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MBDA, KAI Agree to Boost Cooperation
2023-11-27 Read More...
MBDA and Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) have signed an agreement to deepen their cooperation. The agreement will see the companies explore new opportunities for the integration of new MBDA weapons onto KAI

Ninth Multipurpose European Frigate “Spartaco Schergat” Launched
2023-11-27 Read More...
The launching ceremony of the Spartaco Schergat frigate, the ninth of a series of 10 FREMM vessels - Multi Mission European Frigates, took place Friday at the integrated shipyard of Riva Trigoso (Genoa,

Embraer Delivers Upgraded Fifth E-99 Aircraft to Brazilian Air Force
2023-11-27 Read More...
Embraer has delivered to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) its fifth EMB 145 AEW&C aircraft, upgraded and designated as E-99M in the FAB. The aircraft has been updated to perform Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C)

Kuwait’s 25th Commando Brigade Heads to Pakistan for Two-Week Joint Drills
2023-11-27 Read More...
A force of Kuwait’s 25th Commando Brigade, known as Maghaweer 25, has left for Pakistan to partake in military exercises, codenamed Fajr Al Sharq 5 (Dawn of the East 5), due this week, according to the country’s Ministry of Defense

Fincantieri Signs 10-Year Support Services Contract for Egypt’s Two Fremm Frigates
2023-11-23 Read More...
Fincantieri has signed with the Armament Authority formally representing the Ministry of Defense of the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt, a 10-year contract related to two Fremm vessels of

GCC Joint Defense Council Holds 20th Meeting in Oman
2023-11-22 Read More...
The Sultanate of Oman hosted the twentieth meeting of the GCC Joint Defense Council under the chairmanship of HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defense

Saab Approved for 100% Ownership of Carl-Gustaf Manufacturing Facility in India
2023-11-22 Read More...
Saab has secured approval from Indian authorities for 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for manufacturing the shoulder launched Carl-Gustaf® weapon system in

Raytheon Completes Live-Fire Test for Lower Tier Air & Missile Defense Sensor
2023-11-21 Read More...
Raytheon, an RTX business, in support of the U.S. Army, completed a live-fire engagement using the advanced, 360-degree Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor, known as LTAMDS. This milestone is the latest event in

5th Edition of Azerbaijan International Defense Exhibition (ADEX) to be Held in September 2024
2023-11-21 Read More...
In 2024, the Azerbaijan International Defense Exhibition ADEX, the largest event dedicated to the defense industry in the region, will mark its 5th

Embraer Defense & Security Names New VP, Sales & Business Development for Europe & Africa
2023-11-21 Read More...
Embraer Defense & Security appointed José Gustavo as the new Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Europe and Africa. He will be based in Lisbon, Portugal, under the leadership of Frederico Lemos, CCO of the business

Oshkosh to Supply Additional Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) to U.S. Allies
2023-11-21 Read More...
The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal announced that is has awarded Oshkosh Defense a $160 million order for additional Oshkosh Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) and associated packaged and installed

Sweden Orders MBDA’s CAMM Air Defence Missile
2023-11-21 Read More...
MBDA announced it has signed a contract in Sweden to deliver Common Anti-air Modular Missiles (CAMMs) for the Swedish Armed

BAE Systems to Enhance GPS Technology on Eurofighter Typhoon
2023-11-21 Read More...
Following successful activity to demonstrate functional compatibility and physical installation feasibility, BAE Systems Digital GPS Anti-jam Receiver (DIGARTM) has been selected to continue into the next phase of the

EDGE, Roketsan to Explore Partnerships in Smart Weapon Development
2023-11-19 Read More...
EDGE, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Roketsan, a leading Turkish company which designs, develops, and manufactures rockets, missiles, guided munitions, and weapon

Naval Group Delivers First Gowind® Corvette for UAE Navy
2023-11-16 Read More...
The delivery ceremony for the first Gowind® corvette, Bani Yas, ordered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Naval Group took place on 21 October 2023 in Lorient, France, in the presence of an official delegation from the UAE headed by

Algerian Chief of Staff Visits China
2023-11-16 Read More...
General Saïd Chanegriha, Chief of People’s National Army Staff, visited Thursday, on the fifth day of his visit to the People’s Republic of China, the headquarters of CATIC in Beijing, a company specialising in

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