The German government’s ruling coalition is supporting Defence Minister Boris Pistorius’ plan for the development and purchase of 600 advanced Taurus Neo cruise missiles valued at $2.3 billion, an anonymous source told Reuters. Der Spiegel magazine, which broke the story on the minister’s plan, reported that the project’s initial allocation of about $378.4 million had...
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Ukraine Receives Additional Rheinmetall Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicles
German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has delivered over 20 additional Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine, enhancing the eastern European nation’s defense capabilities amid a conflict with Russia. The latest turnover brings the total number of Kyiv’s systems to about 200. The delivery, coursed through the so-called ring exchanges, includes Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles fitted...
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LightPath Technologies Secures European Defense Contract for Infrared Lens Assemblies
Optics and imaging systems provider LightPath Technologies has secured a follow-on order and letter of intent from a European defense customer seeking infrared lens assemblies for first-person-view drone applications. President and CEO Sam Rubin emphasized the significance of the deal, saying it validates the company’s efforts to obtain a European Defense license and expand its...
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AUKUS Nations Conduct First ‘Maritime Big Play’ Exercise
Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States recently participated in the inaugural Maritime Big Play exercise, a series of experiments and demonstrations focused on enhancing the capabilities and interoperability of uncrewed maritime systems. According to Madeline Mortelmans, U.S. acting assistant secretary of defense for strategy, plans and capabilities, the Maritime Big Play exercise has...
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Norway to Work With Raytheon, Kongsberg on New NASAMS Radar
The Norwegian Ministry of Defence has partnered with RTX company Raytheon and Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace to develop a new radar for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System. The new sensor will reportedly be based on Raytheon’s GhostEye family of radars with an increased range. “We can’t provide performance specifics, but the radar’s capabilities will...
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New Zealand’s NH90 Helicopters to Receive Navigation, Communication Upgrades
The New Zealand Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with NATO Helicopter Industries to provide software and hardware upgrades for its NH90 helicopter fleet. NHI is a partnership between Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo Helicopters and Fokker Aerostructures. According to the ministry, the project will focus on equipping the helicopters with new navigation systems to meet...
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Germany’s Disaster Assistance Office Taps NSSLGlobal Satcom Services
U.K.-based NSSLGlobal said it has secured a contract to supply satellite communications services and technology to Germany‘s Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance. The contract calls for the delivery of portable satcom to enable 24/7 connectivity for the office, known as BBK for short. NSSLGlobal said it will also provide voice and data...
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UK, Germany Sign Defense Pact to Improve National, Regional Security
The United Kingdom and Germany have signed the Trinity House Agreement, opening up greater economic collaboration and providing a boost to both nations and Europe’s defense capabilities amid growing Russian aggression. British Defense Secretary John Healey and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius met in London on Wednesday to sign the pact. Among the deal’s highlights...
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RAM-System to Supply German Navy With Additional Block 2B Missiles Under $400M Deal
RAM-System has secured a contract modification worth $400.8 million to supply the German Navy with additional Rolling Airframe Missile Block 2B guided missile round packs and related equipment. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, the firm-fixed-price modification is part of a cooperative memorandum of understanding between the two countries, with Naval Sea Systems Command...
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Poland Plans to Acquire Heavy-Lift Helicopters to Transport Troops
The Polish government is considering acquiring heavy-lift helicopters to improve its logistics capabilities, Polish National Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said. According to a Defense News report, the minister named Boeing’s CH-47F Chinook among the aircraft being considered. Boeing’s Chinook tandem rotor design offers increased stability and control, making the aircraft ideal for loading and unloading...