bomber Task Force Europe mission based at RAF Fairford.
Finland to send more defence materiel to Ukraine
Finland will deliver 17th package of defence materiel to Ukraine, including anti-aircraft weapons and ammunition, among other items.
Airbus: SYRACUSE 4B secure military communications satellite successfully launched
The SYRACUSE 4B communications satellite, built by Airbus and Thales Alenia Space, has been successfully launched from the Guiana Space Center, Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.
Boeing signs USD 793 million contract for CH-47F Chinook helicopters
Boeing received a contract to produce 18 CH-47F Block I Chinooks for South Korea and one additional aircraft for Spain.
Sweden signs contract with Thales for SMART-L MM long-range radars
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed an agreement with Thales for the delivery and installation of SMART-L Multi Mission land based long-range radars.
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Milrem Robotics excelles at first-of-its-kind ground robotics autonomy trials [VIDEO]
The autonomy trials were organized by the Estonian Military Academy in cooperation with other units of the Estonian Defence Forces and included 11 RAS developers.
Leopard 2 for Ukraine: Pistorius expects rapid solutions for tank repairs
On a visit to Poland German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius called for rapid progress on setting up a repair centre for the Leopard 2 battle tanks which were sent to Ukraine.
Rheinmetall to build state-of-the-art F-35 fuselage factory in Germany
Rheinmetall plans to build an ultramodern factory at Weeze in the Kleve district of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) to produce fuselage sections for the F-35A.
Saab receives order for Carl-Gustaf M4 from Australia
Saab has received an order from the Australian Department of Defence for the supply of additional Carl-Gustaf M4 weapons.
New research highlights defence’s contribution to British jobs and the economy
Research by Oxford Economics has revealed the extent to which BAE Systems contributes to the UK economy.