European Investment Bank steps up support for security and defence industry
Boosting EIB Group support to safeguard Europe’s peace and security is one of the top strategic priorities, outlined by President Calviño to EU Finance Ministers in February.
Unmanned technologies: Quantum Systems and ARX Robotics form strategic partnership
This strategic partnership brings together Germany’s two leading enterprises dedicated to supporting Ukraine and driving technological advancements.
Astral Knight 24 to exercise U.S. EUCOM’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence
A multi-national military exercise called Astral Knight 2024 is focused on exercising Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) and the incremental development of theater-wide security capabilities.
EU-Ukraine Defence Industries Forum bolsters cooperation between Ukrainian and European defence industries
On May 6, the EU-Ukraine Defence industries Forum took place in Brussels.
KNDS France offers the CAESAR 6×6 to meet the needs of the Malaysian artillery units
As the primary provider of artillery systems for Malaysia, KNDS France has solidified its position as a strategic industrial partner within the Malaysian defence industry.
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Finland acquires F-35 fighter avionics and maintenance services from Insta
Insta and the Finnish Defence Forces have agreed on the three-year acquisition package related to Finland’s F-35 fighter program.
South Korea successfully tests Meteor missile from KF-21 Boramae aircraft
On May 8, the South Korean Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) conducted a successful test of the Meteor long-range air-to-air missile from the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet.
Australia to transfer RBS 70 NG air defence systems to Ukraine
The RBS 70 NG system, developed by Sweden’s Saab in 2011, is an upgraded variant of the RBS 70 air defence system.
Marshall to develop rapidly deployable aircraft support and maintenance concept for USAF
Marshall has secured a contract to design, build and demonstrate a containerised system to simplify logistics and accelerate deployment of aircraft and personnel for the USAF.
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Lockheed Martin secures USD 451 million order to upgrade M270 launchers
The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a USD 451 million contract to recapitalize additional M270 systems expanding its domestic fleet of launchers and providing upgrades for global partners.
UK selects L3Harris T4 robots to assist with explosive ordnance disposal missions
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has selected L3Harris Technologies for an USD 18 million contract to deliver up to 50 medium-sized T4 explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robots.
Germany to fund delivery of HIMARS systems to Ukraine – Pistorius
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced that Germany will finance the procurement of three HIMARS systems from the United States.
U.S. Army tests advanced NEMO mortar on AMPV chassis
The U.S. Army is currently conducting extensive tests of the Mobile Turreted Mortar System (MTMS) mounted on a BAE Systems Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) chassis, equipped with a 120mm NEMO mortar produced by the Finnish company Patria.
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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.
German Navy christens new K130 Batch II corvette
The German Navy christened the Karlsruhe, the third of its new K130 Batch II corvettes, at Hamburg’s Blohm+Voss shipyard on May 7, 2024.
Royal Navy orders additional Remus UUVs from HII
HII, the leading manufacturer of underwater unmanned vehicles (UUVs), announced the recent sale of three REMUS 100s and five REMUS 300s to the Royal Navy.
HENSOLDT UK to equip Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships
Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT UK has been selected by Navantia UK to provide key systems to the UK Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s (RFA) three new Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships.
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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.