Eurofighter on NATO’s eastern flank: Italy helps keep Polish airspace safe
Italian Eurofighter jets scrambled twice in a day last week out of Malbork Air Base to safeguard the skies over Poland under NATO enhanced Air Policing arrangements.
Royal Air Force: first RAF personnel graduate as Protector RG Mk1 crews
Equipped with a suite of advanced equipment and precision strike weapons, Protector will provide critical armed surveillance capability and will be able to deploy against potential adversaries around the globe.
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Mobilising artillery – developments, challenges and the Russo-Ukrainian war [LONG READ]
In 2022, Russia fired anywhere from 20 to 60,000 artillery rounds per day in Ukraine, amounting to approximately 12 million artillery rounds fired throughout the year.
Switzerland initiates tender for medium-range ground based air defence system
The Swiss Federal Office for Armaments, armasuisse, has announced a tender for new medium-range ground-based air defence system (GBAD).
Armed Forces of Ukraine receive second Skynex air defence systems from Germany
The Oerlikon Skynex Air Defence System is Rheinmetall’s latest solution for short-range air defence.
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Lockheed Martin secures USD 288 million contract for enhanced version of LRASM missile
Aerospace and defence company Lockheed Martin will develop a new version of the AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM).
Spain to arm its Eurofighter jets with Taurus cruise missiles
The Spanish Air and Space Force (SASF) has announced its intention to equip its Eurofighter Typhoon jets with the German-engineered Taurus KEPD 350 long-range cruise missiles.
ATLAS ECOSYSTEM transforms UAV Technology with integrated network capabilities
ATLAS ECOSYTEM allows devices within the network to serve as relays for each other, enabling stable communication and continuous data transmission for up to five devices simultaneously.
ILA Berlin displays high-tech solutions from the military aerospace industry
Be it drone applications, crisis prevention from space or the latest advances in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) – at ILA Berlin from 5 to 9 June 2024 the focus is on the latest developments in international aerospace.
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VRAI secures major contract for British Army’s MLRS simulator
VRAI has been awarded a substantial GBP 288,000 contract to develop a state-of-the-art tactical simulator for the British Army’s Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS).
Rheinmetall hands over first Boxer Heavy Weapon Carrier to Bundeswehr
The Boxer Heavy Weapon Carrier vehicle will undergo a rigorous assessment over the coming months, involving operational parameters and functional limits. This phase is critical, as it encompasses a collaboration between the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Use of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw), future troop users, and industry representatives. Their goal is to…
Galvion introduces BATLCHRG soldier systems wireless charging concept
Galvion is demonstrating the BATLCHRG wireless charging capability in two battlefield scenarios: integrated into a vehicle seat and wall-mounted mat in a ready-room scenario.
Brazilian Army selects Israeli ATMOS 155mm howitzers for artillery upgrade
The Brazilian Army’s Logistics Command has selected the winning bid for its self-propelled 155mm howitzers as part of the VBCOAP 155mm SR program.
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HENSOLDT UK to equip Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships
Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT UK has been selected by Navantia UK to provide key systems to the UK Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s (RFA) three new Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships.
France advances in new generation aircraft carrier development with a key contract
Over 200 professions and areas of expertise are being mobilized to tackle the technological challenges posed by the PA-NG aircraft carrier.
Anschütz passes next design milestone in the Hunter Class Programme
Anschütz, as a leading global integrator of Warship Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems (WINBS), was selected as the supplier of WINBS for the Australian Hunter class frigates in 2021.
Finnish Defence Forces to participate in EUNAVFOR Operation Aspides
The Finnish Defence Forces will deploy staff officers to the European Union’s Naval Force EUNAVFOR Operation Aspides established in February 2024.
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RTX’s new generation of commercial satellite imagers launches with Maxar’s WorldView Legion
Two next-generation imaging instruments designed by Raytheon, an RTX business, launched yesterday as part of Maxar’s WorldView Legion satellites.
HyImpulse: German space company successfully launches first commercially viable launch vehicle
The German start-up HyImpulse has developed a rocket that is essentially fuelled by candle wax.
GRACE project: successful tests of the satellite drive engine
In the first quarter of 2024, the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation successfully completed a series of tests of the engine that belongs to the category of the largest subsystems in satellite propulsion.
Two new Galileo satellites for more robust and reliable space services
In the night between Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 April 2024, at 2:34 CEST, two new Galileo satellites were successfully placed in orbit, as part of the completion of the deployment of the Galileo constellation.