(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has signed a contract to supply Ukraine with its first Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles, with delivery of the initial batch of five vehicles planned for early 2026 under a German government-financed programme valued in the mid … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Government, Industrial, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged armoured mobility, armoured vehicles, Defence Technology, European defence industry, German government financing, German-Financed Order Brings Rheinmetall Lynx KF41 Combat Vehicles to Ukraine, IFV, infantry fighting vehicle, Lance turret, Lynx KF41, military procurement, modular combat vehicles, Rheinmetall, Ukraine armed forces, Ukraine defence
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a key role in a Bundeswehr contract to deliver nine advanced firing and combat training systems for the Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle. Valued at €119.5 million in total, with €118.5 million allocated to Rheinmetall, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Government, Industrial, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged AGSP training system, armoured infantry training, BAAINBw, Bundeswehr, combined arms training, containerised training facilities, German defence procurement, KNDS Germany, military simulation systems, New Modular AGSP Training Systems to Enhance Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle Readiness, PSM Projekt System and Management, Puma infantry fighting vehicle, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall Electronics
(IN BRIEF) Saab has received an order worth approximately SEK 1.5 billion from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for its Trackfire Remote Weapon Station, with deliveries planned between 2026 and 2028. The systems will support both the Swedish Army and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Government, Industrial, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Amphibious Battalion 2030, Carl-Johan Bergholm, counter UAS capability, defence procurement, FMV, military surveillance systems, remote weapon station, Saab, Saab to Deliver Advanced Trackfire Weapon Systems Under Major FMV Contract, Swedish Armed Forces, Swedish Army, Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, Trackfire ARES, Trackfire RWS
(IN BRIEF) Thales is supporting the newly launched SkyBridge Alliance, which brings together air navigation service providers from the Czech Republic, Estonia, and Finland to modernise and harmonise European air traffic management. The alliance has selected an upgraded version of … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Czech Republic, Defence, Environment, Estonia, European Union, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Technology
Tagged air navigation service providers, air traffic management Europe, ANS CR, aviation digitalisation, CP1 regulation, cross-border interoperability, EASA compliance, Estonian Air Navigation Services, EU ATM Master Plan, Fintraffic Air Navigation Services, Ivar Värk, Jan Klas, Raine Luojus, Single European Sky, SkyBridge Alliance, SkyBridge Alliance Selects Thales TopSky to Drive Cross Border Air Traffic Efficiency, Thales, TopSky – ATC, Youzec Kurp
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has completed development of a new noble-metal-free electrode technology for alkaline electrolysis, enabling more efficient and cost-effective production of green hydrogen at industrial scale. Led by KS Gleitlager GmbH under the German government-funded E²ngel project, the technology … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Government, Industrial, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged alkaline electrolysis, DLR, E2ngel project, electrode technology, Electrolyser Systems, energy transition, European energy security, German Aerospace Centre, GREEN HYDROGEN, hydrogen production, industrial hydrogen, KS Gleitlager, McPhy Energy Germany, National Hydrogen Strategy, noble metal free catalysts, pilot production, renewable energy, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall Prepares Pilot Production of Noble-Metal-Free Electrolysis Technology
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a major new ammunition order from the Bundeswehr, worth several hundred million euros, under an expanded framework agreement originally signed in December 2022. The contract covers the supply of 30mm x 173 ammunition for the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Germany, Government, Industrial, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged 30mm x 173 ammunition, airburst munition, ammunition replenishment, Bundeswehr, defence procurement, drone defence, European defence industry, German Armed Forces, KE DM33, KE-TF DM21, KNDS Deutschland, medium-calibre ammunition, military readiness, MK30-2 ABM, Puma infantry fighting vehicle, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall Strengthens Role as Key Bundeswehr Supplier with New High-Value 30mm Ammunition Order
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany intend to establish a joint venture in early 2026 to develop and supply naval laser weapon systems. Building on a successful collaboration that has already delivered and tested a laser demonstrator at sea, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Bundeswehr, defence industry cooperation, directed energy weapons, drone defence, German Navy, joint venture, laser defence systems, MBDA Germany, military technology Germany, naval laser weapons, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall and MBDA Advance Naval Laser Capabilities with Planned Joint Venture, Roman Köhne, Thomas Gottschild, WTD 91 Meppen
