6+ hour, 54+ min ago  (391+ words) HII announced that the U. S. Navy has awarded its Ingalls Shipbuilding division a $283 million contract to carry out lead yard support activities for the new FF(X) class frigate program. The contract allows the shipbuilder to procure long lead-time materials, complete design…...

7+ hour, 23+ min ago  (503+ words) Helsing, a European defence technology company, has announced the opening of a new presence in Stockholm as it seeks to strengthen its commitment to Swedish and Nordic defence cooperation. The launch was marked by an event focused on strategic dialogue…...

9+ hour, 18+ min ago  (557+ words) The U. S. Air Force marked the arrival of its first permanently assigned F-35 A Lightning II aircraft at Misawa Air Base on April 24, as the service expands fifth-generation fighter operations in the Indo-Pacific. The 35th Fighter Wing held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally…...

9+ hour, 32+ min ago  (433+ words) Airbus and a group of Spanish defence firms have unveiled the industrial programme behind Spain's new Integrated Combat Training System, which will replace the Northrop F-5 fleet used by the Spanish Air and Space Force. The programme follows a contract awarded…...

17+ hour, 1+ min ago  (375+ words) Northrop Grumman and Ministry of Defense of Japan are exploring ways to strengthen Japan's electronic warfare capabilities as regional security threats grow more complex, the U. S. defense contractor said. The discussions, which also included Japanese embassy officials, focused on improving Japan's…...

22+ hour, 27+ min ago  (588+ words) The U. S. Air Force has highlighted the role of the E-3 Sentry as a key airborne command-and-control platform during Red Flag 26-1 in Alaska, where the aircraft is supporting large-scale fighter operations and homeland defense missions. As Red Flag 26-1 began, most fighter aircraft…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (280+ words) Castelion has received a $105 million contract from the U. S. Navy to continue integrating its Blackbeard onto the F/A-18 Super Hornet and move the system toward early operational capability in 2027. The company said the contract will fund testing and integration work required…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (412+ words) Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned have secured a $15. 5 million contract from the U. S. Marine Corps to advance an autonomous aerial logistics platform designed to resupply forces in contested environments. The award covers Increment 2 of the Medium Aerial Resupply Vehicle " Expeditionary Logistics programme,…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (538+ words) The 1st Armored Division is expanding the use of artificial intelligence across its staff operations to improve productivity, streamline planning and strengthen combat readiness, according to the U. S. Army. Army officials said AI tools are being integrated into daily workflows across personnel,…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (320+ words) Elbit Systems has opened a new unmanned aerial systems facility in Chitila, Romania, expanding its manufacturing presence in Europe and deepening its partnership with the country's defence industry. The new site is the company's seventh production facility in Romania. Elbit…...