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UK awards BAE Systems $113M Trinity tactical network contract
BAE Systems will be supported at an industrial level by US firms L3 Harris and KBR, an engineering company headquartered in Texas.
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Spain punches ‘above its weight’ in European Defense Fund investments: Report
Sounding a note of caution however, the report questions if Spain can continue a “high level of performance and involvement” in EDF projects because of industry suppliers reaching a “saturation point.”
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In surprise move, UK names energy minister Grant Shapps next defense secretary
In a social media post today, Shapps said he was “looking forward to working with the brave men and women of our Armed Forces” and “continuing the UK’s support for Ukraine in their fight against...
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Saab makes AI statement of intent with BlueBear acquisition
Dean Rosenfield, group managing director at Saab UK, told media that the acquisition was part of a “deliberate strategy” to grow and expand business in Britain.
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Netherlands, Romania and Lockheed agree to open F-16 training center
The letter of intent comes after the Biden administration approved the re-export of the fourth generation jets to Ukraine.
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Ukraine counteroffensive analysis: West needs to help Kyiv ‘outrange’...
A new RUSI analysis calls on international partners to “ensure” the proposed artillery park is developed, while also working to cut down an existing supply of 17 artillery systems, operated by Ukraine,...
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Saab unveils new naval operator workspace concept and camouflage system
“I would consider any partner that will step up and say that ‘we’re really interested in this’ because that would probably accelerate our process,” said Saab’s Johan Hagg of the workstation.
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European Defence Agency signs first set of joint ammunition procurement...
The 155mm rounds have been procured for loading on French Caesar, Polish Krab, German Panzerhaubitze 2000 and Slovakian Zuzana self-propelled howitzers.
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At DSEI 2023, a spotlight on new UK defense secretary, Ukraine and AUKUS
The Defence and Security Equipment International expo brings together military officials and defense firms from around the world. Here’s what’s likely to be on their mind.
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UK official: No ‘definitive’ timeline to decide Saudi involvement in GCAP
The new comments come in a Breaking Defense interview after another UK official separately said he believes the Saudis “will be part of GCAP in due course” — the strongest support yet from Britain for...
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Sweden aims to boost military spending by nearly 30%, hitting NATO spending...
Citing its planned military commitment, Stockholm says it “will be a credible, reliable and loyal member of NATO.”
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Shelling out: UK, BAE Systems seal $162M contract for heavy munitions...
The latest munitions package is in line with the British Army’s wider ambition of undertaking an extensive modernisation campaign based on a budget of £41 billion ($51 billion) over 10 years.
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Saab CEO calls on Sweden to ‘put more money’ behind next-generation fighter...
In an exclusive interview with Breaking Defense, CEO Micael Johansson said he and other European industry leaders also need “clearer objectives” and coordination from NATO and European governments amid...
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The state of European security is about procurement, interoperability, and...
Responding to threats to European and NATO security, nations are buying fifth-generation fighters and standoff weapons.
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Could the UK replicate ‘Replicator’? ‘Absolutely,’ says BAE FalconWorks
David Holmes, managing director of BAE’s FalconWorks, said matching the Pentagon’s ambitious autonomous push would take a lot of teamwork and a rethinking of the supply chain.
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Leonardo offers first look at Proteus Rotary Wing UAS concept design
Once a final design architecture has been finalised, Leonardo plans on flying a two- to three- ton RWUAS demonstrator for the first time “in the middle of this decade” in hopes of supporting the UK...
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UK signs off on $4.9B AUKUS submarine design phase contracts with industry trio
“The aim is to deliver the first UK submarines into service in the late 2030s to replace the current Astute-Class vessels, and the first Australian submarines will follow in the early 2040s,” said the...
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Sweden says it’ll consider sending Gripens to Ukraine only after NATO membership
Stockholm has instructed the Swedish Armed Forces to “thoroughly” analyze and report on the impact of “defence capabilities, defence economy and other defence activities and planning,” relating to the...
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Drones at sea: GA counts down to UK Mojave aircraft carrier trial next month
“The intent is to launch the [Mojave] aircraft from the aircraft carrier and if conditions are suitable, we’ll look at recovering it,” said Jaime Walters, vice president of international strategic...
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UK naval chief on threats to undersea infrastructure: ‘We don’t fully...
Adm. Ben Key, First Sea Lord of the Royal Navy, made his comments hours after Sweden stated that an undersea telecommunications cable between Sweden and Estonia had been damaged.
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