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Europe Moves to Future-Proof NH90 Helicopter With Block 2 Study

NHIndustries has signed a contract with the NATO Helicopter Management Agency to conduct a study on the NH90 Block 2 architecture.

Nikon Wins DLA Contract for 3D Printing Pilot Program

Metal 3D printing company Nikon AM Synergy has secured a contract to produce defense components using additive manufacturing for the US Defense Logistics Agency.

Indra, IDV Sign Deal for 34 Amphibious Combat Vehicles for Spanish Marines

Indra has signed an agreement with IDV to act as the lead integrator for the supply of 34 amphibious vehicles to the Spanish Marine Infantry. 

Canada, SIG Sauer Hit With Lawsuit Over Military Pistol Accident

A Canadian military security officer has filed a lawsuit against the federal government and American gunmaker SIG Sauer after an injury from an alleged unintentional discharge from a service pistol.

South Korea’s DN Solutions Secures LDAS Contract for Additive Manufacturing Tech

South Korean company DN Solutions has received a contract to deliver additive manufacturing and post-processing cutting equipment to defense company LDAS.

BlackBerry, thyssenkrupp to Provide Core Software for Canada’s Future Patrol Submarines

BlackBerry Limited subsidiary QNX has partnered with German shipbuilder thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to provide embedded software solutions for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.

Google Stages Pentagon Comeback as Gemini AI Heads for Classified Use

Silicon Valley giant Google is edging closer to a major comeback with the US military — this time anchored in artificial intelligence.

UK Opens Internal Investigation Into Army Use of Chinese 3D Printing Systems

The UK has launched an internal investigation into the British Army’s use of Chinese-manufactured 3D printers.

Booz Allen Targets Undersea Autonomy With Ulysses Investment

Booz Allen has invested in maritime robotics firm Ulysses, as part of a series of funding rounds aimed at scaling autonomous systems.

EU Approves $92M Grant for Patria-Led FAMOUS Armored Vehicle Program

The European Commission has approved a $92.8 million grant for the third phase of the FAMOUS armored vehicle program.

New US System Could Let Militaries Make Fuel Where They Fight

US firm AIRCO is offering a potential workaround to one of the military’s most persistent vulnerabilities: fuel logistics.

Northrop Delivers Airborne Navigation System Built to Withstand GPS Jamming

Northrop Grumman has delivered the first production unit of its modernized airborne navigation system EGI-M.

Armor, Firepower, and Legacy: The Story of the M1 Abrams Tank

Learn how the M1 Abrams tank's composite armor and depleted uranium layers provide exceptional protection against modern anti-armor threats in this easy-to-read guide.

British Army Explores New Ways to Fight Drones From Inside Tanks

Around 350 British soldiers have tested new approaches to countering aerial threats without having to step out of their tanks, as the army adapts to drones becoming a constant presence on the battlefield.

CH-47F Chinook Achieves First Pilot-Free Landing With Boeing Control System

A Boeing flight control system enabled a CH-47F Chinook helicopter to complete a landing with no pilot input needed during a recent flight test.

Rare Overhead Look at B-21 Raider Emerges During Mid-Air Refueling

For the first time, America’s next-generation stealth bomber has been captured in a full overhead view while in flight.