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Selex ES Miysis DIRCM Completes Successful NATO Trial
2014-04-09 Read More...
The Miysis Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) system developed Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, was successfully demonstrated in March 2014 as part of NATO Trial EMBOW

Saab Completes Flight Test with IRST for Gripen E
2014-04-08 Read More...
Defense and security company Saab has successfully performed the first flight with the new sensor IRST (Infra Red Search and Track) which will feature in Gripen E, according to schedule. The IRST does not emit a signal and can, without revealing the

Sagem Teams with Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies
2014-04-08 Read More...
Sagem (Safran) signed an agreement on January 30 with Percro, the Perceptual Robotics Laboratory of the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies of Pisa, Italy to jointly develop exoskeleton technologies.

Nexter Group Awarded VBCI Support in Service Contract
2014-04-07 Read More...
The Nexter Group has signed the Support in Service (MSS) contract for the VBCI armored infantry combat vehicle, at a ceremony held in Satory Friday.

Europe's First Environmental Watchdog Set for Launch
2014-04-01 Read More...
Sentinel-1, the European Copernicus Program's first environmental satellite, is ready for launch. On April 3, 2014, 23:02 Central European Time, the radar satellite will set out from the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, aboard a Soyuz

Saab, Pilatus Sign MoU for Possible PC-21 Training Solutions
2014-04-01 Read More...
Defense and security company Saab has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Swiss company Pilatus which includes working together to provide a PC-21 (photo) training solution for the Swedish Air Force if they decide to replace

European Defence Agency’s “Defence Matters” Conference
2014-04-01 Read More...
This year’s EDA (European Defence Agency) Annual Conference “Defence Matters” gathered more than 500 high level participants from government, military, and industry, making it the only comprehensive rendez-vous on European

KONGSBERG Celebrates 200th Anniversary
2014-03-24 Read More...
KONGSBERG celebrated its 200th anniversary on 20 March. The company can boast the longest industrial history in Norway, with continuous operations since the foundation of the Kongsberg weapons factory in

Partnership Between EUROSATORY and UAV SHOW
2014-03-21 Read More...
UAV systems are strategic for the Armed and Security Forces. By 2022, this highly dynamic market led by Europe will have almost doubled in size and is set to be worth $11.4 billion according to Teal

RUAG Posts Higher Earnings Despite Difficult Environment
2014-03-21 Read More...
International technology group RUAG posted slightly higher net sales of CHF 1,752 million in 2013 (previous year: CHF 1,741 million). Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) came to CHF 115 million, similar to the previous year's level (CHF 113

Nexter’s Board of Directors Approves 2013 Financial Results
2014-03-20 Read More...
The Nexter Systems Board of Directors met in Versailles (France) Tuesday to approve the consolidated financial statements for the 2013 fiscal

MBDA’s Key Achievements in 2013
2014-03-19 Read More...
MBDA, European champion and global player in the missile and missile systems sector, confirmed its ability to deliver products and solutions on time and quality to its worldwide customers, with sales of 2.8 billion Euros in

Rohde & Schwarz Acquires Adyton Systems
2014-03-17 Read More...
Rohde & Schwarz has successfully completed the process of acquiring Adyton Systems AG, a Leipzig-based producer of next-generation firewalls.

Airbus, GEDC to Bring More Diversity to Engineering
2014-03-17 Read More...
Airbus, the leading aircraft manufacturer, and the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC), have launched the call for nominations for the second “Diversity Award”. Its objective is to recognise individuals who have been proactive in bringing more

Airbus A400M Completes First Airdrop Trials
2014-03-14 Read More...
The A400M new generation airlifter has successfully completed one of the most important elements of its continuing military flight-test program – the first phase of airdrop trials.

Airbus Defense & Space Named “LCS Supplier of the Year”
2014-03-13 Read More...
Airbus Defense and Space together with the North American operating unit of Airbus Group was named the 2013 Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Supplier of the Year by Lockheed Martin (LM).

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