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India partners with Diehl Defence for local production of Vulcano precision artillery ammunition

German defence firm Diehl Defence and India’s Reliance Group have entered into a strategic partnership for guided artillery ammunition.

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The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) are poised to receive their first fully operational fire unit of the IRIS-T SLM air defence system this summer, as announced by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) on social media. This delivery marks the first unit of its kind under a contract signed in June 2023.

Ukraine signs €2.2 billion contract with Diehl Defence for additional IRIS-T air defence systems

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Ukraine’s Defence Minister Rustem Umerov has announced the signing of a new €2.2 billion contract with German arms manufacturer Diehl Defence for the delivery of additional IRIS-T air defence systems and associated missiles.

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Diehl Defence has signed a contract with Thai defence company RV Connex for the delivery of JRV-01 target drones and related services to support live firing tests of the IRIS-T air-to-air missile. The agreement also includes services for weapon airworthiness certification and marks the first delivery following a Memorandum of Understanding signed in November 2023.

Diehl Defence and RV Connex sign contract for target drones to support IRIS-T Live firings

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Diehl Defence has signed a contract with Thai defence company RV Connex for the delivery of JRV-01 target drones and related services to support live firing tests of the IRIS-T air-to-air missile.

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Diehl Defence and Israeli defence company Elbit Systems have signed a teaming agreement to cooperate on the Euro-GATR guided rocket programme. The agreement, finalised in March, focuses on equipping the German Bundeswehr’s Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) with advanced, precision-guided weaponry.

Diehl Defence and Elbit Systems partner to equip Bundeswehr helicopters with Euro-GATR rocket system

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Diehl Defence and Israeli defence company Elbit Systems have signed a teaming agreement to cooperate on the Euro-GATR guided rocket programme.

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Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with German defence company Diehl Defence, the manufacturer of the IRIS-T air defence system. The agreement, signed by Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov during his visit to Germany, aims to expand industrial cooperation and increase the supply of air defence systems and missiles.

Ukraine and Diehl Defence sign agreement to expand IRIS-T air defence cooperation

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Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with German defence company Diehl Defence, the manufacturer of the IRIS-T air defence system.

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Diehl Defence is presenting its latest Sky Sphere drone defence system at Enforce Tac 2025, the international trade fair for internal and external security. A key highlight of the exhibition is CICADA, an electric missile (eMissile) designed to counter threats from class 1 and 2 drones, making its European debut under this name.

Diehl Defence unveils Sky Sphere drone defence system and CICADA eMissile at Enforce Tac 2025

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Diehl Defence is presenting its latest Sky Sphere drone defence system at Enforce Tac 2025, the international trade fair for internal and external security.

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Germany is set to deliver the first of four high-tech air defense systems within "days." The rush to move up the delivery comes after heavy Russian missile strikes hit major Ukrainian cities including Kyiv.

IDE expands collaboration with Diehl Defence on IRIS-T missile system

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Greek defence company Intracom Defense (IDE) has secured a new contract with Diehl Defence for the development of an advanced communication link system for the IRIS-T missile.

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German defence company Diehl Defence has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EDGE, a subsidiary of TRUST, during the IDEX 2025 defence exhibition in Abu Dhabi. The agreement aims to strengthen collaboration between the two companies in the fields of air defence, guided missiles, and security systems.

German company Diehl Defence and EDGE sign strategic partnership at IDEX 2025

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German defence company Diehl Defence has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EDGE, a subsidiary of TRUST, during the IDEX 2025 defence exhibition in Abu Dhabi.

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At the end of December, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) and Diehl Defence signed a contract for the development and series production of the IRIS-T Block II Overall Missile System. The agreement was finalised within a short timeframe through collaboration between the IRIS-T Project Management Office (PMO), BAAINBw, and Diehl Defence.

Diehl Defence secures contract for further development of IRIS-T Block II

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The IRIS-T (InfraRed Imaging System – Tail/Thrust Vector Controlled) is a European-developed short-range air-to-air missile.

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thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS) has been commissioned by Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to develop the Interactive Defence and Attack System for Submarines (IDAS). The contract, signed in late 2023, aims to develop and qualify a guided missile system for submarines to counter air threats.

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems commissioned to advance IDAS air defence system for submarines

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The IDAS system is being developed in collaboration with Diehl Defence, combining the expertise of both companies within the IDAS Consortium.

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Diehl Defence has initiated a significant expansion at its Nonnweiler site in Saarland with a ground-breaking ceremony that marks a new chapter of growth for the German defence company. The expansion reflects the company's increasing business activities, which have surged in recent years to meet growing demand for its products and services.

Diehl Defence commences major expansion at Nonnweiler site to meet growing demand

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Diehl Defence has initiated a significant expansion at its Nonnweiler site in Saarland with a ground-breaking ceremony that marks a new chapter of growth for the company.

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On November 30, the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia and Diehl Defence signed a purchase order on the procurement of the IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defence system. For Latvia, it is the biggest defence investment since its independence more than 30 years ago

EU approves joint procurement of IRIS-T SLM air defence system under project JAMIE

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The successful deployment with high effectiveness of the IRIS-T SLM systems in Ukraine underlines the importance of this modern system for European air defence in the medium-range layer.

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