02/08/2024
The upgraded torpedo weapon system has now achieved Sea Acceptance on two separate classes of Royal Navy submarines.
Royal Navy tests Spearfish on Vanguard submarines
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The upgraded torpedo weapon system has now achieved Sea Acceptance on two separate classes of Royal Navy submarines.
Royal Navy tests Spearfish on Vanguard submarines
Including the new order, the US Army has contracted for a total of 46 MH-47G Block II aircraft.
Including the new order, the US Army has contracted for a total of 46 MH-47G Block II aircraft.
The Bayraktar TB2, or Bayraktar-2, can conduct ISR and armed attack missions and has a payload capacity of 150kg.
The Bayraktar TB2, or Bayraktar-2, can conduct ISR and armed attack missions and has a payload capacity of 150kg.
The three-year deal will continue work that has been ongoing for 15 years in Koblenz.
Thales signs three-year air simulator deal with German armed forces
Deliveries will enable the service to progress with the replacement of the ageing fleet of SUSVs.
Deliveries will enable the service to progress with the replacement of the ageing fleet of SUSVs.
The deal will be worth €284 million across the course of a decade of training provision.
QinetiQ wins aerial training contract with German armed forces
Northrop Grumman successfully completed the first flight of Australia's MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft at its Palmdale facility in 2023.
Northrop Grumman successfully completed the first flight of Australia’s MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft at its Palmdale facility in 2023.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is working on several UCAV programmes as well as a new autonomous training effort.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is working on several UCAV programmes as well as a new autonomous training effort.
The US offered a dozen AH-1Z Viper helicopters to Slovakia at two-thirds discount with the latter sending fighter aircraft to Ukraine, which would extend H-1 production beyond 2024.
The US offered a dozen AH-1Z Viper helicopters to Slovakia at two-thirds discount with the latter sending fighter aircraft to Ukraine, which would extend H-1 production beyond 2024.
The Secure Wireless Hub (SWH) is a lightweight, wearable communications system.
Viasat and USSOCOM reveals Secure Wireless Hub communications wearable
Malaysia is issuing tenders to acquire over 300 vehicles of 11 different types as part of efforts to recapitalise and restructure its ground forces.
Malaysia is issuing tenders to acquire over 300 vehicles of 11 different types as part of efforts to recapitalise and restructure its ground forces.
Although it has survived the Nunn-McCurdy Review, the Sentinel ICBM programme must get Congressional support and extra resources to progress.
Although it has survived the Nunn-McCurdy Review, the Sentinel ICBM programme must get Congressional support and extra resources to progress.
The Bergamini-class frigates for the Italian Navy are based on the Franco-Italian multipurpose European frigate design (Fregata Europea multi-missione or FREMM) the latest order is for a new generation of two ships.
The Bergamini-class frigates for the Italian Navy are based on the Franco-Italian multipurpose European frigate design (Fregata Europea multi-missione or FREMM) the latest order is for a new generation of two ships.
DARPA and Northrop Grumman outline plans for the XRQ-73 uncrewed aerial system with hybrid-electric power, which will join the growing ranks of highly specialist UAV designs.
DARPA and Northrop Grumman outline XRQ-73 UAS
The Spexer 200M sensor is the latest option to be offered on Rheinmetall's anti-aircraft defence solution.
Rheinmetall Skyranger air defence tank adds Spexer radar from Hensoldt
The Saudi Arabia defence industry showcase will return in 2026 with promises of more innovation and technologies from around the world.
The Saudi Arabia defence industry showcase will return in 2026 with promises of more innovation and technologies from around the world.
The first of three aircraft ordered is in transport configuration with the remaining aircraft to be configured for maritime patrol.
The first of three aircraft ordered is in transport configuration with the remaining aircraft to be configured for maritime patrol.
Rheinmetall's recent contract award to supply the Swiss Army with 81mm mortar cargo ammunition and MX2-KM 81mm mortar weapons has seen the force adopt a systems approach to its new weapon.
Rheinmetall’s recent contract award to supply the Swiss Army with 81mm mortar cargo ammunition and MX2-KM 81mm mortar weapons has seen the force adopt a systems approach to its new weapon.
The delivery would mark an end to long delays in the programme with additional aircraft expected through to 2027.
The delivery would mark an end to long delays in the programme with additional aircraft expected through to 2027.
DDG 127, which will become the USS Patrick Gallagher, will also carry technology from the new Flight III variant.
Last Flight IIA Arleigh Burke missile destroyer christened by General Dynamics
The commissioning of the domestically manufactured icebreaker Almirante Viel marks the latest addition to a series of new ships acquired by South American navies to enhance their presence in Antarctic waters.
The commissioning of the domestically manufactured icebreaker Almirante Viel marks the latest addition to a series of new ships acquired by South American navies to enhance their presence in Antarctic waters.
UAS and C-UAS funding for the US Navy in FY2025 will cover R&D and procurement programmes along with improvements to the branch's current inventory.
UAS and C-UAS funding for the US Navy in FY2025 will cover R&D and procurement programmes along with improvements to the branch’s current inventory.
Boeing has seen a renewed demand for the Apache attack helicopter with Poland and Australia becoming customers, while India, the UK, the US, the Netherlands and Egypt have also bought new aircraft or upgraded platforms.
Boeing has seen a renewed demand for the Apache attack helicopter with Poland and Australia becoming customers, while India, the UK, the US, the Netherlands and Egypt have also bought new aircraft or upgraded platforms.
The contract will be performed under a mentoring programme designed to help small businesses expand their footprint in the defence industrial base which has, over the past five years, helped more than 190 small businesses.
The contract will be performed under a mentoring programme designed to help small businesses expand their footprint in the defence industrial base which has, over the past five years, helped more than 190 small businesses.
Greece has signed an offer for 20 F-35 aircraft with an option on 20 more platforms.
Greece buys 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft
Under mostly clear skies, a couple of showers and the roar of the newest variant of Boeing's venerable F-15, there was a lot of talk at Farnborough International Airshow 2024 about how to make supply chains stronger in the face of high demands and a lingering post-Covid pandemic effect.
Under mostly clear skies, a couple of showers and the roar of the newest variant of Boeing’s venerable F-15, there was a lot of talk at Farnborough International Airshow 2024 about how to make supply chains stronger in the face of high demands and a lingering post-Covid pandemic effect.
The Australian Army is set to enhance its amphibious capabilities with the accelerated delivery of new, long-range Littoral Manoeuvre Vessels-Medium (LMV-M) by 2026, as announced by Pat Conroy, the country's minister for defence industry, in response to the Defence Strategic Review.
The Australian Army is set to enhance its amphibious capabilities with the accelerated delivery of new, long-range Littoral Manoeuvre Vessels-Medium (LMV-M) by 2026, as announced by Pat Conroy, the country’s minister for defence industry, in response to the Defence Strategic Review.
The Hunain is the first OPV 2600 in the Pakistan Navy's fleet and will be used across a range of coastal defence roles.
Pakistan Navy gets OPV 2600 Hunain for multi-mission operations
The multi-million euro order has been scheduled to be completed by 2025 and will feature additional services as part of the product launch.
The multi-million euro order has been scheduled to be completed by 2025 and will feature additional services as part of the product launch.
The Mamba has been widely used in peacekeeping operations as a lower-cost alternative to more protected vehicles which are expected to go onto the frontline. It can be upgraded with the addition of optional extra armour including underneath the engine compartment.
The Mamba has been widely used in peacekeeping operations as a lower-cost alternative to more protected vehicles which are expected to go onto the frontline. It can be upgraded with the addition of optional extra armour including underneath the engine compartment.
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