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Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
Results for Q1 2025 have been strong across the board for many defence companies in Europe with forward-looking statements and predictions for the full year also looking good.
Digital Battlespace
US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts
Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) satellites are intended to provide early warning of missile launches from any location worldwide and new ground stations will result in expanded coverage of critical missile warning.
Air Warfare
Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic
The US and Czech Republic have pledged different support packages, with the latter agreeing to jointly open a new F-16 training centre in partnership with a ‘coalition of the willing’.
Air Warfare
Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
The possible sale for 1,000 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), comes ahead of President Trump’s visit to the country later in the month.
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Naval Warfare
Finns to begin building new corvettes this year
4th April 2023
After problems in the design phase, Finland is set to start production of a new fleet of four new Pohjanmaa-class ships later this year.
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Naval Warfare
Belgium and Netherlands go Dutch on four billion Euro bill for new frigates
4th April 2023
Belgium and the Netherlands have agreed on plans to procure four new Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Frigates under the ASWF project.
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Naval Warfare
US commissions latest Littoral Combat Ship, as Austal execs face fraud charges
3rd April 2023
On April 1, the USN commissioned the latest Austal USA-built Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32), shortly after a federal grand jury indictment charging three Alabama men with orchestrating an accounting fraud scheme at the shipbuilder.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed Martin wins new Hellfire and JAGM missile contract
3rd April 2023
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a multiple-year production contract worth over $400 million by the US Army for Joint-Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) and Hellfire missiles, covering procurement and production support for the service and international customers.
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Australia selects preferred bidder for JP9102 SATCOM tender
3rd April 2023
A contract has not been awarded yet, but Lockheed Martin has been declared the preferred bidder for JP9102 MILSATCOM in Australia.
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Land Warfare
US Army opens new horizons with 3D printing for vehicle parts
31st March 2023
Aiming at exploring new additive manufacturing applications, the US Army will open an Advanced Manufacturing Commercialization Center, dedicated to producing large parts for various ground vehicles.
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Naval Warfare
First Belgian-Dutch rMCM vessel launched
31st March 2023
On 29 March, Naval Group launched the first of 12 mine countermeasure vessels (MCMVs), M940 Oostende, under the Belgian-Dutch rMCM programme.
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Land Warfare
KMW refines RT60 turret-equipped Boxer 'Dragoon' module
31st March 2023
Krauss Maffei-Wegmann (KMW) has refined its Kongsberg RT60-equipped turreted Boxer variant, with a newer version based on the UK's Infantry Carrying Vehicle (ICV) module as a basis but with a strengthened roof.
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Naval Warfare
US lacks clear plan to meet amphibious ship requirements, Marine Corps chief says
30th March 2023
Speaking to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee during a hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024 budget request for the USN and USMC, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen David Berger said there was 'no plan' for the US to meet its statutory minimum requirements for amphibious warships.
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Air Warfare
NATO air forces need to focus on air superiority and ‘realistic’ training
30th March 2023
At the RUSI Combat Air Conference 2023, experts and senior air force personnel openly talked about the lessons air forces learned from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. NATO air arms must focus on SEAD/DEAD missions, stockpiling ammunition and air superiority.
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Land Warfare
UK inks agreement for Swedish Archer guns and buys Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifles
30th March 2023
The defence ministers of the UK and Sweden have signed a letter of intent for a contract to supply the British Army with 14 Archer self-propelled guns and announced a deal for Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifles.
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Naval Warfare
US Navy solicits Raytheon and Lockheed for carrier-suitable hypersonic weapon
29th March 2023
The USN has awarded two contracts to Raytheon Missiles and Defence and Lockheed Martin for initial development of a carrier-suitable long-range, high-speed weapon known as Hypersonic Air Launched Offensive Anti-Surface (HALO).
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Air Warfare
Australia receives an additional Growler and considers BBJ replacement
29th March 2023
The RAAF has returned its Growler fleet to full strength, plus replacements are also needed for two 737 BBJ aircraft used for VVIP transportation.
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Naval Warfare
Italian Navy secures funds for two new FREMMs amid push for a bigger fleet
28th March 2023
Italy plans to procure two more FREMM frigates as part of a push to strengthen its naval capabilities amid an increased Russian presence in the Mediterranean.
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Naval Warfare
Cairo adds more American ships to its fleet
27th March 2023
The Egyptian Navy recently has taken delivery of three former USN Cyclone-class patrol coastal ships.
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Digital Battlespace
EU Commission invites tenders for new satellite constellation with military applications
27th March 2023
The European Commission has launched an invitation tender for a contract to implement the EU satellite constellation dubbed IRIS² (Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite).
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Naval Warfare
Malta takes delivery of new flagship
24th March 2023
At a ceremony in Valetta, Italy's Cantiere Navale Vittoria delivered the new flagship of the Maltese armed forces.
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Naval Warfare
Textron nets contract to develop mine countermeasure system that doesn't need towing
24th March 2023
Removing the need to tow an array would allow mine countermeasure USVs to access previously hard-to-reach areas.
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Naval Warfare
Japan commissions its second Taigei-class submarine
23rd March 2023
Japan has inducted its second Taigei-class submarine, amidst plans to boost counterstrike capabilities with new, longer-range missiles.
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Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
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Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic
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US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts
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SOF Week 2025: Kraken Technology group debuts K3 Scout USV in North America
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Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
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![Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic]()
Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic
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![US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts]()
US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts
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Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025
