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European Defence Fund: €1.2 billion to boost EU defence capabilities and innovation
The EDF work programme will allocate an additional €1.2 billion to support collaborative research and development projects and innovation in Europe’s defence sector.
NGWS: Indra together with FCMS and Thales kick off next design phase of the networked suite of sensors
Designed to meet the operational challenges of the 2040s, this suite of networked sensors will be a game changer for the operational capabilities of the NGWS.
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Airbus: A400M reaches 150,000 flight hours [VIDEO]
With more than 100 aircraft in operation, the A400M has surpassed 150,000 flight hours serving nations worldwide, protecting people and performing new tasks with new capabilities.
European defence industry needs to increase its capacity in medium and long-term
The challenge is to not only ramp up production to satisfy an immediate peak of demand, but also to enhance industrial preparedness for possible future crises.
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The Strategic Compass for Security and Defence: one year on [REPORT]
Over the past 12 months, the EU has strengthened its security support to partners around the world. Collectively, the EU and Member States have risen to the challenge and elevated their level of ambition and credibility.
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The H-UGVs were tested against a range of criteria including speed, how they coped with difficult terrain and communication systems.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the delegation of the German defence and industrial enterprise Rheinmetall AG led by CEO Armin Papperger.
The brand new Caracal is Rheinmetall’s answer to the upcoming airborne vehicle requirements in Germany and various armies around the world.
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Germandrones indotruces Songbird 150 Surveillance Edition
Germandrones has developed a new and innovative surveillance solution to cater to customer’s requirements.
Delivery of first F-16 Block 70 component structures manufactured by PZL Mielec
PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company and one of Poland’s longest established aircraft manufacturers, completed the first two component structures for the latest version F-16, the Block 70/72
Allied and Finnish fighters integrate over the Baltic States
Allied and Partner fighter aircraft conducted a large-scale training exercise over the Baltic States, March 29.
Weibel signs contract with Milano Systems for long range tracking radar
Danish company Weibel Scientific announced it has received an order from Milano Systems for the 45 dB Multi Sensor Platform (MSP) radar.
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W5 Solutions enters into an agreement to acquire Kongsberg Target Systems
W5 Solutions AB has entered into an agreement to acquire the Norwegian company Kongsberg Target Systems AS.
Norway: large investments in the Armed Forces
“We must have a strong and modern defense that can prevent war and defend Norway”, says Norwegian Defence Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram.
British Army tests heavy uncrewed ground systems
The H-UGVs were tested against a range of criteria including speed, how they coped with difficult terrain and communication systems.
CEO of Rheinmetall met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the delegation of the German defence and industrial enterprise Rheinmetall AG led by CEO Armin Papperger.
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Navantia: S-81 Isaac Peral submarine successfully performs its first dive tests
Navantia’s S-81 submarine Isaac Peral made its first dive tests, as part of the test schedule agreed upon between Navantia, the Spanish Navy, and the Spanish Ministry of Defence.
Naval Group launches the first mine countermeasure vessel of the Belgian-Dutch rMCM programme
On 29 March 2023, the first of the twelve mine countermeasure vessels of the Belgian-Dutch rMCM programme was floated out in Concarneau.
Aster 30 air defence missile successfully fired from FREMM DA frigate
On Wednesday 22 March 2023, the French Navy’s Lorraine multi-mission frigate enhanced with air defence capabilities (FREMM DA) successfully fired the Aster 30 air defence missile.
Babcock awarded Skysiren contract extension
Babcock has been awarded a 12-month contract extension to continue its support of Skysiren, the UK’s implementation of the US defence Integrated Broadcast Service.
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OHB Digital Connect coordinates IIMEO project
The project “Instantaneous Infrastructure Monitoring by Earth Observation” (IIMEO) has been selected for implementation by the European Commission.
Israel launches “Ofek 13” surveillance satellite into space
Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) successfully launched the “Ofek 13” satellite which began orbiting into space.
Thales Alenia Space wins contracts for IRIDE radar and optical satellites
Thales Alenia Space has won contracts from the European Space Agency (ESA) to supply a first batch of six small satellites for the Italian Earth observation constellation, IRIDE.
Nanosatellites swarms – new eyes in space for Israel’s defence
Swarms of nanosatellites will be the newest addition to Israel’s toolbox for handling the danger of Iranian cruise missiles.
