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Austria selects C-390 Millennium
21 Sep 2023 Aiden HallThe Austrian Ministry of Defense announced today the decision to select the C-390 Millennium aircraft as its new tactical transport solution. Embraer is honored to be chosen to support this important ... -
US completes joint military exercise in Armenia
21 Sep 2023 Aiden HallUS soldiers will complete a joint military exercise with Armenian forces in Armenia on Wednesday as planned, and the exercise was not affected by the launch of a major military operation by neighbouri ... -
L3Harris Technologies awarded $212 million contract for Royal Australian Navy's maritime underwater tracking ranges
21 Sep 2023 Aiden HallThe Australian Department of Defence awarded L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) a contract, valued at up to AUD$328 million ($212m USD), to deliver new Maritime Underwater Tracking Ranges (MUTR) for the ... -
Raytheon UK set to receive and integrate UK's first laser weapon system in October
20 Sep 2023 Aiden HallRaytheon UK is set to receive its first high-energy laser weapon system to be tested and integrated in the United Kingdom, marking a significant advancement in the understanding of how such systems ca ... -
Bell Celebrates Successful Czech H-1 Program
20 Sep 2023 Aiden HallBell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, is commemorating the successful delivery of four H-1 helicopters to the Czech Republic during NATO Days 2023. Three AH-1Z Vipers and one UH-1Y Ve ... -
Army announces new way of winning future wars
19 Sep 2023 Aiden HallA new approach to fighting and winning wars has been launched by the British Army. Eighteen months in the making, ‘The Land Operating Concept – A New Way of Winning’, sets out how the Army will respon ... -
Saab Secures U.S. AT4 and Carl-Gustaf Ammunition Order
19 Sep 2023 Aiden HallThe U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has expanded a current framework agreement with Saab for AT4 systems and Carl-Gustaf® ammunition. A new order has also been signed valued at USD 104.9 million with ... -
Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton Achieves Initial Operating Capability with the US Navy
18 Sep 2023 Aiden HallNorthrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) multi-intelligence MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft achieved a declaration of initial operating capability (IOC) by the U.S. Navy. MQ-4C Triton is the U.S. N ... -
Army showcases jet-propelled drone with laser-guided missile
18 Sep 2023 Aiden HallThe Hydra 400 is a pioneering new generation of heavy lift drone using hybrid propulsion technology. Compact and portable, the drone can be transported in the back of a Hilux or similar and assembled ... -
Sweden seeks details on missile systems to upgrade Amphibious Corps
15 Sep 2023 Aiden HallSweden is seeking to upgrade its amphibious battalions with short-range, anti-ship missile or surface-to-surface missile systems to strike targets at sea and on land as well as ensure the security of ... -
Elbit Systems to Provide Simulators for the British Army
15 Sep 2023 Aiden HallElbit Systems UK has been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to develop and provide artillery and mortar training simulators. The Interim Indirect Fire Simulation (IIDFS) will be provid ... -
Major Order from German Government: Rheinmetall to supply Ukraine with a further 40 Marder IFVs
14 Sep 2023 Aiden HallAt the behest of the German government, Rheinmetall is supplying Ukraine with a further 40 Marder IFVs Delivery is due to begin this year Order is worth a figure in the upper-two-digit million-euro ra ... -
Japan gets new defense minister
14 Sep 2023 Aiden HallJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida shuffled his Cabinet and key party posts on Wednesday to strengthen his position before a key party leadership vote next year, bringing in a new defense minister ... -
Saab receives order for additional functionality for Gripen E
14 Sep 2023 Aiden HallSaab and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) have entered into an agreement regarding new functionality and adjusted delivery schedules for Gripen E and Gripen C/D. The agreement relates ... -
North Korea’s leader is in Russia to meet Putin, with both locked in standoffs with the West
13 Sep 2023 Aiden HallNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un rolled through Russia on an armored train Tuesday toward a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, a rare encounter between isolated leaders driven together by their need for ... -
Leonardo and UK MOD’s flexible approach enhances future uncrewed capabilities
13 Sep 2023 Aiden HallThe cutting-edge, multi-role design is representative of the 2-3t technology demonstrator and shows a single-main rotor concept Leonardo’s collaboration with the DE&S Future Capabilities Group and t ... -
Lockheed Martin UK Launches Team Black Hawk For UK’s New Medium Helicopter Requirement
13 Sep 2023 Aiden HallLockheed Martin announced its intention to participate in the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement. It outlined its team of UK partners and the benefits of choosing t ... -
Poland’s Ministry Of National Defense Signs Framework Agreement With Lockheed Martin For Homar-A Rocket Artillery System Program
12 Sep 2023 Aiden HallThe Armaments Agency of the Polish Ministry of National Defense has signed a framework agreement with Lockheed Martin for the Homar-A Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS). Under the program, Polish in ... -
UK Ministry of Defence raises frontline battlefield munitions order to £410m
12 Sep 2023 Aiden HallBAE Systems has secured an additional £130m of new orders for the supply of munitions to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). The award follows the decision by the MOD to exercise the option to increase ... -
GE Aerospace to work on US Army’s FLRAA ‘digital backbone’
11 Sep 2023 Aiden HallThe FLRAA aircraft is offering a step-change in capability to the US Army, with its tiltrotor design providing enhanced range and speed over rotary-wing platforms. General Electric (GE) Aerospace has ... -
UK, Italy, Japan companies eye novel sensor mix for GCAP warplane
11 Sep 2023 Aiden HallAs the trinational Global Combat Air Program fighter program accelerates, partners Japan, Italy and the U.K. are planning to define the sensor hardware to go onboard the jet by mid-2025 and form a new ... -
Ukrainian Challenger 2 tank destroyed during combat operations
08 Sep 2023 Aiden HallA quarter of a century after first entering military service, a Challenger 2 main battle tank (MBT) looks to have been destroyed in combat, following the release of imagery on social media purporting ... -
European Defence Agency signs eight contracts for 155mm ammunition
08 Sep 2023 Aiden HallThe European Union’s defence branch, the European Defence Agency (EDA), has announced its procurement of 155mm ammunition for a range of land platforms used by 26 member states and Norway, a non-EU th ... -
US Army scraps Abrams tank upgrade, unveils new modernization plan
08 Sep 2023 Aiden HallThe U.S. Army is scrapping its current upgrade plans for the Abrams main battle tank and pursuing a more significant modernization effort to increase its mobility and survivability on the battlefield, ... -
Inzpire secures two-year RAF-qualified weapons instructor course contract
07 Sep 2023 Matthew BirchIn defence training, Inzpire Limited’s collective training division has clinched a two-year contract to enhance the qualified weapons instructor (command and control) course at RAF Boulmer. The contr ... -
British troops safeguarding territory in eastern Europe
07 Sep 2023 Abbie ButlerThe Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths’ Own) are helping safeguard the territorial integrity of NATO allies. Currently deployed to Poland on Operation Cabrit (Op Cabrit), they are working with the US, Cr ... -
Britain’s Commandos to get new assault rifles
07 Sep 2023 Aiden HallBritain’s elite Royal Marine Commando Forces will be stealthier and deadlier thanks to a new assault rifle. The Knight’s Stoner 1 (KS-1) rifle (designated L403A1) headlines a host of new kit additions ... -
Germany ships first batch of new Gepard ammo to Ukraine
06 Sep 2023 Sebastian BrittonGermany has delivered the first shipment of new ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft weapon system to Ukraine, manufacturer Rheinmetall and the German Defence Ministry announced Tuesday. This first ... -
Poland buys hundreds of Naval Strike Missiles in $2 billion deal
06 Sep 2023 Matthew BirchPoland has ordered “several hundred” Naval Strike Missiles in a deal worth 8 billion zloty (U.S. $2 billion), according to the country’s weapons procurement agency. Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak ... -
Sikorsky and Collins to integrate 35 CH-53K military heavy-lift helicopters, avionics, and mission computers
06 Sep 2023 Abbie ButlerThe CH-53K King Stallion large cargo helicopter will replace Marine Corps CH-53E heavy-lift helicopters to help move Marines and their equipment. Engineers at Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. in Stratford, Con ... -
Record Purchases of the Polish Ministry of Defence signed this week announced
05 Sep 2023 Matthew BirchThe Ministry of National Defense has informed about the armaments contracts planned to be signed this week. These include contracts for elements of the second phase of the Wisła program, as well as a ... -
Grant Shapps appointed as new Defence Secretary
05 Sep 2023 Sebastian BrittonThe Rt Hon Grant Shapps has been appointed Secretary of State for Defence by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said: "It’s a huge honour to be appointed as Defence Secretary. I ... -
British defence firm BAE Systems sets up Ukrainian base
