Nexter increases production of CAESAR artillery systems
The leading French manufacturer of artillery systems and ammunition, Nexter (part of the KNDS group), is ramping up production of self-propelled howitzers.
Spain orders over 100,000 mortar rounds from Rheinmetall
Rheinmetall has received another order from the Spanish government in the higher double-digit million euro range.
HENSOLDT completes acquisition of ESG
HENSOLDT has completed the acquisition of ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH, which was agreed last year, with effect from 2 April 2024 after receiving all official approvals.
Estonia intends to purchase 18 CAESAR artillery systems from Nexter
The Estonian Minister of Defence, Hanno Pevkur, told the Postimees newspaper that Estonia plans to purchase eighteen 155-mm CAESAR self-propelled howitzers from France.
Belgium selects Exail’s R7 ROVs to enhance its EOD capabilities
The Exail R7 ROV is a cost-efficient, compact, and versatile Remotely Operated Vehicle that is easy to deploy and operate from small boats such as RHIBs or from the shore.
Naval Group: Indonesia signs contract for two Scorpène Evolved submarines
On March 28, Indonesia chose Naval Group and PT PAL to strengthen the capabilities of the Indonesian Navy with two Scorpène Evolved Full Lithium-Ion battery (LiB) submarines to be built in Indonesia.
Rheinmetall to produce 22 undercarriages and weapon systems for PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzers
Rheinmetall has received an order from KNDS Germany to supply core components for 22 self-propelled howitzers PzH 2000 via its divisions Weapon and Ammunition, and Vehicle Systems Europe.
EUROSATORY 2024: Artificial intelligence at the heart of the show’s hot topics
From 17 to 21 June at Paris Nord Villepinte, EUROSATORY, the global event for Defence and Security (D&S), will be the year’s major international event for governments along with all public and private decision makers in the defence and security community.
Thales UK increases weapons production amid war in Ukraine
Thales UK has significantly increased its production of weapons in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with operations doubling and expected to double again.
France to provide Ukraine with more Aster 30 air defence missiles
The French Minister of Defence, Sébastien Lecornu, told "La Tribune" newspaper that France will supply Ukraine with an additional batch of Aster 30 air defence missiles.
Aselsan achieves milestone in indigenous AESA radar development
Aselsan has achieved a significant milestone in advancing Turkey's aerial warfare capabilities by successfully testing its indigenously developed Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar.
The Netherlands to deploy PATRIOT air defence system in Lithuania
The Netherlands will deploy a unit of the PATRIOT air and missile defence system in Lithuania for an exercise, the Dutch Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren announced on March 28.