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Brazilian defence manufacturer Mac Jee is in the process of developing a new loitering munition called the Anshar. The system was announced at the Dubai Air Show, which runs from 13-17 November 2023. Named after the god of the celestial horizon from Babylonian mythology, the Anshar was developed in Brazil by Mac Jee using its […]

The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (DMA) has awarded a contract for new infantry helmets via a framework contract established by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) in Luxembourg, according to a 9 November 2023 press release by the agency. The helmet ordered by Norway is the Batlskin Caiman produced by Galvion. In Norwegian service […]

The B-21 Raider, the next-generation strategic bomber of the US Air Force (USAF), made its maiden flight on 10 November 2023. Although no official acknowledgements of the flight were released by the USAF or the aircraft’s manufacturer, Northrop Grumman, in the days following the event, video footage of the first B-21 taking to the skies […]

The first production-representative Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk advanced jet trainer (AJT), known as aircraft APT-2, arrived at Edwards Air Force Base (AFB) in California on 8 November 2023, formally marking the start of the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) developmental flight test campaign for the aircraft. The T-7A programme is designed to provide the USAF with an […]

The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Latvia of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and related equipment, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on 24 October 2023. The sale, which is worth an estimated USD 220 M (EUR 206 M), has been passed to the US […]

Babcock International Group has signed a four-year GBP 750 M (EUR 860 M) contract with the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) to deliver the infrastructure required to support and sustain the Royal Navy’s submarines for decades to come. As part of the major infrastructure programme underway at the Devonport site, Babcock […]

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Lithuania of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs), the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on 23 October 2023. The sale, worth an estimated USD 100 M (EUR 93.65 M), has been forwarded to the US Congress for final approval. Lithuania has […]

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Japan of Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) Block 2B Tactical Missiles and related equipment, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on 24 October 2023. The sale, worth an estimated USD 74.6 M (EUR 69.9 M), has been forwarded to the US Congress for […]

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Kingdom of AGM-179A Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGMs), the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on 23 October 2023. The proposed sale, worth an estimated USD957.4 M, has been forwarded to the US Congress for final approval. The UK government has requested […]

The FAST Labs research and development organisation of BAE Systems has been awarded a USD 5 M (EUR 4.7 M) contract from the US Office of Naval Research (ONR) in relation to the Common-architecture Amplifier for Low-cost, Efficient, SWaP-Constrained Environments (COALESCE) programme, BAE Systems announced on 8 November 2023. Under the contract FAST Labs will […]

Seven prominent companies have made a resounding commitment to participate in the highly acclaimed Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security Asia (NATSEC Asia) 2024 exhibition, signifying an exceptional show of support. Their commitment was formalised during a contract handover ceremony at the ongoing Defense & Security (D&S) 2023 event, which took place in Bangkok, Thailand, […]

On 9 November 2023, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) published a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) request by Romania for the procurement of 54 M1A2C Abrams main battle tanks (MBTs), also known as the M1A2 SEPv3 standard. This contract has been anticipated for some time now, with Lt Gen Teodor Incicaș, Head of the […]

European missile house MBDA has finalised an agreement with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) covering MBDA’s support as PGZ delivers the Narew air defence programme for the Polish armed forces. The Narew programme will provide Poland with a highly advanced mobile air defence system capable of dealing with modern and future threats out to ranges beyond […]

Saab announced on 24 October 2023 that it had received an additional order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) covering upgrades to the Swedish Air Force’s fleet of Gripen C/D fighters. This latest order, worth SEK 579 M (EUR 49.5 M), is designed to ensure the continued operation of Sweden’s Gripen C/Ds while also […]

The Danish Ministry of Defence’s Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) has signed a contract with Thales Netherlands for the supply of five mobile Ground Master 200 Multi Mission Compact (GM200 MM/C) digital radars, it was announced on 31 October 2023. The contract was signed as a government-to-government agreement with DALO’s Dutch counterpart: the Command […]

Germany’s Anschütz has reached a significant milestone with the successful setting-to-work of its Naval Radar NX application of the first of eight Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Anzac-class frigates, the company announced on 27 October 2023. The 20- to 30-year-old frigates are receiving Naval Radar NX applications as part of their modernisation programme. “We are pleased […]

Germany’s Rohde & Schwarz has proven that its new ARDRONIS Locate Compact system is fully compliant with the Sensing for Asset Protection with Integrated Electronic Networked Technology (SAPIENT) protocol developed by the UK Ministry of Defence and adopted by NATO as a counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) standard, the company announced on 31 October 2023. The ARDRONIS Locate […]

UK marine technology specialist Kraken Technology Group (KTG) announced an official collaboration with the autonomous surface vessel (ASV) arm of US company L3Harris Technologies on 1 November 2023 to advance the integration of control systems within the K40 Manta: a prototype uncrewed surface-subsurface vehicle (USSV) that utilises foils for rapid surface transit before submerging for […]

Europe’s Airbus Defence and Space and US-headquartered defence contractor Northrop Grumman announced on 23 October 2023 the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop and foster a strategic partnership in military satellite communications for the UK’s future wideband Skynet military satellite communications (satcoms) programme. The agreement between the two companies will bring together […]

Danish software house Systematic announced on 1 November 2023 the expansion of its partnership with the British Army with the signing of a contract for 1,400 new licences for the company’s SitaWare C4ISR software. The contract will allow for the acquisition of SitaWare Headquarters for use by all the British Army’s brigades and divisions, in additions to […]

Czech aerospace and engineering specialist PBS Velka Bites has announced plans to double its production over the next year. The objective, announced on 23 October 2023, came about in light of increased demand for engines for cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). These are primarily supplied to the United States and NATO countries as […]