Tag Archives: Defence

Next-Generation Fighter Aircraft Takes Shape with Tri-National Partnership

(IN BRIEF) In a significant milestone, leaders from Italy’s Leonardo, Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and the UK’s BAE Systems, prominent players in the global defense industry, welcome the signing of the Convention on the Establishment of the “Global Combat Air … Read the full press release

Mutual Insurer AGPM Advances Digital Transformation with S3NS Partnership

(IN BRIEF) AGPM, a mutual insurance company, has partnered with S3NS to implement a cloud-based operational data management solution. AGPM chose S3NS’s Local Controls offering, leveraging Thales and Google Cloud technologies, to support its digital transformation and enhance data security. … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall to Provide 57 Heavy Tractor Units for Bundeswehr’s Armored Vehicle Transport

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a contract from the German Bundeswehr to supply 57 heavy tractor units, known as “SaZgM 70t mil,” for transporting armored vehicles. The order, worth over €50 million, marks the conclusion of a framework contract signed … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Hungary Renames Street at Zalaegerszeg Plant to ‘Rheinmetall Út’

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall Hungary Zrt., a joint venture between Rheinmetall and the Hungarian state, has renamed a street at its Zalaegerszeg plant to “Rheinmetall Út.” The plant is undergoing expansion to become a modern development, production, and testing center for … Read the full press release

Saab Offers Versatile GlobalEye Solution to NATO’s AFSC Project

(IN BRIEF) Saab has submitted a response to NATO’s Request for Information (RFI) regarding a new generation of surveillance and control capabilities, based on their GlobalEye system. GlobalEye is a multi-domain Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) solution with advanced … Read the full press release

Airbus to Boost Europe’s Strategic Autonomy with Two EDF-Funded Projects

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has been selected to lead two defense R&D projects as part of the European Defence Fund (EDF). The EDF promotes collaboration among European companies and research institutes to strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy. Airbus Defense and Space will … Read the full press release

Koncentra Verkstads AB Acquires Rheinmetall’s Large-Bore Pistons Production

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a Düsseldorf-based tech group, has officially transferred its large-bore pistons production to Gothenburg-based Koncentra Verkstads AB (KVAB). The transfer was announced in October 2022 and reflects Rheinmetall’s strategic reorientation towards new technologies and alternative drive systems in … Read the full press release

Saab to boast Finland’s air defence capability with its latest version of the RBS 70 missile

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 22-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Saab AB (STO: SAAB-B), leading company in the military defence and civil security markets, has announced a new order from Finland for the delivery of missiles to be used in the RBS 70 … Read the full press release

Saab va se vanter de la capacité de défense aérienne de la Finlande avec sa dernière version du missile RBS 70

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) STOCKHOLM, 22-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Saab AB (STO : SAAB-B), société leader sur les marchés de la défense militaire et de la sécurité civile, a annoncé une nouvelle commande de la Finlande pour la livraison de missiles destinés … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall’s South African subsidiary Rheinmetall Denel Munition to supply 155mm artillery ammunition to a NATO customer

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 19-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rheinmetall AG (ETR: RHM), a German integrated technology group active in the automotive and defence industries, has announced that the company’s South African subsidiary Rheinmetall Denel Munition has signed a contract, worth in … Read the full press release

Swedish Armed Forces to replace its existing lightweight torpedo with more advanced one developed by Saab

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 17-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Saab AB (STO: SAAB-B), leading company in the military defence and civil security markets, has announced the first deliveries of its new  more advanced lightweight torpedo, which will replace the existing one currently … Read the full press release

Die schwedischen Streitkräfte ersetzen ihren vorhandenen leichten Torpedo durch einen fortschrittlicheren, von Saab entwickelten

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) STOCKHOLM, 17-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Saab AB (STO: SAAB-B), führendes Unternehmen in der militärischen Verteidigung und zivile Sicherheitsmärkte, hat die ersten Lieferungen seines neuen  fortschrittlicherer leichter Torpedo, der den bestehenden Torpedo ersetzen wird, der derzeit von den schwedischen Streitkräften … Read the full press release

Saab to showcase multi-domain sensors and advanced ground combat systems at 2022 Defense and Security Exhibition Korea

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 16-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Saab AB (STO: SAAB-B), leading company in the military defence and civil security markets, has announced its participation at the 2022 Defense and Security Exhibition Korea (DX Korea), Asia’s best defense networking platform. … Read the full press release

Saab announced multi million euro contract for the delivery of components for the Carl-Gustaf® recoilless rifle

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 27-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Saab AB (STO: SAAB-B), leading company in the military defence and civil security markets, has announced a new contract worth SEK 643 million (~EUR 60 million) for the supply of components for the … Read the full press release

Saab a annoncé un contrat de plusieurs millions d’euros pour la livraison de composants pour le fusil sans recul Carl-Gustaf®

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) STOCKHOLM, 27-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Saab AB (STO : SAAB-B), entreprise leader dans la défense militaire et de la sécurité civile, a annoncé un nouveau contrat d’une valeur de 643 millions SEK (~ 60 millions EUR) pour la … Read the full press release

BAE Systems and Slovenian light aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel Aircraft partner over the the development of light-weight sustainable electric aircraft

(PRESS RELEASE) FARNBOROUGH, 7-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — BAE Systems (LON: BA), a British multinational defence, security, and aerospace company, and Pipistrel Aircraft, a Slovenian light aircraft manufacturer, have announced a partnership aimed at addressing the evolving demands of the military … Read the full press release

Nammo, leading provider of specialty ammunition and rocket motors, announces a major M72 Fire-From-Enclosure (M72 FFE) contract in the U.S.

(PRESS RELEASE) MESA, AZ, United States, 8-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — NAMMO AS, a Norwegian international aerospace and defense company, has announced its U.S. subsidiary Nammo Defense Systems Inc., headquartered in Mesa, Arizona, will deliver M72 and Components for Shoulder Launched … Read the full press release

Ship design consultancy OSD-IMT will integrate into ABL Group’s Longitude Engineering

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 15-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — AqualisBraemar LOC Group, a leading independent global energy and marine consultancy, has announced it will integrate the ship design consultancy OSD-IMT into its company Longitude Engineering, provider of specialist design and engineering services … Read the full press release

BAE Systems to work on the advancement of Eurofighter Typhoon as part of new EUR 159 million contract

(PRESS RELEASE) FRANBOROUGH, 6-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BAE Systems (LON: BA), a British multinational defence, security, and aerospace company, has announced it will work on the advancement of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft as part of a new EUR 159 (£135 million) … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Australia on the integration of the most precise clock in the world at three JORN radar sites across Australia

(PRESS RELEASE) FARNBOROUGH, 5-Feb-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BAE Systems Australia, part of BAE Systems plc and one of the largest defence contractors in Australia, has announced it congratulates Adelaide-based technology company Cryoclock, the maker of the most precise clock in … Read the full press release