Pratt & Whitney has opened a new 845,000-square-foot facility in Oklahoma City in a $255 million investment to produce engines, including the F135 used to power the F-35 jet. The Oklahoma City site currently employs over 500 full-time staff, supplemented by an additional 500 contract and partner employees
The French Directorate General for Armaments (DGA) has partnered with the General Secretariat for Investment (SGPI) to develop two underwater robotics systems for the French Navy under the "seabed control" (MFM) program as part of France's 2030 investment strategy. This initiative aims to address the increasing need for exploration and activity on the deep seabed, which has largely remained unexplored
Eight Israeli soldiers were killed in battles with Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon, the Israeli defense forces said. The IDF tweeted late on Tuesday announcing the names of eight officiers and sergeants who were killed in Lebanon during battle
Israel vows "significant retaliation" against Iran after a massive missile attack on Tuesday, with potential targets including oil production facilities, military sites, and key figures, as tensions escalate in the Middle East. This is reported by
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) of Iran carried out a large-scale missile strike as part of Operation 'True Promise 2,' targeting what it described as “strategic centers” within Israeli-occupied territories. According to IRGC statements, 90% of the missiles fired hit their intended targets, including several strategic Israeli air and radar bases
The Russian Navy's future frigate Admiral Isakov was floated out at Severnaya Verf Shipyard in St. Petersburg after 11 years of construction
The Swedish Armed Forces have joined TikTok in an effort to counter misinformation and better communicate with younger audiences. According to Johan Landeström, market manager for the Swedish Armed Forces, TikTok is the largest digital channel for young people, making it important for the organization to engage directly with its target group
The Finish city of Mikkeli has been picked to host the Multi Corps Land Component Command (MCLCC) of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which is a mere 150 km to the border with Russia which spans 1340 km, the longest land border Moscow shares with any NATO country. Finish Minister of Defense Antti Hakkanen said in a press release Friday that the MCLCC will "plan, prepare, and command" NATO land forces' operations in Northern Europe
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The European Common Radar System Mark 2 (ECRS Mk2) took to the skies for the first time today aboard a UK Typhoon test and evaluation aircraft at BAE Systems' flight test facility in Lancashire. The radar, developed by Leonardo UK, aims to equip Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots with enhanced capabilities to locate, identify, and suppress enemy air defences