01 Sep 2023 Aiden HallBritish defence company BAE Systems (BAES.L) said on Thursday it had set up a local entity in Ukraine and signed deals with the government there to help ramp up Kyiv's supply of weapons and equipment. ... -
First M200 Vigilante Radar Test Complete
31 Aug 2023 Aiden HallEmbraer and the Brazilian Army have successfully completed the first test of the M200 Vigilante radar. The test included the deployment of the equipment on the KC-390 aircraft from the Brazilian Air F ... -
Wagner chief presumed dead after Russia plane crash
24 Aug 2023 Aiden HallRussian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list of a jet which crashed in Russia killing all 10 people on board, Russia's civil aviation authority says. Social media linked to the ... -
Indonesia signs agreement with Sikorsky for up to 24 Black Hawks
24 Aug 2023 Aiden HallSikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), announced today the signing of an agreement with Indonesian aerospace firm PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) to enter into a strategic partnership to purs ... -
US Army Seeking Short-Wave Infrared Laser Sensor
23 Aug 2023 Aiden HallThe US Army is tapping industry partners for a new short-wave infrared laser sensor that can accurately sense and assess incoming threats. Under the new solicitation, interested vendors are asked to d ... -
UK MOD awards £89m contract to boost battlefield communications
23 Aug 2023 Aiden HallThe new five-year contract will see BAE Systems lead a consortium of trusted partners, including Kellogg, Brown and Root (KBR), PA Consulting and L3Harris, to design and manufacture a deployable tacti ... -
Elbit Systems Awarded a $55 Million Contract to Supply a Counter UAS Solution to the Netherlands
21 Aug 2023 Aiden HallElbit Systems announced today that it was awarded a contract worth approximately $55 million to supply multi-layered ReDrone Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) to the Netherlands. The contract wi ... -
£90m boost to Ukraine's air defence capability as new contracts signed
21 Aug 2023 Aiden HallThree contracts to deliver air defence equipment to Ukraine worth more than £90m have been signed by the Ministry of Defence on behalf of the International Fund for Ukraine (IFU). These include a £56 ... -
MD Helicopter Signs Contract With Middle East Customer for Six Cayuse Warrior Plus Helicopters and Six Armed MD530F Upgrades
18 Aug 2023 Aiden HallMD Helicopters (MDH) is excited to announce a contract signing with a Middle East customer to provide six Cayuse Warrior Plus Attack/Scout aircraft with precision weapons capability and six MD 530F gl ... -
BAE snaps up Ball's aerospace arm for $5.6 billion in its biggest deal ever
18 Aug 2023 Aiden HallBritain's BAE Systems (BAES.L) on Thursday agreed to buy Ball Corp's (BALL.N) aerospace assets for about $5.55 billion in cash, snapping up a key U.S. contractor in areas such as space, national secur ... -
Boeing Starts Production of 6 Apache Helicopters for Indian Army, Delivery by 2024
17 Aug 2023 Aiden HallProduction has commenced for a fleet of six Apache helicopters set to be delivered to the Indian Army by 2024. Boeing, operating from its Mesa facility in Arizona, USA, has initiated the manufacturing ... -
Poland holds biggest military parade since Cold War
16 Aug 2023 Aiden HallPoland's biggest military parade since the Cold War took place in Warsaw on Tuesday, as the NATO-member country flexed its military muscle in what the government hoped would be both a message to Mosco ... -
Australia Receives Deployable Laboratories for IED Analysis
15 Aug 2023 Aiden HallThe weapons technical intelligence (WTI) laboratory is designed to carry out the exploitation of IEDs, collect and analyze evidence, provide critical information of the attack and identify the supply ... -
RAF Typhoon jets intercept Russian bombers flying north of Scotland
15 Aug 2023 Aiden HallThe Typhoons launched from RAF Lossiemouth, one of the RAF’s two Quick Reaction Alert stations, where RAF fighters are constantly available to respond to threats at a moment’s notice Royal Air Force ( ... -
Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG to see action in Ukraine
14 Aug 2023 Aiden HallRheinmetall has reached another milestone with its LUNA NG reconnaissance drone. The Group’s next-generation LUNA-NG air-supported short-range reconnaissance system will soon be in action in Ukraine. ... -
Romania eyes 32 F-35s under $6.5 billion deal
14 Aug 2023 Aiden HallThe Romanian Ministry of National Defence has requested the parliament’s approval for the purchase of 32 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, according to Defense Minister Angel Tîlvăr. The planned procure ... -
British Commandos train hundreds of Ukrainian Marines in UK programme
11 Aug 2023 Aiden HallNearly 1,000 Ukrainian marines are returning home after being trained by Royal Marines and Army Commandos, during a six-month UK programme supported by international partners. The training, announced ... -
Germany will own NATO's 2nd largest helicopter fleet after Chinook purchase, air force chief says
11 Aug 2023 Aiden HallGermany will own NATO's second largest helicopter fleet with the 60 Chinooks it announced it was buying last month, German Air Force Chief Ingo Gerhartz was quoted as saying on Friday. Last month, Reu ... -
Lessons identified in Ukraine shapes British Army exercise
10 Aug 2023 Aiden HallExercise Iron Cyclone, on Wiltshire’s Salisbury Plain Training Area, has recently reviewed how the British Army delivers training and what to train against - a pilot exercise designed to train the tro ... -
Italy signs nearly $1 billion deal to upgrade Ariete tanks
10 Aug 2023 Aiden HallItaly has signed a contract worth €848.8 million (U.S. $928.3 million) with a local consortium to upgrade its aging tanks as the country watches the war playing out in nearby Ukraine. Italy signed the ... -
India is removing all Chinese parts from its military drones
09 Aug 2023 Aiden HallIndia in recent months has barred domestic manufacturers of military drones from using components made in China over concerns about security vulnerabilities, according to four defence and industry of ... -
Lockheed Martin's Next Generation Interceptor Program Completes All Subsystem Preliminary Design Reviews At Accelerated Pace
09 Aug 2023 Aiden HallLockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) successfully validated designs for all elements of the nation's Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Through a series of successful ... -
HENSOLDT passive radar available as deployable variant
08 Aug 2023 Aiden HallSensor solution provider HENSOLDT has developed a new version of its "Twinvis" passive radar, which is now being launched in a fully integrated shelter variant for military use as "Twinvis Military Sh ... -
First Dirt Operation for Mojave STOL UAS
07 Aug 2023 Aiden HallGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has completed multiple successful take-offs and landings with its Mojave UAS on a dirt strip near El Mirage, California. According to GA-ASI, th ... -
First Army UH-60M Black Hawks arrive in Australia
07 Aug 2023 Aiden HallThe Army has taken delivery of the first two new Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, beginning the end of European ascendancy in the Australian Defence Force helicopter fleet. The first pair were ... -
RAF completes NATO air policing mission in the Baltic after intercepting 50 Russian aircraft
07 Aug 2023 Aiden HallThe UK has been leading NATO’s air policing mission in Estonia for the last four months, demonstrating the UK's commitment to the Alliance and security in Europe. Royal Air Force personnel have return ... -
Mission Master SP Capabilities Tested at UGV Autonomy Trials
04 Aug 2023 Aiden HallAfter being put through a series of gruelling challenges during the Unmanned Ground Vehicle Autonomy Trials in Estonia, Rheinmetall has yet again positioned itself as a world leader in autonomous tech ... -
Revolutionising battlefield communications
03 Aug 2023 Aiden HallIn the dynamic landscape of modern warfare, effective communication plays a crucial role in maintaining operational efficiency and situational awareness. Recognising the need for mobile and resilient ... -
Defense Ministry: Belarusian helicopters violate Polish airspace
02 Aug 2023 Aiden HallThe Polish Defense Ministry confirmed late on Aug. 1 that two Belarusian helicopters violated the country's airspace during exercises near the border. Photos depicting the helicopters flying over the ... -
L3Harris & Team Lynx secure contract for US Army’s next-gen combat vehicle
02 Aug 2023 Aiden HallL3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) and its Team Lynx partners, led by American Rheinmetall Vehicles (ARV), won a contract to design and prototype the U.S. Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle, now ... -
Elbit Systems Awarded Approximately $60 Million Contract to Supply Artillery Shells to the Israel Ministry of Defense
01 Aug 2023 Aiden HallElbit Systems announced today that it was awarded a contract worth approximately $60 million to supply thousands of 155mm artillery shells to the Israel Defence Forces’ Artillery Corps. The contract w ... -
Initial Operational Capability for New Dry Combat Submersible
01 Aug 2023 Aiden HallThe Dry Combat Submersible (DCS) uses lock-in/lock-out technology enabling special forces operators to get in and out of the vehicle while entirely submerged and undetected Lockheed Martin’s Dry Comba ... -
Poland Orders Saab Airborne Early Warning Aircraft
31 Jul 2023 Aiden HallPoland’s Ministry of National Defence has ordered Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft from Swedish defense company Saab. Worth approximately SEK 600 million, the order involves the delivery of two 3 ... -
H225M Helicopters Delivered to Hungary
