BSDA 2024: Otokar ready to serve Romanian Armed Forces
Exhibited at BSDA, COBRA II military vehicle is actively used in more than 20 end-users in the world.
Rheinmetall MAN contracted for delivery of 48 HX 8×8 trucks for Swedish Archer artillery system
Rheinmetall has been contracted by the Swedish company BAE Systems Bofors AB to deliver 48 all-terrain HX Cab Chassis with protected cabins.
Rheinmetall Automecanica SRL: Kick-off for strategic presence on NATO’s eastern flank
Rheinmetall completed the investment announced in February 2024 as the majority shareholder in two companies of the Romanian vehicle manufacturer Automecanica Mediaș.
KNDS Deutschland and GDELS introduce AGM on Piranha HMC
The jointly developed solution combines the fully automated, unmanned 155 mm (cal. 52) artillery gun module (AGM) from KNDS Deutschland with the recently introduced Piranha HMC from GDELS.
Nammo achieved strong performance in 2023 with robust financial growth
Nammo has reported a year of significant financial success and operational milestones for 2023. The company’s revenue surged by 23% to reach NOK 9.19 billion (EUR 799.5 million).
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U.S. bombers deploy to Royal Air Force Fairford for latest European bomber task force
Four U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers arrived at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, on May 22, 2024 to commence Bomber Task Force (BTF) Europe 24-3.
France: ASMPA-R missile successfully fired from Rafale B fighter
The French Ministry of Armed Forces announced the successful evaluation of the upgraded ASMPA-R air-to-surface medium-range missile.
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German Eurofighters patrol the Baltic skies from Latvia [VIDEO]
A detachment of German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons are currently based at Lielvarde Air Base, where they’re tasked with ensuring the safety and security of the airspace over and around Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Indra plays key role in the development of European counter-drone systems
Indra is a member of the core group heading the Leonardo-led JEY-CUAS project, which has been fostered by the EU through the EDIDP.
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Rheinmetall signs nearly EUR 300 million ammunition deal with NATO customer
A NATO customer has placed an order with Rheinmetall for the supply of artillery ammunition.
Quaze Technologies partners with Rheinmetall Canada to advance autonomous drone operations
Quaze Technologies has signed a contract with Rheinmetall Canada to advance the Drone Swarm Tactical OverWatch (DSTOW) from concept to product development.
BSDA 2024: Otokar ready to serve Romanian Armed Forces
Exhibited at BSDA, COBRA II military vehicle is actively used in more than 20 end-users in the world.
Senop develops new night vision devices for the Finnish Defence Forces
Senop has signed a letter of intent with the Finnish Defence Forces’ Logistics Command on the further development of new night vision devices.
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MBDA’s Marte ER anti-ship missile marks a success in Romania
MBDA has signed a contract with IAR Brasov to support the integration of the Marte ER onto a maritime helicopter platform for the Romanian Naval Forces.
Royal Navy’s newest hunter-killer submarine edges towards front-line operations
The Royal Navy newest and most advanced hunter-killer submarine is now on the verge of joining the operational cycle following intensive tests in the Atlantic.
Rohde & Schwarz to supply communications and electronic warfare systems for Polish frigates
PGZ Stocznia Wojenna shipyard has signed two contracts with the technology company Rohde & Schwarz.
EDGE and Fincantieri formalise joint venture and announce order for 10 naval vessels
EDGE and Fincantieri have signed an agreement today formalising the launch of MAESTRAL an Abu Dhabi-based shipbuilding Joint Venture (JV) between both companies.
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Marshall to build command and control systems for Swedish Armed Forces
Marshall has secured a contract to design and produce an extensive suite of command and control (C2) shelters, modular workspaces and ancillary equipment for the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV).
European Investment Bank: EUR 300 million financing for Poland’s two observation satellites
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced backing for the development and launch of two Earth observation satellites that will provide high-resolution imagery for civilian and defence applications in Poland.
SSC and Perigee to launch satellites from Esrange
SSC and South Korean rocket company Perigee Aerospace Inc. have signed a collaborative agreement to launch satellites jointly from Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden, starting 2025.
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.