(IN BRIEF) Safran Passenger Innovations has entered into an exclusive agreement with Skyted to integrate silent and confidential voice communication technology into its RAVE In-Flight Entertainment systems. The collaboration enables discreet inflight calls that preserve cabin quietness while supporting productivity … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology
Tagged airline digital services, aviation technology, cabin quietness, confidential inflight calls, deeptech innovation, Inflight Connectivity, John Andrews, onboard communication, passenger experience, RAVE In Flight Entertainment, Safran Passenger Innovations, Safran Passenger Innovations Integrates Skyted Technology into RAVE IFE Systems, secure voice solutions, silent voice communication, Skyted, Stéphane Hersen
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall will supply critical electrical systems, software, and 155 mm weapon systems for the Bundeswehr’s new RCH155 wheeled howitzer under a major procurement programme led by ARTEC GmbH. The first order covers 84 systems, valued at around €1.2 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged 155 mm weapon systems, ARTEC GmbH, Artillery Systems, automated artillery, Boxer armoured vehicle, Bundeswehr, defence procurement, European defence industry, German Armed Forces, KNDS Germany, long-range fire, military mobility, RCH155, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, Rheinmetall supports major Bundeswehr artillery programme with RCH155 system deliveries, UKRAINE, United Kingdom, wheeled howitzer
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a major additional order from the Bundeswehr for the delivery of LLM-VarioRay Laser-Light-Modules for Germany’s new assault rifle. Following budget approval by the Bundestag, the first binding call-off has been placed under a long-term framework … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged assault rifle systems, Bundeswehr, defence procurement, European defence industry, German Armed Forces, German Bundestag, IdZ-ES, infantry equipment, Lake Constance, laser targeting systems, laser-light modules, LLM-VarioRay, military optics, night vision compatibility, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics, Rheinmetall wins multi-year Bundeswehr contract for advanced Laser-Light-Modules, Stockach
(IN BRIEF) Spain has awarded Airbus Helicopters four contracts covering the purchase of 100 helicopters under the National Helicopter Plan, representing the largest helicopter acquisition ever managed by the Ministry of Defence’s DGAM. The order includes H135, H145M, H175M, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Management, News, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology
Tagged aerospace jobs Spain, Airbus Helicopters, Albacete industrial site, Bruno Even, Cybersecurity, defence procurement, DGAM, digital campus, FAMET, H135, H145M, H175M, helicopter modernisation, helicopter training centre, HForce system, María Amparo Valcarce García, military aviation, National Helicopter Plan, NH90, Spain Awards Airbus Helicopters Largest Ever DGAM Helicopter Procurement, Spain Ministry of Defence, Spanish Air and Space Force, Spanish armed forces, Spanish Navy, special operations, tactical transport
(IN BRIEF) METLEN, acting through its M Technologies Sector, has signed a multi-year agreement with KNDS Deutschland to manufacture 200 assemblies for the LEOPARD 2A8 main battle tank. Production will take place at the company’s Defence Hub in Volos through … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Government, Greece, Industrial, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged armored vehicle production, Capital Markets Day London Stock Exchange, Defence Hub Volos, Defense Systems, European defense manufacturing, Greece defense industry, heavy metal fabrication, KNDS, KNDS Deutschland, LEOPARD 2A8, Leopard tank program, M Technologies Sector, Metlen, METLEN Secures Multi Year Defense Manufacturing Role for LEOPARD 2A8 Tank Components, Nea Ionia Volos plant, Servisteel facility, strategic autonomy Europe
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall Air Defence AG demonstrated its counter-drone and ground-based air defence technologies at the GBAD Demo Days 2025 in Lohtaja, Finland, following an invitation from the Finnish Armed Forces. Despite challenging conditions, the company showcased effective detection, classification … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged airborne threat detection, command and control systems, counter-drone systems, counter-UAS, Critical Infrastructure Protection, drone classification and tracking, electronic warfare, Finland, Finnish Armed Forces, GBAD Demo Days 2025, ground-based air defence, HX truck, Oliver Dürr, Rheinmetall Air Defence AG, Rheinmetall Air Defence Highlights Modular Counter-UAS Technologies at GBAD Demo Days, Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles, Skyspotter
(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT has signed a long-term framework agreement with Rheinmetall Air Defence AG to supply SPEXER 2000 radars for ground-based air defence systems, including drone defence solutions and the Skyranger 30. Valid into the 2030s and with a potential … Read the full press release
