Kongsberg Lands New Joint Strike Missile Contract With US Air Force
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has secured a follow-on contract from the US Air Force to provide additional Joint Strike Missiles (JSMs) for its fighter jets. Announced on Friday, the deal includes...
View ArticleTurkey, Morocco Begin Expanded Arms Collaboration
Morocco has deepened its weapons cooperation with Turkey in a bid to modernize its military arsenal and strengthen defense capabilities. Rabat recently hosted a delegation from Turkey’s leading defense...
View ArticleUS Sends 90 Patriot Missile Systems to Ukraine
The US has shipped approximately 90 Patriot air defense systems to the Ukrainian Armed Forces amidst the country’s conflict with Russia. The capabilities were sourced from the American military’s...
View ArticlePoland Buys Over 200 AGM-88G Anti-Radiation Missiles From US
The Polish government has signed an agreement with the US to procure over 200 AGM-88G AARGM-ER anti-radiation missiles. Warsaw received the purchase approval from the US in April last year. The...
View ArticleFranco-German Next-Gen Tank Project Reaches Key Milestone
KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales signed a shareholder agreement to form a joint venture for future main battle tank development last week. The Franco-German Main...
View ArticleM23 Rebels in DR Congo Using Advanced Weapons Similar to Israel’s: Ex-General
The M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo appear to be using advanced weaponry similar to those used by the Israeli military, according to a retired South African general involved in past...
View ArticleUS Receives 900th THAAD Interceptor
The US Missile Defense Agency has taken delivery of its 900th Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor from Lockheed Martin. A transportable system, the THAAD intercepts short, medium,...
View ArticleCongressional Research Service Urges Ukraine Lessons for Future Combat Vehicle
The Congressional Research Service has asked whether Ukraine lessons have been incorporated into the US Army’s XM-30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle program. The XM-30 is intended to replace the...
View ArticleGermany’s Diehl Defence Wins IRIS-T Block II Missile Development Deal
German firm Diehl Defence has once again been selected to lead a multinational effort to develop an advanced version of the IRIS-T air-to-air missile. The company previously led the development of the...
View ArticleUS Navy Contracts BAE Systems to Upgrade More Mk 45 Naval Guns
The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $70-million contract to upgrade its Mk 45 5-inch naval gun systems to the Mod 4 configuration, adding $23.5 million to a previous order worth $47 million. The...
View ArticleFrance Orders Renovation of 100 Additional Leclerc Tanks
The French defense procurement agency has ordered the modernization of an additional 100 Leclerc main battle tanks. Previous renovation orders of 50 tanks each were submitted in 2021 and 2022. A total...
View ArticleAustralia to Buy Additional Anti-Radar Missiles From US
Australia is purchasing more Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) missiles from the US. Under the foreign military sale, Canberra is investing 650 million Australian dollars...
View ArticleNetherlands to Buy 22 Skyranger Air Defense Systems for $1.3 Billion
The Netherlands plans to purchase 22 mobile air defense systems to protect heavy and medium infantry brigades against airborne threats, State Secretary of Defense Gijs Tuinman announced. With a budget...
View ArticleFinland to Build TNT Factory to Boost European Ammunition Output
Finland’s government on Friday announced plans to build a new TNT factory to shore up Finnish and European ammunition production. The new factory, valued at over 200 million euros ($208 million), will...
View ArticleUS Army to Launch New Self-Propelled Howitzer Competition: Official
The US Army has decided to launch a new tender process for a next-generation self-propelled howitzer following evaluations of existing artillery systems from various sources. Program Executive Officer...
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Estonia Receives First Batch of Six Caesar Howitzers
The Estonian Defense Forces has received the first batch of six Caesar self-propelled howitzers. A deal for 12 Caesar MK1s was signed in the summer of 2024 between the Estonian and French defense...
View ArticleGermany Contracts Patria to Develop CAVS-Based Mortar Carrier
Germany and Patria have signed a research and development agreement for the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) NEMO mortar and CAVS mortar command & control variants for the German Armed Forces....
View ArticleJapan Buys 150 SM-6 Missiles for AEGIS-Equipped Vessels
Japan has requested up to 150 Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) Block I missiles from the US in a foreign military sale worth $900 million. The potential sale also includes MK 21 Mod 3 vertical launch system...
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US Army Procures More Switchblade Kamikaze Drones From AeroVironment
AeroVironment has received a contract to deliver its flagship Switchblade loitering munition systems for the US Army. The $288-million transaction is part of a five-year project awarded to the company...
View ArticleLockheed to Upgrade Trident II D5 Missile for US Navy
Lockheed Martin has secured a $383-million contract modification to develop a next-generation Trident II Strategic Weapons System D5 missile for the US Navy. Designed to be operational through 2084,...
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