Germany’s defense spending in 2024 totaled $88.5 billion, or 1.9 percent of its gross domestic product, marking a significant increase since its reunification in 1990. The boost in spending was propelled by a fund established in 2022 that injected $105 billion, which allowed the German defense ministry to approve several arms procurements and several military...
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Mynaric Appoints New Chair of Supervisory Board
Laser communications provider Mynaric has appointed Peter Müller-Brühl as chair of its supervisory board, effective April 24. He replaces Bulent Altan, who stepped down from the role and left the board earlier this month. Müller-Brühl has served on the board since July 2018 and previously held the position of vice chair. “As the company undergoes...
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Keysight Wins NATO Contract to Enhance Radar, EW Testing Capabilities
Keysight Technologies has secured a contract with NATO’s Naval Forces Sensor and Weapons Accuracy Check Sites to enhance radar and electronic warfare testing capabilities across allied naval bases. The deal involves deploying the company’s radar target generators and EW threat simulators, supporting NATO in validating and maintaining sensor accuracy and electronic support measures systems. Thierry...
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US Clears $280M Patriot Air Defense System Sale to Romania
The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential $280 million foreign military sale of a Patriot air defense system to Romania, reinforcing the European country’s defense capabilities as a NATO ally. The proposed sale comprises a Configuration 3+ Increment 3 radar, an engagement control station, two launching stations, modification kits, generators, encryptors, logistics and...
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US, Poland Sign Deal for New Nuclear Power Plant
A consortium of U.S. energy companies has signed an engineering development agreement with nuclear power plant developer Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe as part of a larger energy security deal covering the construction of nuclear reactors in Poland. The companies, which include Westinghouse and Bechtel, formalized the agreement on Monday at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister...
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US OKs Netherlands’ Potential RTX Tomahawk Missile, Related Equipment Acquisition
The U.S. Department of State has approved the Netherlands’ potential $2.19 billion acquisition of Tomahawk cruise missiles. RTX will be the principal contractor of the possible sale. The proposed Foreign Military Sales transaction covers the delivery of up to 163 Tomahawk Block V all-up rounds, 12 Tomahawk Block IV AURs, up to 10 Tactical Tomahawk...
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UK-Made Satellite to Provide 3D Maps of Earth’s Tropical Forests
The United Kingdom has developed a satellite that would be the first to map the Earth’s forests from space. The spacecraft will offer a glimpse of the changes happening in the planet’s tropical forests, giving proper information needed to develop steps to tackle the issue. Set to launch on April 29, the Biomass satellite will...
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Airbus Digitalization Taps Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
Airbus will use Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE virtual twins platform to support all new development and life cycle management programs for its civil and military aircraft, including helicopters, under an extended partnership agreement between the two companies. Dassault said the digital platform’s deployment will enable collaboration of over 20,000 Airbus employees and suppliers, either on-premise or...
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Dutch Marines Joining Allies in Oshkosh JLTV Deployment With 150 Vehicle Purchase
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has ordered 150 of Oshkosh Defense’s Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, or JLTV, for the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps. The Wisconsin-based defense contractor said it will fill the order for the DXPVs, short for Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicles, in partnership with its sister unit, Oshkosh Defense Europe. The DXPVs are designed...
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US Approves Ireland’s Proposed Acquisition of Lockheed-RTX Missiles, Launchers
Ireland’s proposed $46 million acquisition of FGM-148 Javelin missiles and lightweight command launch units and related services has received approval from the U.S. Department of State. Lockheed Martin and RTX’s Javelin Joint Venture will be the primary contractor for both orders. The order was originally divided into two Foreign Military Sales transactions, with the acquisition...