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France’s DGA Confirms Order for Two Additional BSAH
2016-10-18 Read More...
French DGA (Defense Procurement Agency) just confirmed to the CHANTIERS PIRIOU-KERSHIP-DCNS pool, the order for two additional Offshore Support and Assistance Vessels (BSAH*) under contract signed in August

Rolls-Royce Presents New 16-Cylinder Engine at Euronaval
2016-10-18 Read More...
Rolls-Royce is presenting new MTU-brand propulsion systems for government vessels at Europe’s leading trade show for the naval defense industry, Euronaval, in Paris from 17 to 21 October

Thales, DCI Sign Two Partnership Agreements
2016-10-17 Read More...
Thales and Défense Conseil International (DCI) have concluded two partnership agreements relating to undersea warfare and electronic warfare

Argon Wins First Middle East CBRN PlumeSIM Order
2016-10-14 Read More...
The first PlumeSIM order to be delivered to the Middle East region has been received by Argon, and represents a significant stage in the company’s growth in this important part of the

Over 450 Military Figures to Attend Global MilSatCom
2016-10-14 Read More...
Global MilSatCom 2016, taking place in London on the 8th-10th of November 2016 will bring together over 450 of the industry’s key senior military representatives alongside the world’s leading SatCom solution providers and operators. There will be

Airbus Appoints New Company Secretary and Chief of Staff
2016-10-14 Read More...
Airbus has announced the appointment of Patrick de Castelbajac (photo) as Company Secretary and Chief of Staff; effective from November

Saab, MESKO Sign RBS15 Mk3 Teaming Agreement
2016-10-13 Read More...
Defence and security company Saab has signed a teaming agreement with the Polish defense company MESKO, a member of Polish Armament Group (PGZ), for the long-term maintenance and support of the Polish Navy’s RBS15 Mk3 surface-to-surface missile

Airbus Helicopters Celebrates Two Decades of H135 Family
2016-10-13 Read More...
Airbus Helicopters is celebrating two decades of operations with the H135 light twin, multi-mission helicopter at the Helitech show (Amsterdam; Holland; 11-13 October

iXBlue Opens New Research Facility in France
2016-10-12 Read More...
On 01 September, and in presence of the French Defense Minister, IXBlue opened its new facility “IX Campus” dedicated to research and innovation in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, near

France to Invest $47 Million in Sahel Anti-Terror Training
2016-10-10 Read More...
France plans to invest 42 million euros ($47 million) to help countries of Africa’s Sahel region prepare to face extremists' attacks similar to those that killed dozens in Paris in 2015, an Interior Ministry official said on

ATLAS ELEKTRONIK Completes Pansio Mid-Life Upgrade
2016-10-10 Read More...
On October 3rd, 2016, the fully refitted minelayer Pansio has been handed over to the Finnish Navy. The mid-life upgrade has been carried out by ATLAS ELEKTRONIK Finland Oy together with Uki Workboat Oy (Uudenkaupungin Työvene Oy) as a

Fincantieri Delivers FREMM '”Alpino” to Italian Navy
2016-10-05 Read More...
The frigate “Alpino” was delivered Friday at the Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard. It is the fifth vessel of the FREMM program - Multi Mission European Frigates - commissioned to Fincantieri within the international Italian-French program, coordinated

First New Standard A330 MRTT Makes Maiden Flight
2016-10-05 Read More...
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed the maiden flight of the first new standard A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker

Thales’ Unmanned Systems Ready for Royal Navy Test
2016-10-05 Read More...
Thales announced it will be playing a major role in a large Royal Navy demonstration this month to determine the feasibility of using unmanned systems in a maritime

Airbus Helicopters Delivers First H215 to Spanish Air Force
2016-10-05 Read More...
In a ceremony held at the Airbus Helicopters plant in Albacete on 02 October, the Spanish Air Force took receipt of its first H215, a robust, cost-effective latest-generation helicopter with an extensive mission capability. The purchase was

MBDA Deutschland Submits Proposal for TLVS/MEADS
2016-10-03 Read More...
On 28th September 2016, MBDA Deutschland GmbH submitted its proposal for the development of TLVS, Germany’s future ground-based air defense system, to BAAINBw (the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service

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