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Babcock to Help Saab Design Swedish Navy’s New Lulea-class Warship

May 17, 2024 @ 07:30 AM

Saab has asked Babcock to support the design for the development of the Swedish Navys new Luleå-class Surface Combatant. Saab, commissioned by FMV, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, will design four ships for the Swedish Navy
Eurodrone Programme Completes Preliminary Design Review

May 17, 2024 @ 04:14 AM

The Eurodrone programme, led by Airbus Defence and Space as the prime contractor, has completed its Preliminary Design Review (PDR). This was achieved in collaboration with the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) and representatives from the four customer nations—France, Germany, Italy, and Spain
MBDA Selected to Develop European Counter-Hypersonic Weapon Concept

May 16, 2024 @ 06:23 AM

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
Made-for-Germany Israeli Heron TP UAV Marks First Flight Over German Airspace

May 15, 2024 @ 02:03 PM

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
EDGE Signs $27M Deal with Indonesia's PT Pindad to Establish Ammunition Production...

May 15, 2024 @ 06:19 AM

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Romania to Get 300 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II Missiles for its F-16...

May 15, 2024 @ 05:44 AM

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
No Donation, U.S. Approves $30 Million HIMARS Artillery System Sale to Ukraine

May 14, 2024 @ 10:44 AM

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
Luxembourg Allocates €2.6B for French Griffon, Jaguar Armored Vehicles

May 14, 2024 @ 09:53 AM

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
South Korea Opens Talks to Export KF-21 Jets to the Philippines

May 13, 2024 @ 06:39 AM

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 to Order More South Korean FA-50 Jets?

May 13, 2024 @ 05:01 AM

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

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