The Russian cargo ship Ursa Major reportedly sank off the coast of Spain on December 23, after an explosion in its engine room. The vessel, reportedly involved in evacuating Russian military equipment from Syria, had been drifting southward in the Mediterranean at reduced speed before the incident, Ukrainian media reported quoting the country's intelligence Directorate
The United Engine Corporation (UEC) and the Aeronext Association have signed an agreement to jointly develop technologies for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The collaboration, announced at the International Engine Forum in Moscow, aims to strengthen Russias UAS industry by advancing domestic power plant technologies and enhancing the regulatory framework for unmanned aviation
European defense consortium KNDS has established a subsidiary in Kyiv under the name KNDS Ukraine LLC. The new entity aims to strengthen collaboration with Ukrainian government institutions, the domestic defense industry, and support Ukrainian Armed Forces capabilities
Russia aims to establish its own low-orbit satellite constellation to provide broadband internet access across the country by 2027. This initiative, which draws parallels to SpaceXs Starlink, was announced by Maksut Shadayev, the Minister of Digital Development of Communications and Mass Media, during the first International Technology Congress at Patriot Park
Oshkosh Defense has received a direct commercial sales order to provide Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) A1 tractors and 635NL trailers to the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces through Optimum Vehicle Logistics, LLC. The HET A1 tractor is designed to transport heavy mission-critical equipment, including tanks, armored vehicles, and recovery vehicles, providing line haul, local haul, and maintenance evacuation capabilities
MD Helicopters LLC (MDH) has signed a five-year, $19 million contract with the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) to provide comprehensive support for the maintenance and operation of its MD530F helicopter fleet. The agreement covers spare parts supply, repair and overhaul services, and in-country technical and logistical support for SANGs 12 MD530F helicopters used in flight training
MD Helicopters LLC (MDH) has secured a 5-year, $19 million contract with the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) to provide comprehensive support for their fleet of 12 MD530F helicopters. The agreement includes spare parts, repair and overhaul services, and in-country technical and logistical support
Rheinmetall has received its first order from the Ukrainian government for constructing an ammunition factory, following an announcement in February 2024. This marks the project's starting point, as the company will supply the complete technical equipment for the factory through to commissioning
United Launch Services LLC, based in Centennial, Colorado, has been awarded a $1.1 billion modification to an existing contract for National Security Space (NSS) Launch Phase Two services
Rostec-owned United Engine Corporation (UEC) and Reynolds LLC have officially disclosed their merger to develop small-sized gas turbine engines tailored unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), with thrust capacities up to 200 kgf. Plans to form a merger was revealed at the Innoprom international industrial exhibition