Airbus: aerial refuelling without human intervention
Disruptive technology for fully autonomous in-flight refuelling – designated Auto’Mate – is being evolved by the Airbus Defence and Space business unit in collaboration withAirbus UpNext.
ELTA North America to produce Iron Dome radars
ELTA North America, a US defence company located in Maryland, has been awarded a contract to produce Iron Dome radars.
Germany signs contract for three P-8A Poseidon maritime reconnaissance aircraft
The German Navy is set to bolster its maritime capabilities with the addition of three new Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft.
Romania intends to acquire short and very short-range air defence systems
The Romanian Ministry of National Defence has officially started the process of finding suppliers for integrated short and very short-range air defence systems.
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Germany boosts military aid to Ukraine with EUR 1.3 billion package [VIDEO]
Germany has announced a significant escalation in its military support for Ukraine, with Defence Minister Boris Pistorius confirming a new aid package worth EUR 1.3 billion during his visit to Kyiv.
Israeli defence industry pushes for export of drone’s weapon systems
The Israeli defence companies are exerting significant pressure on the Ministry of Defence to approve the export of weapon systems used by the Israeli Air Force (IAF) on their armed UAVs
Consortium led by VTT and Lockheed Martin will develop SIGINT technologies
Research consortium led by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Lockheed Martin has finalised a frame agreement for indirect industrial cooperation.
Boeing shifts toward production of MH-139A Grey Wolf
Boeing continues to transition towards low rate initial production of the MH-139A Grey Wolf after completing the program’s Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) phase.
Sweden: Visby-class corvettes to be equipped with CAMM anti-aircraft missiles
With the integration of CAMM anti-aircraft missiles, the Visby-class corvettes will gain the capability to defend a considerably larger area and engage air targets at extended distances.
Future Combat Air System (FCAS) – enter the Internet of Military Things
The FCAS Air Combat Cloud will bring real-time intelligence to the forefront by harnessing the networked capabilities of different aircraft and platforms.
Bundeswehr selects ESG’s simulators for aptitude testing of prospective pilots
ESG has been awarded a contract for the procurement of simulators for aptitude testing for the Bundeswehr's aviation service and flight management service.
Leonardo signs contract for the second C-27J Spartan aircraft for Slovenia
The C-27J Spartan eatures new avionics in a glass cockpit with five multi-functional colour screens, a radar system for tactical transport missions and advanced communication systems.