Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace will deliver Naval Strike Missiles to the U.S. Navy under a potential $1.1 billion firm-fixed-fixed-price contract. The award is valued at $960.77 million but will increase to the billion-dollar amount if the Navy exercises the contract’s options, the Department of Defense said Tuesday. Kongsberg will perform work in Norway, France, the...
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Collins Aerospace to Upgrade UK Air Force Chinook’s Avionics System
U.S. defense and aerospace products manufacturer Collins Aerospace will integrate its Common Avionics Architecture System avionics management suite into the British Royal Air Force’s new fleet of H-47 Chinook helicopters. In a press release on Tuesday, the RTX business announced that it has received a $19 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to...
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Ovzon to Demo Satcom Control on Unmanned Ground Vehicles
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has awarded Ovzon a contract to test the capability of the technology company’s satellite communication systems and services to control unmanned ground vehicles at great distances. The demonstration, to be performed in Sweden, is scheduled for the second half of November. It will involve mobile satellite terminals and satcom services...
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UK Starts Negotiations With Shortlisted Contractors for Small Modular Reactor Program
The U.K. government has begun negotiations with the four vendors vying for small modular reactor contracts in the country. GE Hitachi, Holtec, Rolls Royce SMR and Westinghouse made the shortlist after clearing assessments from state-owned nuclear energy and fuels company Great British Nuclear. Their design proposals underwent reviews to determine their safety and deliverability. The...
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Thales, Australia Partner to Improve Domestic Rocket Motor Production
Thales is helping enhance Australia’s rocket motor production capabilities in support of the Albanese government’s National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program. The Defence Science and Technology Group will be key in boosting the effort through its Advanced Rocket Motor Technology Demonstrator program. The initiative seeks to create a skilled workforce capable of supporting the...
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Lockheed Martin, HENSOLDT to Develop Radar Systems for Maritime Use
Lockheed Martin has signed a memorandum of understanding with German sensor technology firm HENSOLDT to develop innovative solutions for maritime customers. Paul Lemmo, vice president and general manager for integrated warfare systems and sensors at Lockheed Martin, and HENSOLDT CEO Oliver Dorre signed the agreement on Thursday. The intended collaboration will center on maritime command...
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BAE Systems Explores Defense Technology Development With Hensoldt Company ESG
British defense contractor BAE Systems is collaborating with Hensoldt company ESG to explore how their technologies can improve defense capabilities. According to a memorandum of understanding signed by the two companies, the effort will focus on autonomous platforms, training and mission systems for multidomain operations. The partnership builds on the two companies’ recent projects, including...
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General Dynamics, KNDS to Develop New Artillery System for Swiss Army
Switzerland’s armasuisse procurement agency has selected KNDS Deutschland and General Dynamics European Land Systems to build a new artillery system for the Swiss Armed Forces. It plans to submit the procurement request to Parliament in 2025. The combination of KNDS’ 155 mm artillery gun module and GDELS’ PIRANHA IV heavy mission carrier will add a...
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Embraer C-390 to Transport Sweden’s Soldiers, Military Equipment
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer said Sweden has selected the C-390 Millennium as its new tactical transport aircraft for the NATO partner’s defense modernization. The contract makes Sweden the sixth NATO country to choose the aircraft as a logistics option, following the Netherlands, Austria and Portugal, improving interoperability within the alliance. According to Embraer, the Millennium...
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Israel, Germany Discuss Plans for Arrow-3 Deployment in 2025
Germany and Israel have begun preparations to deploy the Arrow-3 missile interception system in Germany. The German government acquired the anti-ballistic missile from Israel Aerospace Industries in 2023 through a $3.5 billion deal after receiving approval from the United States. Berlin earlier said its air force expects to receive Arrow-3 by the fourth quarter of...