EU-Ukraine Defence Industries Forum bolsters cooperation between Ukrainian and European defence industries
On May 6, the EU-Ukraine Defence industries Forum took place in Brussels.
KNDS France offers the CAESAR 6×6 to meet the needs of the Malaysian artillery units
As the primary provider of artillery systems for Malaysia, KNDS France has solidified its position as a strategic industrial partner within the Malaysian defence industry.
Belgium joins Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme as observer
The FCAS programme is considered crucial for maintaining Europe’s strategic autonomy and technological independence.
Eurofighter on NATO’s eastern flank: Italy helps keep Polish airspace safe
Italian Eurofighter jets scrambled twice in a day last week out of Malbork Air Base to safeguard the skies over Poland under NATO enhanced Air Policing arrangements.
Royal Air Force: first RAF personnel graduate as Protector RG Mk1 crews
Equipped with a suite of advanced equipment and precision strike weapons, Protector will provide critical armed surveillance capability and will be able to deploy against potential adversaries around the globe.
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Lockheed Martin: Polish industrial partners complete five major offsets projects
Lockheed Martin opened its office in central Warsaw in 1996 and partners with the Polish Ministry of Defence on a variety of defence and security programmes.
French Army orders eBee drones from AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc.
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. has announced that the company has secured its largest single purchase order to date to deliver 40 eBee VISION systems and nine other eBees to the French Army.
HYDEF programme: first Amendment to the Grant Agreement signed
The HYDEF Consortium, comprising 14 companies from seven European nations, is poised to drive innovation in air defence technologies.
Maxar and Lockheed Martin collaborate to enhance F-35 simulator training
Maxar Intelligence, renowned for its provision of secure and precise geospatial intelligence, has forged a long-term agreement with Lockheed Martin.
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IMCO Group enters into strategic partnership with Israel’s Ministry of Defence
IMCO Group signed a multi-year framework agreement with the Israeli Ministry of Defence (MOD), estimated at 377 million NIS.
KNDS France offers the CAESAR 6×6 to meet the needs of the Malaysian artillery units
As the primary provider of artillery systems for Malaysia, KNDS France has solidified its position as a strategic industrial partner within the Malaysian defence industry.
Rheinmetall to send new generation long-range artillery shells to Ukraine
Papperger emphasized the critical role of artillery in the conflict, noting that while Russia has leveraged heavy artillery fire, Ukraine has faced significant challenges due to ammunition shortages. He also remarked on the broader implications for Western military preparedness, stating, “the Western world is not equipped for a conventional war,” pointing out the recent…
Elbit Systems to supply Iron Fist APS for U.S. Army’s Bradley vehicles
Elbit Systems announced that it was awarded an initial contract to supply Iron Fist Active Protection Systems (APS) for upgrades to the U.S. Army’s Bradley M2A4E1 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs).
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HENSOLDT UK to equip Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships
Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT UK has been selected by Navantia UK to provide key systems to the UK Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s (RFA) three new Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships.
France advances in new generation aircraft carrier development with a key contract
Over 200 professions and areas of expertise are being mobilized to tackle the technological challenges posed by the PA-NG aircraft carrier.
Anschütz passes next design milestone in the Hunter Class Programme
Anschütz, as a leading global integrator of Warship Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems (WINBS), was selected as the supplier of WINBS for the Australian Hunter class frigates in 2021.
Finnish Defence Forces to participate in EUNAVFOR Operation Aspides
The Finnish Defence Forces will deploy staff officers to the European Union’s Naval Force EUNAVFOR Operation Aspides established in February 2024.
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RTX’s new generation of commercial satellite imagers launches with Maxar’s WorldView Legion
Two next-generation imaging instruments designed by Raytheon, an RTX business, launched yesterday as part of Maxar’s WorldView Legion satellites.
HyImpulse: German space company successfully launches first commercially viable launch vehicle
The German start-up HyImpulse has developed a rocket that is essentially fuelled by candle wax.
GRACE project: successful tests of the satellite drive engine
In the first quarter of 2024, the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation successfully completed a series of tests of the engine that belongs to the category of the largest subsystems in satellite propulsion.
Two new Galileo satellites for more robust and reliable space services
In the night between Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 April 2024, at 2:34 CEST, two new Galileo satellites were successfully placed in orbit, as part of the completion of the deployment of the Galileo constellation.