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US Navy to invest nearly $12 billion in maritime uncrewed systems and naval munitions in FY2026

Forming part of the Reconciliation Bill, the funding will support multiple efforts involving autonomous capabilities, interceptors, missiles, rockets and torpedoes.

France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend

The 2025 National Strategic Review highlights the importance of readiness against a growing Russian threat and was published days after a speech from the French President Macron who called for an increase in defence spending worth €6.5 billion by 2027.

Digital Battlespace

Australia looks towards space with force restructure, investment and training

Australia is looking to improve its presence in space with a focus on communications and creating a dedicated segment of its defence forces committed to the domain.

Air Warfare

“Gloves are off” as US Defense Secretary memo calls for sweeping drone procurement reform

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has promised to usher in a new era of “military drone dominance”.

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Digital Battlespace

Boeing Vigilare enters service with RAAF after successful multinational air combat exercise

7th September 2010

Vigilare, the Boeing Network Centric Command and Control System (NC3S) developed for the Commonwealth of Australia, has entered service with the Royal Australian Air Force …
Defence Notes

SELEX Galileo awarded £400M contract to supply Praetorian DASS for Tranche 3A Eurofighter Typhoons

6th September 2010

SELEX Galileo, a Finmeccanica Company, has been awarded a contract by BAE Systems worth circa £400M to supply the Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub System (DASS) …
Defence Helicopter

Royal Navy to use Merlin's magic to fight pirates

6th September 2010

A Royal Navy Helicopter Squadron is deploying to the Horn of Africa and the Gulf of Aden to carry out specialist anti-piracy operations over the …
Defence Helicopter

NASA tweaks tech toolbox to capture rotor results

6th September 2010

"Smooth" and "quiet" are two words not usually associated with a helicopter ride, but NASA is working to change that. A full-size UH-60A Blackhawk helicopter …
Digital Battlespace

BAE Systems awarded contract to enhance capability of Finnish Air Force

3rd September 2010

BAE Systems has been awarded a contract to provide a Link 16 network management system to the Finnish Air Force. Supporting the operation of Finland's …
Military Logistics

C-5 becomes a 'superstar'

3rd September 2010

Another Lockheed Martin C-5 is being transformed into the world's most capable strategic airlifter, the C-5M Super Galaxy. With more than 70 improvements, the Super …
Digital Battlespace

BAE Systems wins $49.9m contract to develop on-board processor and integrate DARPA ARGUS-IR

3rd September 2010

After successful development of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) daytime persistent surveillance system, BAE Systems has been awarded an additional $49.9 million contract …
Uncrewed Vehicles

L-3 WESCAM EO/IR sensors to support the US Army's LEMV

2nd September 2010

L-3 WESCAM announced today that it has received an order from Quantum Research International Inc. to supply the vital imaging and targeting sensors required for …
Digital Battlespace

New 17 micron thermal imager and day/night camera DualSec

2nd September 2010

The new DualSec 640 17 micron is a powerful around the clock, day and night multi sensor observation head, especially developed for security applications. It …
Digital Battlespace

TiaLinx, Inc. announces launch of the Eagle45-W, hands-free sense-through-the-wall imager

2nd September 2010

TiaLinx, Inc., a developer of miniaturized mm-wave radars with integrated radio and antenna arrays, today announced the launch of the Eagle45-W, a hands-free precision Sense-Through-the-Wall …
Land Warfare

BAE Systems receives $629m contract to upgrade Caiman MRAP

2nd September 2010

BAE Systems has been awarded a $629 million contract from the US Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Joint Program Office (JPO) to upgrade 1,700 Caiman …
Land Warfare

US Army awards BAE Systems $123m for thermal weapon sights

2nd September 2010

The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a $123 million contract for continued production of thermal weapon sights that improve situational awareness and survivability for …
Digital Battlespace

Lockheed Martin to upgrade intelligence workstations for US Air Force DCGS

1st September 2010

An upgrade to the system that provides analysts with access to intelligence will soon revolutionize how they handle intelligence imagery and high-definition, full-motion video, as …
Military Logistics

Lockheed Martin accepts delivery of the 1000th nacelle for the C-130J military airlifter

1st September 2010

GKN Aerospace has delivered the 1000th nacelle for the Lockheed Martin C-130J military airlifter in a highly successful 17 year production activity - and with …
Defence Helicopter

Afghan Mi-35s begin operations with NATO forces

1st September 2010

The Mi-35 Hind E attack helicopter is the Afghan Air Force’s main gunship with Afghan aircrews trained by NATO forces from various countries including Hungary …
Defence Helicopter

US Army improving helicopter protective measures

1st September 2010

The US Army is now crafting an integrated approach to aircraft survivability that combines input from multiple on-board sensors and uses that information to detect, …
Defence Helicopter

Helos bound for Pakistan receive support from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

1st September 2010

The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) proved its versatility and flexibility as they stepped up to support the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit on its way …
Digital Battlespace

Harris Corporation receives $9.5m contract to support Australia DoD communications modernization

31st August 2010

Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received a $9.5 million contract to provide engineering services to support the Australia Department of …
Military Logistics

Kratos awarded new $16m prime contract by the US Army Tank Automotive Command

31st August 2010

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a leading National Security Solutions provider, today announced that its Charleston Marine Containers, Inc. (CMCI) Business Unit in Charleston, …