Germany OKs Rheinmetall, Leonardo JV
In response to the decision of the German Federal Cartel Office announced on 20 January 2025 to approve the establishment of a joint venture between Rheinmetall AG, Düsseldorf, and Leonardo S.p.A.,...
View ArticleNew drone radio production line planned
The Australian government is building Australia’s future, advancing a cutting-edge radio communications production line in South Australia through the DEF129 Uncrewed Aerial Systems project. In July...
View ArticleBabcock supports helo rescue training
Ambulance Victoria paramedics are better prepared to rescue the injured or stranded during water-based emergencies, after participating in an intensive joint training exercise alongside Babcock...
View ArticleSchiebel wins multi-year deal from EMSA
Schiebel has been awarded another multi-year service contract for the CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). The contract is for service provision...
View ArticleSmiths Detection chemical detectors tapped by Japan
Smiths Detection is to supply LCD 4 personal chemical detectors to the Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD) for deployment via its Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). Following an extensive and competitive...
View ArticleCirrus secures export order for ACOTS
Cirrus Real Time Processing Systems announced it has secured an export order for its Air Combat Officer Training System (ACOTS) for supply to an EU nation. The ACOTS training system has been developed...
View ArticleZenno Astronautics partners on space tech with ANA Trading
New Zealand-headquartered Zenno Astronautics has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ANA Trading to deploy Zenno’s superconducting technologies for space applications in the Japanese...
View ArticleBabcock secures first contracts through global supply chain
Babcock Australasia has propelled three of its Australian suppliers into its global supply chain following a procurement request for an in-water clean on a Royal New Zealand Navy frigate in Australian...
View ArticleSEA 3000 bidders in the home straight
The two bidders – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) from Japan and Thyssen Krupp Marine Systems (TKMS) from Germany – are believed to be finalising their offers, with responses due on March 31. More...
View ArticleTank agreement signed by Rheinmetall partners
KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme and Thales signed the shareholder agreement for the “MGCS Project Company GmbH”, Cologne, on Thursday 23 January 2025 in Paris in the presence of...
View ArticleDefence personnel awarded Australia Day honours
Seventy-nine Defence personnel received Australian Honours and Awards this Australia Day acknowledging their significant contribution to the country. There were 25 Order of Australia recipients and 54...
View ArticleNew Group CEO at Aspen Medical
Veteran-owned global healthcare solutions provider Aspen Medical has appointed Craig Fitzgerald as Group CEO following Bruce Armstrong’s move to the Board as an Executive Director. Both took up their...
View ArticleHENSOLDT completes testing of EUA NT on helicopters
HENSOLDT has successfully completed the modernisation project EUA NT after testing the system at four Bundeswehr helicopter bases. The aim of the project, which was commissioned by the Federal Office...
View ArticleUBH Group earns ISO 19443 certification for nuclear supply chain
UBH Group has achieved a landmark milestone as the first organisation in the Southern Hemisphere to secure ISO 19443 certification. This internationally recognised standard underscores UBH’s commitment...
View ArticleLeonardo signs MOU with Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Investment (MISA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) of the Kingdom and Leonardo announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding...
View ArticleElbit Systems to equip Israel’s F-16I aircraft
The Israel Ministry of Defence (IMOD) has awarded Elbit Systems Ltd. a contract worth approximately $80 million for the development and initial installation of an advanced Airborne Self-Protection...
View ArticleKONGSBERG to deliver Joint Strike Missiles to US Air Force
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has been awarded a $70 million firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract for the Joint Strike Missile, according to a statement by...
View ArticleBabcock International Group joins Space Data Association
The Space Data Association (SDA) has announced that defence company Babcock International Group is the latest business to join its membership. Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and...
View ArticleExail’s navigation tech on show in Exercise La Perouse 25
Exercise La Perouse 25 is underway and providing a significant opportunity for Australian and international participants to observe Exail’s advanced maritime technologies in action. Several French Navy...
View ArticleHartmann Tresore, Rheinmetall Dermalog SensorTec unveil facial recognition tech
Security and convenience for hunters and sport shooters thanks to biometrics: Hartmann Tresore, a leading manufacturer of safes, and Rheinmetall Dermalog SensorTec, a joint venture specialising in...
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