MBDA signed a European Defence Fund grant agreement and a Linked Procurement Contract with Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) on May 15, initiating the HYpersonic Defence Interceptor Study (HYDIS²) concept phase with co-funding from member states. The European Commission's selection of the HYDIS² project for funding in July 2023 highlights the strategic importance placed on countering emerging hypersonic threats
The German Heron TP (GHTP), a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) developed through collaboration between Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the Israeli Ministry of Defense's Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), and Airbus, performed its maiden flight in German airspace today. This flight marks a crucial step in the joint venture aimed at fulfilling the specific requirements of the German Ministry of Defence
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The United States State Department granted approval on May 14 for a potential sale of AIM-9X air-to-air missiles and related equipment to Romania, with the transaction valued at
The United States has agreed to sell M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to Ukraine, with procurement costs being shouldered by Germany, aimed at bolstering the country's airspace defenses against Russian missiles. On May 10, the U
The Luxembourg government announced a €2.6 billion investment, the nation's largest defense expenditure, to acquire French-made Griffon, Jaguar, and Serval armored vehicles, enhancing military capabilities and NATO/EU interoperability
A South Korean delegation attending the DSA-2024 event in Malaysia last week engaged with their counterparts from the Philippines to explore the potential export of the KF-21 fighter jet and submarines, in addition to discussing an increased procurement of FA-50 fighters. According to an official
Malaysia is reportedly considering acquiring additional FA-50 combat aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), one year after purchasing 18 units in the Block 20 configuration. In an official
Polish firm Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW) and South Korean Hanwha Aerospace have signed an agreement to integrate Polish Krab chassis with the Korean K9A2 and K9A3 gun-howitzers, building on previous collaborations. The
The Pentagon has thwarted attempts by the Russian military to use SpaceX's Starlink satellite communication terminals. This effort was confirmed to