Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project

World : UK, Italy, Japan Seal US$6.1 Billion Deal For Next-Generation Fighter Jet

BERLIN, July 4 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The United Kingdom (UK), Italy and Japan have signed a £4.6 billion (US6.1 billion) contract to advance the development of a next-generation stealth fighter jet, Anadolu Ajansi reported.

Germany and US expand missile production in Europe

During the NATO summit in Ankara, Germany and the United States reached agreements to expand the production of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles and explore opportunities for manufacturing them in Europe. The countries also agreed to establish a European maintenance and repair center for PAC-3 missiles used by the Patriot air defense system, AzerNEWS reports.

Defense industrial base kicks into high gear for US, Europe

The United States and Europe made several defense contracting announcements this week at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, totaling approximately 3 billion that will improve the military capabilities of countries on both sides of the Atlantic. While many of the deals will take years to fully complete, the push is a part of the []...Click to read more

Kongsberg secures $50M for U.S. Marine Corps’ ship-killing missile program

The U.S. Navy awarded Norwegian defense manufacturer Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace a contract modification worth roughly 50.3 million on July 2 to buy more launcher missile modules for what the Pentagon calls its “over-the-horizon weapons system,” the hardware behind a Marine Corps program that lets troops sink enemy warships from land without ever putting a []

Türkiye commits to procure long-range Atmaca cruise missiles, NATO deputy chief says

6 NATO allies also join initiative for large-scale development, procurement of low-cost ground-launched cruise missiles

US touts regional ‘balance’ in missile sale to Singapore. What does it mean?

Washington has recently approved a proposed US22.3 million sale of additional Hellfire missiles to Singapore, with the US State Department declaring that the transfer and associated arms support “will not alter the basic military balance in the region”. While observers say the sale is a routine purchase by the city state for training and to replenish an advanced arsenal, America’s language on the move signals a broader strategy to strengthen a network of US allies and partners while avoiding...

Defense industrial base goes into overdrive for US and European production

The United States and Europe made several defense contracting announcements this week at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, totaling approximately 3 billion that will improve the military capabilities of countries on both sides of the Atlantic. While many of the deals will take years to fully complete, the push is a part of the []

Israeli secret firm works with Germany to replace American Tomahawk missile - report

As the US focuses on replenishing its Tomahawk arsenal used in the Iran war, Germany considers buying missiles from Israel's Covenant Technologies, a secretive firm founded two years ago.

European NATO states team up to develop new long-range ballistic missile

European NATO states team up to develop new long-range ballistic missile

Mindef clarifies RM571.9m missile payment not advance, made after systems passed RMN tests

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — The payment of RM571.9 million to the Norwegian supplier of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM)...

US in talks on Europe missile co-production, source says

By Sabine SieboldANKARA, July 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. is in talks with Germany and other European nations about establishing co-production of Raytheon's AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles and a maintenance facility for Lockheed's PAC-3 Patriot missiles in Europe, a source told Reuters.If implemented, both projects could free up capacity at Raytheon and Lockheed Martin factories in the United States and enable the U.S. defence giants to ramp up production at home.

Nato Allies Commit £37bn To New Long-Range Missile Programme

Twelve Nato allies, including the United Kingdom, have announced plans to invest more than £37bn (50bn) over the next decade in a new long-range missile programme designed to strengthen Europe’s

North Korea deploys new destroyer, stresses push for nuclear-capable navy

North Korea has deployed a new destroyer, state media reported Wednesday, with leader Kim Jong-un stressing that the push to establish a nuclear-armed navy was on course. According to the North’s state-run newspaper Rodong Sinmun, the 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyun was deployed into active service on Tuesday. The paper quoted Kim as saying that the North Korean navy is growing into a branch that has “strategic assets” and that its nuclear armament was advancing according to plan. “This makes (Nor

Carney unveils more defence spending with $800M missile contract at NATO

Canada will turn to the Norwegian company Kongsberg to acquire joint strike missiles to be used by future Royal Canadian Air Force fighter jets, such as the F-35s. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the contract, worth some 800 million, at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, where allies are unveiling tens of billions in military-related [] The post Carney unveils more defence spending with 800M missile contract at NATO appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

North Korea's Kim claims progress on nuclear-armed navy as new warship placed into service

SEOUL, South Korea, June 24,(AP): North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer that leader Kim Jong Un touts as a symbol of the country’s growing naval and nuclear capabil...

UK unveils delayed defence spending plan

The UK has finally published it's delayed plan for defence spending. An extra 20 billion-dollars will be spent over the next 4 years but its only half of what the Ministry of Defence was asking for and it doesn't guarantee the UK will meet its Nato spending commitment of 5 percent of GDP on defence by 2035. Paul Hawkins has more.

