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The prestigious F126 project reached a major milestone: the cutting of the first steel for the new multi-purpose frigates for the German Navy. Main contractor Damen Naval and project partner NVL Group invited more than 200 guests to attend the official and festive ceremony at the Peene shipyard in Wolgast, Germany. The cutting of the first steel marks the official start of the project's construction phase.

Damen Naval marks official start of construction phase F126 frigates

Sea, Important / By Defence Industry Europe

The F126 frigate programme is the largest shipbuilding project in the history of the German Navy.

G&H | Artemis introduces laser protection filters for enhanced battlefield safety

In a move set to revolutionize battlefield safety, G&H | Artemis has unveiled its latest innovation in optical technology: laser protection filters for riflescopes.

The ODU Fiber Optic portfolio includes a variety of different connectors and transmission technologies such as POF, Physical Contact, Expanded Beam and Expanded Beam Performance. ODU has developed fiber optic and hybrid connectivity solutions for different connector series that combine fiber optic technology with power contacts and various connection cross-sections for transmission media – both as GOF (multimode / singlemode) and POF system solutions.

ODU: revolutionary fiber optic products for military use

Land / By Defence Industry Europe

The ODU Fiber Optic portfolio includes a variety of different connectors and transmission technologies such as POF, Physical Contact, Expanded Beam and Expanded Beam Performance.

In a series of tests, the Australian Army’s Joint Proof and Experimental Unit (JPEU) has successfully fired 155mm shells from the AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer, marking a significant milestone in modernizing its artillery capabilities. The trials, conducted at Port Wakefield, South Australia, involved firing hundreds of rounds to confirm the safety and reliability of in-service and future ammunition and propellant types, ensuring they meet the gun’s stringent specifications.

AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer demonstrates firepower in Australia

Land / By Defence Industry Europe

The Australian Army’s Joint Proof and Experimental Unit (JPEU) has successfully fired 155mm shells from the AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

Airbus Defence and Space has conducted a new flight-test campaign of the A400M Roll-on/Roll-off firefighting prototype kit, dropping 20,000 litres of retardant and creating high concentration lines over 400 metres long.

Airbus upgrades A400M firefighter prototype kit

Air, Top / By Defence Industry Europe

Airbus Defence and Space has conducted a new flight-test campaign of the A400M Roll-on/Roll-off firefighting prototype kit.

Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, to conduct concept development studies for future underwater capabilities.

Saab receives order for studies of future underwater capabilities for Sweden

Sea, Top / By Defence Industry Europe

Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, to conduct concept development studies for future underwater capabilities.

OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) has been awarded a contract by the PGZ Stocznia Wojenna (PGZ SW) shipyard to deliver three INBS (Integrated Navigation & Bridge System) for the Polish Navy's esteemed Miecznik frigate programme.

OSI contracted to deliver INBS for Polish Navy’s Miecznik frigate programme

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OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) has been awarded a contract to deliver three INBS (Integrated Navigation & Bridge System) for the Polish Navy’s Miecznik frigate programme.

Northrop Grumman Corporation and Rohde & Schwarz signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Berlin Security Conference in Germany to collaborate on future resilient communications systems across Europe, including multifunction technologies and upgrades for 5th-to-4th generation aircraft interoperability.

Northrop Grumman and Rohde & Schwarz sign MOU to support interoperability in Europe

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Northrop Grumman Corporation and Rohde & Schwarz signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Berlin Security Conference.

MBDA Germany has announced through its account on the X platform that it is poised to swiftly restart production of the Taurus KEPD 350K cruise missiles.

MBDA Germany ready to restart production of Taurus air-launched cruise missiles

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MBDA Germany has announced through its account on the X platform that it is poised to swiftly restart production of the Taurus KEPD 350K cruise missiles.