New player in European tank production: Leonardo and Rheinmetall establish joint venture
Leonardo and Rheinmetall have decided to establish a joint venture aiming at forming a new European nucleus for the development and production of military combat vehicles in Europe.
Netherlands to acquire NASAMS and NOMADS air defence systems from Kongsberg
The Netherlands has announced plans to acquire NASAMS and NOMADS air defence systems from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, in a deal valued at approximately EUR 1 billion.
Polish and Estonian artillery forces demonstrate interoperability with K9 howitzers
Artillery units from Estonia and Poland conducted joint live-fire exercises, demonstrating full interoperability using K9 self-propelled howitzers.
NATO launches annual nuclear exercise “Steadfast Noon” across western Europe
The exercise will involve over 60 aircraft participating in training flights across western Europe.
Enhanced version of Trophy APS enters the European market
EuroTrophy has introduced the enhanced version of its Trophy Active Protection System (APS), designed for all main battle tanks as well as for medium and heavy armored vehicles.
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Boeing delivers 17th CH-47F Chinook transport helicopter to Spanish Armed Forces
On October 15, Boeing announced the delivery of the seventeenth CH-47F Chinook Block I helicopter to the Spanish Armed Forces.
BAE Systems Bofors and FMV sign agreement for development of TRIDON Mk2 air defence system
BAE Systems Bofors emphasised that the TRIDON Mk2 is one of the most effective anti-aircraft systems available today.
Lockheed Martin to develop new electronic warfare capabilities for Apache attack helicopter
This development effort is the next step in Lockheed Martin’s 30+ year history of successfully developing and producing the Gen 1 RFI and Gen 2 RFI systems for Apache.
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía develops heads-up display technology for FPV visualization
The new HUD (Heads-Up Display) technology provides UAV operators with enhanced situational awareness catering to both civil and military applications.
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L3Harris introduces Diamondback, a new autonomous ground vehicle
L3Harris Technologies debuted its new autonomous reconnaissance and security vehicle system, Diamondback, at the Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting.
JJV secures USD 267 million contracts for new Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units
The U.S. Army awarded the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) two production contracts totaling USD 267 million for Lightweight Command Launch Units (LWCLU).
New player in European tank production: Leonardo and Rheinmetall establish joint venture
Leonardo and Rheinmetall have decided to establish a joint venture aiming at forming a new European nucleus for the development and production of military combat vehicles in Europe.
Thales radios pass German Armed Forces tests for NATO deployment
The German Armed Forces have successfully tested Thales PR4G and SYNAPS-H radios in preparation for deployment within NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) mission.
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HENSOLDT completes key design review for modernisation of Norwegian ULA class submarines
Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT has reached another milestone in the modernisation of the Norwegian ULA class.
Babcock cuts steel for third Royal Navy Inspiration class frigate, HMS Formidable
Babcock officially began construction of HMS Formidable, the third of five Inspiration Class frigates, at its Rosyth facility in Scotland.
Rauma Marine Constructions begins building second Pohjanmaa-class corvette
Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has officially commenced the construction of the second multi-role corvette for Finland’s Squadron 2020 project.
Naval Group: the first FDI frigate Amiral Ronarc’h begins sea trials
The FDI frigate is a multipurpose, resilient high-sea vessel capable of operating, alone or as part of a naval force, in all areas of combat.
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BAE Systems awarded U.S. Army contract for Multi-mode Aviation Radio Set
The AN/ARC-231A MARS system is comprised of the RT-1987 radio with associated ancillaries, including amplifiers and mounting bases.
Boeing-built X-37B begins advanced space maneuvering
The Boeing-built X-37B will soon perform a series of advanced aerobraking maneuvers, taking the dynamic spaceplane from a Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO).
NATO explores ways to better protect commercial partners in space
The Forum will help frame NATO’s first Commercial Space Strategy next year, which will include direction for the protection of industry partners.
Honeywell partners with ESA to protect sensitive information transmitted by satellite
Honeywell announced a new Public-Private Partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) to provide Honeywell’s Quantum Key Distribution Satellite (QKDSat).
