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Netherlands plans four new air-defense frigates

Defense News - 19:04 Mar 01, 2024

The current Zeven Provinciën-class frigates came into service between 2002 and 2005 and would need to be replaced in the 2030s.
Finland approves construction of Patria’s F-35 assembly facility

Defense News - 17:55 Mar 01, 2024

The project is linked to the $9.6 billion jet procurement contract reached between Finland and the American company Lockheed Martin in February 2022.

Tags: Finland
Thailand’s Air Force unveils new wish list, eyeing new jets and drones

Defense News - 16:31 Mar 01, 2024

Counter-drone systems and new fighter jets are also among the most pressing concerns.
Thailand’s Air Force unveils new wish list, eyeing jets and drones

Defense News - 16:31 Mar 01, 2024

Counter-drone systems and new fighter jets are also among the most pressing concerns.
Congress passes fourth stopgap funding bill as 1% sequester looms

Defense News - 01:22 Mar 01, 2024

Lawmakers kicked FY24 defense funding further down the road, raising fears at the Pentagon that congressional inaction may soon result in a 1% sequester.
Turkey F-16 sale to proceed after Senate vote

Defense News - 23:17 Feb 29, 2024

The Senate overwhelmingly rejected a resolution to block the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey after Ankara approved Sweden's NATO accession.
Bell, Leonardo to partner on tiltrotor helicopters

Defense News - 22:55 Feb 29, 2024

The agreement follows a long partnership between the firms on the BA609 tiltrotor program, which ended in 2011.
Continuing resolution could degrade training for future fights

Defense News - 21:42 Feb 29, 2024

The U.S. military would have to make sacrifices to exercises around the globe if Congress fails to pass an FY24 budget, officials warn.
Indian committee OKs $4 billion buy of BrahMos missiles, more tech

Defense News - 21:27 Feb 29, 2024

The acquisition package includes cruise missiles, air defense weapons, surveillance radars and fighter jet engines.
Poland signs $2.5 billion deal for US air-defense software hub

Defense News - 20:42 Feb 29, 2024

Vendor Northrop Grumman has secured its first customer outside of the U.S. Army.
UK hires two companies to write software to support future satellites

Defense News - 19:59 Feb 29, 2024

The amount of money involved may be small, but the outcome of the research and development work by the two companies could be key.
Northrop Grumman modifying Global Hawk drones for hypersonic tests

Defense News - 19:45 Feb 29, 2024

The military hopes mounting sensors on Range Hawk aircraft will allow it to be more agile and conduct more hypersonic tests.
Brazilian bank backtracks on move to stop financing defense industry

Defense News - 19:36 Feb 29, 2024

The government said the latest decision reinforces the importance of structured financial policies.
Navy expeditionary forces eye counter-drone, offensive unmanned ops

Defense News - 19:03 Feb 29, 2024

Navy Expeditionary Combat Command is considering its future -- and that might include offensive drone operations.
Allies probe accidental targeting of US drone by German navy frigate

Defense News - 17:22 Feb 29, 2024

A German warship fired two SM-2 interceptors at an American MQ-9 drone in the Red Sea, but both missed.

Tags: German
Singapore to buy eight F-35 jets, raise defense budget

Defense News - 16:56 Feb 29, 2024

The F-35A purchase would be on top of earlier orders for 12 F-35Bs from the American defense company Lockheed Martin.
Senate confirms Paparo as new INDO-PACOM commander

Defense News - 15:49 Feb 29, 2024

The move came without objection in a voice vote late Wednesday night.
Soldiers test Next Generation Squad Weapon in extreme cold weather

Defense News - 14:49 Feb 29, 2024

A platoon from the 101st Airborne Division will be the first to field the new weapons later this year.
Anduril, Hanwha team up to bid for Army’s light payload robot

Defense News - 14:27 Feb 29, 2024

Anduril is jumping into the Army's Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport robotic vehicle competition with partners Hanwha and Forterra.

Tags: Anduril Hanwha
European states gather Soviet-style artillery rounds for Ukraine

Defense News - 12:27 Feb 29, 2024

Amid a looming ammunition shortage, Kyiv needs non-NATO ammunition, according to experts.

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