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ATACMS missile production heads to Europe

Europe is significantly expanding its indigenous long-range strike production capability through a strategic partnership between Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall to establish localized manufacturing of the Army Tactical Missile System...

Germany backs major MEKO frigate expansion

Germany has approved the procurement of four MEKO A-200 DEU frigates, adopting a proven modular warship design to rapidly strengthen naval capability following the cancellation of the F126 program....

Canada arms future F-35s with JSM missiles

Canada is expanding the strike capability of its future fifth-generation fighter force through the procurement of Kongsberg’s Joint Strike Missile (JSM), providing the Royal Canadian Air Force with an...

Three nations plan joint TRACKX acquisition

Finland, Norway, and Latvia have reinforced regional military collaboration by agreeing to jointly advance Patria’s TRACKX armored mobility platform as a potential next-generation tracked vehicle for future land operations....

Belgium expands missile shield with NASAMS

Belgium is accelerating the modernization of its integrated air and missile defense network by moving forward with the acquisition of ten NASAMS batteries through a cooperative procurement arrangement with...

Saab GlobalEye Selected for NATO Air Fleet

NATO has selected Saab’s GlobalEye to become the alliance’s future airborne surveillance and command aircraft, marking a major upgrade to its early warning capability. Equipped with powerful radar, advanced...

UK Joins US Precision Strike Missile Program

Britain is modernizing its long-range strike capability by joining the Precision Strike Missile program alongside the United States and Australia. The acquisition introduces an advanced surface-to-surface missile capable of...

Raytheon, Europe Boost Stinger Missile Output

Raytheon is strengthening Europe’s air defense industrial base by expanding production of the combat-proven Stinger missile through partnerships with major European defense companies. German and Dutch manufacturers will produce...

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TKMS Wins Canada’s Next-Gen Submarine Program

Canada has chosen Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to lead one of the country’s most ambitious naval modernization programs. The project will replace the Royal Canadian Navy’s aging Victoria-class submarines...

Portugal Signs Deal for US Black Hawk Helicopters

Portugal is rebuilding its military aviation capability through the acquisition and modernization of UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters obtained from surplus US Army inventories. Managed through the NATO Support and...