Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services and the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency have signed a new contract to address the maintenance and future upgrade needs of Norway’s F-35 fleet. The agreement will last up to 15 years and will see the construction of a new facility where Kongsberg will perform maintenance, upgrades, modifications and enhancements. The 5,000-square-meter...
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L3Harris to Supply Netherlands With Advanced Radios
L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract from the Dutch Ministry of Defence to deliver advanced Falcon IV radios for its FOXTROT program. The deal, a Foreign Military Sales transaction with a maximum value of $1.1 billion, is part of Amsterdam’s efforts to improve interoperability with partners and allies worldwide. It gained U.S. government approval in...
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Thales Alenia Space Taps Airbus to Deliver ExoMars Lander
Thales Alenia Space has awarded aerospace company Airbus a contract to deliver key systems for the European Space Agency’s ExoMars lander. The Thales-Leonardo joint venture is the prime contractor for the ExoMars project, with the UK Space Agency funding the new deal as part of an initiative to replace Russian components in the mission. The...
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NATO Situation Centre to Use ICEYE Satellite Data
NATO has tapped ICEYE’s satellite-based Earth observation services to support geospatial monitoring of the Situation Centre, also known as SITCEN, at its headquarters in Belgium. Several alliance members and partners already use ICEYE’s synthetic aperture radar data and satellites to support national security and defense. SAR Image Resolution ICEYE provides its services to customers worldwide...
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AeroVironment Subsidiary to Supply Uncrewed Ground Vehicles to German Armed Forces
AeroVironment subsidiary Telerob has secured a major contract to supply the German Federal Armed Forces with 41 large telemax HT300 uncrewed ground vehicles. The telemax HT300 was chosen after a competitive procurement process to meet Berlin’s needs for explosive ordnance disposal and counter-improvised explosive device missions. Florian Gruener, managing director of Telerob, highlighted the significance...
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Tetra Tech Expands Ireland Presence With Consultancy Acquisition
High-end consulting and engineering services provider Tetra Tech has completed its acquisition of Carron + Walsh, an Irish management consulting firm. Tetra Tech Chairman and CEO Dan Batrack said the deal expands his company’s customer network and cross-selling opportunities to clients based in Ireland. “[Carron + Walsh’s] innovation in project delivery directly aligns with our...
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Sweden Eyes Defense Spending Boost to Match Anticipated NATO 3.5% of GDP Target
Stockholm has announced plans to increase its defense budget from 2.4 percent of Sweden’s gross domestic product to 3.5 percent. The plan aims to boost the country’s defense spending to $30 billion by 2030. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson expects that the upcoming NATO summit in the Netherlands in June will raise the alliance’s current target...
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Babcock Secures $1.3B Contract Extension for British Army Operational Readiness
British defense contractor Babcock International said it has secured a five-year contract extension from the U.K. Ministry of Defence worth about $1.3 billion to support the British Army’s operational readiness. The contract extension will directly support London’s Defence Industrial Strategy and contribute significantly to the U.K.’s economic growth, the company said Wednesday. The Defence Support...
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GE Aerospace to Expand European Manufacturing With $84M Investment
GE Aerospace will invest over $84.1 million in its European manufacturing sites in 2025, aiming to boost capacity and expand facilities for commercial and defense customers. According to the Ohio-based manufacturer, the funds will primarily be used to create additional engine test cells, acquire new equipment and implement advanced technologies to support the production of...
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BAE Systems, Repkon USA Sign Pact on Ammunition Manufacturing
British multinational BAE Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding with turnkey complete production plant provider Repkon USA to develop and manufacture advanced munitions. The two companies will also explore ways to enhance the range, precision and performance of ammunition. To achieve the agreement’s objective, BAE and Repkon will bring their expertise and experience to...