Fortem Technologies has received orders from U.S. allies in Europe and the Middle East for 12 counter-unmanned aircraft systems designed to protect critical defense installations. Placed during the third quarter of 2025, the orders roughly doubled Fortem’s deliveries from the same period in 2024, reflecting rising global demand for counter-drone technologies amid increased rogue drone...
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General Dynamics Wins Potential $230M AUKUS Contract for Submarine Weapon Launch Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems has secured an $18.2 million contract to support the AUKUS trilateral security partnership by developing, maintaining and delivering the Common Weapon Launcher and Multi-Tube Weapon Simulator. The five-year agreement includes options that could bring the total contract value to $230 million. Under the contract, Progeny Systems, a GDMS business, will lead...
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Sweden Finalizes C-390 Aircraft Contract Under European Procurement Program
Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer has signed a contract with the Swedish government for four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft as part of a broader European initiative for joint procurement and interoperability. The finalized agreement follows an initial announcement in April. Under the deal, Sweden also secured options to purchase seven additional aircraft, paving the way for...
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Hensoldt Sets New Software-Defined Defense Platform in MDOcore
German defense electronics firm Hensoldt is developing MDOcore, a software suite for multi-domain operations, Sven Heursch, head of Software-Defined Defence & Digitalisation at Hensoldt, said in an interview. Military and industry leaders will examine how emerging technologies are transforming joint and allied operations at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 GovCon International and Global Defense Summit...
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Officina Stellare, Skyloom Launch Joint Effort to Strengthen Europe’s Space Connectivity
Officina Stellare and Skyloom Global have launched Skyloom Europe, a project to expand optical communications for Europe’s civil and military sectors. The initiative follows newly signed technology, license and teaming agreements between the two companies. The project will establish a wholly owned Officina Stellare subsidiary in Italy and a high-capacity production facility in Veneto dedicated...
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Canada Creates Defence Investment Agency to Streamline Military Procurement
Canada has established a new Defence Investment Agency to centralize and accelerate procurement for the Canadian Armed Forces. The agency will also align defense spending with domestic industrial benefits, such as job creation and innovation in aerospace, shipbuilding and advanced manufacturing. By streamlining approvals and engaging early with industry, DIA aims to reduce procurement delays...
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SNC to Integrate Sensors, Systems on Finland’s Border Surveillance Aircraft
U.S. aerospace and defense firm Sierra Nevada Corp. has received the first Challenger 650 aircraft for Finland’s MVX program at its Maryland integration facility. The jet will be installed with RAPCON-X sensors and systems to strengthen the Finnish Border Guard’s border and maritime surveillance operations. The aircraft, scheduled for delivery beginning in 2027, will enhance...
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Treasury Sanctions Iran-Linked Networks Supplying Missile and Radar Components
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has designated 21 entities and 17 individuals tied to networks procuring sensitive goods for Iran‘s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, or MODAFL. The designations block their property and interests in property under U.S. jurisdiction. According to the Treasury, the networks helped Iran...
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South Korea Selects L3Harris for $2B Early Warning Aircraft Program
L3Harris said in an X post Tuesday that its team has been chosen to deliver four additional airborne early warning and control aircraft to South Korea, Breaking Defense reported. According to state-run media, Seoul set aside about $2.21 billion for the program. The L3Harris-led bid, featuring the Phoenix aircraft, competed against Saab’s GlobalEye system. The...
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Polish Foreign Minister Calls for NATO Counter-Drone Strategy
Poland requires a stronger counter-unmanned aerial vehicle solution to neutralize low-cost, non-lethal drones, according to Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski. His remarks follow reports that Russia had sent unmanned aerial vehicles into Polish airspace, which later flew over Denmark, Estonia and Romania. During a press conference on Wednesday, Sikorski emphasized that fighter jets and Patriot...