UK Government unveils new Defence Industrial Strategy
The UK Government has announced a new Defence Industrial Strategy with the dual objectives of enhancing the country's defence imperatives …
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Wars drove global arms sales to $632bn in 2023: SIPRI
Wars, ongoing conflicts and rising tensions have driven sales of arms and military services by the world’s 100 largest companies …
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UK MoD seeks high explosive supply chain amid munitions bottleneck
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is planning a multi-year procurement framework to secure high explosive material to support Ukrainian …
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Construction to begin on Rheinmetall plant in Lithuania
Lithuania and Rheinmetall have finalised relevant contracts to initiate the construction of a new production plant for 155mm artillery ammunition …
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Dutch Army receives first part of IRB pontoon system
General Dynamics European Land Systems – Bridge Systems has handed over the first segment of an Improved Ribbon Bridge (IRB) …
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EU fund common defence procurement for the first time
Europe has made headway on its newfound common defence procurement practice in November 2024. The European Union (EU) mobilised €300m ($315.3m) …
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On the digital frontlines, Ukraine creates cyber-attack training system
While Ukraine’s experiences on the frontlines of Russia’s war is providing Nato and allied countries with opportunities to take notes …
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Lockheed Martin wins $752.3m contract to boost PAC-3 MSE production
The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $752.3m contract modification to increase the production capacity of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 …
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OTOKAR to supply COBRA II armoured vehicles to Romanian MOD
Global land systems manufacturer OTOKAR has signed a 4.26bn lei ($904.55m) contract with ROMTEHNICA, representing the Romanian Ministry of National …
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Emerging tech trends in the counter-drone landscape
The C-UAS sector is experiencing significant advancements driven by emerging technologies and the growing use of drones in conflict, such …
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US Army awards Dynetics $4.1bn indirect fire protection contract
The US Army has awarded Dynetics an undefinitised indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at $4.1bn for Indirect Fire Protection …
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GDIT secures $330m US Army training support task orders
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has secured two training support services task orders worth $330m from the US Army Contracting …
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As drones buzz US bases, questions rise over UK’s ability to defend airspace
A potential inability in the UK to effectively defence key military locations and sites of critical national infrastructure have been …
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GCAP vs carriers: analysing UK defence priorities
UK defence priorities are increasingly determined by the jobs and economic conditions that surround certain programmes. Recent defence activity over the …
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Resilient HF communications: The strategic imperative for modern defence
Traditional networks reliant on satellites or internet infrastructure, while effective, can be vulnerable to disruption. High-frequency (HF) radio communication, equipped …
