Netherlands to deploy MQ-9 Reapers to protect NATO’s eastern flank
The Netherlands will station three MQ-9 Reaper drones in Romania to contribute to the defence of NATO’s eastern flank.
Saab receives order for sight- and fire control capability for CV90
Saab has received an order from BAE Systems Hägglunds for sight- and fire control capability for the CV90 combat vehicle.
KMW signs EUR 300 million deal for upgrade of Swedish Leopard 2 tanks
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract with Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) for the upgrade of 44 Leopard 2 (Stridsvagn 122) tanks.
Teledyne FLIR Defense unveils new Black Hornet 4
Teledyne FLIR Defense: Black Hornet 4 represents the next generation of lightweight nano-drones, building on its predecessor to deliver enhanced covert situational awareness to small units.
BAE Systems successfully tests M109 howitzer modified with 52-caliber cannon
BAE Systems successfully fired 155mm projectiles from a M109 self-propelled howitzer modified with the Rheinmetall L52 155mm, 52-caliber cannon.
Rheinmetall unveils Skyranger 30 turret on robotic combat vehicle
Rheinmetall is displaying the Skyranger 30mm turret on Textron Systems’ Ripsaw M5 RCV at AUSA 2023 to demonstrate leading c-UAS technology.
Germany: Airbus starts construction for new A400M maintenance centre
Airbus has officially launched the construction of the new A400M maintenance centre in Wunstorf, Germany.
Boeing, Nammo Ramjet 155 test sets distance record
A Boeing and Nammo team set a record for longest indirect fire test of a ramjet-powered artillery projectile alongside officials from the U.S. Army.
Danish Armed Forces receive final Leopard 2A7 tank from KMW
On September 21, the Danish Armed Forces announced the receipt of the last of 44 Leopard 2 tanks upgraded from the A5 to A7 standard.
Lithuania opens a service facility for Vilkas vehicles
On October 5, the main infantry fighting vehicle service facility Vilkas was officially opened at Rukla, Lithuania.
First Archer artillery system handed over to British Army
The arrival of the first Archer 6×6 howitzer on UK soil comes almost six months to the day it was contracted and is the first of 14 guns which have been purchased for the Royal Artillery.
Naval Group launches first FDI frigate for the Hellenic Navy
On October 4, the launching ceremony of the first Hellenic ship (HS) Kimon took place in the Naval Group shipyard of Lorient.