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HENSOLDT plans a Stuttgart defence software centre with Bosch engineers. Around 300 roles will support networked architectures, MDOcore development, and the industrialisation of multi-domain software.
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HENSOLDT will integrate Germany’s dismounted joint-fires equipment for serial production. The package combines air-support software, artillery command systems, video, communications, sensors, targeting equipment, power, and soldier-carried hardware.
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BAE Systems will sustain Britain’s operational torpedoes through June 2029. The £135 million contract supports 315 jobs and bridges existing arrangements to the planned WHITEHEAD2 programme.
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CSG has acquired Germany’s Gnaschwitz energetic materials manufacturing site outright. More than €100 million is planned for nitroglycerine, ammunition components, and additional European production capacity.
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Aquaterro will supply and refurbish Australian combat helmets until 2033. The agreement is valued at up to A$160 million and includes locally manufactured camouflage covers and expanded technical support.
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Australia has fixed six defence technology priorities for the decade. Research, industry, and procurement activity will concentrate on long-range fires, lasers, autonomy, quantum systems, artificial intelligence, and undersea warfare.
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Sikorsky will redesign VH-92A rotor blades under a new contract. The $107.3 million programme covers design, integration, testing, and qualification intended to increase aircraft power margin and operational performance.
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Bath Iron Works has christened the future USS William Charette. The Flight III destroyer will carry SPY-6(V)1 radar, Aegis, expanded electrical capacity, and integrated air-and-missile-defence capability.
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Britain has completed new trench systems across two training areas. The programme adds command posts, shelters, bunkers, observation points, firing positions, and vehicle infrastructure at Salisbury Plain and STANTA.
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UK Defence Innovation has opened a new security technology competition. The two-stage call targets Home Office and NPSA requirements, with projects expected to reach TRL 6 or 7 and demonstrate operational potential within two years.