Netherlands: first upgraded AH-64 Apache helicopters ready for operations
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has declared the first four upgraded AH-64E Apache attack helicopters ready for deployment.
French Navy: first simultaneous launch of two MdCN cruise missiles
The French Navy demonstrated its advanced military capabilities by simultaneously launching the Naval Cruise Missile (MdCN) from two different platforms.
Netherlands allocates EUR 200 million for air defence and artillery ammunition for Ukraine
The Netherlands has pledged over EUR 200 million towards new initiatives for the rapid delivery of additional air defence systems and artillery ammunition.
NP Aerospace progresses Raytheon air defence integration on Wolfhound vehicle
NP Aerospace has announced it is one of the key partners on the UK MOD’s Laser Directed Energy Weapon Land Demonstrator programme.
NATO countries to send more air defence systems to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg chaired a virtual meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council at the level of defence ministers to address Ukraine’s urgent need for air defences and other military aid.
UK hosts international collaborative meetings on MQ-9B RPAS
The conference brought together key stakeholders from across the globe, who have or are interested in procuring the MQ-9B platform.
Bundeswehr orders new grenade launchers from Steyr Arms
Steyr Arms announced its successful bid in the competitive tender process to supply the German Bundeswehr with its advanced GL-40 grenade launcher system.
Challenger 3: British Army’s most lethal tank prototype rolls off production line
The British Army is set to enhance its combat capabilities with the introduction of the Challenger 3 tank, regarded as one of Europe’s most formidable battle tanks.
OCCAR and MBDA sign second amendment to CAMM-ER missiles contract
The second amendment of the CAMM-ER missiles contract was signed at the Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) premises in Paris, France.
Kongsberg to supply propeller systems for Anti-Submarine Warfare frigates
Damen Naval has selected Kongsberg Maritime Sweden to deliver controllable pitch propellers and shaft lines for the four Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigates.
Finland and Sweden to jointly purchase military optronic equipment
The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command (FDFLOGCOM) and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) have embarked on a joint venture for the procurement of military optronics.
European Defence and Security Summit highlights industry’s vital role in strengthening Europe’s security
More than 400 participants on site and several hundred viewers online gathered for the European Defence & Security Summit co-organised and -hosted by the Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) and European Business Summits (EBS).