US State Department approves sale of Hellfire missiles to France
The US Department of State has approved the potential sale of Lockheed Martin's AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles, along with related equipment, to France.
Russia’s military expenditure during its war against Ukraine
This SIPRI Insights paper is devoted to an analysis of military spending by the Russian Federation during its war against Ukraine, and the sources of funding for that spending.
Czech Republic and Ukraine sign memorandum to strengthen defence industry cooperation
The signed memorandum pertains to collaboration in several areas that are relevant in the ongoing conflict and will also offer promising prospects for the Czech defence industry in the future.
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Stoltenberg: Vilnius Summit will reinforce NATO’s deterrence and defence [VIDEO]
Previewing the Vilnius Summit at NATO Headquarters, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the meeting of Allied leaders “will send a clear message: NATO stands united, and Russia’s aggression will not pay.”
Air defence: German PATRIOT system in Lithuania reaches full operational readiness
The German PATRIOT air defence system deployed to protect the NATO summit in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius are ready four days before the start of the meeting.
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.