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German air force plans major Asia-Pacific tour in 2024

France and Spain are also slated to send aircraft for training visits, putting a "European face" on the summer deployment, the German air force chief said.

16 hours ago

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.

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.

4 days ago

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.

5 days ago

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.

6 days ago

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.

6 days ago

This photo provided by the North Korean government, shows what it says a launch of the newly developed Chollima-1 rocket carrying the Malligyong-1 satellite at the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground, on May 31, 2023.

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.

7 days ago

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.

7 days ago

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.

8 days ago

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.

8 days ago

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.

11 days ago

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.

11 days ago

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, is greeted by Dutch caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.

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.

11 days ago

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.

11 days ago

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.

11 days ago

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.

11 days ago

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.

12 days ago

Greek drone maker nears first surveillance drone sale to Athens

Hellenic Aerospace Industry wants to sell its surveillance and combat drones to the Greek armed forces first before pitching to international customers.

12 days ago

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France and Spain are also slated to send aircraft for training visits, putting a "European face" on the summer deployment, the German air force chief said.

The race is expected to include MBDA and Rafael, two vendors that already have ties to the European country.

The organization manages a portfolio of 17 projects including the A400M air lifter, the FREMM multi-mission frigate and the Eurodrone.

The package also includes drones and drone-defense systems, demining vehicles, satellite communications and electronic warfare equipment.

The need to operate at high northern latitudes requires the use of satellites and communication components not previously integrated on the MQ-9.

A ground-based telescope in Cyprus will allow detection of satellites and other objects from LEO to GEO and Cislunar orbits.

Sources told Defense News the sale was halted due to the state of conflict around the world.

North Korea claimed Wednesday to have successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year.

The chamber unanimously passed a bill to prohibit Azerbaijan security aid for the next two years amid fears Baku may invade southern Armenia.

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.

U.S. military officials have described a trend of Beijing trying to displace regional countries' ties with Washington.

A demonstration of the drone is scheduled for next year during the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia.

India is likely concerned about the submarine's presence, an expert tells Defense News.

The aid will be provided through commercial procurement, in the form of supplies from stockpiles and through cooperation with international partners.

The company is marketing its Integrated Battle Command System as the glue for disparate systems.

Companies need more time and must honor existing export commitments first, a European lobbying group for defense contractors has claimed.

The move is part of a larger effort by Saab Kockums to upgrade the five-strong fleet of stealth corvettes.

The Navy has revealed a timeline to sell used Virginia submarines and a new boat as part of a trilateral security arrangement.

Hellenic Aerospace Industry wants to sell its surveillance and combat drones to the Greek armed forces first before pitching to international customers.