Norway: large investments in the Armed Forces
"We must have a strong and modern defense that can prevent war and defend Norway", says Norwegian Defence Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram.
British Army tests heavy uncrewed ground systems
The H-UGVs were tested against a range of criteria including speed, how they coped with difficult terrain and communication systems.
CEO of Rheinmetall met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the delegation of the German defence and industrial enterprise Rheinmetall AG led by CEO Armin Papperger.
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Rheinmetall announces expansion of the portfolio with the Caracal air assault vehicle [VIDEO]
The brand new Caracal is Rheinmetall’s answer to the upcoming airborne vehicle requirements in Germany and various armies around the world.
Saab signs framework agreement with NSPA for Carl-Gustaf and AT4 systems
Saab has signed framework agreements with NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for the Carl-Gustaf® M4 weapon system and the AT4 anti-armour weapon.
BAE Systems successfully tests guided projectile
In partnership with the U.S. Army, BAE Systems successfully fired a Sub-Caliber Artillery Long-Range Projectile with Enhanced Lethality.
Germany buys Panzerhaubitze 2000 to replace equipment sent to Ukraine
The German Parliament approved the plan of the Federal Ministry of Defence to order ten Panzerhaubitze 2000 artillery systems from KMW.
UK and Sweden sign agreement on Archer self-propelled howitzers
The UK and Swedish defence ministers signed a letter of intent relating to a new contract to deliver 14 Archer self-propelled howitzers to the British Army.
United Kingdom orders Carl-Gustaf M4 from Saab
Saab has received an order from the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence for the Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon system, sights, ammunition and training.
Jenoptik reaches almost one billion euros in revenue and continues to grow
Jenoptik performed outstandingly in fiscal year 2022, with growth driven by its photonics business, especially in the semiconductor equipment sector.
Chemring Energetics UK to produce the key components of NLAW system
Chemring Energetics UK has received an order valued at £43m for the delivery of critical components used in the Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon system (“NLAW”).
AeroVironment introduces Switchblade 300 Block 20 loitering missile system
AeroVironment unveiled the newest version of its Switchblade 300 rapidly deployable loitering missile system.