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Nexter Supports Special Forces at SOFINS 2017 Show
2017-03-29 Read More...
Nexter Group, the leading French land defense systems and ammunition designer and manufacturer, is showcasing its innovations alongside Special Forces from March 28 to 30, 2017 at the newest edition of the Special Operations Forces Innovation

FNSS to Supply ZAHA Armored Amphibious Assault Vehicle to Turkish Navy
2017-03-28 Read More...
The contract for the Armored Amphibious Assault Vehicle (ZAHA) Project was signed between SSM and FNSS on March 7th, 2017 in Ankara. Program was initiated by the Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM) to meet the amphibious armored vehicle

HENSOLDT, Leonardo Offer Secure Identification Systems
2017-03-23 Read More...
HENSOLDT and Leonardo have signed an agreement to offer as “Team Skytale” Mode-5 IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) solutions satisfying diverse customer’s needs around the world on a case-by-case

Turkey Eyes Russian Protection Systems for Tanks, Small Arms
2017-03-22 Read More...
In addition to air defense systems, Turkey is interested in Russian-made protection systems for tanks, small arms and ammunition, Russia’s state arms exporter Rosoboronexport

Leonordo’s ATR 72MP Makes First Appearance at LIMA
2017-03-22 Read More...
For the first time since its introduction into service in December 2016, the Italian Air Force’s ATR 72MP has flown overseas to attend the Langkawi International Maritime And Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition in Malaysia, from March 21 to

French Naval, Aeronautic Defense Technology at LIMA 2017
2017-03-21 Read More...
Partner of Malaysia since 1993, France is presenting a broad offer in terms of naval and aeronautic defense technology at this year’s Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2017) taking place on 21-25 March

F-35 Conducts First Firings of MBDA’s ASRAAM
2017-03-17 Read More...
The F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet has successfully conducted its first firing trials of the MBDA Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile

New Flight Trials for Eurofighter Typhoon with Brimstone
2017-03-16 Read More...
A further series of flight trials of Eurofighter Typhoon with the low-collateral, high precision MBDA Brimstone air-to-surface weapon have been successfully completed at BAE Systems’ site in Warton,

Fincantieri Launches 7th Multi Mission FREMM Frigate
2017-03-08 Read More...
The launching ceremony of the “Federico Martinengo” frigate, the seventh of a series of 10 FREMM vessels - Multi Mission European Frigates - took place on 04 March at the Riva Trigoso shipyard in Genoa,

Bittium Receives New Order for TAC WIN System
2017-03-08 Read More...
Bittium has received a purchase order from the Finnish Defence Forces for the Bittium Tactical Wireless IP Network™ (TAC WIN) system products, which are meant for tactical communications. The products that were ordered will be delivered to the

Nexter to Supply 18 More CAESAR® Systems to Indonesia
2017-03-02 Read More...
Nexter, the leading French land defense company and part of KNDS Group, has been a longstanding partner supporting the modernization of the TNI (Tentara Nasional Indonesia) since entering into an initial contract in 2012 to supply 36 CAESAR®

New European Defence Company HENSOLDT Launched
2017-03-02 Read More...
Following the closing of the transaction between Airbus Group and KKR, a leading global investment firm, a new European defence company headquartered in Germany, HENSOLDT, has been

RUAG Wins Major Contract for French Army
2017-02-28 Read More...
RUAG Defence is strengthening its position as the global leader in simulation systems by providing equipment to the combat training centres of the French

MBDA to Lead Refurbishment of Storm Shadow / SCALP
2017-02-27 Read More...
The UK and French Ministries of Defence have jointly announced they have contracted MBDA for the mid-life refurbishment of Storm Shadow / SCALP EG cruise missiles. This will prolong the operational superiority of the weapon against the anticipated

KONGSBERG Wins New Contracts in Norway, Switzerland
2017-02-10 Read More...
Norway’s Defence Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide announced the decision to conduct the project for providing the Army a Mobile Ground Based Air Defence System in a direct acquisition with

Bittium Launches Enhanced Tough Mobile™ Smartphone
2017-02-08 Read More...
Bittium is exhibiting its innovative mobile security products and solutions targeted for authorities at the Critical Communications Europe exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 8-9 February

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