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MBDA’s Aster Missile Demonstrates Unmatched Performance on NATO Trials
2023-07-03 Read More...
NATO exercises have again proven the potent air defence capabilities of MBDA’s Aster missile in providing long-range protection from difficult air

Pratt & Whitney to Launch New Manufacturing Affiliate in Morocco
2023-06-28 Read More...
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, announced it will launch an affiliate, Pratt & Whitney Maroc (PWM), in Casablanca, to manufacture detailed static and structural machined parts for various engine

Thales, DCI Group to Provide Training in Imagery Intelligence
2023-06-28 Read More...
On the sidelines of the 54th edition of Paris Air Show which took place last week (19-25 June), DCI Group (Groupe Défense Conseil International) and Thales signed a partnership agreement to provide training in imagery

SAMI-AEC, Lockheed Martin Forge Partnership to Bolster Regional Repair Capabilities
2023-06-28 Read More...
SAMI-AEC, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), announced a strategic partnership with Lockheed

Leonardo Awarded NATO Contract for RAT 31 DL/M Air Defence Radar
2023-06-28 Read More...
Leonardo has been awarded a contract by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for the supply of a new RAT 31 DL/M long-range deployable air defence radar (DADR). This will be the third Leonardo DADR system to be used by the

France, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary Eye Joint Acquisition of Mistral 3 Air Defence System
2023-06-27 Read More...
The Minister for the Armed Forces for France, and his counterparts from Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia and Hungary, on Monday 19 June 2023 signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the joint acquisition of the Mistral 3 ground-based air defence

Ahmet Akyol Appointed CEO of ASELSAN
2023-06-27 Read More...
By the decision of the Board of Directors, Ahmet Akyol, President and Deputy General Manager of the Microelectronics Guidance and Electro-Optics (MGEO) Sector was appointed as the CEO of ASELSAN to replace Haluk Görgün who left the post

Safran Concludes Successful Participation at Paris Air Show
2023-06-26 Read More...
On the sidelines of the 54th edition of Paris Air Show which took place last week (19-25 June), Safran made major announcements during the event,

Italian Air Force Begins Training at GA-ASI's FTTC
2023-06-26 Read More...
On June 12, 2023, the Italian Air Force began training its first cohort of pilots and sensor operators to fly its new MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) at the Flight Test & Training Center (FTTC) in Grand Forks, North

SAMI, Safran to Boost Helicopter Engine Capabilities in Saudi Arabia
2023-06-25 Read More...
Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) signed an agreement with Safran Helicopter Engines for engine maintenance and

US Air Force Awards RTX $1.15 Billion for Latest AMRAAM Configuration
2023-06-23 Read More...
RTX was awarded a $1.15 billion contract for AIM-120 D-3 and C-8 AMRAAM® missiles. This is the largest AMRAAM missile contract to date and the fifth production lot of the highly advanced missiles developed under the Form, Fit, Function

HAL Orders 10 Helicopter Turrets from Nexter
2023-06-22 Read More...
Nexter, a KNDS company, announced it will supply 10 THL 20 remotely-operated turrets helicopter of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

Bahrain’s Transportation & Telecom Minister Meets Leonardo & Safran’s VPs at Paris Air Show
2023-06-22 Read More...
Mohammed bin Thamer Al Ka’abi, Bahrain’s Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications met with Marco Perotti, Vice President of the Italian company Leonardo, during Le Bourget Air Show in

L3Harris Expands Footprint in Italy with New Facility, Country Executive
2023-06-22 Read More...
L3Harris Technologies expanded its footprint in Italy with the opening of a manufacturing and product support center in the

World Defense Show Reports Soaring Global Interest at Paris Air Show
2023-06-21 Read More...
The World Defense Show (WDS) is gearing up to host a prominent array of French defense companies in its second edition, scheduled for 4-8 February 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This development signifies a notable surge in global

Saudi General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) Participates in Paris Air Show
2023-06-21 Read More...
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), along with partners Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) and the World Defense Show (WDS)), are participating in the Paris Air Show 2023 taking place from 19-25

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