(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has named a new shipbuilding hall in Glasgow after Janet Harvey, who worked as an electrician in the River Clyde’s shipyards during World War II. The Janet Harvey Hall honors her and the many women who … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged BAE Systems, Janet Harvey, Jen Blee, June Cofflet, Shipbuilding Hall, WWII Heroine
(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has appointed Kimberly C. Hicks as General Counsel for Defence and Rolls-Royce North America. With her extensive experience in the Aerospace & Defence industry and a strong legal background, Kim will lead the global Defence General Counsel … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Government, Industrial, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Adam Riddle, appointment, Defence, General Counsel, Kimberly C. Hicks, leadership, North America, Rolls-Royce
(IN BRIEF) Safran Electronics & Defense is expanding its U.S. manufacturing capabilities for small satellite propulsion systems to meet growing market demand. The new Colorado facility will produce the EPS®X00 system, with first deliveries in Q1 2026, supporting both American … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall is acquiring a majority stake in Resonant Holdings (Pty) Ltd, a South African specialist in plant engineering for chemical applications, by securing 51% ownership in a new joint venture, Rheinmetall Resonant South Africa. This move aims to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged acquisition, partnership, Resonant Holdings, Rheinmetall, South Africa
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has secured a $493 million contract to continue producing M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzers and M992A3 Ammunition Carriers for the U.S. Army, with deliveries expected between August 2025 and July 2026. This contract supports the Army’s Armored Brigade … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Thales has been selected by Lilium as the exclusive supplier of navigation and communication antennas for their electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) jet program, set to begin service in 2026. This partnership will incorporate a blend of … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Communication Antennas, eVTOL Jet Navigation, Germany, Lilium, Martin Schuebel, Nicolas Bonleux, partnership, sustainability, Thales
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has been awarded a mid double-digit million euro contract by the Swiss Confederation to produce and supply 81mm mortar cargo ammunition, including MX2-KM mortars and cartridges for illumination and smoke discharge. Manufacturing will be handled by Rheinmetall … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Mortar Ammunition, MX2-KM mortar system, partnership, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall EXPAL Munitions SA, Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH, Swiss Armed Forces, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall’s new contract for the construction and operation of an ammunition factory in Ukraine signifies a major development in the country’s defense and industrial capabilities. With a substantial investment and a strong partnership with local entities, Rheinmetall is … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Ukraine
Tagged Ammunition Factory, Armin Papperger, partnership, Rheinmetall, UKRAINE
(IN BRIEF) Saab has secured a SEK 6.6 billion order from a Western government for advanced defense systems and equipment, with deliveries planned between 2027 and 2028. The order includes technologies from Saab’s Dynamics and Surveillance business areas, although further … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Defense Systems, partnership, Saab, Western Government
(IN BRIEF) The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has awarded Thales the Neptune contract to provide 30 dual-band X/Ka satellite communication stations for the French Army. These stations will serve as OTP tactical communication nodes, supporting high-throughput satellite communications for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged French army, Neptune, partnership, satellite communications, SYRACUSE IV, Thales
(IN BRIEF) Saudi Arabia has ordered four additional Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF). These aircraft will begin conversion in early 2026 and enter service by 2027, enhancing RSAF’s air-to-air refuelling … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged A330, Airbus, France, Jean-Brice Dumont, Multi Role Tanker Transport Aircraft, partnership, Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF), Saudi Arabia, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Thales and Naval Group have joined forces to test an innovative passive omnidirectional hull-mounted sonar system aimed at enhancing the safety and autonomy of extra-large unmanned underwater vehicles (XL-UUVs). This collaborative effort, under the French defense procurement agency’s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Thales Belgium has inaugurated a new assembly line at its Herstal facility, marking a significant expansion in the production of 70-mm laser-guided rockets. Supported by a €20 million investment and government backing, including from the Walloon Region and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Saab has finalized a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the delivery of a third GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft, valued at approximately SEK 2.6 billion. This agreement, extending from 2024 to 2029, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space has announced significant progress in the ASCEND (Advanced Space Cloud for European Net zero emission and Data sovereignty) feasibility study, funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe. The initiative explores the viability of space-based … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged ASCEND (Advanced Space Cloud for European Net zero emission and Data sovereignty) Study, Christophe Valorge, Space-Based Data Centers, sustainability, Thales, Thales Alenia Space
(IN BRIEF) Safran Helicopter Engines and MTU Aero Engines have established a 50/50 joint venture named EURA (European Military Rotorcraft Engine Alliance). This alliance aims to develop a new European engine for future military helicopters by 2040, focusing on enhancing … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Cédric Goubet, EURA (European Military Rotorcraft Engine Alliance), European Military Helicopter Engine, France, François Delattre, Michael Schreyögg, MTU, partnership, Safran, Thomas Hitschler
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has reached a significant milestone by donating £1 million to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) since its establishment in 2007. The RNRMC supports personnel from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and Royal Fleet … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Andrew Jameson, BAE Systems, donation, Financial, Glynn Phillips, partnership, Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC)
(IN BRIEF) Thales has become the first company to receive a Design Verification Report (DVR) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for Light UAS SAIL III, using its ScaleFlyt avionics in the Aeromapper AVEM 300 CERBERE UAV. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, France, Government, Industrial, Technology
Tagged Aeromapper AVEM 300 CERBERE UAV, avionics, Centaurium UAS, civil drone market, Design Verification Report, Detection, DGAC, DVR, EASA, European Union Aviation Safety Agency, INNOVATION, Light UAS, Marc Duval-Destin, medium-risk conditions, ONERA, PHYDIAS R&T project, SAIL III, SAIL IV, ScaleFlyt avionics, SORA, Specific Assurance Integrity Level, Specific Operations Risk Assessment, surveillance, Thales, UAS100
(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space has successfully launched the ASTRA 1P communications satellite from Cape Canaveral, Florida, using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Designed on the Spacebus NEO platform with all-electric propulsion, ASTRA 1P aims to deliver high-definition TV content … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Grupo Oesía and Thales have finalized a strategic collaboration agreement at the Eurosatory fair in Paris, aimed at advancing technology development in defence, security, aerospace, naval, digital transformation, and cybersecurity sectors. The partnership seeks to integrate their respective … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology
Tagged Defence, Grupo Oesía, Luis Furnells, partnership, Pascale SOURISSE, Security Technologies, Spain, Thales
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