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Kongsberg Signs Phase III JSM Contract with Norway
2014-07-07 Read More...
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (KONGSBERG) has signed a Phase III contract with the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organization (NDLO) to complete the development of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) and prepare it for integration on the F-35 Lightning II Joint

Eurosam, Raytheon Shortlisted for Polish Air Defense System
2014-07-04 Read More...
Poland had shortlisted US manufacturer Raytheon and French-led consortium Eurosam as bidders for a contract to build its air defense

MBDA Inaugurates French Munitions Demilitarization Facility
2014-07-03 Read More...
On 2nd July 2014, Antoine Bouvier, MBDA’s Chief Executive Officer, in the presence of civil and military authorities, inaugurated France’s complex munitions demilitarization facility at MBDA’s Bourges Subdray site in the Centre region of

DCI Acquires 95% Stake in Vigie Aviation
2014-07-03 Read More...
DCI and Chalair have decided to move towards development in order to give a new direction to their partnership. Therefore, DCI has bought out Vigie Aviation, up to 95% of the company’s shares, and is implementing a strategic and operational export

Saab Acquires ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems AB
2014-07-01 Read More...
Defence and security company Saab has entered into an agreement with ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions AG regarding the acquisition of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems AB (TKMS AB, formerly Kockums). The purchase price is MSEK 340.

Nexter, CILAS to Cooperate on Laser Weapons
2014-06-30 Read More...
During the recent EUROSATORY exhibition (Paris, 16-20 June 2014), Nexter Systems and CILAS announced the signing of a letter of intent for joint research work on the development of carrier-based laser

RUAG’s Sophisticated Live Training Solutions
2014-06-30 Read More...
RUAG Defence, the Swiss specialists in Simulation and Training technology, use the interoperability of their solutions to make joint training effective for their

London to Host 16th Annual Global MilSatCom
2014-06-27 Read More...
The Global MilSatCom conference and exhibition is Europe's leading military satellite communications event bringing together over 400 of the industry’s key senior military representatives who use MilSatCom in their operations alongside leading

KMW’S New Artillery & Optimized Vehicles at Eurosatory
2014-06-27 Read More...
At last week’s EUROSATORY defence and security trade fair in Paris (16-20 June 2014), Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) showcased further developments in its vehicle systems, as well as a world premiere in the area of

Otokar Presented 5 Vehicles and MBT Model at Eurosatory
2014-06-27 Read More...
Otokar, the largest national and privately owned company of Turkish defence industry, participated in the Eurosatory International Land and Air-Land Defence and Security Exhibition which concluded in Paris this past week (16-20 June).

Sagem Wins New Order for SIGMA 20 Navigators
2014-06-25 Read More...
Sagem (Safran), the European leader in onboard navigation systems, announced today a new contract with partner MBDA to supply Sigma 20 navigation systems for MPCV armored vehicles intended for the export market.

Nexter, Avibras to Market New Artillery System
2014-06-25 Read More...
Nexter Systems has paired up with the Avibras Group to market the French companies’ truck-mounted Caesar 155mm artillery system to the Brazilian army, the new partners announced at last week’sEurosatory Exhibition in

Renault Trucks Defense's Vehicles for Special Forces
2014-06-24 Read More...
Renault Trucks Defense presented its complete range of vehicles for Special Forces at Eurosatory this past week. RENAULT TRUCKS defense has real expertise in this area and offers solutions ideally suited to this type of mission, thanks to its long-

Cassidian Optronics Delivers Sighting Systems for Leopard 2
2014-06-24 Read More...
Cassidian Optronics, a subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space, has been awarded contracts for the modernisation of more than 100 Leopard 2 main battle tanks in Germany, Canada and

RUAG’s UGVs Keeping Soldiers Safe
2014-06-23 Read More...
RUAG Defence, the strategic partner of international Land Forces, is continuing to invest in and develop its robotics technology. Already the company’s retrofitable VERO system contains all the electronic components and sophisticated sensory

Sagem, MBDA Ink 2 Contracts for Medium-Range Missile
2014-06-23 Read More...
Sagem (Safran) announced two contracts with its partner MBDA for the new MMP medium-range missile, which will replace the French Army's Milan anti-tank

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