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US OKs Potential $450M SM-6 Missile Sale to Japan

The US State Department has approved the potential foreign military sale of Standard Missile 6 Block I missiles to Japan for $450 million.

Lithuania Acquires Air Defense System From Sweden

Lithuania has contracted Saab to produce guided missiles for its RBS-70 short-range anti-aircraft defense system.

Canadian Armed Forces Purchases New Military Gear

Canada has contracted Quebec-based Logistik Unicorp to deliver operational clothing and footwear to the Canadian Armed Forces.

Spain to Bolster NATO’s Eastern Flank With 14 Jets

Spain will send 14 fighter jets to Bulgaria and Romania to bolster NATO's eastern flank as the alliance strengthens its deterrence capacity following Russia's Ukraine invasion.

Nine Dead, 47 Wounded in Al-Shabaab Attack on South Somalia Hotel

Nine people were killed and 47 wounded Sunday in an attack on a hotel in Kismayo, southern Somalia, claimed by the Al-Shabaab Islamist group.

Iran Personnel ‘in Crimea’ Helping Russia War on Ukraine: W.House

Iranian personnel have been on the ground in Russian-occupied Crimea helping Moscow's forces conduct attacks on Ukraine with Iran-made drones, the White House said.

North, South Korea Trade Warning Shots on Maritime Border

South Korea fired warning shots at a North Korean ship crossing a disputed maritime border, prompting Pyongyang to return warning fire.

Hensoldt Delivers IRIS-T Air Defense System Radar for Ukraine

Hensoldt has delivered the first of four radars ordered by Diehl Defence for its IRIS-T SLM air defense system operating in Ukraine.

BAE to Support US Navy Surface Combat Systems Center

The US Naval Surface Warfare Center has awarded BAE Systems a $143 million contract to support the Surface Combat Systems Center at Wallops Island, Virginia.

French Navy to Receive Latest Exocet Anti-Ship Missile Variant in December: Report

MBDA will reportedly begin delivering the Exocet anti-ship missile’s latest variant to the French Navy in December.

Iran Denies Plan to Send Missiles to Russia for Ukraine War

Iran's top diplomat denied that Tehran planned to send missiles to Russia for use in the Ukraine war, an allegation made in several media reports. 

US to Provide Sustainment Support for Australian MH-60R Seahawks

The US State Department has cleared a $162 million sustainment contract covering items and services for Australian MH-60R Seahawk helicopters.

Major Shipbuilders Partner to Design Future European Patrol Corvette

Naval Group, Fincantieri, Naviris, and Navantia signed a preliminary consortium agreement to support the European Patrol Corvette program at the Euronaval 2022 exhibit in France.

Rafael, Hensoldt to Turn German Eurofighter Into Electronic Attack Platform

Rafael has signed an agreement with sensor solutions provider Hensoldt to upgrade the German Air Force Typhoon-installed Sky Shield airborne electronic warfare pod.

USAF Ski-Equipped LC-130 Transport Aircraft Receives New Engine

The US Air Force has integrated a new engine for the ski-equipped LC-130 transport aircraft to boost its capabilities in the Arctic and Antarctica.

France Unveils Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier

Naval Group introduced its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier concept designed to carry up to 32 fighter jets and a large number of helicopters.