NAVAL NEWS
U.S. Navy orders two more naval tankers
The award covers the construction of T AO 215 and T AO 216 and forms part of an ongoing multi-ship programme that could total eight vessels.
Thai carrier to receive Thales integrated management upgrade
Thales and Universal Communication Systems have signed a contract to deliver a new Integrated Platform Management System for the Royal Thai Navy’s aircraft carrier HTMS Chakri Naruebet.
NATO drills sharpen Baltic anti submarine readiness
NATO has launched Playbook Merlin 25, a major anti submarine warfare exercise in the Baltic Sea involving submarines, surface ships and aircraft from nine Allied nations.
LAND NEWS
NATO tanks conduct combat drills near Russian border
The multinational tank force trained under conditions intended to simulate early stage Article 5 operations during an enemy invasion of NATO.
BAE Systems reports strong year and £27bn in new orders
BAE Systems says it is on track to meet its upgraded full-year guidance after what it describes as robust operational and financial performance in the second half of 2025, the company stated.
Elbit Systems UK delivers new radar systems to British Army
Elbit Systems UK has delivered the first batch of Ground Based Surveillance Radar systems to the Royal Artillery following successful live-fire trials earlier this year, the company stated.
AVIATION NEWS
Pratt & Whitney opens Dutch hub for future propulsion tech
Pratt & Whitney has opened a new European Technology and Innovation Centre in the Netherlands to advance research into next-generation aircraft propulsion.
Nordic, Baltic allies fund $500m Ukraine arms package
Eight Nordic and Baltic nations will jointly finance a $500 million package of military equipment and munitions for Ukraine, sourced from the United States.
Embraer adds counter drone role to A-29 Super Tucano
According to Embraer, the approach draws on the aircraft’s electro-optical and infrared sensor for laser tracking and designation, wing-mounted 0.50 calibre guns, and laser-guided rockets to engage identified targets.
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