Nammo achieved strong performance in 2023 with robust financial growth
Nammo has reported a year of significant financial success and operational milestones for 2023. The company’s revenue surged by 23% to reach NOK 9.19 billion (EUR 799.5 million).
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.
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LOM Praha becomes first Czech company to join F-35 project
LOM Praha has become the first Czech company to sign an Industrial Cooperation Project Agreement (ICPA) with Lockheed Martin.
Royal Air Force Typhoons conduct Agile Combat Employment (ACE) in Poland
Royal Air Force Typhoons currently deployed to Romania on enhanced Air Policing have conducted an Agile Combat Employment (ACE) to Poland in support of US-led exercise Astral Knight 24.
Lockheed Martin secures USD 756 million contract for hypersonic weapon system
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $756 million contract to enhance the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) system.
SkyTender: new new C-UAS planning & assessment tool from Leonardo
At AOC Europe 2024, the annual electronic warfare conference, Leonardo Canada Electronics has launched its innovative new C-UAS Planning and Assessment Tool, called SkyTender.
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BAE Systems Hägglunds embarks on major expansion in Örnsköldsvik
BAE Systems Hägglunds, a leading defence contractor, has announced a substantial expansion in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden.
Patria at the at Black Sea Defence and Aerospace 2024 event
Patria will attend the Black Sea Defence and Aerospace (BSDA) 2024 event held in Bucharest, Romania on 22 – 24 May 2024.
Poland acquires SR Hawk surveillance radars for BWR-1D/S vehicle upgrade
SRC’s SR Hawk radar can detect personnel, land vehicles and marine vessels, making it ideal for a wide range of applications including border surveillance and artillery spotting. SRC continues to improve this system with hardware and software updates that enhance usability and performance. The SR Hawk radar is manufactured and supported by SRC in…
Slovakia intends to procure more than 100 main battle tanks
The Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic plans to purchase more than 100 main battle tanks to form and equip two new tank battalions in the land forces.
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EDGE and Fincantieri formalise joint venture and announce order for 10 naval vessels
EDGE and Fincantieri have signed an agreement today formalising the launch of MAESTRAL an Abu Dhabi-based shipbuilding Joint Venture (JV) between both companies.
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.
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European Investment Bank: EUR 300 million financing for Poland’s two observation satellites
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced backing for the development and launch of two Earth observation satellites that will provide high-resolution imagery for civilian and defence applications in Poland.
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.
