Czech Republic, Sweden and BAE Systems sign MoU for new infantry fighting vehicles
The Czech Republic has signed a non-binding memorandum with Sweden for the delivery of more than 200 CV90 infantry fighting vehicles.
Slovakia takes delivery of the first of the 15 Leopard 2A4 tanks from Germany
Slovak Minister of Defence Jaroslav Naď welcomed Minister of Defence of the Federal Republic of Germany Christine Lambrecht to the Slovak MOD in an enhanced honour cordon ceremony.
MBDA and BAE Systems Hägglunds demonstrate AKERON and CV90 firepower
MBDA’s AKERON MP missile has been fired from the BAE Systems Hägglunds CV90 infantry combat vehicle at a test range in Northern Sweden.
Saab receives order from Latvia for Carl-Gustaf ammunition
Saab has received orders from the Latvian Ministry of Defence for ammunition for the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle.
Safran’s JIM Compact multifunction infrared binoculars selected for Australian Defense Force
Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd has signed a contract with NIOA for the supply of more than one hundred JIM Compact’s for the LAND 159 Tranche 1 – ADF sniper system – to equip the Australian Defence Force.
Kongsberg invests billions in new facility for missile production
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to build a new facility for missile production located at Arsenalet campus in Kongsberg, Norway.
Renewed investments by Dutch armed forces in Defenture vehicles
DMO, the Dutch Defense Ministry ‘s acquisition organization providing the Armed Forces with efficient and safe equipment, has commissioned Defenture to deliver at least 41 light tactical vehicles.
Rheinmetall: major 155mm artillery ammunition order from a NATO customer
The five years framework contract provides for the delivery of 155mm M2005 V-LAP (Velocity Enhanced Long Range Artillery Projectile) projectiles, M92 modular charges and various fuzes.
U.S. Army orders Excalibur 1B projectiles from Raytheon
The U.S. Army awarded an $84 million contract modification to Raytheon Missiles and Defense for Excalibur 1B projectiles.
Thales in Belfast to provide next batch of Saab NLAW effectors
Thales in Belfast has received a contract from Saab UK to produce a further batch of NLAW effectors (Next generation Light Anti-tank Weapon) for the British Army.
NFM Group acquires Hexonia GmbH in Germany
This acquisition makes NFM Group a leading European company in protective equipment and combat clothing.
Lithuania signs $495m contract with US for HIMARS systems
Lithuanian Defence Minister Arvydas Anušauskas signed the contract for acquiring High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers.