European Defence Fund: over €1 billion for 54 ambitious defence industrial projects
The selected projects will support technological excellence across a wide range of defence capabilities in critical areas, including cyber defence, ground, air and naval combat.
Babcock collaborates with Saab on new Swedish Navy Luleå-class Surface Combatants
In addition to developing the Luleå-class for the Swedish Navy, Saab and Babcock will explore potential export markets for the new design.
Heron TP RPAS has made its first flight over Germany
The German Heron TP (GHTP) RPAS, enables the German Armed Forces to expand its strategic and tactical capabilities, while ensuring interoperability with NATO partners.
Patria is ready to restart production of 155mm artillery systems
Patria has full readiness to restart the production of field guns. The company also has a solution for improving the critical mobility of artillery.
Kongsberg, Diehl Defence and MBDA Deutschland enter agreement to develop the Super Sonic Strike Missile (3SM Tyrfing)
Kongsberg Defence, along with its German industry partners, have teamed to ensure the successful development of the super-sonic strike missile known as 3SM Tyrfing.
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Polish Armed Forces take final delivery of Bayraktar TB2 drones
Baykar Technologies, the Turkish drone manufacturer, officially delivered the final batch of Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles to the Polish Armed Forces.
First F-35A fighter for Belgian Air Force conducts its maiden flight
The Belgian Air Force has announced the maiden flight of its first F-35A Lightning II multi-role combat aircraft.
UK advances development of drone-killing radio wave weapon
The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is making rapid progress on a groundbreaking Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW).
U.S., NATO demonstrate capacity during exercise Swift Response
In combined and joint operations, Allies conducted airdrops from Romanian skies of thousands of paratroopers along NATO’s eastern flank during U.S.-led exercise Swift Response 24.
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GDLS: first M10 Booker Combat Vehicles delivered to U.S. Army
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) has officially delivered the first batch of M10 Booker Combat Vehicles to the U.S. Army.
Trophy APS: combat-proven system for NATO’s eastern flank forces
Trophy Active Protection System is a mature and combat-proven system that significantly enhances the operational capabilities of land forces.
Lithuanian Armed Forces receive more Javelin anti-tank guided missiles
The Lithuanian Armed Forces have received a new shipment of US-made Javelin anti-tank guided missiles, valued at approximately 16.6 million euros.
Bertin Exensor to supply additional Flexnet UGS systems to Bundeswehr
Swedish technology company Bertin Exensor has been awarded a new contract for the supply of additional Flexnet UGS systems to the German Armed Forces.
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Babcock collaborates with Saab on new Swedish Navy Luleå-class Surface Combatants
In addition to developing the Luleå-class for the Swedish Navy, Saab and Babcock will explore potential export markets for the new design.
Royal Marines test Sweden’s defences during Gothenburg exercise
Royal Marines have tested Sweden’s ability to defend a strategic archipelago at the gateway to the Baltic Sea as Britain forges even closer bonds with their newest NATO ally.
Dynamic Mongoose 24 strengthens NATO’s anti-submarine warfare capability, including new ally Sweden
NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) concluded its two-week anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare exercise Dynamic Mongoose 24.
Leonardo announces the disposal of its underwater business to Fincantieri
Leonardo announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell its Underwater Armaments Systems (UAS) business line to Fincantieri.
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SSC and Perigee to launch satellites from Esrange
SSC and South Korean rocket company Perigee Aerospace Inc. have signed a collaborative agreement to launch satellites jointly from Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden, starting 2025.
RTX’s new generation of commercial satellite imagers launches with Maxar’s WorldView Legion
Two next-generation imaging instruments designed by Raytheon, an RTX business, launched yesterday as part of Maxar’s WorldView Legion satellites.
HyImpulse: German space company successfully launches first commercially viable launch vehicle
The German start-up HyImpulse has developed a rocket that is essentially fuelled by candle wax.
GRACE project: successful tests of the satellite drive engine
In the first quarter of 2024, the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation successfully completed a series of tests of the engine that belongs to the category of the largest subsystems in satellite propulsion.