31 Jul 2023 Aiden HallThe H225Ms are equipped with state-of-the-art communication capabilities and will be used for transport, combat search and rescue, and special operations missions. The Hungarian Defence Forces have re ... -
Hungary Orders Hero Loitering Munitions
25 Jul 2023 Aiden HallThe munitions are highly effective against numerous target types, including infantry, light vehicles on the move, enemy field fortifications and air defence systems Rheinmetall has secured an order fr ... -
China Sends Warplanes Toward Taiwan as Island Preps for Military Drills
24 Jul 2023 Aiden HallChina sent dozens of warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, toward Taiwan, the island's Defense Ministry said Saturday, marking a forceful display days before the democracy plans to hold milit ... -
Australia to buy 20 C-130 Hercules aircraft from the US for $6.6 billion
24 Jul 2023 Aiden HallAustralia said Monday it will buy 20 new C-130 Hercules from the United States in a 9.8 billion Australian dollar ($6.6 billion) deal that will increase by two-thirds the size of the Australian air fo ... -
Argentina to Procure Advanced Light Helicopters from HAL
21 Jul 2023 Aiden HallHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Argentina's Ministry of Defence on Thursday signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) on productive cooperation and acquisition of Light and Medium Utility Helicopters fo ... -
Elbit Systems Awarded $150 Million Contract to Supply PULS Rocket Artillery Systems to an International Customer
21 Jul 2023 Aiden HallElbit Systems announced today that it was awarded a $150 million contract to supply PULS™ (Precise and Universal Launching Systems) rocket launchers and a package of precision-guided long-range rocket ... -
Dracula spectacular as HMS Queen Elizabeth and RFA Tideforce link up off Whitby
21 Jul 2023 Aiden HallBut unbeknown to tourists converging on the picture-postcard North Yorkshire port, two leviathans were lurking just beyond the horizon. The UK’s flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth and fleet tanker RFA Tidef ... -
Raytheon, Northrop Grumman Awarded Contract For Additional Hypersonic Weapon Advancements
20 Jul 2023 Aiden HallRaytheon, an RTX business, in partnership with Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), was awarded a follow-on contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to reduce risk for ... -
Nexter, Thales, and Arquus Deliver The 500th Griffon on Scorpion Programme to the French Armament General Directorate (DGA)
19 Jul 2023 Aiden HallNexter, Arquus and Thales have presented the 500th Griffon (VBMR) multirole armoured vehicle and the 50th Jaguar (EBRC) armoured reconnaissance and fighting vehicle to the French armament general dire ... -
Refreshed Defence Command Paper sets out future for Armed Forces
18 Jul 2023 Aiden Hall£2.5 billion additional investment in our stockpiles to improve fighting readiness A UK Global Response Force will enable forces to ‘get there first’ Greater focus on science and technology to gain th ... -
Ministry of Defence purchases 1,000th Landshield anti-jam system
18 Jul 2023 Aiden HallRaytheon UK announced today the Ministry of Defence has purchased its 1000th Landshield unit, marking the latest milestone in the company's efforts to defend critical GPS signals. Landshield is a mar ... -
Rheinmetall to supply German army with several hundred thousand artillery shells worth around €1.3 billion
18 Jul 2023 Aiden HallKEY FACTS Framework contracts signed for 155mm artillery ammunition Several hundred thousand shells, fuses and propelling charges, potentially worth around €1.3 billion (incl. VAT) First call-off of s ... -
U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter on track for major upgrades
17 Jul 2023 Aiden HallThe U.S. Army’s AH-64 Apache helicopter is and will remain the Army’s attack helicopter for the foreseeable future. The Apache Project Office (Apache PO) has steadily upgraded the Apache since it was ... -
Trials begin for the Army’s new heavyweight: the Boxer
17 Jul 2023 Aiden HallThe Army’s next generation all-terrain armoured vehicle will begin to be put through its paces this month in a series of special trials. Boxer is a family of highly-mobile, protected and modular 8X8 w ... -
£20 million contract marks big steps towards Challenger 3 missile protection system
17 Jul 2023 Aiden HallA £20 million contract has been awarded, securing the hardware for the next phase of tests on a cutting-edge new rocket and missile protection system for Britain’s Challenger 3 tanks. The Trophy Activ ... -
Slovakia invests $190 Million in 160 Oshkosh JLTVs to strengthen Armed Forces
13 Jul 2023 Aiden HallAfter years of various proposed solutions to the Slovak Armed Forces' 4x4 Multi-Purpose Combat Vehicle Programme, the most advantageous project – the procurement of one hundred sixty (160) Oshkosh 4x4 ... -
UK Ministry of Defence awards Babcock with £50 million contract to support Ukraine
13 Jul 2023 Aiden HallBabcock has been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to support urgent operational requirements for Ukraine’s military land assets as part of the UK’s support for the country. The initial ... -
General Dynamics Land Systems Awarded $258 Million by U.S. Army for 26 Additional M10 Booker Combat Vehicles
12 Jul 2023 Aiden HallGeneral Dynamics Land Systems announced today that it was awarded a $257.6 million U.S. Army contract modification for the second phase of Low Rate Initial Production of the newly named M10 Booker Com ... -
Historic security framework for Ukraine set to be agreed in major step toward ending the war
12 Jul 2023 Aiden HallA significant international framework for Ukraine’s long-term security arrangements is expected to be agreed by G7 partners in the margins of the NATO Summit today (Wednesday). UK and G7 allies are ex ... -
Germany and the Netherlands enter €1.9 billion framework contraact with Rheinmetall for 3,058 airmobile vehicles
11 Jul 2023 Aiden HallThe German and Dutch armed forces have contracted with Rheinmetall to supply up to 3,058 Caracal airmobile platforms. Worth up €1.9 billion, the multiyear framework contract includes up to 2,054 vehic ... -
Royal Air Force to provide specialist firefighting vehicles and training to Ukraine's firefighters ahead of 500 days of war
10 Jul 2023 Aiden HallThe UK will provide 17 specialist firefighting vehicles to Ukraine’s fire and rescue services, primarily sourced from the Royal Air Force and Defence Fire and Rescue, with one provided by the Welsh Go ... -
Thales Reinforces Air Surveillance Capabilities For Sweden With Smart-L Multi Mission Long-Range Radars
07 Jul 2023 Aiden HallThe Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and Thales signed today an agreement for the delivery and installation of SMART-L Multi Mission Fixed (MM/F) long-range radars. A next generation Acti ... -
US accuses Russia of ‘harassing’ drones in Syria, releases video
07 Jul 2023 Aiden HallThe United States has accused Russian fighter jets of flying dangerously close to several of its drones over Syria, setting off flares and forcing the MQ-9 Reapers to take evasive action. US Air Force ... -
Boeing to produce final CH-47F Block Is for South Korea, Spain
06 Jul 2023 Aiden HallAs part of a U.S. Department of Defense Foreign Military Sale (FMS), Boeing [NYSE: BA] received a contract to produce 18 CH-47F Block I Chinooks for South Korea and one additional aircraft for Spain. ... -
UK and Poland strengthen foreign policy, security and defence cooperation
06 Jul 2023 Aiden HallThe UK and Poland will deepen their foreign policy, security and defence cooperation following the signing of a new partnership. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and Defence Secretary Ben Wallace sign ... -
Advanced £870 million radar contract sustains 600 UK jobs
05 Jul 2023 Aiden HallAn £870 million five-year contract has been awarded to upgrade radar capabilities on the RAF Typhoon, fittingone of the world’s most advanced radars. RAF Typhoon fighter jets to be equipped with one o ... -
Saab receives order for Carl-Gustaf M4 from Australia
04 Jul 2023 Aiden HallSaab has received an order from the Australian Department of Defence for the supply of additional Carl-Gustaf® M4 weapons. The order value is SEK 400 million with deliveries during 2024-2025. The Carl ... -
Collaboration Explores AI & Swarming in Tactical UAS
04 Jul 2023 Aiden HallThe Planning Office of the German Armed Forces has awarded Airbus Defence and Space GmbH, Quantum-Systems GmbH and Spleenlab GmbH a research endeavor to demonstrate and analyze the AI building blocks ... -
Netherlands signs contract with GDELS for floating bridge systems
03 Jul 2023 Aiden HallThe Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced the signing of a contract with General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) on June 30 for the procurement of three floating bridge systems. As per the mi ... -
HENSOLDT proves operational capability of land-based sensors at German Army Combat Training Centre
03 Jul 2023 Aiden HallWithin the scope of a technology demonstration at the German Army Combat Training Centre (GÜZ), the sensor solution provider HENSOLDT has successfully demonstrated the operational capability of its la ... -
Israel to buy more F-35 fighter jets from US
03 Jul 2023 Aiden HallIsrael will buy 25 F-35 aircraft from the United States, the Israeli Defense Ministry announced Sunday, in a deal that increases Israel’s arsenal of the stealth fighter jets by 50%. The F-35 is the wo ... -
U.S. Army Chooses Lockheed Martin To Develop Terrestrial Layer System – Echelons Above Brigade System Prototype
30 Jun 2023 Aiden HallThe U.S. Army has selected Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT)to move on to the second phase of the Terrestrial Layer System (TLS) – Echelons Above Brigade (TLS-EAB) program. In the coming months, Lockheed Ma ... -
The British Army secure hundreds of advanced anti-drone weapon sights.
