SmallCAT makes Netherlands forerunner in laser satellite communication
The Dutch instrument SmallCAT (Small Communication Active Terminal) was developed by TNO in cooperation with AAC Hyperion and the Ministry of Defence.
Bundeswehr orders upgrade of 143 Puma infantry fighting vehicles
Bundeswehr has awarded Projekt System & Management GmbH (PSM) an order to retrofit a further 143 Puma infantry fighting vehicles.
Germany handed over the Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine
Germany has already delivered the Patriot air defence system along with missiles to Ukraine.
Air defence: Spanish NASAMS system comes online in Latvia
The NASAMS system will significantly enhance the air defence capabilities of the Baltic region, providing an extra layer of protection against potential threats.
LMT participates in FAMOUS and FAMOUS2 projects
LMT’s participation in these projects includes studying the potential of 5G in defence and the interoperability of the 5G network and conventional military communication systems.
Ringtausch: Germany delivers the second Leopard 2A4 tank to Slovakia
The Slovak Armed Forces have taken delivery of the second Leopard 2A4 main battle tank (MBT), as required in accordance with the delivery plan.
Sweden to purchase Patria’s 6×6 armoured vehicles
Patria signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Procurement Agency (FMV) for FMV to purchase 20 Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles.
Switzerland orders additional Mörser 16 mortars from GDELS-Mowag
Switzerland has signed a contract with GDELS-Mowag company for the supply of an additional 16 self-propelled 120mm mortars based on the Piranha IV 8x8 armoured vehicle.
Israeli solutions against the most advanced Electronic Warfare systems
The Russians succeeded in disrupting the operation of US-made, GPS-based weapon systems in Ukraine.
The Netherlands provided Ukraine with €1.2 billion in military aid
The Netherlands has to date received €202.9 million in compensation from the European Peace Facility.
Rheinmetall to supply key components for Norwegian Leopard 2A7 tanks
Rheinmetall has won an important order in connection with a significant NATO main battle tank project.
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Aero successfully conducted L-39NG basic weapons tests [VIDEO]
During one of a series of tests that the new L-39NG jet aircraft from Aero successfully passed, engineers and pilots tested the use of weapons.