Airbus has delivered the first of 23 NH90 helicopters to Spain, the French aircraft manufacturer announced Dec. 19. The initial delivery forms part of Madrid’s second batch of NH90 orders. Sixteen choppers will go to the Spanish Army Air Mobile Forces and the remaining seven to the Spanish Navy. The European nation will receive its...
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Poland Declares Initial Operational Capability for Integrated Battle Command System
Poland’s Ministry of National Defence has declared initial operational capability for the first Integrated Battle Command System-enabled battery of the nation’s WISŁA medium-range air defense program. Developed by Northrop Grumman, IBCS integrates various sensors and weapons systems, regardless of their origin, type, or domain, into a single, cohesive network. A cornerstone of the U.S. Army’s...
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Defense Official: UK Committed to Watchkeeper Drone Replacement
The United Kingdom is committed to ensuring the British armed forces are equipped with the unmanned aerial vehicle capabilities they will need in the coming years. Lt. Gen. Robert Magowan, deputy chief of the Defence Staff (Military Capability) at the Ministry of Defence, made the remarks to the UK Defence Committee on Dec. 17. He noted...
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Spain Orders 25 More Eurofighter Jets to Upgrade Air Force Fleet
Spain has ordered 25 additional Eurofighter aircraft from the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency. The deal, known as the Halcon II program, includes 21 single-seat and four twin-seat aircraft that will replace part of the Spanish Air and Space Force’s aging F-18 fleet. Eurofighter Fleet Expansion Approved by Spain’s Council of Ministers in 2023,...
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Norway Extends Nødnett Radio Network Contract With Motorola Solutions
Norway’s Directorate for Civil Protection, or DSB, has awarded Motorola Solutions a five-year contract to continue managing Nødnett, the nation’s critical communications network. The contract, valued at $155.6 million, will begin in 2027 and run through 2031, with a possible two-year extension. Under the new agreement, the company will continue to provide operational, life cycle...
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Embraer Expands in Europe With Launch of Portuguese Subsidiary
Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer has expanded its presence in the European defense sector with a new office in Lisbon, Portugal. Embraer Defense Europe, the new subsidiary, will cater to the unique requirements of the European Union and NATO, spearheading the company’s business transactions in the region through a team of defense industry experts specializing in...
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European Defence Agency Advances Underwater Surveillance Technology Project
The European Defence Agency has launched the second phase of a project aimed at developing underwater surveillance technology. Known as “Evaluation of State-of-the-Art Thin Line Array Technology II,” or ETLAT II, the $4.2 million project aims to strengthen the EU’s capabilities in maritime defense over the next three years. It is led by Italy and...
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Leonardo DRS Names New VP of Special Projects, UK Business Lead
Leonardo DRS has named Peter Hurst as vice president of special projects and United Kingdom business lead for the defense technology manufacturer. Hurst, who announced the appointment via a LinkedIn post on Wednesday, recently served as the company’s VP for international projects and business strategy. He led the firm’s Land Electronics division, managing business contracts,...
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Airbus, Eutelsat to Expand OneWeb Constellation Amid Growing Demand
European aerospace firm Airbus Defence and Space will continue working with French satellite operator Eutelsat on the OneWeb low Earth orbit constellation, extending its capacity amid growing demand. The two companies formalized the collaboration with a new contract, under which Airbus will deliver the first batch of an additional 100 satellites for the extended constellation...
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Lithuania Finalizes Deal for German Leopard Tanks, Pushes for Earlier Delivery
Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė has signed a document confirming Lithuania’s commitment to acquiring 44 German Leopard 2 tanks. Negotiations for an earlier delivery date are also underway, according to a Lithuanian National Radio and Television report. Franco-German land defense manufacturer KNDS is in charge of the production. “In our meeting with the head of KNDS,...