29 Jun 2023 Aiden HallThe British Army’s close combat soldiers will soon receive a cutting-edge weapon sight that will give them a tactical advantage countering uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs). The SmartShooter SMASH Smart ... -
Germany orders another 367 military trucks from Rheinmetall under existing framework contract - call-off worth over €285 Million
29 Jun 2023 Aiden HallThe German Bundeswehr has placed an order with Rheinmetall for 367 protected and unprotected logistic vehicles. This order is a further call-off from the framework contract for swap-body systems sign ... -
European Defence Fund: EU to invest €832 million in 41 ambitious defence industrial projects
28 Jun 2023 Aiden HallToday, the Commission announced the results of the 2022 calls for proposals under the European Defence Fund (EDF) amounting to €832 million of EU funding in support of 41 joint defence research and de ... -
GDELS to deliver bridge systems to Georgia
27 Jun 2023 Aiden HallGeneral Dynamics European Land Systems-Bridge Systems will deliver four PYTHON bridge systems to Georgia as part of the “Enable and Enhance Initiative” set up by the Federal Government of Germany. Eac ... -
RAF jets intercept 21 Russian aircraft near NATO airspace
27 Jun 2023 Aiden HallRoyal Air Force Typhoon fighters providing Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) aircraft for the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission in Estonia have been scrambled to respond to Russian aircraft 21 times in the la ... -
Wagner chief's 24 hours of chaos in Russia
26 Jun 2023 Aiden HallFor one long June night and a day, Russia's notorious mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin staged an apparent insurrection, sending an armoured convoy towards Moscow and raising questions about Vladimir ... -
Elbit Supplies Romania with Watchkeeper X Tactical UAS
26 Jun 2023 Aiden HallElbit Systems announced today, further to its announcement of December 21, 2022, that it received a first purchase order worth approximately $180 million to supply the first three out of a maximum sev ... -
Berlin plans to spend 8 billion euros in package for 60 Boeing Chinook helicopters
26 Jun 2023 Aiden HallGermany aims to purchase 60 Chinook helicopters from Boeing (BA.N) in a package that would cost up to 8 billion euros ($8.71 billion), including necessary infrastructure for the aircraft, a parliament ... -
Safran and MTU Aero Engines team up to pave the way for a European engine in view of the next-generation military helicopter
20 Jun 2023 Aiden HallSafran Helicopter Engines and MTU Aero Engines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a 50/50 joint venture as an agile and lean structure intended to develop a new engine for the E ... -
Saab’s new Deployable Digital Tower revealed
20 Jun 2023 Aiden HallSaab announces its modular, secure and quick-to-deploy digital tower (r-TWR) for flexible, air traffic control missions, with industry partner Conlog Oy. At a time when threats to permanent airbases a ... -
Indonesia Orders 13 Long-Range Military Radars From Thales
19 Jun 2023 Aiden HallIndonesia has ordered 13 long-range military radars from Thales to boost airspace surveillance efforts across its immense archipelago, the French manufacturer and state-owned Indonesian defense firm P ... -
UK commits £60 million to NATO's Ukraine fund
19 Jun 2023 Aiden HallAs defence ministers meet in Brussels, the Defence Secretary announced a £60 million contribution to the Comprehensive Assistance Package. UK providing £60 million to NATO Comprehensive Assistance Pac ... -
British Army resumes training on Ajax Armoured Vehicles
16 Jun 2023 Aiden HallUnits of the British Field Army have restarted training on the Ajax vehicles this week, highlighting continued progress in the programme. Field Army have resumed training on the Ajax vehicles Marks ne ... -
US Department Of Defense Unveils Overhaul To Foreign Military Sales Process
15 Jun 2023 Aiden HallToday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III approved a tasking memo from the Department of Defense (DoD) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Tiger Team that highlights six key FMS pressure points and dir ... -
Germany OKs Israeli Air Defense System Procurement
15 Jun 2023 Aiden HallGerman lawmakers on Wednesday approved an advance payment for the purchase of the sophisticated Arrow 3 air defense system from Israel for nearly four billion euros ($4.3 billion). The budget committe ... -
New Zealand, Fiji Boost Military Ties
14 Jun 2023 Aiden HallNew Zealand and Fiji on Wednesday signed twin defense deals aimed at boosting training, maritime cooperation, and allowing troops to operate on the other’s territory. Against a backdrop of China’s eff ... -
NATO’s largest-ever air defense exercise starts in Germany
13 Jun 2023 Aiden HallAn air deployment exercise billed as the biggest in NATO’s history and hosted by Germany got underway on Monday. The Air Defender 2023 exercise that is set to run through June 23 was long-planned but ... -
Argentina Receives Additional C-130 Hercules Aircraft Leased From US
13 Jun 2023 Aiden HallThe U.S. Air Force leased a C-130H aircraft to the Argentina Air Force beginning June 6 through the Georgia Air National Guard. The support from the Air National Guard highlights the 200-year-long par ... -
BAE Systems secures major mine neutraliser contract with Korea Aerospace Industries
13 Jun 2023 Aiden HallBAE Systems has won a contract to adapt a new mine disposal system using Archerfish for Korean Aerospace Industries, as part of the development of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy’s new anti-mine heli ... -
BAE Systems secures major mine neutraliser contract with Korea Aerospace Industries
13 Jun 2023 Aiden HallBAE Systems has won a contract to adapt a new mine disposal system using Archerfish for Korean Aerospace Industries, as part of the development of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy’s new anti-mine heli ... -
US Department Of Defense Announces $2.1 Billion Assistance Package for Ukraine
12 Jun 2023 Aiden HallThe US Defense Department announced an additional security assistance package for Ukraine containing more air defense and ammunition capabilities to arm against Russia's unprovoked war of aggression. ... -
Royal Air Force aircraft scramble twice in less than 24 hours from Estonia to monitor Russian air activity
12 Jun 2023 Aiden HallRoyal Air Force Typhoons have scrambled for the second time in less than 24 hours to intercept Russian aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea. The second scramble today follows a scramble yesterday eveni ... -
Australian Army successfully tests autonomous truck convoy
09 Jun 2023 Aiden HallThe Army successfully operated an autonomous truck convoy on a public road in Australia for the first time on June 6. The National Transport Research Organisation and Deakin University supported the ... -
QinetiQ to deliver unique Banshee Jet 80+ target system to US Army
09 Jun 2023 Aiden HallQinetiQ Target Systems provides new low-cost aerial target to US Army Threat Systems Management Office QinetiQ is to provide the US Army’s Threat Systems Management Office (TSMO) with a uniquely devel ... -
Malaysian Army to acquire Black Hawk helicopters
08 Jun 2023 Aiden HallThe Malaysian Ministry of Defence signed a leasing arrangement with local air services provider Aerotree for the supply of four second-hand Sikorsky UH-60A+ Black Hawk helicopters. The agreement, form ... -
European Defense Consortium Delivers Unmanned Ground System Project
08 Jun 2023 Aiden HallA Milrem Robotics-led consortium of European defense, communication and cybersecurity companies and high technology SMEs has successfully completed and delivered the iMUGS project to the European Comm ... -
Norway orders almost 300 more trucks worth over €150 Milllion
08 Jun 2023 Aiden HallRheinmetall is making another important contribution to strengthening NATO’s European member nations: starting in late 2026, Norway will be taking delivery of almost 300 advanced TG3 MIL 8x8 military ... -
Argentine Army unveils its TAM-2C-A2 latest light tank during its 213th Anniversary Celebration
07 Jun 2023 Aiden Hallthe Argentine Army revealed the latest variants of the TAM-2C Light tank family, the TAM-2C-A2. The occasion was marked by an exhibition of recently acquired combat vehicles and materials, presided ov ... -
Poland plans 22-unit AW101 order
06 Jun 2023 Aiden HallLeonardo Helicopters could be in line for a bumper order of more than 20 AW101s from Poland for troop transport missions. Detailing the country’s future aviation requirements during a conference organ ... -
The Netherlands to buy 14 Caracal helicopters
06 Jun 2023 Aiden HallThe Dutch government on Tuesday announced plans to purchase 14 H225M Caracal long-range tactical transport military helicopters for Special Operations Forces (SOF). Netherlands State Secretary for Def ... -
Lithuania to acquire more GROM MANPADS Missiles from Poland
06 Jun 2023 Aiden HallThe Lithuania Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced in a Tweet today that the country will continue strengthening its air defense capabilities by acquiring additional GROM Man-Portable Air-Defence Syste ... -
