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.
Musk seeks US funding of Ukraine satellite network, official says
The U.S. Defense Department has reportedly gotten a request from Elon Musk to take over funding for his Starlink satellite network supporting Ukraine.
Booz Allen can proceed with EverWatch acquisition, federal judge rules
The government alleges the merger would imperil market competition and hamstring services provided to the National Security Agency.
Army seeking AI for targeting, navigation aboard Bradley replacement
The U.S. Army this summer published a request for proposals to design and build prototypes for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle program.
America’s arsenal is in need of life support
The key problem is Washington's failure to procure munitions in sufficient quantities in the form of signed contracts with industry.
Malaysia picks Turkish defense firm in drone deal
The purchase will be funded under Malaysia's five-year spending plan, rather than its defense budget, according to the country's defense minister.
Acquisition revamp needed to meet demand surges, defense industry says
A stable demand for weapons is necessary after months of viewing and supplying the war in Ukraine, defense industry leaders said during a panel.
Malaysia selects Leonardo for maritime patrol aircraft program
Leonardo has offered its ATR 72MP, which can perform maritime patrol, search and rescue, and electronic intelligence gathering missions.
How COVID-19 lessons have helped the Army send weapons to Ukraine
How can the U.S. Army restock its supplies amid a significant demand for weapons by Ukraine?
Guns of Ukraine draw eyes at Washington arms fair
Those weapons aren’t just symbols. They’re also big business for defense firms who have their sights set on multibillion-dollar plans of global capitals.
