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NSPA supports the MMF with the maintenance of DIRCM components
NSPA supports the Multinational Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) Unit (MMU) with the maintenance of J-MUSIC Directed Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) system components of the MRTT aircraft.
Polish fighters intercept Russian surveillance plane in repeat Baltic incident
Polish MiG 29 fighter jets successfully intercepted a Russian Il-20 surveillance plane over the Baltic Sea on Monday, marking the second interception of the same aircraft within just four days.
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.
Airbus finalises acquisition of Aerovel and its UAS Flexrotor
Airbus has finalised the acquisition of U.S.-based Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor, in a move to strengthen its portfolio of tactical unmanned solutions.
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IMCO Group enters into strategic partnership with Israel’s Ministry of Defence
IMCO Group signed a multi-year framework agreement with the Israeli Ministry of Defence (MOD), estimated at 377 million NIS.
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.
Rheinmetall to send new generation long-range artillery shells to Ukraine
Papperger emphasized the critical role of artillery in the conflict, noting that while Russia has leveraged heavy artillery fire, Ukraine has faced significant challenges due to ammunition shortages. He also remarked on the broader implications for Western military preparedness, stating, “the Western world is not equipped for a conventional war,” pointing out the recent…
Elbit Systems to supply Iron Fist APS for U.S. Army’s Bradley vehicles
Elbit Systems announced that it was awarded an initial contract to supply Iron Fist Active Protection Systems (APS) for upgrades to the U.S. Army’s Bradley M2A4E1 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs).
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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.
France advances in new generation aircraft carrier development with a key contract
Over 200 professions and areas of expertise are being mobilized to tackle the technological challenges posed by the PA-NG aircraft carrier.
Anschütz passes next design milestone in the Hunter Class Programme
Anschütz, as a leading global integrator of Warship Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems (WINBS), was selected as the supplier of WINBS for the Australian Hunter class frigates in 2021.
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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.
Two new Galileo satellites for more robust and reliable space services
In the night between Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 April 2024, at 2:34 CEST, two new Galileo satellites were successfully placed in orbit, as part of the completion of the deployment of the Galileo constellation.