Rafael is expanding its presence in Europe
Rafael has completed the acquisition of British company Pearson Engineering.
NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen goes live with Digital Tower from Saab
The first digital air traffic control tower is now live and in operation at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen in Germany.
John Cockerill selected for three European Defence Fund programmes
John Cockerill will participate in three European Defence Fund programmes: FAMOUS 2, MARSEUS and INDY.
G&H to supply periscopes for the UK’s Challenger 3 program
A contract to supply unique periscope technology as part of the UK’s Challenger 3 program has been won by G&H.
The economic and political dilemma with the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) procurement
The MOD published its tender in May 2022 for the formal requirements for the NMH, although in late 2021, a few companies offered their aircraft upon the draft plan being released.
UAE selects Rafael’s Spyder for its air defence programme
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has selected the Israeli developed Spyder air defence systems for its immediate air defence needs.
EAGLE-1 to boost Cyber Resilience with Quantum Technology
The EAGLE-1 satellite is due to launch in 2024 and will then complete three years of in-orbit validation.
Raytheon add Northrop Grumman to develop hypersonic cruise missile
Raytheon Missiles & Defense in partnership with Northrop Grumman, has been selected to develop the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile for the U.S. Air Force.
Germany to arm Herons and purchase more drones from Israel
Germany decided to arm its leased Israeli made Heron TP UAVs and purchase some other types from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
Airbus tests loading system for outsized military cargo on Beluga
Airbus Defence and Space has developed and tested a loading system to lift outsized military cargo into the Airbus Beluga A300-600ST aircraft.
Elbit Laser Warning System (ELAWS) selected for Challenger 3 tanks
Elbit Systems UK has been selected by Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land to provide the Elbit Laser Warning System as part of the Challenger 3 Programme.
MBDA unveils Land Precision Fires Family
MBDA’s new surface-to-surface fires capabilities for the British Army are being showcased for the first time at Defence Vehicles Dynamics (DVD) 2022.