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Saudi Companies Secure Sub-Contracts for Lockheed Martin's THAAD Defense System

February 5, 2024 @ 12:46 PM

Lockheed Martin announced on Monday that it has inked agreements with Saudi Arabian companies to produce components for its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) air defense system. According to a statement by Lockheed Martin, these sub-contracts mark a collaborative effort to transfer technological expertise, ultimately fortifying Saudi Arabia's position in...

Italy Acquires Advanced SAMP/T NG Air-Defense Systems

February 3, 2024 @ 11:38 AM

The Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR) in Europe has signed a crucial contract, delivering four SAMP/T NG air-defense systems for the Italian Army. This move is part of a wider effort by European nations to bolster their missile defense capabilities

Norway Secures NASAMS Air Defence Systems to Counter Aerial Threats

February 3, 2024 @ 05:49 AM

The Norwegian government has inked a contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) for the acquisition of new NASAMS (Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) air defence systems. The contract, valued at approximately NOK 1

Northrop Grumman's Next Generation Interceptor Program Advances with Successful Preliminary Design Review

February 1, 2024 @ 05:42 AM

Northrop Grumman has completed its All-Up Round (AUR) Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program in partnership with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Both teams—Lockheed Martin and Aerojet Rocketdyne; and Northrop Grumman and Raytheon—have entered the critical design phase, with Lockheed Martin's team completing its PDR in...

Saab, MBDA Strengthen Defense Cooperation in Anti-Tank, Air Defense

February 1, 2024 @ 05:24 AM

Sweden and France have solidified their defense partnership through a strategic agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation in the critical areas of anti-tank and air defense. The agreement, signed on January 30 during French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Sweden, marks a milestone in the relationship between the two nations

RTX's Blue Canyon Technologies Delivers Four Satellites for DARPA's Blackjack Program

January 31, 2024 @ 06:20 AM

Blue Canyon Technologies (BCT), a subsidiary of RTX, has delivered four satellites for the DARPA's Blackjack program and advancing low-Earth orbit (LEO) technology for national security. The

Slovakia Explores Purchase of Patriot Missile Defense System

January 30, 2024 @ 02:37 PM

In a bid to enhance its long-term airspace defense capabilities, Slovakia's Defence Minister Robert Kalinak has announced the country's interest in acquiring the Patriot missile defense system from the United States. Speaking on the state broadcaster RTVS's Sunday debate show, Kalinak revealed that Slovakia aims to leverage a discount it received for the purchase of attack helicopters from the U

Iran Announces Long-Term Plans for 15-Ton Payload Satellite Launch Vehicles

January 30, 2024 @ 11:10 AM

Iran's Defense Ministry declared its long-term plans to develop satellite launch vehicles capable of carrying cargoes weighing up to 15 tons into orbit. The announcement was made by Ahmad Hosseini Mounes, the spokesman for the ministry's space division, following the recent successful launch of three domestically-produced satellites using the Simorgh (Phoenix) satellite carrier

Rostec Tests New Military Weather Reconnaissance System

January 30, 2024 @ 08:10 AM

Rostec's Ruselectronics Holding has completed testing of the Syuzhet-MF complex, a system set to revolutionize military meteorological data gathering from hydrometeorological satellites. The system, designed to receive data from hydrometeorological satellites, promises to transform the way meteorological information is collected and utilized by the military

Slovenia Procures IRIS-T SLM Air Defense System within ESSI Framework

January 27, 2024 @ 08:23 AM

Slovenia has procured the medium-range air defense system IRIS-T SLM within the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) framework. Diehl Defence signed a purchase contract with the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) on January 25

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