France conducts first test of hypersonic glider prototype
France conducted a groundbreaking maiden test of a prototype hypersonic glider, marking a significant stride in the country's quest to develop cutting-edge missile technology.
Rheinmetall to compete with GDLS in US Army’s OMFV programme
The US Army announced the award of two contracts for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle Phase III and IV Detailed Design and Prototype Build and Testing phases.
Air defence: HENSOLDT delivers four more TRML-4D radars for Ukraine
German sensor specialist HENSOLDT is supplying four more high-performance radars for Diehl Defence's IRIS-T SLM air defence system.
Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin to offer GMARS for the European market
Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall, a leading German defence company, announced their partnership to provide GMARS launchers to the European market.
European Defence Fund: EU to invest EUR 832 million in 41 defence industrial projects
The European Commission announced the results of the 2022 calls for proposals under the European Defence Fund amounting to EUR 832 million of EU funding in support of 41 projects.
IAI’s OPAL system connects to NATO’s Link 16 tactical datalink
Germany’s ESG Elektroniksystem and Logistik, and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), have set up a groundbreaking demonstrator.
Kongsberg to establish new depot for F-35 maintenance in Norway
Kongsberg has together with the Norwegian Armed Forces decided to build a new depot for the maintenance of airframes on the Norwegian F-35 combat aircraft.
Slovakia plans to acquire new air defence systems
Minister of Defence of the Slovak Republic, Martin Sklenár, announced that his country plans to acquire new air defence systems.
Cyprus in negotiations with Israel for acquisition of Merkava Mk3 tanks
Cyprus is reportedly in talks with Israel to acquire Merkava Mk3 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs).
Germany prepares to sign agreement for CH-47 Chinook helicopters
The Federal Republic of Germany is planning to sign a deal with Boeing to purchase 60 heavy transport helicopters, CH-47 Chinooks, for up to EUR 8 billion.
France against Germany’s European Sky Shield Initiative
France did not join the German initiative as this would be against its commercial interests.
European Defence Fund: Thales leads the EPIIC project
Led by Thales, the EPIIC project aims to meet the challenges of future air combat by identifying, developing and evaluating breakthrough technologies and new human-machine interfaces to be integrated into the cockpits of future fighter aircraft.