Successful Factory Acceptance Test for French Air Force’s first SAMP/T NG GF 300 MRI radar
The Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the first serial GF 300 MRI radar, developed by Thales for the French Air Force, has been successfully completed.
OCCAR
First Akeron LP missile firing from Tiger helicopter successfully conducted
A significant milestone has been achieved in the development of the MAST-F (AKERON LP) missile system, as the first boosted missile firing from a Tiger Test Bed Helicopter was successfully carried out.
European defence industry to boost production of Aster 15 and Aster 30 missiles
OCCAR has signed Amendment 15 to the FSAF-PAAMS Sustainment & Enhancement (S&E) Contract, increasing and accelerating the production of Aster missiles.
OCCAR: HYDIS programme advances with key workshop on interceptor development
The OCCAR HYDIS programme has reached a significant milestone with the successful completion of its first Solution Space Review (SSR).
OCCAR: Common Interoperable Layer delivered for MUSIS Programme
The OCCAR MUSIS (MUltinational Space-based Imaging System) Programme has completed the delivery of the Common Interoperable Layer (CIL), supporting space-based imaging cooperation between France and Italy.
OCCAR extends A400M support agreement with NATO Support and Procurement Agency
OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) has extended its Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for the A400M Military Tactical and Strategic Airlifter.
India joins Eurodrone Programme as observer, signalling strengthened ties with Europe
Following Japan’s recognition as an observer in late 2023, India has officially been granted Observer Status in the Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (MALE RPAS) Programme,
OCCAR secures major night vision equipment expansion for Belgium and Germany
The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) has announced an amendment to its ongoing Night Vision Goggles procurement contract, increasing the supply for Germany.
Slovenia pays EUR 4 million to cancel EUR 350 million Boxer vehicles deal
The Slovenian government announced the cancellation of a EUR 350 million deal to purchase Boxer 8×8 armoured personnel carriers through the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR).
European defence industry cooperation: Boxer Programme success story
The Boxer Programme’s origins trace back to the 1990s, with Germany, France, and the UK shaping the platform’s early phases.
OCCAR: HYDIS programme achieves first milestone with Solution Space Review (SSR)
The HYDIS programme, focused on developing a European Hypersonic Defence Interceptor System, has successfully completed its first major milestone, the Solution Space Review (SSR).
OCCAR-EA and Airbus Helicopters sign extension to global support contract for Tiger fleet
OCCAR-EA and Airbus Helicopters have signed the second amendment to the Global Support Contract (GSC) for the Tiger helicopter fleet of France, Germany, and Spain.