Rheinmetall, MBDA to Establish JV for Laser Weapons
Rheinmetall and MBDA in Germany will establish a joint venture in the first quarter of 2026 to develop naval laser weapons. Based on their existing cooperation since 2019 and the implementation of a naval laser demonstrator, the new company will develop and provide high-performance, innovative laser weapon systems, initially for the
Raytheon, Avio to Open New Solid Rocket Motor Facility in U.S.
Raytheon, an RTX business, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday to help Avio establish a solid rocket motor (SRM) facility in the U.S
Nasmyth Group Acquired by Sigma Advanced Systems UK Ltd
Nasmyth Group today announced that it has been acquired by Sigma Advanced Systems UK Ltd, a global company specialising in advanced defence and security technologies. Sigma Advanced Systems UK Ltd has agreed to acquire a 100% stake in Nasmyth Group Ltd for ₹213 crore (approximately US$21
Airbus, Leonardo, Thales Sign MoU to Create New European Space Enterprise
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to merge their space-activities into a single new company.The combined entity will draw on the partners strengths across space infrastructure and services (excluding launchers) and is expected to have a workforce of around 25,000 employees and a pro-forma turnover...
Anduril Industries Acquires American Infrared Solutions to Boost Sensor Capabilities
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Helsing Acquires Blue Ocean to Advance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Capabilities
European defence firm Helsing has announced the acquisition of Blue Ocean, an ocean technology company known for designing and operating autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). The move is intended to strengthen Helsings Maritime Defence Programme by combining Blue Oceans hardware and manufacturing expertise with Helsings artificial intelligence systems
Rheinmetall to Acquire Naval Vessels Lürssen in Germany
Rheinmetall has agreed to take over Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL BV & Co. KG, Bremen-Vegesack) and its subsidiaries, the shipbuilding arm of the family-owned group that is involved in military ships
Saab Acquires Swedish Supplier Deform To Secure Submarine Supply Chain
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Thales to Acquire Full Control of Joint Venture with RTX on NATO...
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Leonardo Acquires Swedish Cybersecurity Firm Axiomatics
Leonardo has acquired Sweden-based cybersecurity firm Axiomatics AB, strengthening its global presence in the Zero Trust security domain and expanding its network of international digital security investments. Zero Trust is a cybersecurity model that requires continuous verification of all users and devices before granting access, based on the principle of “never trust, always verify
Leonardo to Acquire Finnish Cyber-Security Firm SSH Communications
Leonardo has announced a investment and partnership with SSH Communications Security Corporation, acquiring a 24.55% stake in the Finnish cybersecurity firm for €20 million through a directed share issue
Denmark to Acquire Two Boeing P8-A Poseidon Aircraft to Monitor Greenland, Arctic...
Russia Cracks the Ukraine drone Code? Majority of Drone Attacks on June...
Egypt Chooses Russian Antey-2500, KA-52 Helicopters to Guard its New “Octagon” Military...
NATO Special Forces Select Thales-Leonardo Consortium to Deliver Communication System
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles