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.
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.
First Aster missiles delivered to Italy following accelerated production under OCCAR-led programme
The first batch of new Aster missiles has been delivered to Italy as part of the FSAF-PAAMS Sustainment and Enhancement (S&E) contract, following a production acceleration initiative.
OCCAR signs contract amendment to equip Eurodrone with enhanced combat capabilities
The second amendment to the “Stage 2 Development, Production and Initial In-Service Support Contract” for the MALE-RPAS (Medium Altitude Long Endurance – Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) has been formally signed.
Near Future Submarine: OCCAR and fincantieri sign new contract amendment
Italy has taken a further step in the development of its underwater fleet with the signing of Amendment No. 7 to the U212 Near Future Submarine (NFS) contract with Fincantieri S.p.A.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs €764 million FREMM support contract with OCCAR
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN), the joint venture between Fincantieri (51%) and Leonardo (49%), has signed the TLSM2 in-service support contract with OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation).
Fourth Kronos GM HP radar passes factory acceptance tests for Italy’s SAMP/T NG air defence system
The fourth Kronos GM HP radar intended for Italy’s SAMP/T NG system has successfully completed its Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).