Posted in Defence, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged air defence systems, drone defence, European defence industry, Framework Agreement, German Armed Forces, ground-based air defence, Hensoldt, HENSOLDT Expands Strategic Cooperation with Rheinmetall on Ground-Based Air Defence Radars, military radar technology, resilient supply chains, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall Air Defence AG, Skyranger 30, SPEXER 2000, surveillance radars
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has been awarded a major contract by the Dutch Ministry of Defence to supply a two-digit number of Skyranger 30 air defence systems, with an order value in the triple-digit million euro range. Deliveries are set to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Germany, Government, Industrial, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged airburst ammunition, cannon-based air defence, counter-drone systems, defence industry, Dutch Ministry of Defence, ground-based air defence, integrated air defence systems, military procurement, Mobile Air Defence, NATO, Netherlands armed forces, Oliver Dürr, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall Air Defence, Rheinmetall Strengthens Leadership in Ground-Based Air Defence with New Dutch Skyranger Contract, Skyranger 30, stationary air defence, tracking radar
(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space is supporting Barry Callebaut with satellite surveillance of its global cocoa supply chain using the Starling geospatial monitoring system. The solution provides high-resolution imagery and AI-powered forest change detection to track deforestation risks and … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, France, Industrial, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged AI change detection, Airbus Defence and Space, Barry Callebaut, cocoa supply chain, deforestation tracking, Earth observation, Earthworm Foundation, environmental risk assessment, forest policy compliance, Forever Chocolate programme, global land cover mapping, High-resolution satellite monitoring strengthens Barry Callebaut’s deforestation-free cocoa commitments, Pléiades Neo, satellite monitoring, Sentinel data, Starling platform, supply chain transparency, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Airbus is expanding its flight safety initiatives beyond aircraft development through Destination 10X — a global collaboration platform aimed at reducing aviation accident rates by at least tenfold. The programme connects operators, safety leaders, and Airbus specialists through … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Airbus, aviation safety workshops, Captain Anders Hedblom, Destination 10X, Destination 10X expands knowledge-sharing network with upcoming sessions for Europe and South East Asia, Flight Management System FLS, flight safety, global aviation community, GNSS interference, industry cooperation, Multi-Mode Receiver MMR, posters and comics, Qatar Airways, runway incursion prevention, safety collaboration, safety materials, training initiatives
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has received a new order from the Bundeswehr for additional 120 mm tank ammunition under the extended July 2023 framework agreement. The call-off, valued in the several hundred million euro range, includes both combat and training rounds … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Germany, Government, Industrial, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged 120 mm tank ammunition, ammunition replenishment, Bundeswehr, defence procurement, framework contract July 2023, German Armed Forces, hundreds of millions euros order, Leopard 2, NATO defence industry, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall strengthens ammunition supply role with Bundeswehr as new tank ammo order confirmed, security readiness Germany, smoothbore gun, training and combat cartridges, €4 billion agreement
(IN BRIEF) Thales and Arab International Optronics have expanded their long-standing partnership to support Egypt’s efforts to strengthen technological self-reliance and industrial capability in defence and advanced systems. The reinforced cooperation spans six key areas, including the launch of a … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, Energy, Gas & Oil, France, Government, Industrial, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AI, AIO, Arab International Optronics, Cybersecurity, Defence Technology, EGYPT, Egyptian Armed Forces, electro-optical manufacturing, fire control systems, handheld thermal imagers, optronics, RCWS, regional technology hub, Sherif Barakat, supply chain cooperation, surveillance and defence systems manufactured in Egypt, Surveillance systems, technological sovereignty, Thales, Thales Academy, Thales deepens cooperation with AIO to develop advanced training
(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT has delivered the final components for the regeneration of the German Armed Forces’ Distributed Deployment Server Platform, concluding a modernization effort that began in September of the previous year. The deliveries included transport and operating containers, environmental … Read the full press release
Posted in Defence, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BAAINBw, Bundeswehr, climate control modules, Distributed Deployment Server Platform, DSE, field deployment, German Armed Forces, Hensoldt, HENSOLDT Finalizes Delivery of Modernized Server Platform Components to Support Future Bundeswehr Deployments, Information Security, military IT infrastructure, mission proven server platform, power modules, secure IT systems, system regeneration, training support, transport containers
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