Bundeswehr contracts with Rheinmetall for several hundred thousand artillery shells
The German Bundeswehr has just issued a large-volume order for service and practice artillery ammunition worth around EUR 1.3 billion.
Air defence: Slovenia plans to acquire IRIS-T SLM system
The Diehl Defence's IRIS-T SLM air defence system proves itself in the conditions of a real full-scale military conflict in Ukraine.
Northrop Grumman: leading decades of stealth innovation
For three decades, the B-2 Spirit, built by Northrop Grumman, has been the backbone of stealth technology for the U.S. Air Force.
NATO Allies complete the second iteration of Neptune Strike
Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) and the U.S. Sixth Fleet, Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group completed their four day training exercise Neptune Strike 2023-2 (NEST 23.2).
German society supports an increase in defence spending
There is a majority among the German population in favour of raising the defence budget: It could increase by EUR 11.5 billion, or about 20 percent.
UK to invest GBP 1 billion in hypersonic weapons development
The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence (MoD) is allocating up to GBP 1 billion towards the accelerated acquisition of hypersonic weapons.
L3Harris weapon launchers on Gripen E fighter to increase firepower, pilot security
The advanced Gripen models will have three high-performance weapons release systems called Missile Eject Launcher, Pylon 5 (MELP5) to provide an upper hand against airborne threats.
Artillery: CAESAR howitzers show high performance in Lithuania
Lithuania plans to equip the Brigadier General Motiejus Pečiulionis Artillery Battalion with the CAESAR Mark II self-propelled wheeled howitzers by 2027.
British Army: Boxer vehicles commence industry trials
The British Army’s next generation all-terrain armoured vehicle Boxer will begin to be put through its paces this month in a series of special trials.
India to purchase Scorpène submarines and Rafale-M fighter jets
The Indian Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved proposals for acquiring new military equipment from France.
Eurobarometer shows public support to defence policy and industry
Eight in ten Europeans agree that cooperation in defence matters at EU level should be increased.
Challenger 3: next phase of testing the Trophy APS
The Trophy Active Protection System (APS) will undergo testing and integration with the Challenger 3 tanks to provide advanced protection against rocket and missile threats.