The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation has placed a $71.6 million order for Saab’s Combat Training Centre. The company said the procurement calls for a CTC package including live exercise platforms for soldiers and vehicles, anti-tank and sniper operations training, communication tools, and Saab’s exercise control software. Saab will also extend training assistance in...
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Dutch Defense Ministry Finalizes Order for Oshkosh Joint Light Tactical Vehicles
The Netherlands has finalized its order of 150 Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicles, or DXPV, from Wisconsin-based Oshkosh Defense and its sister European unit under a procurement agreement signed on Wednesday. The value of the deal was not disclosed. The Dutch Ministry of Defence’s order of DXPV, known as “Kaaiman,” is patterned after Oshkosh’s Joint Light Tactical...
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Germany to Buy Long-Range Strike Missiles From Norway
Germany has agreed to acquire Joint Strike Missiles from Norway under a new bilateral defense cooperation agreement signed on Wednesday. The deal paves the way for the Norwegian government to enter into a contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to deliver the precision-guided missiles, which are estimated to cost $646.1 million. Oslo said the advanced...
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Rocket Lab to Launch ESA’s First Low Earth Orbit Navigation Satellites
Rocket Lab has secured a contract to launch the European Space Agency’s first satellites for its Low Earth Orbit Positioning, Navigation and Timing demonstrator mission. The California-based space firm said this marks the first time ESA will use the company’s Electron rocket for a dedicated mission. The mission, scheduled to launch in December from Rocket...
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Sweden Orders Additional Gripen E Equipment Under $307M Saab Contract
Saab has signed a $307.1 million contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for additional equipment to support Sweden’s Gripen E fighter aircraft production. According to Saab, the new order will allow the country to maintain full operational capability of its current Gripen C/D fighters while also preparing to deploy the next-generation Gripen Es. Sweden...
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Raytheon Awarded $250M Contract to Boost Japan’s Domestic Missile Production
RTX company Raytheon has secured a $250 million direct commercial sale contract with Japan‘s Mitsubishi Electric Corp. to support the licensed production of the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Block 2 at MELCO’s local facility. The deal covers missile kits, components and technical support, marking a new phase in the companies’ defense cooperation that stretches back over 50 years....
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SRC’s Counter-Drone Technology Gains Foothold Under $1B Qatar FMS
Nonprofit defense research and development firm SRC ie set to mark the first international sale of its counter-unmanned aircraft technologies through the $1 billion foreign military sale approved by Washington for Qatar. Under the FMS, the Syracuse, New York-based company will supply its detection technologies to the Fixed Site-LIDS, which is part of the U.S....
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Amentum to Advise Norwegian Government on Nuclear Power Options
The Norwegian Nuclear Commission has selected Amentum and Multiconsult Norge to assess nuclear energy’s viability as a future power system for Norway. Announced Monday, the study will evaluate reactor types and power plant designs, including small and advanced modular reactors. Amentum said it will assess each option’s technological readiness, implementation timelines, commercial availability, construction and...
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ICEYE to Deliver ISR Capability to Royal Netherlands Air Force
ICEYE has won a contract to provide the Royal Netherlands Air Force with sovereign space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability. The company said the deal, announced Monday, lays the foundation for the Netherlands’ first operational military satellite mission and supports the Dutch government’s national security initiatives. The agreement includes the delivery of four synthetic aperture...
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France Taps MBDA Startup NEODE Systems to Test AI-Enabled Defense Suite
MBDA startup NEODE Systems has received a contract from France’s defense procurement agency to demonstrate the capabilities of the Akeron MP missile when fired using Ground Warden, MBDA’s artificial intelligence-enabled decision-making tool. The Potomac Officers Club is set to host the 2025 Air and Space Summit on July 31, gathering industry and government leaders to...