OCCAR: Akeron LP anti-tank missile test advances MAST-F programme with successful firing at French DGA test site
A new Akeron LP missile firing has been successfully conducted at the Île du Levant test site operated by DGA Essais de Missiles.
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UK awards £53 million contract for RCH 155 self-propelled artillery systems, strengthening British Army capability and defence industry
The United Kingdom has awarded a £53 million contract for the production of advanced artillery weapon systems for the British Army’s Remote Controlled Howitzer (RCH) 155 programme.
FREMM EVO programme completes Critical Design Review, clearing path to production phase for Italy
The FREMM EVO Programme has successfully completed its Critical Design Review across the Platform, Combat System, and Whole Warship and Integrated Logistic Support domains.
Hensoldt-Theon consortium wins OCCAR order for night vision goggles for German, Belgian forces
The European defence procurement agency OCCAR has commissioned a consortium of HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH and Theon Sensors S.A. to supply additional night vision goggles to the German and Belgian Armed Forces.
KNDS to supply 48 new BOXER ambulance and training vehicles to German Armed Forces by 2028
KNDS Deutschland has been awarded a contract to produce 38 BOXER sgSanKfz (heavily protected ambulance vehicles) and ten BOXER driving school vehicles for the German Armed Forces.
Germany and UK sign €450 million contract for M3 amphibious bridging systems from GDELS
Germany and the United Kingdom have jointly signed a contract worth over €450 million to acquire new M3 amphibious bridging and ferry systems from GDELS.
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Eurodrone programme completes Critical Design Review, paving way for prototype and test phase
The Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR) has announced the successful completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Eurodrone Programme, marking a key milestone that finalises the system’s design phase.
OCCAR and Romania sign strategic framework agreement to boost European defence cooperation
The OCCAR-EA Director, Joachim Sucker, and Romania’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, Ionut Mosteanu, have signed a Framework Agreement to formalise Romania’s participation in OCCAR-managed programmes.
OCCAR’s U212 NFS programme advances as lithium battery system passes Critical Design Review
The OCCAR U212 Near Future Submarine (NFS) Programme reached a critical milestone on 7 October 2025 with the successful closure of the Critical Design Review (CDR) for its lithium-based Propulsion Battery System.
OCCAR announces Eurodrone enters Critical Design Review as European nations prepare prototype phase
OCCAR has confirmed that the Eurodrone Programme has formally entered its Critical Design Review (CDR) stage with the four participating nations, Germany, France, Spain and Italy.
Fincantieri delivers final anti-submarine warfare FREMM frigate Emilio Bianchi to Italian Navy
Fincantieri has delivered the multi-role frigate Emilio Bianchi to the Italian Navy, marking the completion of the tenth unit in the FREMM (European Multi-Mission Frigates) programme.
Aster B1NT missile achieves successful long-range qualification in joint European test
A second successful firing of the Aster B1 New Technology (B1NT) missile was conducted on 30 July 2025 at the DGA Essais de Missiles test range, marking a major milestone for European air defence.
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