The Australian government has awarded BAE Systems a contract to supply Mk 45 medium caliber guns and the automated Ammunition Handling System to the Royal Australian Navy’s new Hunter-class frigates. According to BAE, Mk 45 will provide RAN with a setup that can easily incorporate advanced munitions for the firepower needed in Hunter class missions....
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Rheinmetall to Supply Ukraine With 32 Leopard 1 Systems Under German-Funded Deal
Rheinmetall has secured a contract to deliver 32 Leopard 1 systems to Ukraine starting in 2024. The German-funded deal will supply the Ukrainian government with 25 Leopard 1A5main battle tanks, five Bergepanzer 2 armored recovery vehicles and two driver-training tanks, the company announced Tuesday. The agreement also requires Rheinmetall to provide training, logistics, spare parts,...
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Northrop Says Initial Flight Confirms Australia’s MQ-4C Triton Ready for 2024 Delivery
Northrop Grumman has completed the first flight of Australia’s MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicle at its Palmdale Aircraft Integration Center in California. The initial flight conducted airworthiness assessments, covering engine, flight control and fuel system checks, and basic aircraft handling tests, the company said. According to Northrop, the flight test confirmed that the UAV is...
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DTC, Huneed Technologies to Develop MANET Solution for Modern Military Applications
Domo Tactical Communications has signed a memorandum of understanding with Huneed Technologies to develop an advanced mobile ad hoc network solution for use in the modern battlefield around the world. As part of the agreement, DTC will provide its MANET technology to South Korean military forces. Under the MOU. the partner companies will advance the...
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General Atomics To Integrate Edge Smart Weapons Into MQ-9B SkyGuardian Platform
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has agreed to work with the United Arab Emirates’ Edge Group to equip its remotely piloted aircraft with precision-guided munition and guided-glide weapon solutions. According to GA-ASI, the agreement will lead to the deployment of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian featuring Edge smart weapons. The effort expands the existing defense cooperation between...
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US Navy Official Says Australia Could Get First Virginia-Class Sub in 2032
The United States will deliver Virginia-class submarines to Australia starting in 2032 under the trilateral AUKUS security agreement, according to Vice Adm. Bill Houston, commander of Naval Submarine Forces. Speaking to reporters at the Naval Submarine League on Tuesday, Houston revealed that Australia will receive at least three submarines throughout the 2030s. Following the initial...
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Comtech Secures Spectra Group Deal to Equip NATO, European Union Customers With BLOS Capabilities
Comtech has secured a $20 million deal from United Kingdom-based Spectra Group to provide NATO and European Union customers with the Compact Over-the-Horizon Transportable Terminal system. The agreement will deliver secure and resilient beyond-line-of-sight capabilities to military users, according to Comtech President and CEO Ken Peterman. The company’s Troposcatter Family of Systems will provide blended...
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Rheinmetall Sets First Delivery of Multi Ammunition Softkill System to Australian Navy by Year-End
Rheinmetall Defence Australia has set a year-end delivery date for the Multi Ammunition Softkill System ordered by the Royal Australian Navy in May. The company said Monday that it is looking for Australia-based partners that specialize in electronics, electrics and artillery to manufacture components for MASS. According to Nathan Poyner, Rheinmetall Defence Australia managing director,...
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MBDA UK, PGZ Ink $4.9B Deal to Bolster Poland’s Air Defense System
MBDA UK has signed a $4.9 billion agreement with Polish defense firm PGZ to build up Narew, Poland’s next-generation air defense program. The deal will support Poland’s plans to establish a powerful ground-based air defense system that can neutralize threats from cruise missiles and fighter jets, according to the UK Ministry of Defence. The defense...
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Jacobs Books $53M Contract for Continued Operational Support of UK’s Nuclear Facilities
Jacobs has secured a $53 million project management resources framework contract from EDF Nuclear Operations to continue operational support of the United Kingdom’s nuclear energy facilities for two more years. According to Karen Wiemelt, a senior vice president at Jacobs, the company will support EDF’s mission of maximizing the power-generation capabilities of nuclear plants through...