The special operation forces of the United States, Lithuania and Germany participated in a military exercise focused on increasing combat readiness and lethality. During the two-week event in the Baltic region, U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators and U.S. Special Warfare Combat crewmen led training initiatives designed to improve the cooperation between the nations. Participants underwent...
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New Zealand Must Boost Defense Spending, Says Deputy PM
New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says the country must increase its defense spending or risk being judged negatively by its trading partners. Speaking from Seoul, Korea, where he met with Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul, the deputy premier told Radio New Zealand that the government needs to surpass its current 2 percent target. He...
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US Approves $2.7B Emergency Arms Sales to Israel
The U.S. Department of State has approved two separate emergency foreign military sales to Israel, totaling an estimated $2.7 billion in munitions, guidance kits and related support. The larger sale, valued at $2.04 billion, includes over 35,000 MK 84 or BLU-117 general-purpose bomb bodies and 4,000 I-2000 Penetrator warheads. It also encompasses spare parts, transportation support, engineering...
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Lockheed Martin Business Secures Australian Defence Force Seahawks Maintenance Deal
Sikorsky Australia, a Lockheed Martin company, has secured a $195 million contract to provide maintenance services to the Australian Defence Force’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopter fleet, future-proofing its use and generating new local jobs. Sikorsky will lead efforts to provide the Seahawks with through-life support services. ADF maintains 23 MH-60R Seahawks, with another 13 expected to be...
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Japan Negotiates With Indo-Pacific Allies to Improve Weapon Exports
Japan is actively engaging with its allies in the Indo-Pacific to strengthen defense industrial ties and ensure peace and stability in the region. Defense Minister Gen Nakatani noted that the discussions reflect Japan’s efforts to bridge the significant gap between its defense policies and weapon exports. Tokyo has made notable strides in foreign relations in...
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Teledyne FLIR to Supply German Army With Black Hornet 4 Nano-Drones
Teledyne Technologies subsidiary Teledyne FLIR Defense has won a contract to supply the German Army with its Black Hornet 4 personal reconnaissance systems, as well as spares and training support. The contract, part of a two-year agreement with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support, was facilitated through Teledyne’s regional partner,...
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Elbit Systems UK Girds for Mortar System Launch
Elbit Systems UK is prioritizing the launch of its Sling 120 mm mortar system in the United Kingdom this year, CEO Martin Fausset said. The Sling platform is engineered for easier deployment and increased survivability of light forces while delivering higher lethality to adversaries. “Built to integrate with most light platforms including the Supacat Jackal,...
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Finnish Defence Forces Taps Safran for Advanced Navigation Systems
The Finnish Defence Forces has chosen Safran Electronics & Defense to provide Geonyx inertial navigation systems for its artillery systems. The contract, which runs from 2024 to 2031, aims to enhance Finland’s operational readiness and precision. Geonyx INS, powered by Safran’s proprietary HRG Crystal technology, delivers accurate navigation and targeting capabilities. It is designed to...
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Skydio to Deliver Unmanned Aerial Systems for Spanish Armed Forces
U.S. drone maker Skydio has received a contract with a ceiling of $19 million from the Spanish Ministry of Defence to deliver autonomous small uncrewed aerial systems for its armed forces. The Skydio X10Ds will be delivered through a partnership with defense technology distributor Paukner Group. The Spanish Armed Forces will deploy the sUAS for...
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Airbus-Led Consortium to Upgrade French Naval Communication Network
The French Defence Procurement Agency has awarded an Airbus Defence and Space-led consortium a contract to develop and maintain the third stage of France’s IP Network of the Naval Force, also known as RIFAN. The contract, potentially worth up to $504 million over 10 years, covers incremental upgrades to the RIFAN system between 2026 and...