World first as UK hosts inaugural AUKUS AI and autonomy trial
01 Jun 2023 Aiden HallExperimental work by Australia, UK and US on detecting and tracking military targets Vehicles retrained in flight to adapt to changing mission situations Shared focus on adhering to safe and responsib ... -
Raytheon Technologies upgrading Korea Aerospace Industries' FA-50 aircraft with PhantomStrike™ radar
19 May 2023 Aiden HallRaytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) will outfit Korea Aerospace Industries' FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft with the new PhantomStrike radar. PhantomStrike is a fully air-cooled fire-control radar designed ... -
Autonomous Flight Demonstration Conducted for USAF
19 May 2023 Aiden HallReliable Robotics conducted an autonomous flight demonstration during the Golden Phoenix readiness exercise at Travis Air Force Base (AFB) in order to demonstrate capabilities that aim to help the US ... -
Poland Receives Delivery Of First HIMARS
18 May 2023 Aiden HallLockheed Martin, through the U.S. Army, has successfully delivered an initial shipment of HIMARS launchers to Poland. HIMARS provides immediate capability to deliver long range precision fires at dist ... -
1,500 UK troops join major NATO exercise amid expanded UK deployment to Estonia
15 May 2023 Aiden HallPersonnel from all three services of the UK Armed Forces are deployed in Estonia, carrying out exercises and operations as part of our commitment to NATO. More than 1,500 troops have been deployed for ... -
Austria Buys Military Logistics Vehicles for $574M
12 May 2023 Aiden HallAustria’s military procurement organization has contracted Rheinmetall to supply up to 1,375 logistics vehicles for 525 million euros ($574 million). The deal follows the country’s request for proposa ... -
Raytheon Technologies introduces OXYJUMP™ NG oxygen supply system for military parachutists
11 May 2023 Aiden HallAdvanced technology provides advantages for special operations missions – enabling longer glide duration on higher altitude jumps, maximizing oxygen use and reducing system weight TAMPA, Fla., May 9, ... -
Anduril Launches Software to Manage Teams of Autonomous Systems
10 May 2023 Aiden HallAnduril's software platform allows humans to employ autonomous systems in a way they never have before, with extended reach, capabilities and situational awareness while enabling warfighters to make b ... -
Mission Planning System Goes Live at RAF Cranwell
09 May 2023 Aiden HallNew GECO mission planning software from Inzpire is set to replace the current mission planning systems used on fixed and rotary wing platforms, including integration with UK Military Flying Training S ... -
US Army Orders Nearly 4,000 Javelin Missiles Per Year By 2026 In $7.2Bln Deal
05 May 2023 Aiden HallThe US Army has ordered Javelin anti-tank missile production to be increased to almost 4,000 per year by 2026 in a new multi-year contract with its manufacturers, Lockheed Martin announced on Thursday ... -
Saab’s Giraffe 1X wins UK Ministry of Defence orders
03 May 2023 Aiden HallSaab has signed two contracts for eleven Giraffe 1X radars including support with the UK’s Ministry of Defence. The total order value is approximately SEK 264 million and deliveries have already start ... -
Record £1.9 billion UK-Poland missile export deal set to bolster European security
02 May 2023 Aiden HallThe UK and Poland have signed a major £1.9 billion export agreement to roll out a British air defence system across the European nation. Prime Minister hails landmark deal between UK firm MBDA and Pol ... -
Vietnam upgrades its Scud tactical ballistic missiles with foreign partners
25 Apr 2023 Aiden HallIn a recently released video by the Vietnamese armed forces, the 490th Brigade of the Vietnam People's Army can be seen participating in a training exercise involving the deployment of Scud tactical b ... -
UK's Support for Ukraine accelerated in a show of continued unity at Ramstein
24 Apr 2023 Aiden HallDefence Secretary Ben Wallace called on his counterparts at Ramstein Air Base today to accelerate the delivery of military aid packages in a demonstration of continuing unity in the international supp ... -
Rheinmetall Defence and Lockheed Martin will cooperate on Rocket Artillery System
21 Apr 2023 Aiden HallRheinmetall Defence and Lockheed Martin have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on tailored solutions that will provide Germany with a unique rocket artillery system that ... -
US sends 36th security package to ukraine in new US $325 million weapons package
20 Apr 2023 Aiden HallThe US is sending Ukraine about $325 million in additional military aid, including an enormous amount of artillery rounds and ammunition as the launch of the spring offensive against Russian forces ap ... -
India to acquire another 250 Pralay missiles; will neutralise advantage of China, Pakistan
18 Apr 2023 Aiden HallThe Indian armed forces are prepared to place orders for two more Pralay ballistic missiles, at a cost of more than Rs 7,500 crore, in a significant step towards building a powerful rocket force to co ... -
RAF Voyager refuels mid-air with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
18 Apr 2023 Aiden HallThe Royal Air Force has successfully completed a Voyager air-to-air refuelling flight, powered by an approximately 43% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Voyager aircraft powered by 43% Sustain ... -
New Drone Completes First Firing Of Missile In Significant Unmanned Air Combat Milestone
17 Apr 2023 Aiden HallA new versatile drone system capable of multiple types of combat mission over land, sea and air has completed a highly successful first trial firing of a Thales Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM) to ... -
Babcock to support British Army with electric vehicle conversion and trials
17 Apr 2023 Aiden HallWe have today (13 April 2023), been awarded a one-year contract by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to help the British Army understand the applications and constraints of electric propulsion. Partnering ... -
Ministry of Defence awards £650m to firms working on Tempest fighter jet
14 Apr 2023 Aiden HallBAE Systems and Rolls-Royce among those funded, with aim of producing new aircraft by 2035 BAE Systems has secured Ministry of Defence money to develop new fighter jets. The £656million will fund the ... -
Romania selects F-35 to upgrade air force fleet
13 Apr 2023 Aiden HallThe Romanian authorities have approved a plan to acquire F-35 Lightning II fighter jets for the country’s air force. The latest move indicates Romania could become the third Eastern European ally, aft ... -
Japan invests $3 billion with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for long-range missile development
13 Apr 2023 Aiden HallIn a major announcement on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, Japan's Defense Ministry revealed that it has entered into agreements valued at approximately $3 billion with leading defense manufacturer Mitsubish ... -
L3Harris to Assist in Development of Modular Open Systems for US Army Ground Vehicles
12 Apr 2023 Aiden HallL3Harris Technologies announced a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) to c ... -
Greece Acquires RAFAEL’s SPIKE Anti-tank Guided Missiles in 370 Million Euro Deal
12 Apr 2023 Aiden HallThe purchase of RAFAEL’ SPIKE anti-tank guided missiles by the Hellenic Ministry of National Defense, valued at about 370 million Euros, was announced by the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMoD). SIBAT, ... -
Belgium and the UK sign the MQ-9B International Cooperation Programme MOU
11 Apr 2023 Aiden HallBelgium and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable close cooperation and future collaboration on their MQ-9B programmes. As the lead customer procuring the MQ-9B, ... -
Royal Navy ships take lessons and fond memories from Indian visits
05 Apr 2023 Aiden HallTwo Royal Navy warships have been in India, underscoring the bond between the two nations – and navies. Frigate HMS Lancaster represented the UK in the annual Anglo-Indian exercise the Commonwealth na ... -
Here's what's in Biden administration's new $2.6 billion military aid packages for Ukraine
05 Apr 2023 Aiden HallThe Pentagon on Tuesday announced $2.6 billion in new security assistance for Ukraine ahead of an anticipated spring counteroffensive against Russian invading forces. "Our focus is on supporting the U ... -
£161 million contract for F-35 jet maintenance supports 140 UK jobs
04 Apr 2023 Aiden HallThe UK’s fleet of F-35 Lightning stealth jets will be maintained and supported in a new £161 million contract, keeping them ready for global combat operations Support contract awarded to Lockheed Mart ... -
Finland to join NATO military alliance today
04 Apr 2023 Aiden HallFinland will become the 31st member of NATO today, the Western military alliance's secretary general has announced. The application was prompted by the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, with which Finlan ... -
Philippines announces locations of 4 bases to be used by US army
