VINCORION maintains operational readiness of Patriot system through hybrid power supply
The German technology company VINCORION is planning a modular product family that combines engines, generators and supplementary energy storage systems for hybrid use.
Finland strengthens the Army’s striking power with additional K9 howitzers
Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has approved the Defence Forces’ proposal to take up the option of the K9 armoured howitzers.
Turkey: Russian-made S-400 air defence system ready for use
‘If any threats arise, we will decide where and how to use it,’ says Turkish defense minister.
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NSPA hands over critical infrastructure to NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance Force
On 28 November 2022, a handover ceremony took place at the Sigonella Main Operating Base, home to the five Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) RQ-4D remotely-piloted aircraft and the NATO AGS Force (NAGSF).
South Korea succeeds in L-SAM missile intercepting test
South Korea has conducted a successful missile interception test of its L-SAM system under development, a key element of the country’s envisioned layered missile defense shield.
BAE Systems: sustainable ground power rolled out to UK Typhoons
Royal Air Force Typhoons will be powered up by 40 new electric battery ground power units following a recent trial conducted with BAE Systems on a Typhoon Squadron.
VINCORION maintains operational readiness of Patriot system through hybrid power supply
The German technology company VINCORION is planning a modular product family that combines engines, generators and supplementary energy storage systems for hybrid use.
Finland strengthens the Army’s striking power with additional K9 howitzers
Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has approved the Defence Forces’ proposal to take up the option of the K9 armoured howitzers.
UK: new £90 million battlefield radio programme to benefit over 200 jobs
A £90 million contract to upgrade land-based radio capabilities will improve battlefield effectiveness while supporting over 200 jobs in Hampshire.
The Centauro II first choice the new armoured vehicle for the Brazilian Army
The Brazilian Army has chosen the Centauro II 120 mm system made by a consortium of Iveco Defence Vehicles and Oto Melara (Leonardo’s subsidiary).
QinetiQ supported the Dutch-German air defence exercise on Crete
QinetiQ Target Systems (QTS) was delighted to join the Royal Netherlands Army units in a bi-national Tactical Firing with Germany at the NATO Missile Firing Installation (NAMFI) on Crete.
EDA symposium explores the way ahead for enhancing European Maritime Situational Awareness
On the 18th of November, the Agency hosted the first EDA Symposium on Maritime Situational Awareness, focused on the key challenges and opportunities in this crucial domain.
PESCO maritime mine counter measures project tested in multinational exercise
The Belgian led Maritime Autonomous Systems for Mine Counter Measures (MAS MCM) project is the first PESCO project to participate in the annual Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping Augmented by Maritime Unmanned Systems (REPMUS22) exercise.
Fincantieri: the fifth PPA “Marcantonio Colonna” launched in Riva Trigoso
On November 26, the technical launch of the Multipurpose Offshore Patrol ship “Marcantonio Colonna” took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Riva Trigoso.
Elbit Systems supports United States Navy with Seagull autonomous vessel
The U.S Navy Fifth Fleet is enhancing the use of unmanned vessels. Earlier this week the American force began a three weeks artificial intelligence integration event in Bahrain.
NATO: Exercise Cyber Coalition 2022 underway in Estonia [VIDEO]
The aim is to enhance NATO, Allies and partners’ ability to defend their networks and operate together in cyberspace.
EGNOS upgrade getting ready to improve performance and elevate the user experience
On 7 October, an Inmarsat 4F2 geostationary satellite began broadcasting EGNOS V242B test messages that will ultimately improve EGNOS performance and elevate the user experience.
Astroscale Israel opens two new labs for future space missions
European countries operating different types of satellites are showing great interest in Israeli technology aimed at keeping the satellites in orbit much longer.
Welcome to IRIS², Europe’s new Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnection & Security by Satellites
With an EU budget of €2.4 billion (plus a contribution from ESA and private investments to come), IRIS² establishes space as a vector of our European autonomy, writes Thierry Breton, Commissioner for Internal Market of the European Union.