Naval News Details Finland-Based Icebreaker Build Before U.S. Production Begins
New on-site reporting from Naval News describes construction in Finland of the first two U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutters under a distributed build plan,...
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Lib Dem frigate plan’s four-shipyard pledge rests on two-facility costing, report says
A newly published UK Defence Journal report says the Liberal Democrats’ proposal for four new shipyards is backed in its detailed costing by funding for two facilities.
UK sealift replacement outline case targeted for completion this financial year
The Ministry of Defence intends to complete the first business-case stage for replacing Britain’s strategic sealift ships during the current financial year.
Greece Reports Acceptance Firings of Rafael SPIKE Missiles at Sea
The Hellenic Navy conducted acceptance firings of Rafael SPIKE NLOS and SPIKE ER2 missiles during a joint exercise with Israel in the northern Cretan Sea....
Switzerland accepts procurement reforms after F-35 price dispute
Switzerland’s Federal Council has accepted six parliamentary recommendations in full and one in part after criticism of the country’s F-35A procurement.
Spain develops F110 IAMD frigate variant with expanded missile-defense role
The Spanish Navy and Navantia are defining an F110 variant intended to provide broader air and missile defense for naval task groups.
RAF to equip Chinooks and A400Ms for UK wildfire response
The UK government says RAF Chinook helicopters and A400M Atlas aircraft will receive specialist firefighting equipment and stand ready to support civil authorities.
Denmark announces plans to buy JSM and Anthem long-range missiles
Denmark plans to acquire Kongsberg Joint Strike Missiles for its F-35A fleet and Covenant Anthem cruise missiles for land launch.
MDA awards Long Wall $75 million to complete Cyclops interceptor testing
The Missile Defense Agency has awarded Long Wall $75 million to complete flight testing of the company’s Cyclops low-cost, midcourse interceptor.
Pentagon, Lockheed outline 10-year F-35 deal for at least 850 U.S. jets
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin announced a tentative framework covering at least 850 F-35s across 10 production lots, plus a decade of sustainment and modification...
France Orders Four More SAMP/T NG Air-Defense Systems
France has ordered four additional SAMP/T NG firing units through OCCAR and Eurosam, bringing its planned fleet to 12.
Lockheed outlines 10-year F-35 framework for 850 U.S. fighters, but contract still awaits funding
Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Department of War have announced a framework covering 850 U.S. F-35 fighters, spares, modification kits and sustainment over 10 years....
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- UK sealift replacement outline case targeted for completion this financial year — Tim Green · CC BY 2.0 · Converted to JPEG from the source image; displayed with responsive cropping
- Greece Reports Acceptance Firings of Rafael SPIKE Missiles at Sea — Rafael Advanced Defense Systems photographer · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Converted to JPEG from the source image; displayed with responsive cropping
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- Denmark announces plans to buy JSM and Anthem long-range missiles — U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Davis · Public domain · Converted to JPEG from the source image; displayed with responsive cropping
- MDA awards Long Wall $75 million to complete Cyclops interceptor testing — Mark Wright · Public domain · Converted to JPEG from the source image; displayed with responsive cropping
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- France Orders Four More SAMP/T NG Air-Defense Systems — Kevin.B · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Converted to JPEG from the source image; displayed with responsive cropping
- Lockheed outlines 10-year F-35 framework for 850 U.S. fighters, but contract still awaits funding — Senior Chief Petty Officer Michael ODay · CC BY 4.0 · Converted to JPEG from the source image; displayed with responsive cropping
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