US wants allies to purchase American weapons — envoy to NATO

Matthew Whitaker added that this will ultimately contribute to peace

Kim Jong Un Watches Test Launch of Strategic Cruise Missiles From North Korean Destroyer Kang Kon

Kim Jong Un personally supervised a test launch of strategic cruise missiles from the destroyer Kang Kon and ordered the warship commissioned within two months. The nuclear-capable missiles mark a significant step in North Korea's stated naval modernisation effort, according to state media.

UK cuts US parts from missile production chain in new systems for Ukraine

Britain has developed new cruise missile prototypes for Ukraine that eliminate American parts, aiming to reduce dependency in weapons production.

Report: Pyongyang Now Planning Nuclear Surge and Aggressive South Korea Spying

Report: Pyongyang Now Planning Nuclear Surge and Aggressive South Korea Spying

New risks lurk for Korea-US shipbuilding partnership

New risks lurk for Korea-US shipbuilding partnership

North Korea's Kim claims progress on nuclear-armed navy as new warship is placed into service

North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer that leader Kim Jong Un touts as a symbol of the country’s growing naval and nuclear capabilities, state media reported Wednesday, as Pyongyang seeks to expand its ability to project military power at sea. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

UK to lead European coalition developing next-generation long-range missiles for NATO

UK to lead European coalition developing next-generation long-range missiles for NATO

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Europe Fills Most US Defense Gaps in NATO Ahead of Ankara Summit

The development comes as the United States reshapes its military commitments to NATO, reflecting Washington’s growing focus on preparing for potential conflicts in multiple regions, particularly the Indo-Pacific. In May, the U.S. informed allies it would reduce the pool of forces and capabilities earmarked for NATO operations, including fighter jets, drones, refuelling aircraft, naval assets [] The post Europe Fills Most US Defense Gaps in NATO Ahead of Ankara Summit appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Ukraine says it’s buying 100 Patriot missiles using $1 billion in EU loans

A Patriot missile launcher of the German Armed Forces stands at an airport. Michael Fischer/picture alliance via Getty Images Ukraine says it’s getting a 1 billion loan from the EU to buy 100 Patriot missiles. It’s been desperately trying to procure more interceptors to counter Russia’s growing missile strikes. Roughly 800 to 850 Patriot missiles []

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Kim claims progress on nuclear-armed navy

North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer that leader Kim Jong Un touts as a symbol of the country’s growing naval and nuclear capabilities, state media reported Wednesday, as Pyongyang seeks to expand its ability to project military power at sea. North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said Kim told a commissioning ceremony Tuesday [] The post Kim claims progress on nuclear-armed navy appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

[Editorial] Defense cooperation with NATO could cost Korea

[Editorial] Defense cooperation with NATO could cost Korea

U.K.-Italian-Japanese Fighter Jet Venture Wins $6.14 Billion Contract

U.K.’s BAE Systems, Italy’s Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. secured a contract to develop a new stealth fighter jet.

(LEAD) N. Korea commissions 5,000-ton destroyer; Kim expects dramatic boost in naval power

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has commissioned a new 5,000-ton destroye...

Mindef waspada taktik lengahkan tuntutan RM1.06b

KOTA TINGGI: Syarikat pembekal peluru berpandu anti kapal (NSM), Kongsberg Defence Aerospace AS (KDA) memohon mengadakan perbincangan dengan Kementerian Pertahanan bagi menyelesaikan tuntutan RM1.06 bilion, ekoran pembatalan perolehan misil berkenaan. Menteri Pertahanan, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin berkata, pihaknya tidak mahu perbincangan itu dijadikan alasan atau taktik untuk melengah-lengahkan proses penilaian yang sedang dilaksanakan. ... Read more The post Mindef waspada taktik lengahkan tuntutan RM1.06b appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Seoul plans complete overhaul of drone operations to combat North Korean threats

South Korea announced a sweeping plan to expand its unmanned combat capabilities, citing the changing nature of modern warfare and growing security threats from North Korea, whose drone capabilities have continued to advance with support from Russia. In a press release Friday, Seoul’s Ministry of National Defense said the policy aims to transform the military []

USAF Grants Strategic Mission Systems Potential $984M E-4B Aircraft Sustainment Contract

Joint Venture Firm Strategic Mission Systems secured a potential 984 million contract to continue providing modernization support for the U.S. Air Force E-4B aircraft Strategic Mission Systems previously won the contract to provide communication services for the E-4B fleet in 2017 The IDIQ contract is scheduled for completion by June 2037. The U.S. Air Force