Baykar vows to produce military drones at Piaggio sites in Italy
Italian enterprise minister Adolfo Urso said the deal ensured “a great future for a company that has had a glorious past, an icon of Made in Italy.”
Europe
US vendors tussle over Norway’s maritime-surveillance drone business
Northrop Grumman and General Atomics are vying for a deal, as U.S. manufacturers fear losing prominence in Europe.
Leonardo eyes an Italian gun for Rome’s new Leopard 2 tanks
An agreement with manufacturer KNDS envisions significant "Italianisation" of the latest-generation main battle tank, according to a Leonardo executive.
West 2024: A roundup of news and military tech in San Diego
From Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro issuing a frank warning to industry to lessons learned from Houthi engagements, here’s what you may have missed.
Australian defense industry concern grows over export controls
Australian defense industry has growing concern over upcoming changes to the country's export policy required as part of the terms of the AUKUS pact.
Del Toro asks Navy contractors to consider taxpayers over shareholders
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said he needs companies to deliver their weapons, warships, aircraft and more on time and on budget and without excuses.
Patria teams up with local firms for Germany’s new armored troop ride
The Finnish company is touting German industry participation in the Fuchs-replacement offer, responding to lawmakers's concerns over a foreign design.
More Navy ships get Overmatch networking following Carl Vinson tests
U.S. Navy officials have in the past said Project Overmatch’s rollout would first concentrate on the Indo-Pacific.
EU regulators must let defense firms merge freely, Leonardo boss urges
Interference from Brussels will keep the continent's industry "marginal" in the face of global competition, said Roberto Cingolani.
Norinco in China unveils turreted truck-mounted 155mm howitzer
The weapon was shown alongside existing artillery products in a Norinco promotional video clip.
Airborne Triton drone key to Navy’s signal goals, Clapperton says
The autonomous MQ-4C Triton intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting drone can fly for more than 24 hours.
