defense production

BAE Systems Expands Global Reach With Military Vehicle Parts Production in Brazil

BAE Systems Hägglunds has partnered with Knightec Group Brazil to establish military vehicle component production in Resende, Rio de Janeiro.

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Lockheed Martin Seals Industrial Partnerships for Czech F-35 Program

Lockheed Martin has finalized industrial cooperation agreements as part of an ongoing F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft sale with the Czech Republic.

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Nigeria Secures $200M for Defense Manufacturing Push

Nigus International Investment Limited and UAE-based Elmirate Investment LLC have signed a memorandum of understanding for up to $200 million to build defense manufacturing capabilities in Nigeria.

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Pentagon Ups Golden Dome Cost to $185B as Space Capabilities Expand

The US Department of Defense has increased the projected cost of its Golden Dome missile defense system by up to $10 billion to accelerate critical space-based capabilities.

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US Army Plans New Explosives Research and Factory Hub in Kentucky

The US Army is requesting industry proposals to build a new explosives research and production hub in Kentucky as global conflicts strain munitions supplies and expose shortages.

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Ukraine’s Fire Point Nears Completion of Local Engine for F-5 Flamingo Missile

Ukrainian defense company Fire Point announced it is nearing completion of a domestically developed jet engine for its flagship F-5 Flamingo cruise missile.

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Rheinmetall Converts Berlin Auto Plant to Produce 155mm Shell Casings

German defense contractor Rheinmetall is converting its automotive parts factory in Berlin to manufacture casings for 155-millimeter artillery shells, expanding the company’s ammunition production network.

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Hanwha, UNION to Expand 155mm Ammo Production Capacity in US

Hanwha Defense USA and UNION Technologies in Texas have formed a strategic partnership to increase manufacturing capacity for 155-millimeter munitions in the US.

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GE Aerospace Expands US Manufacturing With $1B Investment, 5,000 Hires

GE Aerospace has announced an investment of $1 billion for its US manufacturing sites and supplier base to expand defense manufacturing, increase engine production, and speed deliveries.

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S. Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace to Invest in Estonian Defense Industry

South Korean defense contractor Hanwha Aerospace has announced a $115.5 million investment package aimed at supporting Estonia’s defense industry, including plans to build a sustainment and repair center and establish an ammunition factory.

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