Defence`s Feeds

Though they might be called the same thing from one service to another, the allowances and bonuses paid out to [...]

One, Najib Mikati, is a billionaire and prominent Lebanese political figure, the other, Riad Salamé, is in prison after running [...]

Karachi-based Universal Smart Military Systems (USMS) is one of many small private defence companies in Pakistan favoured by the country's [...]

Americas Austal USA has christened the US Navy’s sixth Navajo-class towing, salvage, and rescue vessel, the USNS Billy Frank Jr. (T-ATS 11), in Mobile, Alabama. The ceremony is part of a 10-ship development program to replace the force’s Powhatan-class ocean tugs and Safeguard-class rescue vessels, which have been operational since the 1980s. The new system was named after a Nisqually tribal member and Korean War veteran awarded the Albert Schweitzer Prize for humanitarianism, Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award, and a Presidential Medal of Freedom for more than three decades of service to the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. Fairbanks Morse Defense and South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore potential collaboration on future international naval programs, the companies announced today. The agreement, signed during the Sea Air Space conference, marks the latest example of growing cooperation between the US maritime sector and major shipbuilders from South Korea and Japan. These partnerships align with the US Navy’s ongoing effort to bolster the domestic shipbuilding industrial base by encouraging international investment and strategic collaboration. Middle East & Africa General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems said it signed a memorandum of understanding with Israeli defense contractor Rafael to manufacture a new […]

A detailed report and warning published on 9 April issued by the Five Eyes' major technical intelligence agencies (National Security [...]

They sat quietly behind their national intelligence director (DNI), Tulsi Gabbard, at the Annual Threat Assessment Congressional hearings in late March. Joe Kent had been named as Gabbard's chief of staff only hours earlier in the wake of The Atlantic's [...]

The Israeli investment strategist and art collector Ofar Levin is asking a US court to compel the Florida-based businessman and [...]

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP)'s policy on Taiwan is being shaped by the discreet Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Institute [...]

The preliminary investigation opened by the Paris Public Prosecutor's Office for "espionage for the benefit of a foreign power" and [...]

It is now just a matter of days before the government's promised unit led by a "permanent staff" to fight [...]

Americas Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth, Texas, has been awarded a $22.5 million contract change to continue its support for international partners in the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet program. The funding will go toward operating and maintaining special labs used by Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom to reprogram their F-35 systems. This includes providing supplies and on-site technical support. Most of the work (80%) will be done in Eglin, Florida, with the rest (20%) in Fort Worth, Texas. The project is expected to finish by April 2026. The full amount is being funded by the participating countries, not the US Department of Defense. The contract was awarded without a competitive bidding process by the Naval Air Systems Command in Maryland. Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, located in Moorestown, New Jersey, has received a $62.6 million contract modification to continue work on modernizing the AEGIS system, building new DDG-51 Navy destroyers, and producing systems for allied navies. This is part of an existing contract, and if all options are used, the total contract value could reach $80.5 million. The work is being done for both the US Navy, which covers 46% of the cost, and the Australian […]

According to Intelligence Online sources, intelligence leaders from the 17 European country members of the Club of Paris will be holding their next meeting in Rome in late May. Attendees are to include Pascal Mailhos, head of the French intelligence [...]

Stockholm - Software firm lands UN crisis communications contractOn 15 March, the Stockholm-based group 4C Strategies won a contract to [...]

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Americas Raytheon won a $117 million modification to exercise an option and provide funding for manufacturing, assembly, test and delivery of Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) Tactical All-Up Rounds in support of full rate production requirements. Work is expected to be completed by April 2029. Fiscal 2025 weapons procurement (Navy) funding in the amount of $117,066,704 was obligated at time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, DC, is the contracting activity. The US Space Force announced more than $13.5 billion in launch contracts Friday to SpaceX, United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin for missions that will fly between fiscal years 2027 and 2032. The awards are part of the service’s National Security Space Launch program, or NSSL, which it uses to acquire nearly all military launch missions. Under the deal, SpaceX will receive $5.9 billion to fly 28 missions, ULA $5.3 billion to launch 19 and Blue Origin $2.3 billion to conduct seven. Middle East & Africa Israeli forces have launched a ground offensive in Gaza City, the military said Friday, expanding their operations as rescuers reported at least 30 killed across the Palestinian territory since dawn. Since renewed military […]

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Americas The US State Department has approved the sale of M4A1 carbine assault rifles to Ecuador in a deal valued at up to $64 million. The sale is expected to strengthen Ecuador’s ground defense capabilities by providing modern, versatile weaponry to enhance the operational effectiveness of its armed forces. Along with the rifles, the deal includes Magpul PMAG M4 magazines, technical manuals, training, and program and logistics support. American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics Co. LLC, based in Magnolia, Arkansas, has been awarded a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract valued at $17,144,712 for the supply of KC-135 fuel cells. This competitive acquisition process yielded two responses. The contract spans three years with an additional six-month option period, set to conclude by April 2, 2028. The U.S. Air Force will utilize these services, funded by fiscal 2025 defense working capital funds. The contracting authority for this project is the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Middle East & Africa The US Department of State has approved a potential $400 million sale to Kuwait for the upgrade and recertification of its Patriot missile systems. The planned foreign military sale will include equipment, maintenance services, training, and logistical support. According to the Defense […]

AMENDMENTS 61 - 305 - Draft report European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP’)
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Committee on Security and Defence
Raphaël Glucksmann, François-Xavier Bellamy

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Americas Polaris Government and Defense has introduced two military snowmobile models built with enhanced capabilities for sub-zero conditions. Powered by the 850 Patriot engine, the 2026 Military 850 TITAN 155 arctic workhorse vehicle features 25 percent more torque and power than its predecessor, the 2025 Military 650 TITAN 155.  Meanwhile, the lightweight 2026 Military 850 RMK 155 is optimized for deep snow and off-trail patrol and reconnaissance operations. GE Aerospace has secured a subcontract from Bell Textron to design, develop, and deliver avionics systems for the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program. The award follows Bell’s Milestone B approval in August 2024, advancing the program into the engineering and manufacturing development phase. Under the subcontract, GE Aerospace will develop a digital backbone for the future attack helicopter, incorporating Time-Sensitive Networking for high-speed, reliable data exchange. Middle East & Africa Yemen’s Houthis said a strike they blamed on the US killed a guard at a communications tower on Thursday, as rebel media reported more than 20 strikes before dawn. There was no immediate statement from Washington, which has carried out a wave of strikes against Houthi targets in recent weeks after President Donald Trump vowed to pummel the rebels […]

On 7 April, the Members of the Committee on Security and Defence will be briefed by the Commission on the newly proposed loan instrument 'SAFE - Security Action for Europe', which aims at helping Members States to invest in key defence areas, strengthen Europe’s defence capabilities, and improve the interoperability of European armed forces as part of the broader ReArm Europe plan. ...
On the same day, SEDE discusses - in camera - hybrid threats with Stefano Tomat, Civilian Operations Commander, Managing Director Civilian Operations Headquarters, EEAS and Cosmin Dinescu, Head of Mission of the EU Partnership Mission in the Republic of Moldova (EUPM), in view of the upcoming SEDE mission to the Republic of Moldova.
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