Major Historic International Contract for Rheinmetall: Romania Orders Lynx Combat Vehicles, Vessels and Air Defence Systems Worth a Total of €5.7 billion

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Rheinmetall has secured the largest international contract package in the company’s recent history. Romania has now commissioned the Düsseldorf-based technology group to carry out extensive defence projects. The contract package was awarded on 29 May 2026 by the Directorate General for Armaments and falls under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme. The…

Gogo secures $7.5 million NOAA Contract, Providing Mission-Critical Communications Services for ‘Hurricane Hunter’ Aircraft

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SD Government, a Gogo company serving the military and government markets, has secured a significant multi-year blanket purchase agreement (BPA) with the United States Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support essential airborne “Hurricane Hunting” activities via satellite communications, ahead of the 2026 hurricane season. Broomfield, Colo. / 4 June 2026…

Milrem Robotics and VDL Defentec Hand Over First UGVs Intended for Ukraine

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Milrem Robotics, the world’s leading developer of robotics and autonomous systems, and Dutch company VDL Defentec have officially opened a THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) production line in Born, the Netherlands. During yesterday’s opening ceremony, the first THeMIS vehicles manufactured in the Netherlands were handed over to the Dutch government for onward delivery to Ukraine.…

Lockheed Martin Demonstrates First-Ever Sanctum C-UAS Launch From GRIZZLY Containerized Launcher

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Sanctum™ C?UAS, GRIZZLY™ Containerized Launcher and JAGM Missile successfully integrated and was delivered in under 45 days to defeat Group 3 one-way attack drones. BETHESDA, Md., June 3, 2026 — Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) successfully intercepted a Group 3 one-way attack test drone using a Joint-Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) launched from a GRIZZLY™ containerized launcher for the first time.…

5.11 is running a 25% off sale on bags, pouches, and accessories starting June 4 and running through June 8.

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 511tactical.com/promotions/deal-of-the-week  With the sale running this weekend, let’s highlight a few new packs from 5.11:  MVR 35L Backpack  Skyweight 25L Pack  PT-R Daily Grind Pack  Skyweight On the Go Crossbody  The post 5.11 is running a 25% off sale on bags, pouches, and accessories starting June 4 and running through June 8. appeared first on Spotter…

Deal Finalised: Rheinmetall Divests its Civilian Division and Focuses on its Defence Business

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With the sale of its civilian activities, the Rheinmetall Group has reached a milestone in its strategic realignment. Rheinmetall and the Munich-based industrial group AEQUITA have now signed a purchase agreement that paves the way for the future of Rheinmetall’s former Power Systems division under new management.  For some time now, Rheinmetall has been focusing…