The Ministry of Investment (MISA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), and Leonardo revealed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the ongoing World Defence Show in Riyadh. The MoU aims to facilitate discussions, development, and evaluation of investment and collaboration opportunities within the defense and aerospace sector
Northrop Grumman has completed its All-Up Round (AUR) Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program in partnership with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Both teams—Lockheed Martin and Aerojet Rocketdyne; and Northrop Grumman and Raytheon—have entered the critical design phase, with Lockheed Martin's team completing its PDR in September 2023
Sweden and France have solidified their defense partnership through a strategic agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation in the critical areas of anti-tank and air defense. The agreement, signed on January 30 during French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Sweden, marks a milestone in the relationship between the two nations
In an official statement released today, Gan Yu, spokesman for the China Coast Guard, reported that four Philippine personnel were dispelled from Huangyan Island (Scarborough Shoal) on Sunday after allegedly engaging in illegal activities. According to Yu, the China Coast Guard issued a warning and lawfully escorted the “intruders” away
Rolls-Royce has recently entered into a long-term agreement with Azad Engineering for the manufacturing and supply of complex components intended for defence aircraft engines in India. The Hyderabad-based Azad Engineering is set to become part of the global supply chain for intricate category components designated for Rolls-Royces advanced aero engines
Airbus Helicopters has revealed its collaboration with Indias Tata Group to establish a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for helicopters within the country. The FAL will be responsible for producing Airbus H125 helicopter from its civil range, targeting both the Indian market and export to neighboring countries
Australia and Japan have officially entered into an agreement aimed at advancing strategic capabilities in robotic and autonomous systems for undersea warfare. The collaborative research project, initiated by the Defence Science and Technology Group of Australia and Japan's Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Agency, marks the first undertaking under the bilateral research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) arrangement inked in June 2023
stry of Defence regarding in-service support for the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) solution worth $190 million to run until 2026. The contract includes maintenance and logistics support, as well as training services
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has awarded a new contract through the Aurora Engineering Delivery Partnership (EDP) to enhance the survivability and protection of Land Armoured Vehicles in the British Army, with QinetiQ as the lead EDP partner and Leonardo UK as the Principal Systems Integrator collaborating on the project. This initiative is the second development phase of the UK Modular Integrated Protection System (MIPS) program, succeeding the concluded Icarus TDP led by Leonardo in July 2021
Australian maritime engineering firm Birdon has been selected by the U.S