Hungary: Rheinmetall hands over first KF41 Lynx vehicle from domestic manufacturing
Rheinmetall handed over the first KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) produced at the Zalaegerszeg site in Hungary to the Hungarian armed forces.
Giancarlo Mezzanatto: it’s the Renaissance of Eurofighter
The Eurofighter, a collaboration involving major European aerospace companies, is renowned for its versatility, cutting-edge technology, and superior performance in various operational roles.
Rheinmetall significantly increases sales and operating result in the second quarter of 2024
Rheinmetall significantly increased its sales and operating result in the second quarter of the current fiscal year, thus clearly exceeding the current market expectations of the capital market.
Leonardo launches M-346 aircraft capability enhancement programme
Leonardo has announced the launch of a comprehensive capability enhancement package for the M-346 integrated training system including the aircraft’s core avionics, navigation/identification, mission equipment and ground training capabilities.
MBDA’s Sky Warden advances: new effector concept and successful system demonstration
MBDA, as part of its Farnborough International Airshow offering in 2024, is showcasing a new effector concept for its Sky Warden counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) modular solution.
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Horizon Technologies signs GBP 3.7 million contract for BlackFish airborne SIGINT systems
UK-based Horizon Technologies announced a GBP 3.7 Million contract for BlackFish airborne SIGINT systems for a Middle East government customer.
Belgium to arm its F-35 fleet with StormBreaker guided bombs
The U.S. State Department has announced the approval of Belgium’s request for a potential sale of RTX GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) precision-guided munitions.
Lockheed Martin celebrates milestone graduation at European F-16 Training Center
On July 26, the first mission-ready F-16 pilots to graduate from the European F-16 Training Center (EFTC) in Romania were honored.
HENSOLDT with strong order intake and increased profitability in the first half of 2024
The HENSOLDT Group further underpinned its position as a leading European company in the defence electronics industry with global reach in the first half of 2024.
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Rheinmetall manufactures 81mm mortar ammunition for the Swiss armed forces
Rheinmetall has been commissioned by the Swiss Confederation to manufacture and supply 81mm mortar cargo ammunition. The total value of the order is in the mid double-digit million euro range.
Hungary: Rheinmetall hands over first KF41 Lynx vehicle from domestic manufacturing
Rheinmetall handed over the first KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) produced at the Zalaegerszeg site in Hungary to the Hungarian armed forces.
Lockheed Martin ramps up production of GMLRS rockets to meet growing demand
Lockheed Martin recently delivered the 75,000th rocket to the U.S. Army as production continues to ramp supporting contracts worth up to $4.8 billion for GMLRS rounds and associated equipment.
Netherlands and Denmark to deliver fourteen Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine by end of summer
The Dutch Ministry of Defence announced that the fourteen Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks will be delivered to the Armed Forces of Ukraine by the end of summer.
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Intermarine and Leonardo secure EUR 1.6 billion contract for next-generation minehunters
Intermarine (IMMSI GROUP) and Leonardo: contract signed with the Italian Directorate Of Naval Armaments for the procurment of new generation minehunters for the Italian Navy.
Lockheed Martin awards critical SPY-7 radar manufacturing to Spanish companies
Lockheed Martin awarded Indra, Escribano Mechanical and Engineering, and ICM (Integral de Conexión y Montajes, S.L.) purchase orders for AN/SPY-7(V)2 components on the F-110 frigate.
Royal Australian Navy successfully fires NSM missile from Hobart-class destroyer
During Exercise RIMPAC 2024, the Hobart-class destroyer HMAS Sydney conducted a successful firing of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), Royal Australian Navy said in a statement.
TNO develops detection system to protect cables and pipelines on seabed
TNO has developed a method to automatically detect maritime traffic in the vicinity of subsea infrastructure.
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Maxar Intelligence releases first images from WorldView Legion satellites
Maxar Intelligence released the first images collected by the highly anticipated WorldView Legion satellites.
Bittium delivers advanced communication systems to Armed Forces of Croatia
Bittium delivers Bittium Tactical Wireless IP Network system products and Bittium Tough SDR Vehicular radios to Croatian’s Navy and Land Forces.
Boeing delivers second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket to NASA
Boeing has provided NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. SLS is the only rocket capable of carrying crew and large cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch.
Helsing further strengthens European defence capabilities with funding round
Defence AI company Helsing announced that it has raised EUR 450 million in a Series C financing round led by General Catalyst, with participation from Elad Gil, Accel, Saab, Lightspeed, Plural and Greenoaks.