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8 October

The Reaper Variants: MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian

One airframe, two distinct missions. Our guide explains how the MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian were engineered for different operational environments.

8 October

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Overland AI Gets $4.5M to Field Autonomous Vehicles With US Army Rangers

Overland AI has received $4.5 million to manufacture and field autonomous ground vehicles for the US Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment.

8 October

Sea

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 27, 2024) U.S. Marines from the 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, assigned to Task Force 61/2, conduct dive training out of the dry deck shelter of Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea July 27, 2024. Headquartered in Naples, Italy, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) operates U.S. naval forces in the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command areas of responsibility. U.S. Sixth Fleet is permanently assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces through the full spectrum of joint and naval operations. (U.S. Navy Courtesy Photo)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Retains Oceaneering in $154M Submarine Equipment Contract

Oceaneering International’s subsidiary Aerospace and Defense Technologies has secured a follow-on US Navy contract worth up to $154 million to service and sustain the military’s Dry Deck Shelter systems.

8 October

Europe

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen wearing a black blazer

Giulia Bernacchi

Denmark Says Russia Is Targeting Firms Supplying Weapons to Ukraine

Russia is conducting sabotage operations against Danish companies supplying weapons to Ukraine, according to a Danish intelligence official.

8 October

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

German Military Gains Direct Access to Dedicated Radar Satellites

Germany gained direct access to synthetic aperture radar reconnaissance satellites under a Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions program.

8 October

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Italy, Austria Order Military Versions of INEOS Grenadier 4×4

British off-road vehicle manufacturer INEOS Automotive has secured its first supply orders for military versions of its Grenadier 4x4 from the Italian Army and the Austrian government.

8 October

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

USSOCOM Awards Ditto $17M to Expand Data-Sharing Software Deployment

US Special Operations Command has awarded Ditto a $17-million contract to deploy its data-sharing software across the command.

8 October

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Spain Selects Airbus A321 for Crewed Signals Intelligence Aircraft Revival

Spain has selected the Airbus A321 airframe as the foundation for an “eye in the sky” capability as it restores the country’s crewed signals intelligence fleet.

8 October

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

Ursa Major Wins $137 Million US Deal for Missile Rocket Motors

The US Navy has awarded Ursa Major $137 million to develop solid rocket motors for two missile programs as it works to expand missile production capacity.

8 October

Europe