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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 (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).
The fourth Kronos GM HP radar intended for Italy’s SAMP/T NG system has successfully completed its Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
OCCAR has announced a successful live trial of sea mine neutralisation, conducted using Saab’s remotely operated vehicle (ROV) equipped with an explosive charge.
Defence industry partners Naviris and eurosam have successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Horizon Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) Programme.
OCCAR has signed Amendment No. 6 to the U212 Near Future Submarine (NFS) contract, marking the final act of Rear Admiral Maurizio Cannarozzo as outgoing U212 NFS Programme Manager
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.
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