Ryan MaassROME, Jan. 13 (UPI) — EUROSAM, a consortium formed by Thales Group and MBDA Systems, has formally welcomed Italy to its Aster 30 Block 1 NT program.

Ryan MaassMELBOURNE, Fla., Jan. 13 (UPI) — Northrop Grumman’s AN/AES-1 Airborne Laser Mine Detection System has achieved initial operational capability with the U.S. Navy.

Richard TomkinsSYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan. 13 (UPI) — U.S. Navy MH-60R or MH-60S helicopters are to receive an enhanced electronic warfare system for defeating anti-ship missiles.

Eric DuVallNEW DELHI, Jan. 13 (UPI) — Indian airline SpiceJet has signed a deal to purchase up to 205 airplanes from U.S. manufacturer Boeing, the company announced Friday.

Ed AdamczykSANTA MONICA , Calif., Jan. 13 (UPI) — The Honest Company, maker of eco-friendly consumer products co-founded by actress Jessica Alba, announced a recall of its organic baby powder.

Doug G. WareWOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan. 12 (UPI) — CVS pharmacies have made available a less-expensive generic epinephrine autoinjector — an alternative to the costly EpiPen from Mylan, the chain said.

Richard TomkinsMUMBAI, Jan. 12 (UPI) — A second Indian-built Scorpene-class submarine was launched in Mumbai for the Indian navy Thursday by Mazagon Dock Shipyard Limited.

Ryan MaassWASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (UPI) — U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus has announced the selection of Charleston, S.C., as the commissioning site for the future USS Ralph Johnson.

Eric DuVallWASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (UPI) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Fiat Chrysler rigged more than 104,000 Jeep and Dodge trucks with software to cheat federal emissions tests.

Ryan MaassBRUSSELS, Jan. 12 (UPI) — The European Defense Agency has launched a new program aiming to develop technologies for detecting and neutralizing improvised explosive devices.