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Saab Reveals Soldier C2 & Personal Radio Integration
2012-09-05 Read More...
Defence and security company Saab has, for the first time, created a personal radio integration for the 9LAND SOLDIER

MBDA Germany Opens New Centre for Air Defense Systems
2012-09-04 Read More...
MBDA Germany has opened a new simulation and integration centre for air defense systems at its Schrobenhausen

Airbus Military to Deliver First 4 A400M in 2013
2012-09-04 Read More...
Airbus Military has reconfirmed that it will deliver the first 4 new generation A400M airlifters to customers in 2013 as planned, following the development of solutions to the recent engine issue, which prevented the A400M from participating in the

RASP Expands Rheinmetall’s Global Naval Presence
2012-09-04 Read More...
Rheinmetall Defense’s takeover of the stabilized weapon platform activities of Britain’s EM Digital reinforces the Düsseldorf-based Group’s portfolio of advanced naval systems and equipment, making it a significant strategic

HMS Middleton, HMS Pembroke Return from Gulf
2012-09-04 Read More...
HMS Middleton and HMS Pembroke have both experienced emotional homecomings after each spending three challenging years on

MTU & Navantia Open Training Center
2012-09-03 Read More...
MTU Ibérica, a subsidiary of the German propulsion solution specialist MTU Friedrichshafen and the Spanish shipbuilder Navantia opened a common training center in Cartagena/Spain.

Saab Welcomes Sweden’s Investments in Next-Gen Gripen
2012-08-27 Read More...
Defense and security company Saab welcomes the Swedish government’s announcement it has reached an agreement with Switzerland about the procurement of the next generation

1st MEADS MFCR Integrated with Battle Manager & Launcher
2012-08-15 Read More...
The first Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) Multifunction Fire Control Radar (MFCR) has been integrated with a MEADS battle manager and launcher at Pratica di Mare Air Force Base near Rome,

Saab Receives RBS15 Mk3 Order from Diehl
2012-08-14 Read More...
Defense and security company Saab has received an order from its German partner Diehl BGT for the Surface-to-Surface Missile RBS15 Mk3.The order value is SEK 168 million, and includes options with a total value of SEK 83 million. Deliveries will

Rheinmetall Reports Strong Increase in Defense Orders
2012-08-13 Read More...
Rheinmetall reported a strong increase in defense orders in the first half of 2012, but saw sales in the sector fall back before companies consolidated for the first time were

Cassidian Equips Finnish Border Guard with Naval Radar
2012-08-13 Read More...
Cassidian, the defense and security division of EADS, will equip the new Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Finnish Border Guard with its proven TRS-3D naval radar.

BAE Systems’ Profits Fall 3% as Saudi Deal Drags
2012-08-07 Read More...
BAE Systems posted a 3% fall in first half profit, hit by a delay in the completion of a key deal with Saudi Arabia as well as lower spending by European and American

Renault Trucks Defense to Acquire Panhard
2012-07-27 Read More...
Renault Trucks Defense, which is included in the Volvo Group’s Governmental Sales business area, is to acquire the French automotive manufacturer

Thales Signs 1st Joint Integrated-In Service Support Contract
2012-07-27 Read More...
Thales announced the signature on July 2nd of the first Integrated In-Service Support (IISS) contract by the Organisation for Joint Armaments Cooperation (OCCAr) and

France, UK Further Commit to Watchkeeper Cooperation
2012-07-25 Read More...
The United Kingdom and France have moved a step forward today in demonstrating their commitment to defence cooperation under the 2010 Lancaster House Treaty with the announcement that France will undertake operational assessments and trials of the

UK Accepts 1st International Lockheed Martin F-35
2012-07-23 Read More...
The United Kingdom accepted the first international Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft in a ceremony held on Friday with senior representatives of the U.K. Ministry of Defence and the U.S. Department of

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