Rheinmetall to modernize Skyguard 35 mm air defence systems for international customer
An international customer has contracted with Rheinmetall to modernize its 35mm cannon-based air defence systems.
Airbus and VDL Group join forces to produce an airborne laser communication terminal
Airbus and VDL Group have signed a partnership agreement for the development and manufacturing of a laser communication terminal for aircraft, known as UltraAir.
Canada announces the procurement of the F-35 Lightning II
The Government of Canada announced it is procuring Lockheed Martin's 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II aircraft.
Rheinmetall AG: sales of EUR 6.4 billion in 2022
Based on preliminary and unaudited figures, in the fiscal year 2022 Rheinmetall AG generated Groupwide sales of €6.4 billion.
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Two vehicle Patria NEMO platoon in action [VIDEO]
Patria NEMO is a turreted, remote-controlled 120 mm mortar system for the needs of modern warfare and crisis management, which calls for mobility, protection and accuracy.
Turkish defence industry sets USD 6 billion export target for 2023
Turkish defence industry has exceeded its export target in 2022 and is looking forward to reaching USD 6 billion in 2023.
Germany to send infantry fighting vehicles and Patriot battery to Ukraine
The German government will provide Ukraine with Marder infantry fighting vehicles and Patriot air defence system battery.
Aero signs contract for overhaul and modernization of L-39 aircraft of the Bulgarian Air Force
The leading Czech aerospace industry company Aero Vodochody (Aero) has awarded a contract for the overhaul of L-39 aircraft to the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence.
Kongsberg signs a Naval Strike Missile contract with Australia
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a substantial contract with the Commonwealth of Australia for Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) and supporting equipment.
Airbus S950: the future Polish very high resolution optical satellite system
Airbus Defence and Space has signed a contract with Poland to provide a geospatial intelligence system including the development, manufacture, launch and delivery in orbit of two high-performance optical Earth observation satellites.
Luxembourg acquires the MBDA Akeron MP missiles
Directorate of Defence of the Government of Luxembourg has signed a contract with European defence industry group MBDA for an unspecified quantity of Akeron MP missiles.
Improved Spyder air defence system against tactical ballistic missiles
Israeli company Rafael has upgraded its Spyder air defence system and it is now capable of intercepting tactical ballistic missiles (TBM).