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Operation Epic Fury reaches ceasefire after U. S. strikes on Iran
20+ hour, 9+ min ago (633+ words) The U. S. Department of War said Operation Epic Fury has achieved its objectives after fewer than 40 days of military action against Iran. Iranian authorities have agreed to a ceasefire and to negotiations, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing nuclear…...
Ukraine reports 33, 000 enemy drones destroyed by interceptor drones in March
4+ hour, 45+ min ago (434+ words) Ukraine's Ministry of Defence said interceptor drones destroyed more than 33, 000 enemy unmanned aerial vehicles in March. The figure is double the number recorded in February and includes a range of drone types such as Shahed, Gerbera, Molniya, ZALA and Orlan....
Northrop Grumman's Minotaur IV launches STP-S29 A mission
13+ hour, 50+ min ago (310+ words) Northrop Grumman successfully launched the STP-S29 A mission aboard its Minotaur IV launch vehicle on April 8. The mission lifted off from Space Launch Complex 8 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The launch deployed multiple satellites as part of the…...
MTU Aero Engines acquires Aero Design Works
18+ hour, 39+ min ago (433+ words) MTU Aero Engines AG has acquired Aero Design Works Gmb H to expand its portfolio into unmanned aerial vehicle propulsion systems. The Cologne-based company will become a wholly owned subsidiary, supporting MTU's entry into the UAV and guided missile propulsion…...
BAE Systems awarded $146 million contract to begin second source production of M776 cannons for U. S. Army
1+ day, 19+ min ago (339+ words) BAE Systems has been awarded a $146 million undefinitized contract to begin production of M776 cannons for the U. S. Army's M777 towed 155mm howitzer. The contract establishes a second source producer for the system's main armament for the first time. The M776 cannon is a critical…...
Rheinmetall selects Theon Sensors for CT25 turret fire control system
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (217+ words) By Lukasz Prus (Defence Industry Europe) Rheinmetall Electronics has selected Theon Sensors to develop and deliver a stabilised electro-optical sensor for the CT25 medium-calibre turret fire control system. The agreement forms part of Rheinmetall's broader system integration approach. Following development and…...
Damen launches advanced NRP D. Jo'o II multi-purpose vessel for Portuguese Navy
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (406+ words) Damen Shipyards Group has launched the NRP D. Jo'o II, a Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) 10720, for the Portuguese Navy. The vessel entered the water on April 7 at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania during a ceremony attended by senior naval and diplomatic officials....
Textron wins first military order for cessna Sky Courier
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (313+ words) Textron Aviation announced that Belgium has placed the first military order for the Cessna Sky Courier, selecting five aircraft to support its Special Operations Forces. The agreement marks the aircraft's entry into the global defense market. The Sky Courier fleet…...
NRL launches advanced experimental payloads on STPSat-7 mission
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (479+ words) The U. S. Naval Research Laboratory has successfully launched three experimental payloads aboard the STPSat-7 mission. The launch took place on April 7 from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Northrop Grumman Minotaur IV rocket. The mission is part of the Department of…...
Hermeus raises $350 million, reaches $1 billion valuation
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (475+ words) Hermeus announced it has secured $350 million in Series C financing, reaching a $1 billion valuation as it advances development of high-speed unmanned aircraft. The funding round was led by Khosla Ventures with participation from existing and new investors. The company said…...