Thursday 17 April, 2025

Neil Ritchie

Neil Ritchie is the founder and editor of DefenceToday.com. Neil has a keen interest in the UK armed forces and national security issues as well as global defence procurement and cyber security matters. He also researches and writes about military history. Neil can be found on Bluesky: @neilritchie.bsky.social
C4ISR

NATO to acquire latest-generation situational awareness solution from Thales

Thales has been chosen by NATO to implement phase 3 of the NCOP (NATO Common Operational Picture) initiative, known as “NCOP-BMD.” This programme aims to furnish NATO commanders with a cohesive, real-time visualization of...
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Land Weapons

US Army places order with BAE Systems for M777 howitzer structures

BAE Systems has secured a USD 162 million contract from the US Army for the delivery of M777 lightweight howitzer major structures. BAE Systems has commenced efforts on the programme, collaborating with its supply chain...
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Land Weapons

Elbit Systems to supply PULS advanced rocket munitions to a European country

Elbit Systems Ltd has secured a contract valued at around USD 130 million from a European client for the provision of rockets intended for the Precise and Universal Launching System (PULS), with the contract...
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C4ISR

Thales to deliver Ground Master 200 MM/C Multi-Mission Compact radar to Sweden

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has entered into a contract with Thales for the provision of the Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radar (GM200 MM/C), with the first deliveries scheduled for 2026. “We...
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C4ISR

US Air Force takes delivery of first TPY-4 radar system from Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin has delivered the initial TPY-4 radar to the US Air Force following the completion of Early Phase Testing, representing a notable milestone for the Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar (3DELRR) programme. "The successful completion...
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C4ISR

BAE Systems Hägglunds orders additional Saab UTAAS for CV90s

Saab has secured a SEK 880 million contract for the Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft System (UTAAS) sight and fire control system intended for the Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90) from BAE Systems Hägglunds. “UTAAS is a...
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Land Platforms

Denmark joins Common Armoured Vehicle System programme

Denmark has officially become a participant in the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme by signing the Technical Arrangement. Subsequently, Denmark intends to advance to the next phases of execution within the programme....
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Naval Systems

Rafael and Elbit Systems to supply maritime self-protection systems for NATO frigates

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems have secured a contract to provide an advanced Naval Decoy Control & Launching System (DCLS) aimed at safeguarding the new frigates of European NATO members. The contract, which...
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