thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Thales cooperate in frigate modernization programme
Thales and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems have now joined forces to form a consortium for the planned MEKO 200HN frigates modernization program.
OHB signs contract for study to develop reconnaissance capabilities at European level
A consortium led by OHB System AG has been selected to conduct a study to examine the technological and programmatic framework for the development of a new European Earth-Observation service.
French Ministry of Interior orders 42 H145 helicopters
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) ordered 42 new H145 helicopters at the end of 2023, on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, with deliveries set to start in 2024.
RBSL: Challenger 3 programme achieves another major milestone
A huge leap towards delivering the British Army’s next Main Battle Tank capability has been achieved with the first pre-production Challenger 3 going into trials in the coming weeks.
Rheinmetall: Mechanised Infantry Vehicle Boxer UK update
MIV first series production vehicles will be delivered this year – an important phase of the programme for both the customer and industry.
Anschütz: successful factory acceptance test of Type 31 frigate bridge systems
Anschütz has successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of its Warship Integrated Navigation and Bridge System (WINBS) for the first ship of Type 31 class frigates.
Italian and French navies receive upgraded Aster 30 air defence missiles
The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) has announced the delivery of the first upgraded Aster 30 PAAMS Mid-Life Updated missiles to both France and Italy.
“Immersive” VR tech boosting RAF helicopter trainees’ skills
Virtual Reality headsets and dynamic VR training environments procured by DE&S are being used to help train the next generation of RAF helicopter aircrew to fly and operate the Puma and Chinook.
US intends to purchase Piorun air defence systems from Polish industry
The United States intends to sign a contract with Polish defence industry for the procurement of several hundrad Piorun man-portable air defence systems. The agreement is expected to be signed in comming days.
UK: industry develops new high-tech protection system for armoured vehicles
Dstl has placed a new contract through the Aurora Engineering Delivery Partnership (EDP) for a programme targeted to improve the survivability and protection of Land Armoured Vehicles in the British Army.
British Army’s Ajax vehicle passes extreme cold tests in Sweden
The British Army's Royal Armoured Corps announced on January 21, 2024, the successful testing of its new Ajax armoured vehicle in Sweden's extreme winter conditions, with temperatures reaching -36°C.
Bundeswehr to receive first IRIS-T SLM unit this summer
The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) are poised to receive their first fully operational fire unit of the IRIS-T SLM air defence system this summer.