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Fincantieri Launches 6th Multipurpose Offshore Patrol Ship for Italian Navy

October 7, 2023 @ 06:00 AM

Fincantieri today launched the sixth Multipurpose Offshore Patrol ship (PPA), named the “Ruggiero di Lauria,” for the Italian Navy at its shipyard in Muggiano. This vessel is part of the renewal plan for the operational fleet of Italian Navy vessels, which was approved by the Government and Parliament and commenced in May 2015 (known as the “Naval Act”) under the aegis of OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Cooperation sur lArmement, the international organization for arms cooperation)
UK, Japanese Space Agencies to Jointly Develop In-orbit Telemetry Relay Service

October 6, 2023 @ 08:31 AM

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have announced a significant collaboration to develop an in-orbit telemetry relay service called "InRange." This collaboration builds upon a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed by both space agencies in 2021
Thales to Deliver Combat Management System, Radars to Polish Navy Frigates

October 5, 2023 @ 10:15 AM

Thales has announced its partnership with the Polish Navy to equip their MIECZNIK class frigates with combat management systems, sonar technology, infrared sensors, and radar capabilities. These enhancements are set to bolster the Polish Navy's maritime capabilities, with the first frigate expected to enter service in 2029 as part of a strategic cooperation program between Thales and the PGZ-MIECZNIK Consortium, led by Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ)
Spain Approved to Buy PATRIOT Configuration-3 System for $2.8B

October 5, 2023 @ 07:22 AM

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U.S. OKs TOW 2B RF Missiles Sale and Support to Oman

October 4, 2023 @ 05:57 AM

The State Department has granted approval for a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Oman, encompassing TOW 2B Radio Frequency Missiles (BGM-71F-7-RF), support, and related equipment, with an estimated price tag of $70 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has officially notified Congress of this impending sale
Turkish Aerospace Industry Pitches ANKA Drone in Meeting with Argentinian Military Brass

October 3, 2023 @ 10:49 AM

Representative of the Turkish Aerospace Industry (TAI) presented the ANKA unmanned system to senior officials of the Argentinian military during a meeting in the countrys capital last week. Besides the ANKA, TAI presented its portfolio of various fixed and rotary wing aircraft, unmanned aerial systems and observation and communications satellites to officials of Argentinas three Armed Forces, the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Ministry of Defense, a press release said today
Germany's Federal Cartel Office Clears Rheinmetall-Ukrainian Defence Industry Joint Venture in Kyiv

September 29, 2023 @ 06:03 AM

Germanys Federal Cartel Office, Bundeskartellamt, cleared the way for establishing a joint venture between Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH and Ukrainian Defence Industry group (UDI), the former Ukroboronprom, on Thursday. Authorization from other relevant agencies has already been applied for and is expected to come shortly
NTU Singapore, Naval Group to Advance Autonomous Vehicle and Vessel Navigation

September 29, 2023 @ 05:42 AM

NTU Singapore and Naval Group, through its subsidiary Naval Group Far East, are collaborating on autonomous technologies for vessels and unmanned vehicles, signing two research agreements totaling S$2.3 million on Thursday
Top 10 U.S. Defense Firms Receive Contracts Worth $150B in 2022

September 27, 2023 @ 06:12 AM

The Department of Defense Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation stated in its Fiscal Year 2022 Defense Spending by State report today that the top 10 defense firms secured U.S
Argentina to Firm up Acquisition of 8 AW 109 Helicopters from Leonardo

September 25, 2023 @ 12:09 PM

Argentina will firm up the acquisition of eight AW-109 light helicopters from Leonardo during the current visit of its defense minister, Jorge Taiana to Italy. The helicopters are intended for Argentine Navy, which will allow expanding the control and surveillance capabilities of maritime spaces under national jurisdiction, an Argentinian

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