04 Apr 2023 Aiden HallThe office of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has named the four additional bases that United States forces will have access to under an existing defence agreement to expand military cooperat ... -
SPEE3D Will Work With British Army To Develop Their Additive Manufacturing Capabilities
04 Apr 2023 Aiden HallThe British Army to Purchase New XSPEE3D Printer to further Develop AM Capabilities Along with Ongoing Support from SPEE3D. We are pleased to announce that the British Army will acquire our cold-spray ... -
Ukrainian soldiers complete training with guns blazing
03 Apr 2023 Aiden HallA second group of Ukrainian soldiers have successfully come to the end of their training on the formidable AS90 155mm self-propelled gun, and to mark the completion of the intense three week course, t ... -
5T+ uncrewed ground vehicles gives glimpse of future battlefield
03 Apr 2023 Aiden HallThe first ever UK trial of heavy uncrewed ground systems (H-UGVs) has taken place, with companies from the Human-Machine Teaming framework winning an invitation to put their vehicles through their pac ... -
QinetiQ US Awarded $92.6M Digital Night Vision Technology (DNVT) IDIQ Contract
31 Mar 2023 Aiden HallQinetiQ US, a leading defense company providing mission-critical solutions to create, test, and use the latest technologies to deliver real world advantages, announced today that the company has been ... -
German Army orders ten new PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzers
31 Mar 2023 Aiden HallThe Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has commissioned Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) to produce ten new PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzers. B ... -
UK and Sweden strengthen defence relationship as ministers sign agreement on self-propelled guns
30 Mar 2023 Aiden HallThe UK and Swedish defence ministers signed a letter of intent relating to a new contract to deliver 14 Archer self-propelled guns The UK will continue to strongly support Sweden’s swift accession to ... -
United Kingdom Announced as Latest Customer for Saab’s Carl-Gustaf M4
29 Mar 2023 Aiden HallToday, SAAB UK announced on their LinkedIn "Saab has received an order from the United Kingdom’s UK Ministry of Defence for the Carl-Gustaf® M4 weapon system, sights, ammunition and training. This o ... -
Austria MoD improves digital capabilities with SquadNet tactical radios
28 Mar 2023 Aiden HallThis contract, signed by the Austrian Ministry of Defence and Thales will supply more than 2,500 SquadNet tactical radios to support the Austrian army's digital transformation. The Austrian Ministry o ... -
Lockheed Martin Developing Long Range Maneuverable Fires Missile For U.S. Army
28 Mar 2023 Aiden HallThe U.S. Army’s Aviation and Missile Center has selected Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) to develop an advanced propulsion Long Range Maneuverable Fires (LRMF) missile. The missile can be fired from exis ... -
RAF joins five other nations in UK's biggest aerial exercise
27 Mar 2023 Aiden Hall70 aircraft flown by six nations have taken part in the UK’s biggest aerial training exercise lasting three weeks Pilots from five nations have joined the Royal Air Force for the UK’s biggest aerial t ... -
Polish army receives more K2 tanks and K9 howitzers from South Korea
24 Mar 2023 Aiden HallPolish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak on March 22 posted a tweet confirming that a ship had arrived at the port of Gdynia from South Korea, delivering five more Korean K2 tanks and twelve K9 self- ... -
Boxers land major contract with Australian DoD
23 Mar 2023 Aiden HallAustralia is a step closer to finalising a major deal to provide Boxer heavy weapon carrier vehicles to the German Army. Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy and his German counterpart, Parliament ... -
Ukraine will get U.S. Abrams tanks, Patriot missiles much sooner than expected, Pentagon says
22 Mar 2023 Aiden HallThe U.S. military said Tuesday that Ukraine will get promised Patriot missile defense systems within weeks, not months, and Abrams M1 tanks by the fall, not in a year or two. The expedited delivery of ... -
Seoul agrees to reinstate military intel pact with Tokyo
22 Mar 2023 Aiden HallSouth Korea said Tuesday it was planning to reinstate a military intelligence-sharing pact with Japan as the two countries thaw ties to tackle growing threats from Pyongyang and Beijing. The decision ... -
Bell 505 Helicopters Delivered to the Kingdom of Bahrain
21 Mar 2023 Aiden HallBell Textron Inc., announced the delivery of three Bell 505 helicopters to the Royal Bahrain Air Force. Bell delivered the aircraft during an inspection and acceptance event in February 2023 at Bell’s ... -
Next phase of Ajax trials brings battle-ready vehicles a step closer
20 Mar 2023 Aiden HallPositive progress has continued on the next phase of Ajax trials, with the Ministry of Defence today confirming the revised in-service dates and resuming payments to General Dynamics for delivery of t ... -
Greece requests the purchase to US of 63 AAVs Assault Amphibious Vehicles
20 Mar 2023 Aiden HallOn March 17, 2023, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency released a statement to announce that the U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to t ... -
Boeing to Produce 184 Apaches for U.S. Army, International Customers
20 Mar 2023 Aiden HallBoeing will build 184 AH-64E Apaches for the U.S. Army and international customers, including the first Apaches for Australia. This $1.9 billion award brings the total current funded value of the cont ... -
DE&S secures Archer artillery systems to replace AS90 for British Army
16 Mar 2023 Aiden HallThe British Army will receive artillery platforms to replace those supplied to Ukraine, as part of an agreement DE&S is negotiating with Sweden. The first 14 Archer systems will have ownership transfe ... -
£83 million investment at RAF Lossiemouth creates more than 100 UK jobs
16 Mar 2023 Aiden HallThe new cutting-edge surveillance fleet will be housed in infrastructure at the Scottish base sitting alongside the recently completed Atlantic Building, from which the UK’s fleet of nine Poseidon MRA ... -
US Army’s new helicopter engine hit with another delay
16 Mar 2023 Aiden HallThe U.S. Army’s new, next-generation helicopter engine meant to replace engines in UH-60 Black Hawks, AH-64 Apaches and the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft, which is still in development, is de ... -
US military drone crashes into Black Sea after Russian intercept
15 Mar 2023 Aiden HallA Russian fighter jet collided into an American Reaper surveillance drone over the Black Sea in international airspace on Tuesday, according to the U.S. European Command. In a press release, the U.S. ... -
Norway Buys US Military Helicopters to Replace European NH90s
15 Mar 2023 Aiden HallNorway said Tuesday it was buying six US-made Seahawk helicopters for over $1 billion to replace the European NH90s it gave up on after a series of delays and setbacks. Fed up by delivery delays and p ... -
The U.S. and South Korea hold drills as North launches missiles from sub
14 Mar 2023 Aiden HallThe South Korean and U.S. militaries launched their biggest joint military exercises in years Monday, as North Korea said it tested submarine-launched cruise missiles in apparent protest of the drills ... -
PM announces major defence investment in launch of Integrated Review Refresh
13 Mar 2023 Aiden HallThe Prime Minister has announced that the UK will ramp up investment in defence to meet the challenges of an increasingly volatile and complex world, as the Government launches an update to the 2021 I ... -
UK and France commit to greater defence cooperation at Paris summit
13 Mar 2023 Aiden HallDefence and security were a key focus at today’s 36th UK-France Summit in Paris, with new initiatives to advance the already strong military relationship between the two nations. Defence Secretary Ben ... -
Lockheed Martin delivers first Patriot PAC-3 MSE air defense missile systems to Poland
13 Mar 2023 Aiden HallLockheed Martin has delivered to Poland the first batch of Patriot PAC-3 MSE air defense missile systems. With the delivery of Patriot PAC-3 MSE, the Polish armed forces will be equipped with one of t ... -
MD Helicopter Recieves award to deliver 12 Cayuse Warrior Plus helicopters to Nigerian Army
09 Mar 2023 Aiden HallMD Helicopters, LLC, is pleased to announce that they are ramping up production line capabilities and increasing staffing to accommodate additional sales orders. This includes 12 Cayuse Warrior Plus s ... -
First permanently-assigned U.S. Soldiers arrive in Poland
09 Mar 2023 Aiden HallU.S. Army V Corps reached another large milestone that has set the foundation for future Soldiers who permanently change their duty station to become new members of Victory Corps forward at Camp Kosci ... -
AFSOC Selects MQ-9B SkyGuardian for UAS Family of Systems Concept
08 Mar 2023 Aiden HallGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is proud to announce a new contract with U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) to provide three MQ-9B SkyGuardian® remotely piloted aircraft syst ... -
