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.
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.
European Investment Bank steps up support for security and defence industry
Boosting EIB Group support to safeguard Europe’s peace and security is one of the top strategic priorities, outlined by President Calviño to EU Finance Ministers in February.
Unmanned technologies: Quantum Systems and ARX Robotics form strategic partnership
This strategic partnership brings together Germany’s two leading enterprises dedicated to supporting Ukraine and driving technological advancements.
Astral Knight 24 to exercise U.S. EUCOM’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence
A multi-national military exercise called Astral Knight 2024 is focused on exercising Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) and the incremental development of theater-wide security capabilities.
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UK unveils GBP 1 billion initiative for hypersonic missile development
The UK is set to enter a new era of defence capabilities with the announcement of a GBP 1 billion investment to develop the country’s first hypersonic missile.
German Eurofighters and Swedish Gripens forge NATO ties in joint exercise
German Eurofighter jets and Swedish Gripen aircraft recently conducted joint training exercises. This marked their first cooperative endeavor following Sweden’s NATO accession.
Germany: Luftwaffe ready to deploy Israeli-made Heron TP UAVs
The German Air Force (Luftwaffe), has declared its Heron TP unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), made by Israel Aerospace Industries, ready for operational use within Germany’s borders.
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Reliant: new long-range UAS by Quantum Systems [VIDEO]
Quantum-Systems debuted its latest unmanned aerial system (UAS), the Reliant, during SOF Week in Tampa, Florida, showcasing its capabilities in long-range and long-endurance vertical take-off and landing operations.
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U.S. Marine Corps trains HIMARS live fire in Lithuania
The HIMARS live fire training is part of Exercise Immediate Response 2024 which involves deployment of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System to Lithuania.
Swift Response 24: U.S. artillery conducts live fire drills in Sweden
For the first time, U.S. artillery units have conducted live-fire exercises at the Skillingaryd firing range in Sweden. This event is part of the larger NATO exercise Swift Response 24.
Lockheed Martin secures USD 451 million order to upgrade M270 launchers
The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a USD 451 million contract to recapitalize additional M270 systems expanding its domestic fleet of launchers and providing upgrades for global partners.
UK selects L3Harris T4 robots to assist with explosive ordnance disposal missions
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has selected L3Harris Technologies for an USD 18 million contract to deliver up to 50 medium-sized T4 explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robots.
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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.
German Navy christens new K130 Batch II corvette
The German Navy christened the Karlsruhe, the third of its new K130 Batch II corvettes, at Hamburg’s Blohm+Voss shipyard on May 7, 2024.
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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.