Wagner Claims Control of ‘70 Percent’ of Ukraine’s Bakhmut
The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group said his forces control more than half of the embattled eastern Ukraine town of Bakhmut.
France Procures 50 Upgraded Leclerc Main Battle Tanks
The French defense procurement agency has ordered 50 upgraded Leclerc main battle tanks from local defense firm Nexter.
Royal Navy Upgrades Merlin Submarine-Hunting Helicopter
The Royal Navy has received the final upgraded unit of its AW101 Merlin Mk3/3a submarine-hunting helicopter from Leonardo.
Hungary Starts Local Production of Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicles
Rheinmetall announced Thursday that it has begun the local production of Lynx infantry fighting vehicles in Hungary.
British Army Orders Micro-Drones From Elbit Systems
The British Army has ordered an unspecified number of Magni-X micro-unmanned aerial systems from Elbit Systems UK.
Northrop Developing New Power System to Increase US Navy Laser, Radar Range
The US Navy is developing a new ship-board power system that could increase the lethality and range of its lasers and radars.
Italian Navy Buys 36 Iveco Amphibious Armored Vehicles
The Italian Navy has awarded Iveco Defence Vehicles a contract to deliver 36 amphibious armored vehicles.
HII Wins Modernization Contract for US Navy Zumwalt-Class Destroyers
Huntington Ingalls Industries has been awarded a $10.5-million contract for the modernization planning of the US Navy’s Zumwalt-class destroyers.
Canada Confirms Order of 88 F-35 Fighter Jets
Canada confirmed the purchase of 88 US F-35 fighter jets to replace its aging fleet for $14.2 billion.
L3Harris to Supply Ukraine With VAMPIRE Anti-Drone System in $40M Deal
L3Harris Technologies has clinched a $40-million contract to deliver 14 VAMPIRE anti-drone systems to Ukraine.
Raytheon Secures $208M Naval Strike Missile Contract From Romania
Raytheon Missiles & Defense has received a $208-million contract to supply Naval Strike Missiles to the armed forces of Romania.
UAE’s First Falaj Fast Vessel Begins Construction
Abu Dhabi Ship Building has announced the start of construction of the United Arab Emirates Navy’s first Falaj 3-class fast patrol vessel.
Kratos to Supply XQ-58A Valkyrie Stealth Drones to US Navy
The US Navy has awarded a $15.5-million contract to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions for two XQ-58A Valkyrie drones.
Turkey OKs First ULAQ Unmanned Vessel Procurement Deal
The Turkish Defence Agency has signed a contract with ARES Shipyard and Meteksan to procure ULAQ unmanned surface vessels .
Swedish Navy Takes Delivery of New Submarine-Hunting Torpedoes
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has announced its acceptance of new submarine-hunting torpedoes from Saab.
General Dynamics Awarded $5.1B US Navy Submarine Contract
General Dynamics has been awarded a $5.1-billion contract to perform advance construction of critical components for the US Navy’s Columbia-class submarines.
Finland Investing $20M in New Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles
The Finnish Ministry of Defence has approved the procurement of new armored multi-purpose vehicles for $20.32 million.
Netherlands Buys 41 GRF Light Tactical Vehicles From Defenture
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has contracted Defenture to manufacture and deliver 41 GRF light tactical vehicles for the Dutch Army.
Boeing to Upgrade US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets in $2B Contract
Boeing has clinched a $2-billion contract to modernize the US Navy’s fleet of F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft.
US Begins $334M ‘Mayhem’ Hypersonic Missile Program
Leidos announced it has been contracted to assist the US Air Force Research Laboratory in developing an air-breathing hypersonic system.
US Army Awards Raytheon $84M Excalibur Replenishment Contract
The US Army has awarded Raytheon Missiles & Defense an $84-million contract to replenish its stockpile of Excalibur 155-millimeter rounds.
L3Harris to Acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne for $4.7 Billion
L3Harris Technologies has announced its acquisition of American aerospace firm Aerojet Rocketdyne for $4.7 billion.
Sweden’s Gripen Fighter Aircraft to Undergo Major Upgrade
Saab has been awarded a contract for $338 million to perform major upgrades on the Gripen multi-role fighter aircraft.
Romania Purchases Naval Strike Missile Systems for $137M
Norway’s Kongsberg Defence has received a $137-million contract to deliver Naval Strike Missile (NSM) coastal defense systems to Romania.