Australia purchases 255 FGM-148F Javelin antitank missiles worth USD 60Mn
08 Mar 2023 Aiden HallThe Government of Australia has requested to buy up to two hundred fifty-five (255) FGM-148F Javelin missiles (including five (5) fly-to-buy missiles). Also included are U.S. technical assistance, con ... -
Airbus welcomes Boeing to H175M Task Force for UK New Medium Helicopter competition
07 Mar 2023 Aiden HallOxford, Boeing has become the latest and final defence and aerospace company to join the H175M Task Force addressing the UK New Medium Helicopter requirement. As training services partner, Boeing Defe ... -
RAF to fly joint missions with German Air Force as UK prepares to lead NATO air policing in Estonia
07 Mar 2023 Aiden HallThe joint missions are the first of their kind, with the aim of full NATO integrated air policing missions in future -
US sending bridge-launchers to Ukraine for spring fight
06 Mar 2023 Aiden HallThe U.S. announced a new $400 million military aid package for Ukraine on Friday that for the first time includes armored vehicles that can launch bridges — allowing troops to cross rivers or other ga ... -
Eurofighter Typhoon programme progresses
06 Mar 2023 Aiden HallFrom the UK, the Minister for Defence Procurement, Alex Chalk KC, joined the cohort in Milan to discuss on-going cooperation on the programme – a joint venture between UK, Germany, Spain and Italy, un ... -
Exercise Desert Warrior: enhancing close combat skills in Kuwait
06 Mar 2023 Aiden HallTroops from 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards (The Welsh Cavalry) and 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment have spent four weeks with their Kuwaiti allies, finessing their mounted and dismounted oper ... -
Raytheon Technologies awarded contract for missile warning and tracking valued at more than $250 million
03 Mar 2023 Aiden HallSpace Development Agency's satellite constellations will provide warning, tracking, and targeting of advanced missile threats, including hypersonic missile systems ARLINGTON, Va., March 2, 2023 /PRNew ... -
Companies Selected to Develop Prototypes for US Army’s FTUAS Program Increment 2
02 Mar 2023 Aiden HallThe US Army has selected five companies for its Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) Increment 2 (INC 2) competition. Rapid Prototyping Other Transaction Agreements (OTA) have been awarded ... -
A Bridge to Fall: modernising the Army’s bridge demolition capability
02 Mar 2023 Aiden HallThe Defence and Security Accelerator has launched a new Innovation Focus Area: A Bridge to Fall This Innovation Focus Area is looking for ways to modernise how the Army approaches bridge demolition Up ... -
Predictive Maintenance Analytics for US Army Robotic Combat Vehicles
02 Mar 2023 Aiden HallCharles River Analytics has received a Phase ll contract under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program to keep robotic combat vehicles (RCVs) as mission capable as possible. The Real-tim ... -
UK purchasing 600 Raytheon Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missiles totalling USD 125.13Mn
01 Mar 2023 Aiden HallThe U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency on February 28 announced that the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United King ... -
BAE Systems Australia unveils STRIX hybrid VTOL uncrewed air system
28 Feb 2023 Aiden HallBritish company BAE Systems presented Tuesday its first unmanned vertical takeoff and landing vehicle manufactured in Australia, a device capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and air s ... -
BAE Systems awarded $145 million contract for USS Nitze modernization
28 Feb 2023 Aiden HallBAE Systems has received a $145 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the maintenance and modernization of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94). The value of the compe ... -
Italy to provide Ukraine with SPADA and Skyguard air defense missile systems
28 Feb 2023 Aiden HallAccording to information published by "The Kyiv Independent" news website, Italy will provide Ukraine with air defense missile systems Spada and Skyguard in addition to SAMP/T promised a few days ago ... -
Finland’s MoD approves purchase of 155mm Bonus munitions
27 Feb 2023 Aiden HallThe Finnish Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the procurement of additional 155mm Bonus MK II special artillery-launched munitions for the country’s defence forces. The newly approved procurement ... -
Ukrainian soldiers continue training on Challenger 2 tanks
24 Feb 2023 Aiden HallTraining on UK Challenger 2 tanks for Ukrainian soldiers is continuing at pace in the South-West of England after the UK committed to provide 14 vehicles and accompanying ammunition to support Ukraine ... -
DE&S awards Supacat a £90M contract for Jackal High Mobility Transporters.
23 Feb 2023 Aiden HallThe contract awarded to Supacat will secure 70 High Mobility Truck Variant (HMTV) Mk 2 Extenda platforms. On completion of validation trials this procurement will result in an uplift of 69 vehicles to ... -
Raytheon Awarded $135 Million Contract for C-130 NP2000 Propeller System
23 Feb 2023 Aiden HallThe U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center recently contracted Raytheon Technologies' (NYSE: RTX) Collins Aerospace business to continue producing new, advanced propellers for C-130 aircraft. NP2 ... -
UK leads Western Europe's largest cyber warfare exercise
22 Feb 2023 Aiden HallCyber defences tested at largest Cyber Warfare exercise in Western Europe last week. 11 countries put through their paces in cyber warfare, including India, Italy, Ghana, Japan, US, Ukraine, Kenya, an ... -
Over £14 million available for Windfarm Mitigation for UK Air Defence: Phase 3
22 Feb 2023 Aiden HallThe UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), through the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), in partnership with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has launched Stream 1 of Windfarm Mit ... -
Army announces unit preparation for potential deployments in support of European allies and partners
22 Feb 2023 Aiden HallWASHINGTON –The Department of the Army announced today the preparation of Army units for potential deployment to backfill units currently in Europe. This potential deployment would not constitute a ch ... -
Earthquake relief: NATO temporary housing containers depart for Türkiye
20 Feb 2023 Aiden HallA merchant vessel carrying the first 600 of over 1,000 containers of NATO temporary housing for Türkiye left the port of Taranto, Italy, on Sunday evening (19 February 2023). The shipment is the resul ... -
British soldiers lead joint desert training exercise with Oman
20 Feb 2023 Aiden HallBritish troops have been honing their desert war-fighting skills on a training area six times the size of Salisbury Plain over the last two weeks (3-14 February). They were taking part in Exercise Kha ... -
Norway officially orders 54 new KMW Leopard 2A7 main battle tanks
20 Feb 2023 Aiden HallThe Norwegian military procurement authority NDMA has commissioned Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG (KMW) with delivering 54 of its latest Leopard 2A7 main battle tanks designated Leopard 2A7NO. Th ... -
HAL and Safran move forward in the partnership for the IMRH helicopter engine
17 Feb 2023 Aiden HallSafran Helicopter Engines and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have signed a workshare agreement for the joint development of the engine intended for the future 13-ton IMRH (Indian Multi-Role Helic ... -
US conducts test launch of Minuteman III ICBM missile equipped with reentry vehicle
17 Feb 2023 Aiden HallA team of U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test reentry vehicle at 11:01 P.M. Pacific Time Feb. 9 from V ... -
Babcock awarded contract to operate Skynet – the MOD satellite communications system
16 Feb 2023 Aiden HallWe are delighted to announce that Babcock has been awarded the contract to manage and operate Skynet, the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) military satellite communications system. The six-year contract ... -
BAE Systems delivers 1,000th F-35 Lightning II fuselage to Lockheed Martin in major milestone for the world’s largest defence programme
16 Feb 2023 Aiden HallBAE Systems has delivered the 1,000th rear fuselage to Lockheed Martin for the F-35, the world's most advanced and capable fifth generation fighter. More than 1,500 employees at the Company’s faciliti ... -
Australian Army to receive first of its 20 HIMARS in 2025
15 Feb 2023 Aiden HallFor the first time in its history, the Australian Army (ADF) will have the ability to accurately hit surface targets hundreds of kilometres away with guided missiles, the Australian MoD reports. The M ... -
General Dynamics to Provide US Army with Prophet Signal Intelligence System Sustainment
15 Feb 2023 Aiden HallGeneral Dynamics will provide Integrated Logistics Support Center (ILSC) with ongoing sustainment services, spare parts and obsolescence risk management, and contractor field service representatives G ... -
European Defence Agency-led MICNET network of cyber defence teams starts with 18 EU countries
