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Lockheed, Rheinmetall partner on ATACMS output

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have launched a strategic partnership to establish Europe’s first dedicated production center for the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), significantly strengthening the continent’s long-range precision...

MEKO A-200 frigates approved for German Navy

Germany has approved the acquisition of four MEKO A-200 DEU frigates, marking a major shift in its naval modernization strategy after discontinuing the troubled F126 program. Rather than pursuing...

Joint Strike Missiles selected for Canadian F-35s

Canada has significantly strengthened the future combat capability of its F-35 fleet by awarding Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a major contract to supply Joint Strike Missiles (JSM). The long-range...

Patria TRACKX gains interest from three nations

Finland, Norway, and Latvia have expanded defense cooperation by signing a joint declaration supporting the future adoption of Patria’s TRACKX tracked armored mobility platform. Developed under the European Union-backed...

Kongsberg to supply 10 NASAMS systems to Belgium

Belgium has taken a major step toward modernizing its national air defense architecture by signing a cooperation agreement with the Netherlands to procure ten National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems...

Saab GlobalEye Chosen for NATO ISR Mission

NATO has selected Saab’s GlobalEye to become its future airborne surveillance platform, replacing older aircraft with a far more advanced intelligence and command system. Equipped with powerful long-range radar...

Britain Invests in Long-Range Missile Partnership

The United Kingdom is expanding its long-range strike capabilities by introducing the Precision Strike Missile into British Army service. Designed to operate from upgraded M270 launchers, the missile offers...

Europe, Raytheon Scale Up Stinger Missile Supply

Europe is expanding its production of the Stinger missile as Raytheon partners with leading defense companies across the continent to strengthen regional manufacturing capacity. Key missile components will be...

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Canada Awards Submarine Program to TKMS

Canada is moving forward with one of its largest naval modernization efforts by selecting Germany’s TKMS to supply a new generation of submarines. The future fleet will replace the...

Portugal Adds Surplus Black Hawks to Inventory

Portugal is rebuilding its Army aviation capability through the acquisition and modernization of refurbished UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters obtained from US military inventories. The aircraft will undergo extensive upgrades,...