The U.K. Ministry of Defence has created a new national armaments director role as part of reforms designed to keep pace with increasing global threats and to ensure the readiness of its defense personnel and capabilities to respond to potential conflict. The armaments director will provide warfighters with commercial equipment needed to operate in the...
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Report: German Defense Chief Eyes $2.3B Taurus Missile Purchase
The German government’s ruling coalition is supporting Defence Minister Boris Pistorius’ plan for the development and purchase of 600 advanced Taurus Neo cruise missiles valued at $2.3 billion, an anonymous source told Reuters. Der Spiegel magazine, which broke the story on the minister’s plan, reported that the project’s initial allocation of about $378.4 million had...
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Ukraine Receives Additional Rheinmetall Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicles
German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has delivered over 20 additional Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine, enhancing the eastern European nation’s defense capabilities amid a conflict with Russia. The latest turnover brings the total number of Kyiv’s systems to about 200. The delivery, coursed through the so-called ring exchanges, includes Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles fitted...
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AUKUS Nations Conduct First ‘Maritime Big Play’ Exercise
Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States recently participated in the inaugural Maritime Big Play exercise, a series of experiments and demonstrations focused on enhancing the capabilities and interoperability of uncrewed maritime systems. According to Madeline Mortelmans, U.S. acting assistant secretary of defense for strategy, plans and capabilities, the Maritime Big Play exercise has...
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US, Canada Grow Military Interoperability Through MUOS Satcom System
The Canadian Armed Forces has secured access to the U.S. Space Force’s narrowband satellite communications technology called Mobile User Objective System, or MUOS, under a six-year operation and sustainment contract valued at $126.2 million. Space Systems Command and CAF conducted an initial operational capability exercise on the system in June after several demonstrations that began...
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US, Australia Participate in Bilateral Operations in Strait of Malacca
The U.S. and Australian navies participated in bilateral operations in the Strait of Malacca from Sunday to Wednesday, aiming to ensure a free, open Indo-Pacific. The four-day drills saw the U.S. Navy’s USS Dewey Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer and the Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Stuart Anzac-class frigate engage in several exercises, including formation sailing, maritime communications...
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Germany’s Disaster Assistance Office Taps NSSLGlobal Satcom Services
U.K.-based NSSLGlobal said it has secured a contract to supply satellite communications services and technology to Germany‘s Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance. The contract calls for the delivery of portable satcom to enable 24/7 connectivity for the office, known as BBK for short. NSSLGlobal said it will also provide voice and data...
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US Space Force General: Collaborations With Allies, Partners Key to Ensuring International Order
U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific Commander Brig. Gen. Anthony J. Mastalir has highlighted the importance of close cooperation with allies to address adversarial threats and maintain international stability. In a conversation hosted by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies on Tuesday, Mastalir shared efforts from the U.S. Space Force and U.S. Space Command to actively engage...
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UK, Germany Sign Defense Pact to Improve National, Regional Security
The United Kingdom and Germany have signed the Trinity House Agreement, opening up greater economic collaboration and providing a boost to both nations and Europe’s defense capabilities amid growing Russian aggression. British Defense Secretary John Healey and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius met in London on Wednesday to sign the pact. Among the deal’s highlights...
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Poland Plans to Acquire Heavy-Lift Helicopters to Transport Troops
The Polish government is considering acquiring heavy-lift helicopters to improve its logistics capabilities, Polish National Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said. According to a Defense News report, the minister named Boeing’s CH-47F Chinook among the aircraft being considered. Boeing’s Chinook tandem rotor design offers increased stability and control, making the aircraft ideal for loading and unloading...