Tag Archives: military technology

Indra Leads European SHIMBAD Programme to Develop Advanced Multiband Radar for Future Warships

(IN BRIEF) Indra is leading the European SHIMBAD programme to develop a 4D multiband AESA radar system designed to become a core sensor for future European warships, enhancing surveillance, tracking, and defence capabilities against advanced threats such as hypersonic missiles … Read the full press release

Indra Group leads European SCEPTER project to advance multifunction RF systems and strengthen defence technology capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Indra Group is strengthening its leadership in multifunction radio frequency systems by leading the European SCEPTER project, funded by the European Defence Fund. The initiative focuses on integrating radar, electronic warfare, and communications into a single advanced system … Read the full press release

Denmark Advances Airspace Protection Strategy with Adoption of Next-Generation European Defence System

(IN BRIEF) Denmark has chosen the SAMP/T NG system to reinforce its air defence capabilities, becoming the third nation to adopt the European-developed platform after France and Italy. The system, supported by Thales and developed in partnership with MBDA, combines … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall and Destinus Move Forward with Joint Venture to Expand Europe’s Cruise Missile and Rocket Artillery Production Capacity

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and Destinus have announced plans to establish a joint venture named Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems in the second half of 2026, focused on producing advanced cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery. Based in Unterlüß, Germany, the venture … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall confirms successful halfway milestone for MARTE program strengthening Europe’s defence innovation and autonomy

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has announced that the MARTE project, funded by the European Defence Fund, has reached its halfway milestone, demonstrating substantial progress in developing Europe’s future main battle tank system. The initiative, involving eleven European countries and led by … Read the full press release

Saab strengthens UAE partnership with GlobalEye, Gripen E, and new defence systems showcased in Dubai

(IN BRIEF) Saab will participate in the Dubai Airshow 2025 at Dubai World Central from 17–21 November, showcasing its latest defence and security systems. Key highlights include the Gripen E fighter jet, GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft, Giraffe 1X radar, and Deployable … Read the full press release

Thales to Develop AURORE, Europe’s Largest Low-Orbit Space Surveillance Radar, for the French Defence Procurement Agency

(IN BRIEF) Thales has received a contract from France’s Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) to develop AURORE, a new low Earth orbit surveillance radar under the ARES program (Action and Space Resilience). Designed and built in France, AURORE will be Europe’s … Read the full press release

Saab Secures SEK 540 Million Contract from NATO Support and Procurement Agency to Upgrade Spain’s Arthur Radar Systems

(IN BRIEF) Saab has been awarded a SEK 540 million (EUR 49.4 million) contract by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to extend the service life of the Spanish Army’s Arthur radar systems. The modernization will upgrade the systems with … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall to Unveil Advanced Military Solutions at CANSEC 2025, Including Mission Master CXT with Drone Integration

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall will showcase its latest military technologies at CANSEC 2025, including the Mission Master CXT with tethered drone integration, as part of its Uncrewed Ground Systems (UGS) family. The company will also display the MSU-GP 200T turbine-powered Air … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall and ICEYE to Launch Joint Venture for SAR Satellite Production, Strengthening Germany’s Space Technology Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and ICEYE have signed an MoU to establish Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions, a joint venture focused on satellite production, with an emphasis on SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellites for military and security purposes. The partnership will begin … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Advances Explosives and Propellants Production to Boost UK Defence Resilience

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has made significant strides in the development of novel energetics and propellants, following £150 million of investment since 2022 to increase UK munitions manufacturing. A newly developed continuous flow processing technique will reduce dependence on globally … Read the full press release

Saab Launches Upgraded HMS Halland, Enhancing Sweden’s Naval Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) On February 13th, Saab successfully launched the HMS Halland after a comprehensive mid-life upgrade at its Karlskrona shipyard. This marks the third and final submarine in the Gotland class to undergo the upgrade, aligning its capabilities with the … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Awarded Record €3.1bn Contract for Modernizing Bundeswehr Soldier-Systems

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a historic €3.1 billion framework contract with the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) to procure and upgrade soldier-systems for the German military. This deal includes the regeneration … Read the full press release