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Romania plans to spend $2 billion on short-range air defenses
The race is expected to include MBDA and Rafael, two vendors that already have ties to the European country.
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Europe
Netherlands wants to join Europe’s OCCAR joint armament project
The organization manages a portfolio of 17 projects including the A400M air lifter, the FREMM multi-mission frigate and the Eurodrone.
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Germany to supply Ukraine with IRIS-T systems in $1.4 billion package
The package also includes drones and drone-defense systems, demining vehicles, satellite communications and electronic warfare equipment.
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Canada delays $3.6 billion Reaper buy until drones can work in Arctic
The need to operate at high northern latitudes requires the use of satellites and communication components not previously integrated on the MQ-9.
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Project Nyx Alpha to boost UK Space Command’s domain awareness
A ground-based telescope in Cyprus will allow detection of satellites and other objects from LEO to GEO and Cislunar orbits.
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Italy blocks Safran’s purchase of firm involved in making Eurofighters
Sources told Defense News the sale was halted due to the state of conflict around the world.
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North Korea claims it successfully put spy satellite into orbit
North Korea claimed Wednesday to have successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year.
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Senate votes to stop Azerbaijan aid waiver amid Armenia invasion fears
The chamber unanimously passed a bill to prohibit Azerbaijan security aid for the next two years amid fears Baku may invade southern Armenia.
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India, Australia to hold talks to boost defense ties
India and Australia are part of the Quad, an alliance that includes Japan and the United States, which aims to counter China’s rising influence in Asia.
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China taps Mideast airshow to prime regional defense cooperation
U.S. military officials have described a trend of Beijing trying to displace regional countries' ties with Washington.
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Brazilian firm Mac Jee unveils exploding drone, with demo in months
A demonstration of the drone is scheduled for next year during the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia.
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China, Pakistan wrap up naval drill featuring sub, high-tech destroyer
India is likely concerned about the submarine's presence, an expert tells Defense News.
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Netherlands budgets $2.2 billion in military aid for Ukraine
The aid will be provided through commercial procurement, in the form of supplies from stockpiles and through cooperation with international partners.
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Northrop pushes Battle Command tool to a missile-defense hungry Europe
The company is marketing its Integrated Battle Command System as the glue for disparate systems.
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Industry group rejects EU blame in missed ammo target for Ukraine
Companies need more time and must honor existing export commitments first, a European lobbying group for defense contractors has claimed.
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Sweden orders MBDA missiles for its Visby-class fleet
The move is part of a larger effort by Saab Kockums to upgrade the five-strong fleet of stealth corvettes.
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Here’s when the US Navy plans to sell subs to Australia under AUKUS
The Navy has revealed a timeline to sell used Virginia submarines and a new boat as part of a trilateral security arrangement.
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