RTX’s Raytheon awarded SM-6 Block IA production deal
Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $333m contract from the US Navy to produce Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) Block…
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Naval Group, Thales, and KNDS partner for MPLS integration
Naval Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Thales and KNDS to collaborate on integrating their solutions into…
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Raytheon secures $736m AIM-9X missile contract from US Navy
The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a contract valued at $736m for the production of the Block II variant of…
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Japan’s defence budget sees 19.3% growth from 2020-2024
Japan's defence budget grew at a CAGR of 19.3% from 2020 to 2024 despite economic challenges. A new “Japan Defense…
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Ukraine ‘successfully’ tests first indigenous ballistic missile
Ukraine has successfully tested its first indigenous ballistic missile, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said earlier today (27 August 2024). The domestic-made…
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RAN hit the mark with first Naval Strike Missile firing
The introduction of Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missile (NSM) into the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) took a further step in mid-August…
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North Korea spurs South Korea’s defence spend to $54.7bn by 2029
South Korea's defence budget is on a trajectory to reach $54.7bn by 2029, an increase driven by escalating tensions with…
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US seek consultation on ten-years of missile defence trials at Guam
The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is inviting a public consultation on a decade-long proposal to test missile defences at…
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In data: Romania’s revamp offers opportunities for defence companies
With Romania embarking on overhauling its military apparatus to meet Nato standards, defence companies worldwide are poised to capitalise on…
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The US has spent $5bn on electronic warfare in 2024 alone
The US is the world’s largest investor and developer of electronic warfare, spending an estimated $5bn on the signal technology…
