Redwire has secured a contract from the European Space Agency to design and build a robotic arm prototype for the future Argonaut lunar lander. The Argonaut is planned to give Europe access to the moon. The lander will deliver various payloads to the lunar surface, including scientific instruments or even a rover. Redwire’s Manipulator for...
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Sweden Orders CV90 New Builds to Replace Units Shipped to Ukraine
Sweden has ordered new Combat Vehicle 90 builds from BAE Systems to replace the units that the country shipped to Ukraine. The new builds will also expand Ukraine’s arsenal and allow other nations to participate in the procurement process for the military vehicle, BAE said. “These new CV9035 MkIIICs will extend the capabilities of both...
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CACI to Provide Canadian Soldiers With SkyTracker Tech for Counter-UAS Operations; John Mengucci Quoted
CACI International will supply Canadian soldiers with technologies to take down enemy drones. According to the defense company, it received a contract from the Canadian Armed Forces to provide its SkyTracker counter-uncrewed technology suite. SkyTracker can detect and track unmanned aircraft systems and offer precision mitigation recommendations to ward off threats. The technology was first introduced...
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MBDA Secures Deal to Support Europe’s $152M Hypersonic Interceptor Program
MBDA has signed an agreement with the Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation to provide research and development support for the $152 million Hypersonic Defense Interceptor System program. The deal launches a three-year concept phase to explore and create an effective counter-hypersonic and anti-ballistic concept to address emerging and complex threats. Under the agreement, MBDA will...
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Romania Wins US Approval to Purchase Tactical Missiles for F-16 Jets
Romania has secured approval from the United States to acquire air-to-air missiles for its F-16 fighters under a proposed foreign military sale worth $340.8 million. On Tuesday, the Department of State endorsed the eastern European country’s request to purchase 300 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles, 40 missile guidance units, 40 captive air training missiles...
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UK to Start Contract Bids for $1.3B Hypersonic Missile Development; James Cartlidge Quoted
The United Kingdom has announced that 90 large and small industry and academic organizations are eligible to bid for contracts to support the development of the country’s hypersonic missile capabilities. The suppliers, which were included in the Hypersonic Technologies and Capability Development Framework agreement, can compete eight lots with a $1.26 billion maximum value...
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Lithuania Accepts New Delivery of Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles From US
The Lithuanian Armed Forces has accepted a new shipment of Javelin anti-tank weapon systems from the United States. The Ministry of National Defence confirmed the approximately $16.6 million weapons delivery on Tuesday. According to Defence Minister Laurynas Kasciunas, the anti-tank missiles will bolster the Lithuanian military’s combat capacity and deterrent effect. “The United States of...
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Airbus, Babcock to Provide Sustainment Support for France’s EC145 Helicopters
The French government has selected Airbus Helicopters and Babcock to support the Interior Ministry’s EC145 light utility aircraft fleet. Under the 12-year deal, the two companies will provide technical support, spare parts, logistics solutions, technical data management and software support to sustain the aircraft’s missions, mostly involving rescue operations, air medical transport and law enforcement....
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US OKs Ukraine’s Request to Purchase HIMARS Missile Launchers
The United States has approved Ukraine’s request to purchase three High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems. The Department of State classified the proposed foreign military sale as an emergency case and waived the required congressional review for the arms deal, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The HIMARS shipment will cost around $30 million and...
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Elbit Systems Seals $53M Deal to Supply European Customer With Turreted Mortar System
Elbit Systems said it will deliver mortar systems to an unnamed European customer under a $53 million contract award. The deal requires the Israeli firm to deliver the Crossbow unmanned turreted 120 mm soft recoil mortar systems to General Dynamics European Land Systems for installation on the client’s Pandur 6×6 APC wheeled armored vehicle. Work...