Switzerland: Federal Council to develop comprehensive armaments policy strategy
In response to the worsening global security environment, the Swiss Federal Council has announced plans to overhaul its armaments policy.
GE Aerospace demonstrates megawatt hybrid electric propulsion for U.S. Army
GE Aerospace has achieved a significant milestone by successfully demonstrating a hybrid electric propulsion system rated at one megawatt.
Israel approves acquisition of advanced missile ships and tactical vehicles in defence upgrade
The Israel Military Procurement Ministerial Committee has authorised a major defence procurement package, including the acquisition of next-generation missile ships and hundreds of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs).
U.S. Marine Corps achieves Full Operational Capability for advanced MK22 sniper rifle
The U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command has announced that the MK22 Mod 0 Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR) has achieved Fully Operational Capability (FOC).
Romania partners with Lockheed Martin for groundbreaking battery production facility
Romanian chemical company Sinteza has signed a letter of intent with Lockheed Martin, the world's largest military contractor, to license the production of negative electrolyte.
MBDA and Matra Electronique launch advanced factory to boost European defence production
MBDA and its subsidiary Matra Electronique (MEL) have inaugurated a new 4.0 production facility in Venette, Hauts-de-France.
Russia uses intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in attack on Ukraine for the first time
On the morning of 21 November, Russia launched a large-scale missile attack on Ukraine, marking the first confirmed use of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in the ongoing conflict.
Norway commits half a billion NOK to support Ukraine’s defence industry
Norway has announced a contribution of 500 million Norwegian kroner (approximately EUR 43 million) to support Ukraine’s defence industry.
HENSOLDT increases production capacity with expanded PCB manufacturing in Ulm
German defence company HENSOLDT has announced a significant expansion of its production capacities at its Ulm site.
L3Harris Technologies selected to develop prototype C2 system for autonomous swarms
L3Harris Technologies has been chosen to prototype a command-and-control system capable of operating hundreds or even thousands of autonomous assets simultaneously.
Denmark pledges EUR 130 million to support Ukraine’s defence industry
Denmark has committed EUR 130 million in financial aid to boost Ukraine’s defence manufacturing, including the production of missiles and drones.
Ukraine ramps up defence production, prioritising artillery ammunition and long-range drones
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, addressing Ukraine’s parliament, outlined the nation’s significant advancements and ambitious plans in defence manufacturing.