BAE Systems wins £708 million contract extension to advance GCAP and Tempest combat air technologies
BAE Systems has received a £708 million contract extension from the UK Ministry of Defence to advance sixth-generation combat air technologies.
Stratolaunch tops 10 Talon-A hypersonic flights as reusable aircraft targets lower-cost U.S. and commercial test capacity
Stratolaunch said its Talon-A aircraft completed more than 10 hypersonic flights. The company says the reusable vehicle can reduce barriers to testing.
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Northrop Grumman CEO says company added 2 million square feet of manufacturing space as global defense demand grows [VIDEO]
Northrop Grumman is continuing to invest in technology, workforce and manufacturing capacity as demand for its defense capabilities grows, Chief Executive Officer Kathy Warden said.
MBDA and GA-ASI plan SPEAR integration on MQ-9B and Gambit 6 to expand allied uncrewed stand-off strike options
MBDA and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate SPEAR precision strike weapons on GA-ASI aircraft.
Canada joins GCAP as first observer nation, gaining access to UK-Italy-Japan future fighter programme and industrial framework
Canada has joined the Global Combat Air Programme as its first Observer Nation, giving Ottawa formal access to a UK, Italy and Japan-led sixth-generation fighter project.
Lockheed Martin expands U.S. munitions production with $9 billion plan, 700 Pennsylvania jobs and Florida factory upgrades
Lockheed Martin is expanding U.S. munitions production through four factory and workforce initiatives. The work is part of a more than $9 billion investment to meet rising demand.
Embraer and Anduril target C-390 role as stand-off missile carrier with pallet-launched Barracuda-500M integration
Embraer and Anduril have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to study integration of the pallet-launched Barracuda-500M stand-off cruise missile into the C-390 Millennium.
Portugal signs agreement with Italy for three FREMM EVO frigates under SAFE programme
Portugal has signed a state-to-state agreement with Italy for the acquisition of three FREMM EVO frigates, moving one of Lisbon’s largest naval renewal plans towards contract award.
Raytheon UK unveils Red Kite precision weapon to strengthen RAF stockpiles and sovereign British production capacity
Raytheon UK has introduced Red Kite, a sovereign precision weapon fully designed and digitally engineered in the United Kingdom.
TotalEnergies subsidiary wins Naval Group contract to power Barracuda and Scorpene submarines with advanced Li-ion batteries
Saft has been awarded a major contract by Naval Group to supply next-generation lithium-ion battery systems for the Barracuda and Scorpene submarine families.
Babcock Canada secures six-year Victoria submarine support extension as Ottawa prepares transition to future submarine fleet
Babcock Canada has secured a six-year extension to the Victoria In-Service Support Contract, keeping the company in place as prime contractor for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarines.
GCAP engine demonstrator moves closer to ground tests as Rolls-Royce, Avio Aero and IHI complete design reviews
Rolls-Royce, Avio Aero and IHI Corporation have moved closer to ground-testing the engine demonstrator for the Global Combat Air Programme.