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New EDA project seeks to enhance NGVA (NATO Generic Vehicle Architecture) safety
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has launched a new project to establish a safe-communication extension for NATO Generic Vehicle Architecture (NGVA) in terms of functional safety.
Cutting edge optical payloads from Poland
The Polish company Scanway offers groundbreaking solutions for the international markets for in-orbit use cases such as optical payloads or vision systems for different in-space applications.
Rheinmetall negotiates with Lockheed to produce of HIMARS in Germany
The German arms producer Rheinmetall is holding negotiations with American defence industry giant Lockheed Martin to set up the HIMARS system production in Germany.
Airbus: 344 helicopters delivered in 2022
In 2022, Airbus Helicopters logged 374 gross orders (net: 362), highlighting the ongoing market recovery with an impressive 216 light single engine helicopters sold. Deliveries increased from 338 in 2021 to 344.
Securing the future of Europe in space
“We need to reduce our strategic dependencies in the space sector, protecting supply chains and developing critical space technologies,” writes Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
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Germany, Russia and Ukraine: From ‘turning point’ to missing the point
Germany’s slowness in authorising the supply of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine was bad news for Ukraine, European security and Germany itself.
European Space Agency selects T-Systems as prime contractor
The European Space Agency (ESA) has chosen T Systems as service provider for the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem.
Air defence: France and Italy order the Aster missiles
The OCCAR, on behalf of the French and Italian defence procurement agencies, has signed a contract with Eurosam (a joint venture company of Thales and MBDA) for the production of the Aster air defence missiles.
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Germany plans to buy eight IRIS-T SLM systems for the Bundeswehr
According to an article published by the Reuters agency, Germany intends to order eight IRIS-T SLM air defence systems for the German armed forces.
Thales Ground Master 200 radars to strenghten Ukrainian air defence
French defence industry company Thales will deliver the Ground Master 200 air defence radar to Ukraine.
Rheinmetall wins order for air defence systems
Rheinmetall has been contracted by an international customer to supply air defence systems. The order value is in the mid double-digit million euro range.
GA-ASI’s air-lanched Eaglet takes its First flight
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. flew a new survivable Air-Launched Effect (ALE) for the first time as part of a flight demonstration based out of the Dugway Proving Grounds.
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Sener Aerospace & Defense leads European COMMNADS project
COMMANDS project aims to provide a solution to face most of the challenges in the use of unmanned ground systems (UGS) in combination (swarming) with manned military vehicles and air systems.
EuroTrophy introduces Trophy APS Silent Mode
EuroTrophy GmbH introduces the new Trophy Active Protection System (APS) Silent Mode to tackle new and evolving operational needs in the European and NATO arena.
Saab receives order for support of Ground Based Air Defence from Sweden
Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for continued support of the Swedish Armed Forces’ Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) systems.
Poland orders additional Javelin anti-tank weapon systems
Polish defence procurement agency has ordered an additional batch of FGM-148F Javelin anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) along with Light Weight Command Launch Units (LWCLUs).
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MAN Energy Solutions signs MoU with SH Defence for The Cube system
MAN Energy Solutions and SH Defence of Denmark have signed an MoU to explore the potential for collaboration regarding the development and use of MAN 175D GenSets in a modular capability for naval vessels.
MBDA receives multimillion order for CAMM missiles
On January 31, the European defence industry group MBDA has been awarded a contract for the production of CAMM air surface-to-air missiles.
Damen: custom developed rudders for German Navy F126 frigates
Damen Marine Components has received the order to design, engineer and produce eight rudders for the four F126 frigates that Damen Naval is building for the German Navy.
Babcock cuts steel on second Royal Navy Type 31 Inspiration Class frigate
Babcock has reached another major milestone on the Type 31 programme to deliver five Inspiration Class frigates for the Royal Navy.
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European Space Agency selects T-Systems as prime contractor
The European Space Agency (ESA) has chosen T Systems as service provider for the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem.
Cutting edge optical payloads from Poland
The Polish company Scanway offers groundbreaking solutions for the international markets for in-orbit use cases such as optical payloads or vision systems for different in-space applications.
STM to develop critical intelligence software for NATO
Turkish state-owned defence industry company STM will develop a software system for NATO’s intelligence infrastructure.
Terma delivers AI model for Danish surveillance satellite project
The Danish Ministry of Defence has contracted with Danish partners for development and deployment of an artificial intelligence-based surveillance satellite for monitoring of the Danish arctic regions.
