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Indra Group moves to become major space player with acquisition of Hispasat
Feb 6, 2025, 05:50 by Jeremiah CushmanSpanish defence firm Indra Group is building up its space capabilities, announcing an agreement on 3 February with Spanish infrastructure company Redeia to acquire its...Full story -
Avibras in talks with Saudi firm as it seeks financial recovery
Feb 6, 2025, 04:50 by Victor BarreiraBrazilian missiles and rockets specialist Avibras Indústria Aeroespacial is working on a new deal for its financial recovery.Full story -
First Finnish Navy Pohjanmaa-class corvette takes shape
Feb 5, 2025, 15:50 by Kate TringhamFinnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has completed construction of the hull of the first Pohjanmaa-class multirole corvette on order for the Finnish...Full story -
India issues RFI to procure active protection systems for T-90 tanks
Feb 5, 2025, 14:20 by Sohini Mandal & Christopher PetrovThe Indian Army has issued a request for information (RFI) in support of its planned procurement of a new active protection system (APS) for its T-90S/SK ‘Bhishma' main...Full story -
Airbus delivers final baseline NH90 TTH for France
Feb 5, 2025, 13:50 by Gareth JenningsAirbus Helicopters has delivered to France its final baseline version of the NHIndustries (NHI) NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH), the Ministry of the Armed...Full story -
F-35 suffers continued developmental and in-service reliability problems, says Pentagon test director
Feb 5, 2025, 06:50 by Zach RosenbergThe Lockheed Martin F-35 continues to suffer from reliability issues both in service and in testing, the US Department of Defense's (DoD's) Director, Operational Test...Full story -
Singapore begins uncrewed deployments of MARSEC USV
Feb 5, 2025, 06:50 by Ridzwan RahmatThe Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has begun uncrewed deployments of its maritime security (MARSEC) unmanned surface vessel (USV).Full story -
Estonia receives first CAESAR 6×6 SPHs
Feb 5, 2025, 04:05 by Nicholas FiorenzaThe Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) has received its first batch of CAESAR Mk I 6×6 155 mm self-propelled howitzers (SPHs), the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments...Full story -
Boeing rolls out first German Poseidon MMA
Feb 5, 2025, 04:05 by Gareth JenningsBoeing has rolled out the first P-8A Poseidon multimission maritime aircraft (MMA) for Germany, the Bundeswehr announced on 4 February.Full story -
Airbus signs study contract to define future maritime patrol aircraft for France
Feb 4, 2025, 16:35 by Gareth JenningsAirbus has signed a two-year study contract with the French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l'Armement: DGA) to define the requirements of a future...Full story -
B-21, E-130J, IBCS contracts cap off strong 2024 for Northrop Grumman
Feb 4, 2025, 14:35 by Jeremiah CushmanNorthrop Grumman had a solid 2024, setting the stage for further growth in 2025, Kathy Warden, chair, CEO, and president of Northrop Grumman, said in an earnings call on...Full story -
Sisu unveils GTT all-terrain vehicle
Feb 4, 2025, 14:35 by Nicholas FiorenzaSisu unveiled its GTT all-terrain vehicle (ATV) at the SecD-Day conference and exhibition held in Helsinki on 29–30 January 2025. The high-performance, multi-purpose...Full story -
Fourth Soleimani-class catamaran enters IRGC service
Feb 4, 2025, 14:35 by Jeremy BinnieThe fourth Shahid Soleimani-class missile catamaran has entered Iranian service, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) revealed on 3 February.Full story -
Navantia completes barge shock testing for F-110 frigate programme equipment
Feb 4, 2025, 13:50 by Kate TringhamSpanish state-owned shipbuilder Navantia has successfully completed all of the barge shock qualification tests for electrical and propulsion equipment for the Spanish...Full story -
Armenia procuring 155 mm Trajan howitzers
Feb 4, 2025, 13:50 by Alexander PetrenkoArmenia has started the process of procuring another batch of 155 mm artillery systems, this time an unknown number of French-Indian-produced Trajan towed howitzers.Full story -
Spain's SATNUS completes first ‘loyal wingman' flight trials for FCAS/SCAF
Feb 4, 2025, 13:35 by Gareth JenningsSpain's SATNUS consortium has completed its first flight trials campaign, geared at developing unmanned ‘loyal wingman' technologies for the Future Combat Air...Full story -
Denmark plans acquisition of three new Arctic patrol ships
Feb 4, 2025, 10:50 by Neil DeeThe Danish Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced plans to acquire three new Arctic patrol ships to replace the Royal Danish Navy's (RDN's) Thetis-class patrol ships....Full story -
Germany signs CAVS NEMO work package with Patria after joining programme
Feb 4, 2025, 10:50 by Nicholas FiorenzaGermany signed a Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) work package with Patria for the NEMO self-propelled mortar on 31 January after joining the programme, the Finnish...Full story -
Denmark funding, training Ghana Navy with USD1.4 million simulator
Feb 4, 2025, 09:50 by Tamara RozouvanDenmark is helping the Ghana Navy prepare for self-sufficient training by 2026 with a USD1.4 million bridge simulator, Lieutenant Colonel Lasse Sand, Denmark's defence...Full story -
Lockheed Martin wins new contract to support Singapore's upgraded F-16s
Feb 4, 2025, 08:35 by Akhil KadidalThe Singapore government will spend USD8.7 million to procure spares in support of the country's Lockheed Martin F-16C/D/D+ Block 52 upgrade programme, a Ministry of...Full story