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Gavin Williamson Named UK Defence Secretary
2017-11-06 Read More...
Theresa May faced a fierce backlash from some Conservative MPs after she appointed her little-known chief whip Gavin Williamson as Defence Secretary, even though he has never spoken as a Minister in the

Lockheed Martin, Navantia to Renew 20-Year Partnership
2017-10-30 Read More...
In 2017, Navantia and Lockheed Martin celebrate the 20th anniversary of a successful collaboration to supply the Spanish Navy with the Aegis Combat System for the F-100

MBDA Appoints Chris Allam as UK Managing Director
2017-10-25 Read More...
MBDA announced the appointment of Chris Allam (photo) to the role of MBDA UK Managing Director and to MBDA’s Group Executive Committee. The appointment will become effective on 1 January 2018. He replaces Dave Armstrong who is leaving MBDA at the

Germany Approves Deal to Sell 3 Submarines to Israel
2017-10-24 Read More...
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government approved a deal to sell the Israeli Navy three submarines costing up to $1 billion each, overcoming reservations about dealing with Israeli officials closely connected to Prime Minister Benjamin

Volvo Group Not to Divest Governmental Sales
2017-10-19 Read More...
Volvo Group has decided to discontinue the process to divest the Governmental Sales business

Thales to Offer Communications Support for Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers
2017-10-12 Read More...
As a leading provider of intelligence systems, smart connectivity and associated services to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), Thales has secured a seven year contract to provide through-life support for communications systems of the Royal Navy’s

Boeing, European Commission to Address Global MilSatCom 2017
2017-10-10 Read More...
Now featuring a speaker line-up of over 50 defence satellite communications experts, SMi Group’s Global MilSatCom 2017 Conference and Exhibition is confirmed as the biggest in its 19 year

New CEO to be Named for RUAG Defence
2017-10-09 Read More...
Dr. Markus A. Zoller, CEO RUAG Defence, is set to leave RUAG at the end of October 2017 in order to pursue a new challenge outside of the company. Andreas Berger, Senior Vice President NEO RUAG Defence, will head up the division on an ad interim

A400M to Get Two New Thales Military Training Simulators
2017-10-05 Read More...
As part of a long-standing relationship between the two companies, Airbus has awarded Thales a contract for a further two new A400M military training simulators (Nos. 7 and

Leonardo Introduces AW189K Super Medium Helicopter
2017-10-05 Read More...
Leonardo announced a further step to expand the range of capabilities available to the market with the introduction of the AgustaWestland AW189K

RUAG Ranks 6th Employer for Engineers in Switzerland
2017-10-04 Read More...
RUAG is becoming ever more attractive as an employer in Switzerland. Once again, it has achieved a top ranking among the most attractive employers for engineering in

OCCAR Orders 5 Airbus A330 MRTT Tankers
2017-09-29 Read More...
Airbus Defence and Space has received a firm order for five Airbus A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transports from Europe’s organisation for the management of cooperative armament programs - OCCAR - on behalf of NATO Support & Procurement Agency

Airbus Defence and Space Hands Over 50th A400M
2017-09-29 Read More...
Airbus Defence and Space delivered on 27 September 2017 the 50th A400M new generation airlifter to the German Air Force marking a key milestone for an aircraft which is transforming the world of air

Airbus Helicopters’ Versatile Range at Helitech 2017
2017-09-28 Read More...
Airbus Helicopters is gearing up for an extensive presence at this year’s Helitech International air show, which will take place from 3-5 October at ExCeL London. The world’s leading helicopter manufacturer will display nearly its entire range of

NGC Wins Support Contract for Explosive Ordnance Disposal Vehicle
2017-09-26 Read More...
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has been awarded a 24-month contract by the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Special Projects Search and Counter Measures team for in-service support of the CUTLASS Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) remotely controlled

Rafale International Commits to “Make in India”
2017-09-22 Read More...
Rafale International consisting of Dassault Aviation, Safran and Thales have met more than 100 French SMEs in two-days Business to Business

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