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MBDA Advances Tactical Drone, AKERON MP Missile Systems Development with Greek Collaborations

February 7, 2024 @ 05:41 AM

Europes multinational missile and missile systems manufacturer MBDA has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Greek companies MILTECH and ALTUS, specifically focusing on the development of AKERON MP missile systems and equipping a Greek-made drone with AKERON missiles. The agreements were formalized on February 6, 2024, as part of the broader strategic partnership between France and Greece established in 2021
U.K., Saudi to Collaborate on Air Defense Capabilities, Drones & Missiles

February 6, 2024 @ 08:28 AM

The United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia on Monday announced the creation of a "Strategic Capability Partnership Committee," with a focus on developing cooperation in equipment and industry, research and development, and training. A particular focus for planned collaboration will be land-based systems including air defense capabilities and armored vehicles, uncrewed aerial systems along with complex weapons including precision-guided missiles
South Korea, Saudi Arabia Forge Defense Industry Collaboration Through MOU

February 6, 2024 @ 08:22 AM

South Korea and Saudi Arabia have recently taken a step towards defense industry cooperation by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on mid- to long-term collaboration. The agreement was inked by Defense Acquisition Program Administration Director Eom Dong-hwan and Saudi Arabia's Vice Minister of National Defense, Talal Abdullah Al-otaibi, in the presence of Minister of National Defense Shin Won-sik in Riyadh on February 4
Saudi Arabia, Leonardo Forge Defense Partnership at World Defence Show

February 6, 2024 @ 05:58 AM

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's Next Generation Interceptor Program Advances with Successful Preliminary Design Review

February 1, 2024 @ 05:42 AM

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
Saab, MBDA Strengthen Defense Cooperation in Anti-Tank, Air Defense

February 1, 2024 @ 05:24 AM

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
China Expels Philippine Personnel Amidst Maritime Security Pact with Vietnam

January 31, 2024 @ 12:33 PM

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
India's Azad Engineering to Manufacture Complex Aero-Engine Components for Rolls-Royce

January 29, 2024 @ 07:55 AM

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 Partners Tata Group to Assemble H-125 Helicopter in India

January 26, 2024 @ 02:33 PM

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, Japan Sign Research Agreement for Undersea Warfare

January 23, 2024 @ 08:40 AM

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

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