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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.
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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.
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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’.
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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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Organisational and ministerial changes bode ill for MoD
1st July 2020
The Whitehall machine is undergoing yet another session of tinkering in an effort to make it more efficient and coherent: at least, that is the …
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Air Warfare
India eyes more Spice
1st July 2020
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is to buy more Spice 2000 precision-guidance kits from Israel, using emergency procurement powers granted by the Narendra Modi government, …
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Defence Notes
Thales to support Australian industrial capability with 10-year munitions deal
1st July 2020
Thales is to produce and supply the Australian government with strategic munitions, under a ten-year deal worth about A$1 billion ($686.7 million). Under the Strategic …
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Naval Warfare
Singapore sets up USV flotilla, but some projects delayed
30th June 2020
Due to COVID-19 and supply chain disruptions, a handful of Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) programmes are delayed by up to a year. In his annual …
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Air Warfare
Kongsberg awarded F-35 composite components contract
30th June 2020
Kongsberg has been awarded an NOK800 million ($82.5 million) contract by Northrop Grumman for composite fuselage panels and hatches of all variants for the F-35 …
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Naval Warfare
Largest ever RNZN ship reaches home
29th June 2020
The 26,000t replenishment ship HMNZS Aotearoa arrived at Devonport Naval Base in Auckland on 26 June after completing its delivery voyage from South Korea. It …
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Air Warfare
Airbus delivers first MRTT to NATO group
29th June 2020
On 29 June Airbus confirmed that it had delivered the first A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft to the NATO Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF). …
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Air Warfare
FAB receives third Embraer KC-390 Millennium
29th June 2020
Embraer has delivered its third KC-390 Millennium multi-mission medium airlift aircraft to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), the company confirmed on 29 June. The aircraft …
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Naval Warfare
Pentagon recalibrates USN fleet numbers but lacks updated force structure assessment
26th June 2020
US shipbuilders and Congress are anxiously awaiting details of the USN’s 30-year shipbuilding plan, which is already running five months late. This blueprint will propel …
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Naval Warfare
NAO report issues warning on UK carrier strike capability
26th June 2020
The implications of building and sustaining the UK’s two aircraft carriers continue to loom large for the RN, with the latest report issued by the …
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PODCAST: Commanding the International Maritime Security Construct and leading a defence business in a time of crisis
26th June 2020
Welcome to Episode 25 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
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Air Warfare
Sweden hits deadlock over new defence spending plans
26th June 2020
Cross party political talks in Sweden addressing future defence funding have collapsed, following disagreement over whether additional money should be approved. The Swedish government will …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Philippines expects Hermes 900 UAVs imminently
26th June 2020
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is about to receive its final MALE UAVs from Israel, according to the latest edition of the PAF newsletter Lead …
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Military Logistics
GE turbines to power Turkish DIMDEG vessel
25th June 2020
The new fleet replenishment ship for the Turkish Navy will be powered by two LM2500 marine gas turbines, to be delivered by GE Marine under …
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Digital Battlespace
UK selects WESCAM sensor for autonomous vessel
25th June 2020
The WESCAM MX-10MS from L3 Harris has been selected as the EO/IR sensor for the Maritime Autonomy Surface Testbed (MAST-13) Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) system …
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Air Warfare
Rwanda joins the Grand Caravan club
25th June 2020
Cessna C-208 Grand Caravan EX aircraft are being supplied to the Rwandan Air Force by ATI Engineering Services in an FMS deal. The $10.1 million contract for …
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Air Warfare
FCAS leads the next-generation combat aircraft market
25th June 2020
The development of sixth-generation combat aircraft is in its infancy, yet competition to supply prospective global requirements is already ramping up. Projects already initiated by …
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USN orders more helmet display trackers for MH-60S crew
25th June 2020
The USN is ordering 76 more helmet display tracker systems, major assemblies, engineering services and support equipment from Elbit Systems of America. This sole-source procurement …
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Land Warfare
Spanish Army defines its NBC priorities in context of COVID-19
25th June 2020
The outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Spain shed light on the importance of maintaining and enhancing NBC capabilities among the armed forces. Therefore, to …
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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]()
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
