Leonardo closes $1.8bn acquisition of Iveco’s Defence Business
Leonardo has completed the previously announced €1.6bn ($1.8bn) acquisition of Iveco Group’s Defence Business, which includes the IDV and ASTRA …
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Colt Canada to supply up to 65,402 assault rifles to CAF
The Canadian Defence Investment Agency (DIA) has awarded a contract to Colt Canada for up to 65,402 assault rifle systems …
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What is Rapid Sentry, the UK’s mysterious air defence system?
The RAF has highlighted Rapid Sentry; a short-range air defence system aimed at defeating drone threats It fires the Lightweight Multirole …
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Canada spends big on domestic ammunition production capacity
Canada’s defence minister, David J. McGuinty, announced a commitment to spend CAD$1.4bn ($1bn) to expand the nation’s ammunition production capacity. This …
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UK seeks to repair weaknesses exposed during Iran-Middle East crisis
The UK appears to be attempting to repair the damage caused by its perceived weak response to the Iran-Middle East …
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Who is running the UK Ministry of Defence?
UK Defence Committee left blindsided by new MoD Permanent Secretary hailing a Treasury funding announcement MPs queried Jeremy Pocklington’s suitability for …
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DroneShield taps Robin Radar Systems to strengthen radar interoperability
Droneshield has entered into a partnership with Robin Radar Systems, incorporating the latter’s radar technology into its sensor ecosystem to …
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BAE Systems test ‘BATS’ C-UAS software next month
BAE Systems will test its namesake Anti Threat System (BATS) for the first time in April, with live fire trials …
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UK, Netherlands, Finland explore new defence financing, procurement plan
Finland, the Netherlands, and the UK have announced that they are considering the establishment of a new mechanism for defence …
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UK MoD selects Threod Cata launcher for British Army’s ASGARD programme
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has chosen the Cata aircraft launcher from Threod Systems for the British Army’s one-way …
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Norway could re-enter anti-tank mine market
Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) issues RfI for anti-tank mines, targeting defence industry responses by 7 April 2026 amid Europe’s military recapitalisation Potential acquisition would …
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Russian strategic offensive in the Donbas foiled
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims forces have prevented an anticipated Russian offensive in the Donbas region In obtaining Russian plans in …
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Elbit America wins US Army HUD contract for Air Soldier System
Elbit Systems of America (Elbit America) has secured a contract valued at $49.9m from the US Army Contracting Command based …
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Ireland, UK explore options for joint defence procurement
Ireland and the UK signed a "refreshed" Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral defence cooperation Russia continues to pose a …
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Artec lands £53m RCH 155 production contract for British Army
The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) has awarded a £53m ($70m) contract to Artec for the long-lead production of …
