F-35B conducts flight test with British SPEAR mini-cruise missile
The first flight milestone comes four years later than originally planned, after an initial delay caused by technical troubles.
RIAT canceled: Middle East ‘situation’ forces collapse of major UK air show
"This has not been an easy decision," but it was made after "extensive discussions" with the RAF and the US Air Force, said organizers of the Royal International Air Tattoo today.
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Netherlands eyes more JASSM weapons for F-35, discloses ASW frigate delivery delay
The move to open talks comes after The Hague and Washington signed a 2024 Letter of Offer and Acceptance to initially acquire the deep strike capability.
Airbus to open new A330 tanker facility in Spain, announces demo with Spanish Navy
Announcement of the conversion facility comes after Italy awarded the manufacturer a contract for the planned procurement of the tankers, valued at €1.4 billion ($1.6 billion).
UK picks 4 companies for Apache drone wingman demonstrator project
Britain's BAE Systems, as well as the British arms of US-based Anduril, Portugal’s Tekever and French manufacturer Thales, have been chosen for the concept demonstrator effort, dubbed Project NYX.
From destroyers to drones, how a Europe-led coalition aims to open the Strait of Hormuz
The initiative, led by the UK and France, would only begin once a ceasefire has been declared but could involve 40 nations.
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All guns blazing: The UK sets up $1.35 billion RCH 155 artillery order
The order has long been held up by delay to the Defence Investment Plan, which is expected to outline British equipment priorities over the next ten years.
In Russian military parade meant to project power, analysts see ‘real vulnerability’
“I think what we saw on Red Square is, in a way… the real nervousness now in Moscow about the sustainability of all this," the Chatham House's Timothy Ash told Breaking Defense.
Rheinmetall Q1 sales jump 8% year on year, as naval business era begins with promise
“The technology group’s order books remain at record levels,” said the Dusseldorf-based firm as it also predicted "significant growth acceleration" for Q2.
Kongsberg Q1 orders more than double, company eyes US expansion
Across the last quarter, other key contracts included the firm’s joint selection along with Salt Ship Design to deliver a design concept for standardised vessels to the Royal Norwegian Navy.
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Voyager is fortifying the U.S. Defense supply chain
Answering the Pentagon’s call to bolster defense industrial base.
Malaysia looks for ‘further clarifications’ from Norway after Naval Strike Missile order falters
Malaysia and Kongsberg signed a deal in 2018 for supply of an undisclosed number of NSM weapons to equip six new Littoral Combat Ships.
Are European automakers driving into the defense market? Analysts say to tap the brakes.
One expert predicts car companies will be open to defense production “at least as long as substantial funding remains available — especially from the EU, but also potentially from private actors.”
Belgian defense minister meeting with firms lined up for slice of $1.3B counter-drone pie
A spokesperson for the Belgian Ministry of Defense confirmed to Breaking Defense that the tender will combine both active and passive measures, including detection sensors and a command and control system to link all effectors.
UK lawmaker report warns AUKUS under threat from ‘shortcomings and failings’
Findings also claim that the Royal Navy’s Astute-class nuclear-powered submarines have been “stretched” to, or "even beyond," their limits.