Navantia UK has contracted Hensoldt UK to supply advanced radar and navigation systems for the UK Royal Fleet Auxiliarys (RFA) three new Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships. This equipment includes Hensoldt's Quadome Naval 3D Air and Surface Surveillance Radar, Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems, and Kelvin Hughes Integrated Navigation Bridge Systems (INBS)
Boeing has advanced its manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) technology through recent testing involving a digital F/A-18 Super Hornet and MQ-25 Stingray. The testing demonstrates the maturation of software intended for future use by the U
Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have jointly proposed significant changes to their national export control exemptions to facilitate defense industry collaboration within the AUKUS partnership. These proposed changes aim to create a license-free environment for defense-related exports among the three countries, promoting enhanced cooperation in scientific, technological, and industrial capabilities
Menace-X is designed for mobile command and control in challenging communication environments, facilitating complex mission sets like maritime surface fire coordination. Current C2 solutions demand extensive logistics, setup time, and specialized training
Pratt & Whitney, a division of RTX, has secured a $65.8 million contract to provide support for Saudi Arabia's F-15 fighter jet engines under the management of the Middle East Propulsion Company (MEPC)
The Finnish Defence Forces are acquiring heavy Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles as part of the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme. The Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorized the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command to initiate a serial procurement of heavy 6x6 armoured personnel carrier vehicles from Patria
The nuclear boiler room of the SNA Tourville, the third submarine in France's Barracuda series, initiated its nuclear propulsion reactor in Cherbourg on April 24, as announced by the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA). The nuclear boiler room for these submarines was developed under the project management of the CEA (Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission)
QinetiQ has conducted the U.K
Kongsberg Discovery's business area, Kongsberg Discovery, has announced the completion of factory acceptance testing for the first production system of their long-range Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) called HUGIN Endurance. Sea trials for the first production unit began in September 2023 and concluded with a successful demonstration of the AUV's capabilities to the customer in March 2024
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