(IN BRIEF) UAE-based EDGE Group and Spain’s Indra Sistemas have formalized a joint venture agreement to develop and manufacture next-generation radar systems in Abu Dhabi. The agreement, facilitating access to nearly 300 radar system orders, aims to expand both companies’ … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology
Tagged EDGE Group, H.E. Faisal Al Bannai, Hamad Al Marar, Indra, Jose Vicente de los Mozos, Marc Murtra, partnership, radar technology, Spain, sustainability, UAE
(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce Submarines announces plans to open new offices in Cardiff and Glasgow, funded by the UK Ministry of Defence, to bolster its workforce and meet increased demand from the Royal Navy and the recent AUKUS agreement. Over 100 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Alister Jack, Cardiff, David TC Davies, Defence, Glasgow, James Cartlidge, partnership, Rolls-Royce, Rolls-Royce Submarines, Steve Carlier
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has clinched a substantial contract to supply a European NATO member with multiple rocket launcher ammunition, marking the company’s foray into rocket artillery and showcasing its strategic portfolio expansion. Valued at over €300 million, excluding VAT, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology
Tagged Artillery Rockets, NATO, Olaf Scholz, partnership, Rheinmetall, Spain
(IN BRIEF) Thales’ TrustNest R-Cloud achieves a significant milestone with its approval for European Restricted certification by ANSSI, enabling the use of its cloud solution for major European projects involving sensitive data across EU Member States. The certification expands the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured another significant contract to supply Skynex air defence systems to a European customer, aimed at bolstering their defense against aerial threats. With an order value in the lower three-digit million euro range, deliveries are slated … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Germany, Government, Industrial, Technology
Tagged Aerial Threats, Ahead Ammunition, Air Defence Weapons, Airspace Surveillance, Automatic Cannon-based Air Defence, Command and Weapon Engagement Centre, Command-and-Control Network, Defence Contracts, Defence Technology, Defence Technology Innovation, Electronic Countermeasures, European Customer, Flakpanzer Gepard, HX Trucks, Radar Equipment, Remote Systems Integration, Rheinmetall, Skyguard, Skynex Air Defence System, Skyshield
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has inked a 15-year framework agreement with the Danish Ministry of Defence to provide repair and maintenance services for the Danish Army’s CV90 fleet, valued at approximately $400 million. This agreement ensures sustained operational readiness for … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Thales has signed a significant contract with Airbus Helicopters to supply 8 Full Flight Simulators (FFS) Reality H® for training pilots of the H145M helicopters used by the German Armed Forces. These high-tech simulators offer advanced realism and … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, France, Germany, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AI, Airbus Helicopters, Airbus Helicopters Simpacks, armament, auto-protection equipment, avionics, Bückeburg International Helicopter Training Center, Bundeswehr, CGF, EC135 FFS simulators, FFS, Full Flight Simulators Reality H®, German Armed Forces, German Bundeswehr, H145M helicopter pilots, H145M helicopters, helicopter FFS solution, helicopter training, Helisim, HMDs, IHTC, Leichter Kampfhubschrauber programme, LKH programme, NATO pilots, NH90 MR1 FFS, radars, Reality H® simulator, SETHI, simulation, Thales, Thales’ H145 Reality H Full-Flight Simulator, training, Yannick Assouad
(IN BRIEF) BMT, a global leader in ship design and technical consultancy, has unveiled the CAIMEN® Large design, strategically positioned to bolster Australia’s Landing Craft-Heavy (LC-H) requirements amid the nation’s focus on enhancing amphibious capabilities in littoral environments. Graeme Nayler, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Thales, a leader in digital security solutions, has partnered with Google to introduce the Thales eSIM Discovery solution, which integrates the Google Discovery Service for seamless activation of eSIMs on Android devices. This collaboration aims to enhance user … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Android devices, Cybersecurity, eSIM Activation, Eva Rudin, Google, partnership, sustainability, Thales
(IN BRIEF) Saab has secured a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to deliver four additional Gripen C fighter aircraft to Hungary. This follows an amendment to an existing agreement dating back to 2001. With this order, Hungary’s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Austria is set to bolster its air defence capabilities with the procurement of 36 Skyranger 30 air defence systems mounted on Pandur EVO 6×6 vehicles from GDELS. This collaboration between Rheinmetall and GDELS marks a significant milestone in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Europe has made significant progress in quantum computing with investments, partnerships, and innovations. Highlights include a €3.5 million investment in LioniX International by the University of Twente, and T-Systems offering cloud access to IBM’s quantum systems. Other developments … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Defence, Education, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Healthcare, Internet & Online, Investment, Netherlands, News, Science, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 5G networks, 6G, AI, Airbus, Aleph Alpha, Anaqor AG, ASML, BMW Group, Bosch Ventures, Cybersecurity, cybersecurity readiness against quantum threats, Deutsche Telekom, diamond-based quantum bits, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eviden, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Fujitsu, generative AI, IBM, Infineon Technologies, IQM Quantum Computers, LioniX, Mobile World Congress, Nostradamus, photonic quantum computing, plasma physics, Post-Quantum Algorithms, Post-quantum cryptography, post-quantum era, Quantinuum, quantum algorithms, quantum computers, quantum computing, quantum computing hardware, quantum computing-era security, quantum simulations, quantum solutions for machine learning, quantum technologies, quantum threats, quantum-inspired algorithms, QuTech, scalable quantum computers, semiconductor lithography, SK Telecom, solving complex problems, T-Systems, Thales, The European Commission, TiC6G, TRUSTECH 2023, ultra-cold electronic circuits, University of Glasgow, University of Twente
