Bell Textron has agreed to support Leonardo in developing a next-generation rotorcraft concept study proposal for NATO. In a press release, Leonardo said it signed a memorandum of understanding with Bell to study in which areas they can create opportunities to collaborate on tiltrotor technology. Lisa Atherton, president and CEO at Bell, said the companies...
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Boeing to Supply Poseidon Aircraft to Canada and Germany Under $3.4B Contract
Boeing has secured a $3.4 billion contract from the U.S. Navy to manufacture P-8A Poseidon maritime reconnaissance aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force and the German Navy. According to the company, the first of the 14 Poseidons ordered by Canada is expected in 2026, an acquisition intended to replace the country’s CP-140 Aurora maritime...
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Thales, Indra to Jointly Develop New Defense Capabilities for International Markets
Thales has signed an agreement with technology company Indra to jointly develop new defense offerings for Spanish customers and other markets around the world. As part of the agreement, the companies established a joint steering committee that will define and oversee the implementation of strategies, find opportunities, and create working groups whenever necessary. “Technological changes occur...
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Denmark Set to Upgrade CV90 Army Vehicles to Impove Operability
The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation and BAE Systems have entered a framework agreement for the repair and maintenance of the Danish Army’s 44 CV90s to upgrade the infantry fighting vehicles’ operability. BAE Systems said the services, worth about $400 million, cover 15 years and include the supply of spare parts. Sweden-based...
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Leonardo Closes Deal to Supply Canadian Armed Forces With Advanced Counter-Drone Tech
Leonardo DRS has signed an agreement with Public Services and Procurement Canada to equip the country’s military forces with its Falcon Shield counter-uncrewed aerial system. The Canadian Armed Forces will deploy the counter-drone technology to neutralize rogue drones effectively using advanced sensors to detect, track and prioritize incoming threats rapidly. It boasts a history of...
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Germany Orders $645.2M Worth of Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 Air Defense Systems
Germany is acquiring Skyranger 30 mobile air defense systems for the military’s Boxer 8×8 armored vehicles. The Bundeswehr ordered a prototype and another 18 series production vehicles from the German company Rheinmetall under a contract valued at about $645.2 million and comes with an option for 30 additional air defense systems. The prototype is scheduled for delivery by...
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UK to Evaluate Bids for $1.27B New Medium Helicopter Contract
The British government is now accepting bids for the New Medium Helicopter program following the release of an invitation to negotiate during the International Military Helicopter conference in London. Only three companies are shortlisted to compete for the $1.27 billion NMH contract, namely Airbus Helicopters UK, Leonardo Helicopters UK and Lockheed Martin UK. According to...
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NATO Allies Sharpen Submarine Warfare Capabilities in Military Exercise Off Italian Coast
NATO’s Allied Maritime Command has launched Dynamic Manta 24, this year’s iteration of the annual anti-submarine exercise testing its response capabilities against underwater threats. NATO said the advanced anti-submarine warfare exercise, scheduled from Feb. 26 to March 8 off Sicily’s eastern and southern coasts, complements the alliance’s largest exercise, Steadfast Defender, demonstrating simultaneous alliance operations...
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European Defence Agency Seeks Unmanned Solutions for Military Logistics
The European Defence Agency is conducting market research on existing unmanned platforms and related services for military logistics applications. The unmanned aerial systems and unmanned ground systems should be capable of transporting payloads of at least 5 kg. All commercial operators are invited to submit responses to the market research survey by March 15. Respondents...
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Live-Fire Battlefield Exercise Tests US Army’s Interoperability With NATO Allies
U.S. Army troops under Task Force Marne have joined allied elements of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Poland in a combined arms live-fire exercise for interoperability at Bemowo Piskie Training Area in eastern Poland. NATO partners participating in the exercise, scheduled from Feb. 20 to March 1, include the United Kingdom, Romania, Croatia and...