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After Constellation Exit, US Navy Turns to Proven Hull for New FF(X) Frigate

The US Navy has selected HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding to design and construct a new class of small, agile combatant ships.

Denmark Orders Vessel to Monitor Critical Underwater Infrastructure

Denmark has signed a contract with local firm Navigare Capital Partners for the delivery of a vessel to monitor underwater infrastructure.

Sweden Orders Arthur Counter-Battery Radars From Saab

Saab secured a contract from Sweden to supply Arthur artillery-locating radars with long-term support services for the Swedish Armed Forces.

Turkey May Integrate Domestic Weapons on Eurofighter Typhoon Jets

The UK has expressed its readiness to allow Turkey to equip its recently procured Eurofighter jets with domestically developed weapons.

Japan Air Force Buys First Texan II Jet Trainers From Textron

Textron Aviation Defense has signed a contract to deliver the first Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II training aircraft to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

Australia Expands Evolved Cape Patrol Fleet With Two Additional Boats

Australia has contracted Austal Limited to build two Evolved Cape-class patrol vessels for the country’s border force.

EDGE, EM&E Kick Off Ferox Armored Vehicle Production in Spain

The UAE’s state-owned company EDGE Group has signed a technology transfer agreement with EM&E Group to produce the Ferox 6x6 armored vehicle in Spain.

Babcock Unveils New Jackal 3 Extenda Vehicles for British Army

Babcock has rolled out the first platforms under the second tranche of Jackal 3 Extenda High Mobility Transporters being produced for the British Army.

US Navy Extends $3.6B F-35 Sustainment Deal With Lockheed

The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $3.6-billion contract modification to continue maintaining the F-35 fighter fleet through 2026.

Tatra to Assemble 150 Leopard 2A8 Hulls for KNDS

Czech defense contractor Tatra Defence has signed a deal to build 150 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks for KNDS Deutschland.

Australia Orders 18 Landing Craft Medium From Austal

Canberra has awarded Austal Limited a contract to build 18 additional Landing Craft Medium vessels for the Australian Army.

Raytheon to Supply Patriot Defense System Parts for Romania

Romania has awarded Raytheon a $168-million contract for the purchase of Patriot air and missile defense defense system components.

Germany Taps Rheinmetall, ICEYE for $1.9B Military SAR Satellite Capability

Rheinmetall and ICEYE have secured a German Armed Forces contract worth $1.9 billion to provide space-based reconnaissance data.

Northrop Grumman Completes Mk 72 Rocket Motor Testing

Northrop Grumman has completed the testing of an Mk 72 solid rocket motor in Maryland, part of an effort to expand production capacity.

From Days to Seconds: AI Streamlines Pilot Readiness for US Air Force

The DHA CDAO team competed against 50 other teams with an AI-driven solution to automate aeromedical clearance for US Air Force pilots — a crucial step in getting pilots back on duty after medical issues or injuries.

Colombia Says 18 Soldiers Kidnapped During Anti-Guerrilla Raid

Eighteen Colombian troops have been kidnapped while conducting an operation against the ELN guerrilla group.