15 Feb 2023 Aiden HallRepresentatives from 18 European Union Member States held the first meeting of the new Military Computer Emergency Response Team Operational Network (MICNET) on 9 February, following an agreement amon ... -
NATO Defence Ministers to address Ukraine, stockpiles and critical infrastructure
13 Feb 2023 Aiden HallNATO Defence Ministers are meeting in Brussels this week (14-15 February 2023) to strengthen the Alliance’s deterrence and defence, and step up and sustain for Ukraine. Previewing the meeting on Monda ... -
Slovakian army to receive both German MANTIS air defense systems
13 Feb 2023 Aiden HallGermany will donate two close-range MANTIS air defence systems to Slovakia which will use them to protect its eastern border with Ukraine, the Slovak Defence Ministry said on Thursday. NATO member Slo ... -
UK and Italy agree to deepen cooperation in space and cyber domains
10 Feb 2023 Aiden HallDefence Ministers agreed to work together to support Ukraine, as NATO partners. Further collaboration will take place through shared projects like the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) The UK and Ita ... -
Challenger 3 Critical Design Review (CDR) approved
10 Feb 2023 Aiden HallAnother significant milestone has been achieved by the Challenger 3 Delivery Team within budget and ahead of schedule – we are moving closer to delivering one of the most capable and lethal tanks in E ... -
Greek Cypriot administration to buy attack helicopters from Germany
09 Feb 2023 Aiden HallThe German government has approved the sale of a dozen attack helicopters to the Greek Cypriot administration, local media reported on Tuesday. The parliament’s defense committee members were informed ... -
Amentum Secures $487M US Army Contract for International Modernization, Logistics & Sustainment Services
09 Feb 2023 Aiden HallAmentum has won a potential five-year, $487 million remote maintenance and distribution center contract from the U.S. Army to support modernization, comprehensive logistics and sustainment initiatives ... -
Three EU members to provide Ukraine with 100 refurbished battle tanks
08 Feb 2023 Aiden HallGermany, Denmark and the Netherlands plan to provide Ukraine with at least 100 refurbished Leopard 1 battle tanks. Ukraine has been calling for support from Europe as officials say they expect Russian ... -
Airborne signallers test British Army’s new radio in the jungle
07 Feb 2023 Aiden HallAirborne signallers are testing the Army’s new radios in the jungle, the most challenging environment for radio communications to work. 216 (Parachute) Signal Squadron, Royal Corps of Signals has take ... -
BAE Systems receives contract for 20 additional CV90 Mjölner mortar systems for Swedish Army
27 Jan 2023 Aiden HallBAE Systems has received a contract modification from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to build 20 additional CV90 mortar vehicles. The approximately $30 million contract has been awa ... -
US to buy new Abrams tanks for Ukraine because military has no spares, Pentagon says
27 Jan 2023 Aiden HallNew Abrams tanks will be purchased by the U.S. to supply to Ukraine because the Defense Department doesn’t have any spares, delaying the shipment as Ukrainian forces prepare for an expected Russian of ... -
Japan launches intelligence satellite to monitor North Korean military activity
27 Jan 2023 Aiden HallJapan launched an intelligence satellite Thursday as part of long-running efforts to monitor North Korean military activities and strengthen Tokyo’s response to natural disasters. Mitsubishi Heavy Ind ... -
Leonardo and Safran partner for AW09 single-engine helicopter propulsion system
26 Jan 2023 Aiden HallThe production configuration of the next generation single-engine helicopter will be powered by the Arriel 2K engine, the latest version of the Arriel family. The AW09 will leverage the proven technol ... -
Saab Receives Order for AT4 from France
26 Jan 2023 Aiden HallSaab received an order in mid-December 2022 for the anti-armour weapon AT4 from the French Armament General Directorate (DGA). The order value is approximately EUR 24 million and deliveries will take ... -
Elbit Systems Signs Contract to Provide DIRCM Service Center for NATO
26 Jan 2023 Aiden HallElbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT and TASE: ESLT) (“Elbit Systems” or the “Company”) announced today the signature of a five-year in-service support contract with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency ... -
Austrian MOD to acquire 18 additional AW169M helicopters
25 Jan 2023 Aiden HallLeonardo and the Directorate for Air Armaments and Airworthiness of the Italian Secretariat General of Defence/National Armaments Directorate signed yesterday the Acquisition Contract for the supply o ... -
Lockheed Martin Announces Successful First Flight Of F-16 Block 70 Aircraft
25 Jan 2023 Aiden HallLockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] today announced the successful first flight of the F-16 Block 70 at its Greenville, South Carolina site. The flight occurred Jan. 24 at 9:17 a.m. ET, with Lockheed Martin ... -
Armoured vehicles play central role in Future Soldier vision
25 Jan 2023 Aiden HallAs Britain prepares to send tanks to Ukraine in a military boost to the country, the British Army’s transformational industrial and equipment programmes remain at the very core of its vision for the f ... -
Joint Statement – The Tallinn Pledge
24 Jan 2023 Aiden Hall"We the Defence Ministers of Estonia, the United Kingdom, Poland, Latvia and Lithuania; and the representatives of Denmark, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, and Slovakia met today, 19 January, to ... -
Exercise Red Flag Nellis commences in the United States
24 Jan 2023 Aiden HallThe first Exercise Red Flag Nellis of 2023 is off to a flying start at the Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, USA. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has deployed up to five EA-18G Growler aircraft f ... -
Black Hawk helicopters for Australian Defence
23 Jan 2023 Aiden HallThe Australian Government will acquire 40 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for the Australian Army. Head Land Capability Major General Jeremy King, CSM, said this was an important acquisition which will ... -
IAI from Israel unveils Point Blank ROC-X first hand-launched loitering munition in the world
23 Jan 2023 Aiden HallThe Israeli Defense Company IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries) unveils the Point Blank or ROC-X, the first hand-launched electro-optical VTOL (Vertical Takeoff & Landing) missile able to engage both st ... -
Germany ‘would not stand in way’ of Poland sending tanks to Ukraine, minister says
23 Jan 2023 Aiden HallGermany would not “stand in the way” of Poland sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine, foreign minister, Annalena Baerbock, has said, in what appeared to be the clearest signal yet from Berlin that European ... -
France boosts defence spending by more than EUR 100 bn
20 Jan 2023 Aiden Hall“We will allocate EUR 413 billion to the French military budget between 2024 and 2030” President Emmanuel Macron announced Friday. In a similar plan for 2019-2025, Paris allocated EUR 295 billion to d ... -
Finland to Send Heavy Artillery to Ukraine
20 Jan 2023 Aiden HallFinland announced Friday a 400-million-euro military aid package to Ukraine, its largest to date and including heavy artillery as well as munitions but no Leopard tanks. “Ukraine continues to need sup ... -
Paratroopers jump into January in Japan
20 Jan 2023 Aiden HallBritish paratroopers have earned their Japanese parachute wings, developing the ability of British airborne forces to work alongside our allies in the Pacific. Some 25 troops from 16 Air Assault Briga ... -
FN Herstal unveils EVOLYS ultralight machine gun chambered in 6.5x43 mm Lightweight Intermediate Caliber
19 Jan 2023 Aiden HallIn a tweet posted by FN Herstal UK, FN America unveils an additional variant of the unrivaled ultralight machine gun designed by the Belgian weapon manufacturer: the Evolys chambered in 6.5x43 mm Lig ... -
Spanish Armed Forces Orders Third NH90 Helicopter Simulator
19 Jan 2023 Aiden HallIndra has been awarded a contract valued at €19.2 million for the development and delivery of a new NH90 helicopter Full Mission Simulator (FMS) for the Spanish Air and Space Force at the Cuatro Vient ... -
Australian troops deploy in UK to train Ukrainian forces
18 Jan 2023 Aiden HallAustralian Minister for Defence Personnel Matt Keogh said Australia’s experience and support are vital for Ukraine and its armed forces: “Our people are our greatest defence capability. That’s why it’ ... -
Ukraine’s interior minister among 18 killed in helicopter crash near Kyiv
18 Jan 2023 Aiden HallAt least 18 people have been killed, including Ukraine's interior minister and two children, after a helicopter crashed near a nursery and a residential building in a Kyiv suburb. Ukrainian Interior M ... -
UK's Defence Secretary announces combat power package for Ukraine
18 Jan 2023 Aiden HallThe Secretary of State for Defence today set out details of the most significant package of combat power to date to accelerate Ukrainian success in the war with Russia, including a squadron of Challen ...