BAE awarded contract to ‘innovate’ electronic warfare jamming for US Army
BAE Systems was awarded research and development funding through the US Army to create an advanced radar jamming technology.
After Brexit ‘80% of NATO military might’ will come from outside EU
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg advised that after the UK leaves the European Union, 80% of NATO's defence spending will come from outside the EU.
‘The European Union cannot defend Europe’ says NATO Secretary General
Jens Stoltenberg delivered remarks in Berlin stressing the importance of NATO as the bedrock of European security.
NATO ‘proud to support Ukraine’ says Secretary General
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg delivered a keynote speech at Ukraine’s Maritime Academy in Odesa.
Russian Okhotnik drone will perform first weapons test next year
Russian media are reporting that the Okhotnik drone will perform a series of weapon firings during trials.
Sikorsky show off ‘Raider-X’ light attack helicopter
Sikorsky has introduced RAIDER X, its concept for a coaxial helicopter specifically designed as a Light-Attack Reconnaissance Helicopter.
Thailand approved for $400m AH-6i attack helicopter purchase
The potential sale includes 50 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles and 200 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System guided rockets.
Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter approved to enter production
Lockheed Martin announced that the HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter will enter low rate initial production.
Northrop Grumman awarded contract for new LITENING targeting pods
Northrop Grumman was awarded $141 million for new LITENING pods.
NATO and Japan intensify dialogue on cyber defence
NATO and Japan held cyber defence staff talks this week to assess current cyber threats and policy developments.