(IN BRIEF) The Commonwealth of Australia’s Surface Combatant Review (SCR) announcement marks a significant milestone in the establishment of a next-generation naval surface fleet, with particular implications for BAE Systems Australia’s operations. The confirmation of the Hunter Class Frigate Program’s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Thales is expanding its presence in Singapore by establishing a Centre of Excellence for avionics and Digital Identity & Security engineering footprint. These initiatives, in collaboration with the Singapore Economic Development Board, aim to strengthen Thales’ position as … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Industrial, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom
Tagged AAIC, advanced AI, AI-assisted Technologies, avionics, biometrics, Cindy KOH, cloud-based connectivity, CoE for Hardware, Cyber Security Hub, Cybersecurity, digital identity, DIS ECC, Embedded Software, Emily Tan, Lim Tse Yong, Pascale SOURISSE, Patrice Caine, PNG Cheong Boon, Security Engineering, Singapore, Singapore Airshow 2024, smart factory, smart manufacturing, Thales, LIM Tse Yong
(IN BRIEF) Europe’s leading ammunition manufacturer, Rheinmetall, has announced plans to open a new plant in Ukraine through a joint venture with a local partner, aiming to produce a significant quantity of 155mm caliber bullets annually. The memorandum of understanding, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Ukraine
Tagged Alexander Kamyshin, Ammunition Plant, Armin Papperger, Chancellor Scholz, Defense Partnership, partnership, Rheinmetall, sustainability, UKRAINE
(IN BRIEF) Thales, a global leader in military communication satellites, announces the provision of SurfSAT-L satellite communication terminals for the German Navy’s F126 frigates. These state-of-the-art systems ensure high-performance, secure long-range connectivity crucial for naval operations, particularly in challenging maritime … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Professor Tim Watson, Director of the Cyber Security Centre at Loughborough University, has been appointed as one of four new Directors of Science and Innovation at The Alan Turing Institute. Tasked with addressing significant societal challenges, the appointments … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Education, Government, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Director of Science and Innovation, leadership, Loughborough University, Professor Dan Parsons, Professor Tim Watson, The Alan Turing Institute
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has been chosen by Boeing to enhance the vehicle management system computer (VMSC) for the U.S. Navy’s MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueling system. This upgrade will boost computing power, address obsolescence concerns, and streamline the aircraft’s performance, … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged BAE Systems, Corin Beck, MQ-25, partnership, U.S. Navy, Vehicle Management System
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall AG is undertaking a significant strategic initiative to enhance Germany’s national security preparedness by constructing a new ammunition factory, “Werk Niedersachsen,” at its Unterlüß site in Lower Saxony. This factory, with an investment volume of around €300 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Ammunition Factory, Armin Papperger, Boris Pistorius, Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Defence, Denmark, Germany, Mette Frederiksen, partnership, Rheinmetall, Unterlüß, “Werk Niedersachsen”
(IN BRIEF) Saab releases its year-end report for 2023, showcasing significant growth and positive performance indicators. President and CEO Micael Johansson highlights the company’s successful navigation through a changing market reality, with notable increases in orders, sales, and investments in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Financial, investment, Micael Johansson, Saab, Strategy Execution Update, Year-End Report
(IN BRIEF) Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall has pledged a donation of 100,000 euros to the Olena Zelenska Foundation in Kyiv, supporting humanitarian efforts for victims of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. The foundation, led by Olena Zelenska, wife … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Security & Safety, Technology, Ukraine
Tagged Armin Papperger, humanitarian, Olena Zelenska, Olena Zelenska Foundation, partnership, Rheinmetall, UKRAINE, Ukrainian War Victims, Volodymyr Zelensky
(IN BRIEF) American Rheinmetall Vehicles and GM Defense have successfully delivered three prototype trucks for the initial phase of the U.S. Army’s Common Tactical Truck (CTT) Program. The program aims to replace the Army’s heavy tactical truck fleet with up … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged American Rheinmetall Vehicles, GM Defense, HX3-CTT, Matthew Warnick, partnership, Rheinmetall, Steve duMont, Tactical Truck Program, U.S. Army
(IN BRIEF) Thales, a company listed on Euronext Paris, appointed Alexis Zajdenweber as its new Director, representing the French State, succeeding Emmanuel Moulin. Zajdenweber, who previously served as the Managing Director of the Government Shareholding Agency, brings extensive experience in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles UK (RMMV UK) has secured a £282 million contract to deliver 500 HX 8×8 Palletised Load System (PLS) trucks to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) under the Rapid Procurement framework. The contract, awarded … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Germany, Government, Industrial, Security & Safety, United Kingdom
