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Bayraktar Akinci Launches MAM-L, MAM-T Guided Bombs to Strike Targets

March 21, 2024 @ 08:39 AM

Turkey's Bayraktar AKINCI drone underwent a series of live firing trials during which it launched Roketsan's MAM-L and MAM-T guided bombs, equipped with television (TV) and imaging infrared (IIR) seekers, respectively. The tests were conducted recently in the Black Sea, drone maker Baykar
Sweden Orders 321 Patria Six-wheeled Armored Vehicles

March 21, 2024 @ 05:59 AM

The Swedish Defence Procurement Agency (FMV) has signed a contract to purchase 321 six-wheeled armored vehicles from Finland-based Patria. The contract is valued at around €470 million, marking one of the largest deals ever secured by Patria in Sweden
Netherlands to Buy €150M Worth of F-16 Weapons, €200M Drones for Ukraine

March 21, 2024 @ 04:39 AM

The Netherlands is allocating over €150 million for the purchase of ammunition for Ukraine, in addition to a contribution exceeding €200 million in drone technology. The allocated funds will cover air-to-ground weapons for the F-16s destined for Ukraine, which can be deployed by these aircraft
Construction Begins on France’s First 3G Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine

March 21, 2024 @ 04:21 AM

France's inaugural third-generation nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SNLE 3G) saw its steel cutting ceremony held at Naval Group's shipyard in Cherbourg on March 20, marking the commencement of the project. Launched in February 2021, the SNLE 3G (Sous-marin nucléaire lanceur dengins – 3rd generation) program for the French Navy integrates various entities, including the armed forces, the French defense procurement agency DGA, which oversees project management, the French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) responsible for nuclear boilers, and Naval Group, managing overall project responsibilities for the submarines, in collaboration with TechnicAtome for nuclear boilers
Kosovo to Provide Armored Vehicles, Trucks, Mortar Rounds to Ukraine

March 20, 2024 @ 12:58 PM

Kosovo's Defense Minister, Ejup Maqedonci, announced at the 20th Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine meeting in Germany that Kosovo would provide two military aid packages to Ukraine. The aid includes mortar rounds, trucks, and armored vehicles, demonstrating Kosovo's solidarity with Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression
Boeing Eyes Cutting Airbus Ties in Spirit AeroSystems Talks

March 20, 2024 @ 11:43 AM

Boeing is considering reducing Spirit AeroSystems' links to its competitor Airbus amid complications in Boeing's bid to reclaim its former subsidiary. This decision, first reported by
Airbus Ends Acquisition Bid of ATOS' Big Data and Security Business

March 20, 2024 @ 04:28 AM

Airbus has decided to halt discussions with Atos regarding the potential acquisition of its Big Data and Security (BDS) business line, dealing a blow to Atos's efforts to overcome financial hurdles. The
Japan to Lift Export Restrictions on F-X Fighter Jet in Joint Partnership...

March 19, 2024 @ 10:57 AM

The Japanese government is poised to greenlight the export of a stealth fighter jet, currently under development in collaboration with the United Kingdom and Italy. The decision to ease export restrictions comes as part of Japans endeavor to loosen stringent post-war export regulations targeting weaponry
Rheinmetall Acquires Dutch EV startup REEQ to Enter Hybrid Military Vehicles Space

March 19, 2024 @ 08:35 AM

Rheinmetall announced the acquisition of Dutch EV start-up REEQ as a first step to enter the manufacture of hybrid military vehicles. The acquisition, finalized in March 2024, sees Rheinmetall Defence Nederland B
Bring Down Price or Cancel Caracal Contract: U.A.E. to Airbus Helicopters...

March 19, 2024 @ 08:20 AM

After months of strained negotiations, the United Arab Emirates (U.A

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