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BAE to Modernize and Maintain Two US Guided-Missile Destroyers

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $202-million contract to provide modernization and maintenance services for two US Navy guided-missile destroyers.

British Army Buys 10,000 TALON Sights to Boost Night-Fighting Capability

The British Army has placed an order for up to 10,000 TALON Fused Weapon Sights to be integrated into its standard-issue rifles.

USS George H.W. Bush Aircraft Carrier Completes Modernization

The US Navy has finalized the 10-month modernization of the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia.

Lockheed Martin Starts Production of First US Navy E-130J TACAMO Aircraft

Lockheed Martin has begun construction of the US Navy’s first E-130J production aircraft under its Take Charge and Move Out program.

US Navy Fleet Readiness Depot Accepts First CMV-22B Osprey for Maintenance

The US Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center East has inducted the first CMV-22B vertical takeoff and landing system for maintenance as part of its long-term sustainment services for the Osprey family of aircraft.

Polish Army to Receive More FlyEye Recon Drones

Poland’s Ministry of Defense has placed an order for 52 FlyEye tactical unmanned aerial systems for the army.

Croatia to Procure Six Bayraktar TB2 Drones for $95 Million

The Croatian government has approved the purchase of six Bayraktar TB2 drones in a deal worth $95 million.

India Flight-Tests Precision Strike Pinaka MBRL Variant

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation has completed flight testing of the Guided Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher.

UK Flight Tests F-35B-Bound SPEAR-3 Standoff Cruise Missile

The UK flight tested the in-development SPEAR-3 air-to-ground guided cruise missile for the first time last month.

US OKs F-16 Engine Support to Greece in $160M Contract

The US State Department has approved a $160 million foreign military sale of F-16 engine support services to Greece.

Sweden, Finland Urge Residents to Be Ready for War

Sweden began sending millions of pamphlets advising residents how to prepare for possible war and Finland launched a new website, as Ukraine fights the grinding three-year Russian invasion.

Trump Confirms Plan to Use Military for Mass Deportation

President-elect Trump confirmed he plans to declare a national emergency on border security and use the US military to carry out a mass deportation of undocumented migrants.

EU Funds First-Ever Joint Procurement of Weapons, Ammo

The EU has approved 300 million euros ($316 million) for the joint procurement of five defense projects by member states.

Sweden Joins European Coalition to Procure 1,000 Patriot GEM-T Missiles

Sweden has joined a coalition of European countries to jointly procure 1,000 Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missile (GEM-T) interceptors.

Ukraine to Receive Sixth IRIS-T Air Defense System From Germany This Year

Germany will deliver the sixth planned IRIS-T air defense system to Ukraine by the end of this year, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Integris to Supply Armor Systems for US Army FLRAA Program

Bell Textron has selected Integris Composites to supply armor systems for the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program.