Admin - globaldefencemagazine.com

Rheinmetall Completes NVL Acquisition

Rheinmetall has finalized its acquisition of Naval Vessels Lürssen, forming a powerful German maritime defense entity capable of designing and producing advanced naval platforms. The integration brings approximately 2,100...

March 4, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms
New Product Launches

BAE Launches Silver Link Fighter Network

BAE Systems has unveiled Silver Link, a conformal antenna designed to enhance secure communications for next-generation aircraft. The system integrates smoothly with aircraft structures, reducing aerodynamic drag and maintenance...

Navantia Offers Long-Term Naval Pact to Denmark

Navantia is positioning itself as a long-term partner for Denmark’s future naval programs, presenting a cooperation proposal during the Spanish frigate F105’s visit to Copenhagen. The offer includes deliveries...

Austal Delivers 10th Cape-Class Patrol Boat

Austal has handed over the 10th Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat to the Royal Australian Navy at its Henderson shipyard. Originally contracted for six vessels in 2020, the order expanded...

BAE Unit to Upgrade Italian Army Simulators

BAE Systems’ subsidiary OneArc secured a five-year contract to modernize the Italian Army’s virtual training systems. The upgrade replaces VBS3 with VBS4 and introduces Mantle terrain-generation software. The new...

March 3, 2026
Admin
Training and Simulation
R&D

Finland Launches XR Tactical Training Platform

Varjo introduced its Integrated XR Systems to support Finnish forces with immersive training solutions. The turnkey package includes headsets, certified workstations, and pre-installed software such as Windows 11 Pro...

US Army Orders 50 More AMPVs

The US Army plans to invest $250 million to acquire 50 additional AMPVs to replace M113 vehicles sent to Ukraine. Built by BAE Systems, the AMPV enhances survivability with...

Netherlands Receives First rMCM Vessel

The Royal Netherlands Navy received its first Vlissingen-class mine countermeasure vessel under the Belgian-Dutch rMCM program. The 12-ship initiative replaces aging minehunters with drone-equipped platforms capable of deploying uncrewed...

March 3, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

PBS Aerospace Wins US Propulsion Deal

PBS Aerospace signed a multi-year subcontract with Zone 5 Technologies to support US defense propulsion production. The agreement covers turbojet engines such as the TJ40 and TJ80, designed for...

March 3, 2026
Admin
Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Teledyne, MSubs Target UK Navy Autonomy

Teledyne Marine and MSubs formed a partnership to pursue autonomous maritime projects with the UK Royal Navy. The collaboration integrates drones, sonar systems, and subsea technologies to support programs...