Europe
Switzerland to Acquire Lockheed Martin’s PAC-3 MSE Missile
U.S. and Switzerland officials formalized an agreement for Switzerland to purchase Lockheed Martin’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles and related support equipment. With this agreement, Switzerland
Fincantieri, Leonardo to Collaborate in Underwater Domain
Fincantieri and Leonardo are strengthening their collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the underwater domain, with the aim of pooling their respective expertise and capabilities in the sector. The initiative also
Launching of Second Mine Countermeasure Vessel of Belgian-Dutch rMCM Programme
The launching ceremony of the Vlissingen, second of the twelve mine countermeasure vessels of the Belgian-Dutch rMCM programme, intended for the Royal Netherlands Navy, took place on October 19th 2023 in Concarneau in the presence of
First KC-390 Millennium in NATO Configuration Enters into Service with Portuguese Air Force
The first KC-390 Millennium of the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) has entered into service at the Beja Air Base. The aircraft meets the requirements set by the National Aeronautical Authority (AAN) of Portugal and includes standard NATO (North Atlantic
Helicopter Visual Landing Aid System (HVLAS) Developed in Türkiye for First Time
Developing innovative and national solutions in line with Türkiye’s goal of establishing a fully independent defence industry, STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. took another critical step in its nationalisation efforts aimed at
Czech Republic Eyes Two Embraer C-390 Millennium Military Transport Aircraft
The Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces of the Czech Republic announced the start of negotiations on potential acquisition of the new-generation multi-mission Embraer C-390 Millennium, a military transport aircraft. The decision to start
Lockheed Martin to Produce 8 Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk® Helicopters for Spanish Navy
Lockheed Martin has received a contract from the U.S. Navy to produce eight Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk® helicopters for the Spanish Navy (Armada). Designed, built and integrated with advanced missions systems and sensors for anti-submarine and
EDGE Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement with SAHA Istanbul
EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, is proud to be attending a dedicated industry summit in Türkiye, hosted exclusively for EDGE by SAHA Istanbul, a respected association representing more than 1,000 Turkish
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