Airbus Defence and Space and Helsing, Europes defence AI and software company, have signed an agreement at the ongoing ILA Berlin exhibition, focusing on advancing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for the development of a future Wingman system. This system, an unmanned fighter-type aircraft, is poised to integrate with existing combat jets and receive directives from a pilot stationed in a command aircraft, such as the Eurofighter
Germany has announced its intention to acquire an additional 20 Eurofighter jets for its air force, Chancellor Scholz confirmed at the ILA Berlin-2024 exhibition, running from June 5 to June 9. Addressing attendees at the event's opening in Berlin, Chancellor Scholz reiterated the nation's commitment to bolstering its arms production capacity,
Eurofighter consortium and the NATO Eurofighter & Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) signed a
Belarusian firm JSC Legmash has begun large-scale production of artillery ammunition in Orsha, Belarus. The company is producing 152-mm and 122-mm artillery shells for cannon artillery, including howitzers D-30, D-20, Msta-B, Giatsint-B, and their self-propelled modifications
Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland have signed a Letter of Intent to integrate MBDA's Small Anti Drone Missile (SADM) into the Skyranger 30 and other Rheinmetall military vehicles. The new guided missile effectively counters small and medium-sized drones with a high hit probability at long distances, while the Skyranger 30's 30mm cannon provides efficient mobile defense against airborne threats at shorter ranges
Rostec subsidiary Concern Radioelectronic Technologies (KRET) is set to unveil a "black box" equipped with solid-state memory designed for civil aircraft at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF)
PZL-Świdnik, a subsidiary of Leonardo, has launched the production line for the AW149 helicopters designated for the Polish Armed Forces on June 4. Initially, AW149 production took place in Vergiate, Italy, where Polish workers underwent on-the-job training to ensure adherence to delivery schedules
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement worth $3 billion with the U.S
Northrop Grumman is collaborating with Hanwha Defense Australia to supply Mk44 Stretch Bushmaster Chain Guns (Mk44S) for the Hanwha Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle as part of Australias LAND 400 Phase 3 program. This contract includes the production of 129 chain guns, with initial deliveries slated for 2026
Chinese authorities have accused personnel from the Philippine navy transport ship, the Sierra Madre, of repeatedly damaging Chinese fishermen's nets in the disputed waters of Ren'ai Jiao. Since May 15, 2024, it is claimed that over 2,000 meters of fishing nets have been damaged, and more than 100 meters have been stolen by personnel from the grounded ship