OCCAR: Near Future Submarine 2nd contract amendment awarded
On 21 December 2022, in the frame of the NFS PC meeting, the 2nd contract amendment for U212 NFS was awarded.
OCCAR: EPC and EU-HYDEF Contribution Agreements signed
The agreements were negotiated between OCCAR and the Commission in a very short timeframe, which is a strong indicator of […]
EU Commission signs European Defence Fund project agreements with EDA and OCCAR
The European Commission signed contribution agreements with the EDA OCCAR to delegate the implementation, under indirect management, of four strategic defence projects under the European Defence Fund (EDF).
OCCAR: contract amendment for Aster 30 B1 naval standard for UK
The contract Amendment saw the UK joining the multi-National partnership between France and Italy for the Production of the Aster Block 1, with a new contract managed by MBDA trough Eurosam.
European MALE RPAS successfully passed the Requirements Allocation Review
The development of a European MALE RPAS will ensure sovereignty in this area and will foster the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base.
OCCAR implements technical improvements of the FREMM frigate
The contract amendment introduces technical modifications to Italian and French FREMM equipment to meet Nations’ needs and requirements.
OCCAR: CAMM-ER air defence missile contract signed
The OCCAR-EA Director, Matteo Bisceglia, together with the Managing Director of MBDA Italy Lorenzo Mariani, signed the CAMM-ER systems production contract at the OCCAR premises in Paris, on behalf of Italian Participating State.
OCCAR: first Near Future Submarine Technology Workshop
On November 17h and 18th, the first Near Future Submarine Technology Workshop took place.
OCCAR: final FREMM frigate delivered to the French Navy
The last of the 8 French FREMM frigates ordered by OCCAR for France was delivered to the French Navy with the agreement of the DGA.
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Interview with the director of OCCAR Matteo Bisceglia [VIDEO]
The interview focussed on the current and future roles, responsibilities and programs of OCCAR.
OCCAR: COBRA radars in service support renewed
The COunter Battery RAdar (COBRA) Programme Division achieved a significant milestone by signing a new In Service Support (ISS) contract with ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH.
European MALE RPAS passes Integrated Baseline Review
The European MALE RPAS (Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) has successfully passed its Integrated Baseline Review.