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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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Military Logistics

Renton's Valley Machine Shop proud to contribute to the American-made Boeing aerial refueling tanker team

6th May 2010

Valley Machine Shop is proud to announce its addition to The Boeing Company's nationwide team to compete for the US Air Force's new fleet of …
Land Warfare

IDEB 2010: Slovakia unveils upgraded LMV

6th May 2010

The Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic (MoSR) unveiled its first Iveco M65E 4x4 Light Multirole Vehicle (LMV) at the International Defence Exhibition Bratislava …
Land Warfare

IDEB 2010: Czech Republic considers MPV buy

6th May 2010

The Czech Republic’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) is considering an urgent operational requirement to equip its Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams in Afghanistan with mine-protected …
Digital Battlespace

Boeing Wedgetail aircraft accepted into Royal Australian Air Force fleet

6th May 2010

The Boeing Company today announced that the Commonwealth of Australia has accepted the first two Project Wedgetail 737 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft …
Land Warfare

Harris Corporation receives $11 million order from Central Asia customer for Falcon III and Falcon II tactical radios

5th May 2010

Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received an $11 million order to provide Falcon tactical radio systems to a Partnership for …
Digital Battlespace

France and NATO C3 Agency sign landmark agreement

5th May 2010

France and the NATO Consultation, Command and Control Agency (NC3A) signed on 30 April a landmark agreement that will see closer cooperation in the development …
Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman to bid for Range Radar Replacement Programme competition

5th May 2010

Northrop Grumman Corporation announced today that it intends to bid as prime contractor for the US Army Range Radar Replacement programme (RRRP) competition. The RRRP …
Military Logistics

TECT Aerospace brings American knowledge and innovation to the Boeing Company's nationwide aerial refueling tanker team

5th May 2010

TECT Aerospace, Inc., headquartered in Wichita, KS, today announced its partnership with Boeing on a major bid to build the next generation of aerial refueling …
Digital Battlespace

TASC wins $26 million contract to evaluate Army's intelligence systems

5th May 2010

TASC Inc. (TASC) has been selected by The United States Army to provide analytical services and software support to the Army Military Intelligence Community as …
Digital Battlespace

US Army selects AAR to modernise air defence command system for the government of Egypt

4th May 2010

AAR today announced that it has been selected by the US Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM), Huntsville, Alabama, to upgrade and modifythe Government of …
Uncrewed Vehicles

GA-ASI introduces Sea Avenger UAS for UCLASS carrier operations

4th May 2010

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), a leading manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), tactical reconnaissance radars, and surveillance systems, today introduced Sea AvengerTM, a …
Land Warfare

ATK receives $52 million training tank ammunition order from US Army

4th May 2010

Alliant Techsystems has received a $52 million order for 120mm training tank ammunition from the US Army. The award is for the third year of …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Kaman demonstrates cargo airdrop flight tests with unmanned helicopter

4th May 2010

Kaman Aerospace Corporation, a subsidiary of Kaman Corporation, has proven in recent tests that the unmanned K-MAX helicopter can resupply troops with cargo airdropped by …
Military Logistics

Boeing announces formation of Airlift and Tankers Division

4th May 2010

Boeing today announced the formation of the Airlift and Tankers (A&T) division within its military aircraft business unit. The new division will lead the company's …
Military Logistics

Northrop Grumman signs teaming agreement With RUAG Aviation for F-5 worldwide sustainment and life cycle logistics

4th May 2010

Northrop Grumman Corporation and RUAG Aviation, Emmen, Switzerland, have signed an agreement to provide worldwide sustainment and life cycle logistics as an effort to offer …
Defence Helicopter

857 Naval Air Squadron receive royal medal parade

4th May 2010

77 Royal Navy Sea King crew members from 857 Naval Air Squadron have been presented with their Afghanistan Operational Service Medals by The Prince of …
Defence Helicopter

Elbit Systems of America awarded US Army contract for the improved signal data converter

4th May 2010

Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., was awarded a 5-year, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the …
Land Warfare

Oshkosh Defense awarded $13 million for HEMTT A4 add-on armor kits, fuel tanker self-sealant applications

4th May 2010

Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, has received two awards valued at more than $13 million from the US Army TACOM Life Cycle Management …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Elbit Systems awarded $50 million UAS contract by the Israeli Defense Ministry

4th May 2010

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it was awarded an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) contract from the Israeli Ministry of Defense, valued at approximately $50 …