European Defence Fund: over €1 billion for 54 ambitious defence industrial projects
The selected projects will support technological excellence across a wide range of defence capabilities in critical areas, including cyber defence, ground, air and naval combat.
Babcock collaborates with Saab on new Swedish Navy Luleå-class Surface Combatants
In addition to developing the Luleå-class for the Swedish Navy, Saab and Babcock will explore potential export markets for the new design.
Heron TP RPAS has made its first flight over Germany
The German Heron TP (GHTP) RPAS, enables the German Armed Forces to expand its strategic and tactical capabilities, while ensuring interoperability with NATO partners.
Patria is ready to restart production of 155mm artillery systems
Patria has full readiness to restart the production of field guns. The company also has a solution for improving the critical mobility of artillery.
Kongsberg, Diehl Defence and MBDA Deutschland enter agreement to develop the Super Sonic Strike Missile (3SM Tyrfing)
Kongsberg Defence, along with its German industry partners, have teamed to ensure the successful development of the super-sonic strike missile known as 3SM Tyrfing.
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Aerojet Rocketdyne to be propulsion provider for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI)
Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies company, will be the propulsion provider for the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) as part of the Lockheed Martin team.
KF-21 accomplished first successful firing of IRIS-T air-to-air missile
Diehl Defence’s IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missile (AIM-2000) has been fired for the first time as guided missile from KAI’s KF-21.
Heron TP drone: Bundeswehr enhances intelligence and surveillance capabilities
The German Air Force’s Heron TP UAV is operational and will enhance the country’s defence by using a long list of Israeli-made systems.
Liebherr-Aerospace receives Best Supplier Award from Embraer
Liebherr-Aerospace was presented with the Best Supplier Award 2023 in the Program Development category at the Embraer Suppliers Conference on April 30, 2024.
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Finnish Defence Forces order mor tactical radios from Bittium
Bittium has received a purchase order from the Finnish Defence Forces for tactical Bittium Tough SDR handheld and vehicular radios.
Hanwha Aerospace proposes deep industrial cooperation with Romania
Hanwha Aerospace held its inaugural Industry Day in Bucharest, Romania, on 17th May to build up partnerships with local industries.
Hyundai Rotem demonstrates K2 main battle tank in Romania
The South Korean company Hyundai Rotem has showcased the capabilities of its K2 Black Panther main battle tank, offering it to the Romanian armed forces.
GDLS: first M10 Booker Combat Vehicles delivered to U.S. Army
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) has officially delivered the first batch of M10 Booker Combat Vehicles to the U.S. Army.
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Babcock collaborates with Saab on new Swedish Navy Luleå-class Surface Combatants
In addition to developing the Luleå-class for the Swedish Navy, Saab and Babcock will explore potential export markets for the new design.
Royal Marines test Sweden’s defences during Gothenburg exercise
Royal Marines have tested Sweden’s ability to defend a strategic archipelago at the gateway to the Baltic Sea as Britain forges even closer bonds with their newest NATO ally.
Dynamic Mongoose 24 strengthens NATO’s anti-submarine warfare capability, including new ally Sweden
NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) concluded its two-week anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare exercise Dynamic Mongoose 24.
Leonardo announces the disposal of its underwater business to Fincantieri
Leonardo announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell its Underwater Armaments Systems (UAS) business line to Fincantieri.
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SSC and Perigee to launch satellites from Esrange
SSC and South Korean rocket company Perigee Aerospace Inc. have signed a collaborative agreement to launch satellites jointly from Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden, starting 2025.
RTX’s new generation of commercial satellite imagers launches with Maxar’s WorldView Legion
Two next-generation imaging instruments designed by Raytheon, an RTX business, launched yesterday as part of Maxar’s WorldView Legion satellites.
HyImpulse: German space company successfully launches first commercially viable launch vehicle
The German start-up HyImpulse has developed a rocket that is essentially fuelled by candle wax.
GRACE project: successful tests of the satellite drive engine
In the first quarter of 2024, the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation successfully completed a series of tests of the engine that belongs to the category of the largest subsystems in satellite propulsion.
