tkMS celebrates start of production for the world’s most modern conventional submarines
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems started production in Kiel of the world’s most advanced conventional submarines, the Type 212CD.
Estonia and Latvia jointly acquire IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defence system
Estonia and Latvia signed a contract for the procurement of the IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defence system from the German defence industry enterprise Diehl Defence.
THeMIS Observe for enhanced situational awareness to be presented at DSEI 2023
At DSEI 2023 in London, Milrem Robotics, Europe’s leading robotics and autonomous systems developer will showcase the THeMIS Observe.
Rheinmetall to supply Ukraine with a further 40 Marder infantry fighting vehicles
The German government has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply 40 more Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine.
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Reinforcing the European defence industry [BRIEFING]
Russia’s war on Ukraine has laid bare the challenges that the European defence industry faces as it tries to meet increased demand and ramp up production.
L3Harris expands its presence in Europe with sensor manufacturing facility in Poland
L3Harris Technologies is expanding its footprint in Europe by creating an advanced electro-optical/infrared engineering and manufacturing facility in Poland
Rheinmetall begins construction of state-of-the-art F-35 factory
Rheinmetall starts construction of state-ofthe- art factory for production of fuselage sections for the F-35 fighter aircraft.
MBDA and PGZ join forces on CAMM-MR development
MBDA and PGZ have signed an agreement to co-operate on developing a new CAMM medium-range low-cost interceptor.
HENSOLDT to present state-of-the-art sensor solutions at DSEI 2023
HENSOLDT will present its wide range of sensor technologies for the air, sea and land domains at DSEI 2023.
EDA signs framework contracts for joint procurement of 155mm ammunition
The European Defence Agency has so far signed eight framework contracts with European industry for the joint procurement of 155mm ammunition.
Rheinmetall: first delivery of new Gepard ammunition to Ukraine
Rheinmetall has shipped a first lot of 35mm air defence ammunition as part of German support for Ukraine’s defensive struggle.
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EVPÚ Defence: RCWS MANTIS 12.7 mm on MARS 4×4 vehicle [VIDEO]
MANTIS is a compact remote-controlled weapon station suitable for both land and naval applications and designed to be installed on wheeled/tracked light armored vehicles, vessels or stationary platforms.