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Anduril Industries, a leading defence technology company, and OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT and advanced AI models like GPT-4, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for national security. This collaboration will combine OpenAI’s cutting-edge AI capabilities with Anduril’s high-performance defence systems and Lattice software platform to address critical challenges in countering aerial threats.

Anduril Industries acquires edge computing leader Klas in major defence technology deal

Uncategorized / By Defence Industry Europe

Anduril Industries has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Klas, a global leader in edge computing and tactical communications.

The U.S. Army awarded the Javelin Joint Venture (a joint venture between Raytheon Technologies and Lockheed Martin) an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) production contract with a total ceiling of $7.2 billion for fiscal years 2023 to 2026 for the Javelin weapon system and associated equipment and services. This award includes a base year with authorized funding to $1.02 billion and production ramp support to increase Javelin All Up Round (AUR) production to 3,960 per year by late 2026.

U.S. approves Ireland’s request to purchase Javelin anti-tank missile systems

Land / By Defence Industry Europe

The U.S. Department of State approved a Foreign Military Sale request from the Republic of Ireland for FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles and associated sight-launch modules.

Airbus Helicopters has signed a firm contract with the Republic of Ireland Department of Defence to acquire four H145M helicopters.

Republic of Ireland orders four Airbus H145M helicopters

Air, Top / By Defence Industry Europe

Airbus Helicopters has signed a firm contract with the Republic of Ireland Department of Defence to acquire four H145M helicopters.

The Irish Department of Defence has confirmed the acquisition of a Dassault Falcon 6X jet, heralding a significant upgrade to the nation’s strategic airlift and transport capabilities. The €53 million contract (excluding VAT) was announced by Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin on 18 December, with the aircraft expected to be delivered by December 2025, just ahead of Ireland's EU Presidency in the latter half of 2026.

Ireland acquires Dassault Aviation Falcon 6X aircraft for strategic multirole operations

Air, Top / By Defence Industry Europe

The Irish Department of Defence has confirmed the acquisition of a Dassault Falcon 6X jet, heralding a significant upgrade to the nation’s strategic airlift and transport capabilities.

Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a five-year Optimised Maintenance Agreement with the Irish Naval Service. The agreement, which covers four offshore patrol vessels (OPV), is designed to ensure operational reliability along with long-term cost predictability. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in January 2024.

Wärtsilä signs five-year lifecycle agreement with the Irish Naval Service

Sea / By Defence Industry Europe

Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a five-year Optimised Maintenance Agreement with the Irish Naval Service.

On October 17, Airbus delivered the second C-295MSA transport aircraft to the Irish Air Corps, successfully fulfilling a contract valued at EUR 220 million, which was signed in December 2019.

Airbus delivers second C-295MSA Aircraft to Ireland [VIDEO]

Air / By Defence Industry Europe

Airbus delivered the second C-295MSA aircraft to the Irish Air Corps, successfully fulfilling a contract valued at EUR 220 million, which was signed in December 2019.

On June 27, the Republic of Ireland received the firstAirbus C-295MSA patrol aircraft.

The Republic of Ireland takes delivery of the first Airbus C-295MSA aircraft

Air / By Defence Industry Europe

On June 27, the Republic of Ireland received the firstAirbus C-295MSA patrol aircraft.