A month ago, China and the U.S
The UK Government has announced a £167 million contract with Thales UK to enhance combat vehicles and Wildcat helicopters with lightweight multirole missiles (LMM). These missiles will be deployed from platforms like the Stormer vehicle and the Royal Navy's Martlet system on Wildcat helicopters
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is set to see the first flight of its second Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)
Egypt has opened confidential talks with China to purchase its J-31 stealth fighter besides the J-10C to match the capabilities of its air force with that of Israel which possesses the most advanced fighters in the region. Official sources confirmed to
Lockheed Martin awarded Indra, Escribano Mechanical and Engineering, and ICM (Integral de Conexión y Montajes, S.L
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc
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
Lockheed Martins updated Sniper targeting pod is expected to enhance interoperability among F-35 Lightning II, F-16 fighters, ground-based artillery systems such as HIMARS, and the MLRS family of munitions. For NATO partners, the interoperability could extend to other 4th Generation jets as well as new mobile rocket launchers built in Europe
MBDA introduced a new effector concept for its Sky Warden counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) modular solution at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024. This ground-launched anti-air munition is designed to target threats from small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS) and loitering munitions, specifically Class 1 and smaller Class 2
Boeing and the Antonov Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaborative opportunities in defense projects, with a particular focus on drones. The agreement aims to support the development of Ukraine's defense industry and economy