Battelle Supports Production Launch of First US Army Hand Grenade Since 1960s
The US Army has partnered with Ohio defense company Battelle to implement the full material release of the new M111 Offensive Hand Grenade.
Lockheed Martin Breaks Ground on New THAAD Missile Plant in Alabama
Lockheed Martin has begun construction on a new missile production factory in Troy, Alabama, as the company moves to accelerate output of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptors amid rising global demand for air and missile defense systems.
US Approves FrankenSAM HAWK Support Package for Ukraine
The US State Department has authorized a $108.1-million support contract for Ukraine’s FrankenSAM HAWK missile systems.
Babcock Grows Defense Engineering Capacity With AtkinsRéalis Partnership
Babcock has collaborated with AtkinsRéalis to boost engineering services in support of defense and submarine programs in the UK.
US Greenlights $428M in Apache, Howitzer Support Deals for India
The US State Department has cleared potential military support deals worth a combined $428.2 million for India’s Apache rotary-wing aircraft and ultra-light howitzers.
FLEETWERX, US Navy School Test On-Demand Part Resupply System for Troops
California-based organization FLEETWERX and the US Naval Postgraduate School are evaluating a distributed manufacturing and logistics network at Camp Roberts, California.
Booz Allen Hamilton Wins Golden Dome Contract for Space Interceptor Prototype
Booz Allen Hamilton has received a contract to assemble and supply a testbed missile interceptor solution for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command.
France Steps Up Missile Output After Middle East Ops Drain Stockpiles
France is accelerating missile production after operations in the Middle East exposed shortages in its ammunition stockpiles.
US Army Orders More Launchers for IFPC 2 Next-Gen Air Defense System
The US Army has awarded Leidos a $617-million contract to procure additional launchers for its Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 system.
Taiwan Unveils $6.6B Arms Sale, Joint Large Ammo Production With US
Taipei has confirmed six weapons procurement contracts with the US worth $6.6 billion, including a joint production agreement for large-caliber ammunition.
Pentagon Taps Automakers for WWII-Style Weapons Industry Push
Washington is exploring a World War II-style expansion of US weapons manufacturing, holding early talks with automobile developers, including General Motors and Ford, to repurpose factory capacity for military production.
Raytheon Wins $904M US Army Contract for LTAMDS Production
The US Army has awarded Raytheon a $904.6-million contract for the low-rate initial production of Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensors.
Nigeria Moves Toward Regional Leadership in Military Industry With New Deal
State-owned Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria has signed a memorandum of understanding with EIB Group to expand the country’s defense manufacturing capabilities.
S. Korea’s Hanwha Moves to Absorb Poongsan Ammo Division
South Korean defense contractor Hanwha Group has submitted a bid to acquire the ammunition business of Seodaemun-gu-based Poongsan Corporation.
Hanwha Proposes K9 Howitzer for US Army Mobile Tactical Cannon Program
Hanwha Defense USA has confirmed the K9 mobile howitzer as its proposed testbed system for the US Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon program.
IDF Receives Thousands of X95 Micro-TAVOR Rifles From IWI
SK Group segment Israel Weapon Industries has supplied thousands of X95 Micro-TAVOR assault rifles to the Israel Defense Forces.
L3Harris, RFTEQ to Support Next-Gen EW Solutions in Australia
L3Harris Technologies and RFTEQ have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance electronic warfare capabilities for the Australian Defence Organisation.
US Claims China Sent Chip Tech to Iran’s Military
The US has accused China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation of supplying chipmaking equipment to Iran’s military, drawing concerns about Beijing’s position in the ongoing US-Israel war with Tehran.
Honeywell Backs US Defense Buildout With $500M Investment
Honeywell Aerospace has announced a $500-million investment to bolster its position as a key supplier for the US Department of Defense.
Irish Aluminum Materials Plant Tied to Russia’s Military Supply Chain
An Irish alumina plant has been found to have ties to Russia’s defense supply chain despite operating within current EU rules, according to a cooperative review by the US-based Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project and The Irish Times.
Indra, Hanwha to Manufacture Self-Propelled Artillery for Spain
Indra Group and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding for the joint development of self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces.
Canada to Replace Aging C7, C8 Rifles With 65,000+ New Firearms
Ottawa has contracted Colt Canada to supply 65,402 assault rifles under the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle program, replacing the Canadian Armed Forces’ C7 and C8 systems after more than 35 years in service.
Rheinmetall Consortium Launches Upgrade for Italian Army Anti-Tank Mines
Rheinmetall and Italy have signed a memorandum of understanding to modernize “hundreds of thousands” of MATS anti-tank mines in the Italian Army’s stockpile.
Nigeria Secures $200M for Defense Manufacturing Push
Nigus International Investment Limited and UAE-based Elmirate Investment LLC have signed a memorandum of understanding for up to $200 million to build defense manufacturing capabilities in Nigeria.
