W5 Solutions secures SEK 43 million framework agreement with French defence giant Thales
W5 Solutions, a Swedish leader in defence technology, has signed a landmark agreement with French multinational Thales Group.
Finland approves 26th defence assistance package for Ukraine, including winter equipment
Finland has confirmed the delivery of its 26th defence materiel assistance package to Ukraine.
U.S. Central Command destroys threatening weapon systems in Syria
The United States Department of Defense announced that U.S. Central Command successfully destroyed several weapon systems posing a danger to U.S. and coalition forces in Syria.
U.S. Navy selects X-Bow Systems to modernize and automate energetics industrial base
X-Bow is working several OTA efforts as a key partner to NSWC IHD focused on modernizing and automating key facilities and capabilities related to SRM production
Russia’s 2025 budget allocates record proportion to military spending
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the national budget for 2025, which allocates a record amount to military spending.
Sweden and United States sign agreement to strengthen Special Forces cooperation
Sweden and the United States signed a statement of intent to enhance cooperation between their respective special forces.
Summa Defence acquires Lightspace, expanding expertise in defence and healthcare XR technologies
Summa Defence Ltd has announced the acquisition of Lightspace, a US-based deep technology company specialising in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) solutions.
Olaf Scholz pledges further arms deliveries to Ukraine
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived in the capital Kyiv for his first visit to Ukraine in two and a half years.
Rheinmetall and Hologate partner to develop advanced XR simulation solutions
Düsseldorf-based defence technology leader Rheinmetall AG has announced a strategic cooperation with Hologate, a global innovator in Extended Reality (XR) solutions.
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IAI’s BlueWhale autonomous submarine completes successful trials with German Navy [VIDEO]
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has announced the successful completion of operational trials for its BlueWhale autonomous submarine in collaboration with the German Navy.
Babcock partners with Hanwha Ocean and Korea Aerospace Industries to strengthen global defence collaboration
A Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Hanwha Ocean, a shipbuilding and offshore company, focuses on enhancing collaboration in the global naval market.
ST Engineering Antycip integrates SimCentric SAF-FIRES with MAK ONE for enhanced military training
ST Engineering Antycip has revealed the integration of SimCentric’s SAF-FIRES technology with the MAK ONE simulation platform.