| Latest Feature Stories (Open) Germany Plays Defense Budget Catch-Up, Not Revolution
PARIS --- The speech delivered by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on February 27 is widely seen as a complete U-turn in the course of the German defence policy. If there is a U-turn, it is mainly in reg... Latest Press Releases Russia’s Unsustainable War for Ukraine Seems Headed Toward Stalemate
Russia’s attempt to conquer Ukraine could be headed toward a stalemate as heavy casualties and equipment losses take a toll on unprepared Russian forces that have failed so far to achieve any of their... EU Council Adopts Strategic Compass, Plans Rapid Reaction Force by 2025
Today the Council has formally approved the Strategic Compass, at a time when we witness the return of war in Europe. The Compass gives the European Union an ambitious plan of action for strengthening... US Sanctions on Russia's Weapon Makers Seen Hurting Mid-East Clients
US sanctions on Russia could significantly damage the country’s arms industry, which exports about $15 billion of weapons a year, including for the Iraqi army which continues to battle an ISIS insurge... US Sending Soviet Air Defense Systems It Secretly Acquired to Ukraine
WASHINGTON --- The U.S. is sending some of the Soviet-made air defense equipment it secretly acquired decades ago to bolster the Ukrainian military as it seeks to fend off Russian air and missile atta... Ukrainians Continue Strong Resistance Against Russian Invaders: Pentagon
Ukrainian forces — including civilians — are continuing to frustrate Russian invasion forces on the ground and in the air, a senior Defense Department official said today. It's a very dynamic bat... Lockheed Wins $319M Order for JASSM-ER Missiles
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Orlando, Florida, has been awarded a $318,933,722 firm-fixed-price contract modification (P00014) to previously awarded contract FA8682-21-C-0001 for the exe... Lack of Unified Command Hampers Russian Operations in Ukraine
WASHINGTON --- The US has been unable to determine if Russia has designated a military commander responsible for leading the country's war in Ukraine, according to multiple sources familiar with the m... Boeing Statement on China Eastern Airlines Crash
CHICAGO --- Boeing today released the following statement: "Our thoughts are with the passengers and crew of China Eastern Airlines Flight MU 5735. We are working with our airline customer and are ... Europe’s Defense Industry Welcomes EU’s Strategic Compass
BRUSSELS --- Today, the Council of the European Union formally approved the document “A Strategic Compass for Security and Defence: For a European Union that protects its citizens, values and interest... US Redeploys F-16 Fighters from Italy to Croatia
RAMSTEIN, Germany --- The U.S. 31st Fighter Wing from Aviano Air Base, Italy, recently deployed two F-16s to Croatia's 91st Air Base at Pleso, March 16. Directing our strategic capabilities from an... Norway to Increase Short Term Defence Spending in 2022
“Pending parliamentary approval, the Norwegian Government has allocated NOK 3 billion to increase the activity and preparedness of the Norwegian Armed Forces in 2022. The proposed spending will for th... First Multipurpose Offshore Patrol (PPA) Delivered to Italian Navy
On 18 March 2022, at the Fincantieri shipyard at Muggiano (La Spezia), the ceremony marking the delivery to the Navy of the first Multipurpose Offshore Patrol (PPA), Paolo Thaon di Revel, a new milest... South Korea Launches Final FFX Batch II Frigate
SEOUL --- South Korea on Tuesday held a ceremony launching a new 2,800-ton frigate with enhanced anti-submarine capabilities, the state arms procurement agency said. The ceremony for the Chuncheon ... Russian Military Activities in Ukraine Conducted 'In Silos'
It's been nearly a month since Russia illegally invaded Ukraine, and Russian forces have been unable to achieve what Pentagon leaders believe to be their goals. "We're on day 26 [and] the Russians ... Rheinmetall Expands Deal to Support German CH-53G Helicopters
The Bundeswehr has contracted with Rheinmetall to look after, maintain and repair Germany’s Sikorsky CH-53G transport helicopters at two additional bases. Starting in March 2022, the company has been ... Fincantieri to Maintain US Navy’s Avenger-Class Minesweepers
TRIESTE, Italy --- Fincantieri Marine Systems North America (FMSNA), a company specialized in marine systems, components and services which is part of the US subsidiary Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG),... Sweden Orders 120mm Tank Ammunition from Elbit
The order for 120 mm explosive grenades for the Swedish tanks that FMV is now carrying out takes place in a joint venture with Finland. A bilateral agreement between Sweden and Finland makes it pos... Leonardo Turrets for New Dutch Navy Ships
ROME --- Already aboard a number of naval platforms worldwide, Leonardo's LIONFISH family of defense systems has now also been selected by the Royal Netherlands Navy. The Navy has chosen the “LIONFISH... Commons Defence Committee Launches Inquiry into Aviation Procurement
The Defence Committee launches the first of two inquiries into aviation procurement, which will cover the RAF and the Naval and Army Air Arms, as well as both rotary and fixed wing assets. The Comm... Thales Demos Horus Shield Anti-Drone System to Potential Buyers
SEGOVIA, Spain --- A few weeks ago, a demonstration of the operation of the anti-drone system (C-UAS or Counter Unmanned Aerial System), from Thales, Horus Shield (part of Eagle Shield Thales’ solutio... SNC-Volansi Team Selected for Next Phase of FTUAS Program
SPARKS, Nev.--- Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) and its partner, Silicon Valley-based Volansi, have been selected for the base period of the U.S. Army’s Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (FTUA... Denmark Selects Saab’s Live Training Systems
Saab and the Danish Ministry of Defence, Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) are entering into a Framework Agreement for live training solutions. The framework agreement has a duration of 15... Pentagon Deputy Signs JADC2 Implementation Plan
Last week, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks signed the implementation plan for Joint All Domain Command and Control, or JADC2. It's the final step needed before moving forward on delivering ... US Navy Tests New, Unmanned Escort Boat
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. --- Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 4 and United States Coast Guard Cutter Razorbill, evaluated the Unmanned Diesel Greenough Advanced Rescue Craft (UD-GARC) in th... Lockheed, Israel Aerospace Industries Team on Global Air Defense Projects
Lockheed Martin and IAI have agreed to partner to jointly promote a Ground Based Air Defense (GBAD) system centered around the Lockheed Martin United Kingdom SkyKeeper and the BARAK MX system. As p... Defence Sector Supports Thousands of UK Jobs and Businesses
A new economic report published today outlines the huge value of the defence sector to UK jobs, businesses and exports New economic report reinforces value of defence sector to the UK Thousands of... Leonardo to Sell Global Enterprise Solutions Unit for $ 450M
ROME --- Leonardo announced today its US subsidiary Leonardo DRS has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Global Enterprise Solutions business (GES) to SES for $ 450 million, gross of taxes, subj... | 