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Babcock, PGZ SA Pen Framework Agreement to Lead to Joint Venture
2023-08-17 Read More...Following on from their Strategic Cooperation Agreement signed in March 2022,Babcock, the international defence company, and PGZ SA, the Polish ArmamentsGroups - one of the largest defence groups in Europe, have entered into aFramework
eurosam, Naviris Win Contract for Mid-Life Upgrade of French & Italian Horizon Frigates
On the 28th July 2023, OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation) has awarded Naviris and eurosam a contract for the Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) of the French and Italian Horizon frigates. The two co-contractors, Naviris and eurosam, will
Embraer Appoints Carlos Naufel as Vice President of Services & Support
Embraer announced that Carlos Naufel, current Technical Director of Azul Linhas Aéreas, will be the new Vice President of Services & Support, effective on September 1, 2023. The current VP of the area, Johann Bordais, will assume the role of CEO
Second Tranche of 18 Rafale for Indonesia Comes into Force
As part of the contract signed by Indonesia on February 2022 for the acquisition of 42 Rafale, the second tranche of 18 Rafale came into force Thursday. This follows the entry into force in September 2022 of the first tranche of 6 Rafale, bringing
HYDIS² Consortium Project Proposed for Funding by European Commission
In May 2023, the HYDIS² consortium, composed of 19 partners and more than 20 subcontractors across 14 European countries, submitted a proposal for a concept architecture and technology maturation study of an endo-atmospheric interceptor against new
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN) to Build 3 Next Generation OPVs for Italian Navy
As part of the Italian Navy OPV (Offshore Patrol Vessel) acquisition programme Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN), the Joint Venture (JV) between Fincantieri and Leonardo, with respective stakes of 51% and 49%, has signed a contract with the Italian
Naval Group Rolls Out Tourville, Third Barracuda Class Nuclear Attack Submarine (SSN)
On 20 July 2023, the third submarine of the Barracuda class has left its construction hall in order to be transferred to the DME floating platform-type shiplift. It is part of a series of six SSNs that will gradually replace the submarines of the
Naval Group Welcomes Indo-French Announcement to Explore Future Submarine Projects
Naval Group would like to thank the Indian and French authorities for the announcement regarding the extension of the Indo-French partnership and the objective to explore more ambitious projects to develop the Indian fleet and its
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