Tagged Ammunition, HX truck, Major General Darren Crook, NATO, Palletised Load System, PLS trucks, Rapid Procurement, Rebecca Richards, Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles UK, RMMV HX PLS truck, RMMV UK, UK Ministry of Defence
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall Secures €30 Million Bundeswehr Contract for 40-mm Ammunition The German Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall two significant contracts, totaling approximately €30 million, for the supply of 40-mm ammunition. The orders consist of around tens of thousands of programmable … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has completed the acquisition of Malloy Aeronautics, a prominent player in innovative heavy lift drone and aeronautical technologies. Malloy Aeronautics specializes in the design and supply of all-electric uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) for both civilian and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has delivered the first production representative test vehicle (PRTV) of the new Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm Cannon (ACV-30) variant to the U.S. Marine Corps for testing. The ACV-30 equips dismounted Marines with direct fire support and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SCC is excited to announce its strategic partnership with iboss, a renowned leader in cloud security, to deliver an innovative Zero Trust security service. Recognizing the evolving landscape of cloud-first environments, SCC aims to provide robust security solutions … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Sweden and France have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at bolstering their defense collaboration, focusing on anti-tank and air defense capabilities. As part of this initiative, Saab and MBDA, the CEOs of which are Micael Johansson and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden
Tagged Defense, Emmanuel Macron, Eric Béranger, France, MBDA, Micael Johansson, partnership, Saab, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has received a substantial order from an international partner to supply components for the production of Fuchs 2 wheeled armoured vehicles at a factory in the partner country. The order, valued at a figure in the three-digit … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) AFRY is expanding its strategic partnership with Hägglunds, a prominent Swedish defense and security company known for military vehicle and systems development. AFRY has secured a new contract valued at around SEK 300 million to provide advanced engineering … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Industrial, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AFRY, CV90, Defence, Gothenburg, Hägglunds, Lars Pettersson, Martin Öman, military vehicles, SECURITY, Trollhättan
(IN BRIEF) Germany’s Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has signed a €1.2 billion development contract with the Short- and Very Short-Range Air Defence System Consortium (ARGE NNbS) for the “Air Defence System, Short- and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged ARGE NNbS, BAAINBw, Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG, Germany, Hensoldt Sensors GmbH, partnership, Rheinmetall, Short- and Very Short-Range Air Defence System Development
(IN BRIEF) The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has placed an order for 42 H145 helicopters on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, with deliveries slated to commence in 2024. Of these, 36 will be used by the French rescue … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Thales, a global technology and security provider, has unveiled the PQC Starter Kit in partnership with Quantinuum, offering enterprises a groundbreaking solution to prepare for the era of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). This kit provides a secure environment for … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SCC, a European technology solutions and services firm, has joined the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) to enhance its commitment to cybersecurity excellence. This membership was earned through SCC’s Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) solution, which combines … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Saab has been awarded a contract worth USD 101.7 million by Boeing to manufacture T-7A aft fuselage systems. These systems will be produced at Saab’s advanced manufacturing facility in West Lafayette, Indiana. The contract follows the successful delivery … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Saab has signed a contract with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence for the in-service support of the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system. The contract, worth approximately USD 190 million, covers maintenance, logistics … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Saab’s Chief Test Pilot, Marcus Wandt, embarked on a historic journey from the Kennedy Space Center to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a project co-financed by Saab to bolster Sweden’s role in space research and … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Industrial, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged appointment, Chief Test Pilot, Historic Space Journey, ISS, leadership, Marcus Wandt, Micael Johansson, Saab, Swedish Space Research
(IN BRIEF) Saab has been awarded a contract worth approximately SEK 300 million from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for its Mobile Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) solution. The contract, spanning 2024 to 2026, will see the deployment of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a leading tech enterprise, has received a significant order for rocker arm bushings, engine components used in various heavy transport segment engine variants, from a renowned global vehicle manufacturer. This order, valued in the lower-two-digit million-euro range … Read the full press release
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