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Maritime security, for a long time a specialised field solely the responsibility of naval forces, is now omnipresent. While the Ever Given or Freemantle Highway accidents were accidents, the warlike events in the Black and Red Seas threaten the entire maritime industry. Maritime security is now an issue all over the world, and not just […]

BAE Systems announced on 16 July 2024 that it has selected Parsons Corporation, a leading national security and global infrastructure company, to begin initial designs for the modernisation of the Alternate Nitrate Ester Manufacturing Facility at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) in Virginia. Under the two-year, USD 15.4 million (EUR 14 million) contract, Parsons […]

On 15 July 2024 Colt CZ Group announced the continued global expansion of its small arms manufacturing network to include the Colt CZ Hungary facility, where the group owns a majority share and fully controls all production activities. This newly built firearms manufacturing plant will provide additional manufacturing capacity to support the increasing worldwide demand […]

On 2 July 2024 Belgian engineering group John Cockerill Defense (JCD) announced it had completed the takeover of French military vehicle manufacturer Arquus. The takeover negotiations were announced at the beginning of the year. The Belgian and French governments had previously decided to support this merger and each took a 10% stake in the capital […]

Thales has opened a new assembly line at its Herstal site in Belgium to accommodate a five-fold increase in the production of 70 mm laser-guided rockets. The inauguration of the new line, which took place on 1 July 2024 and was attended by Belgian Defence Minister Ludivine Dedonder, is a major step in a EUR […]

Polish radar specialist APS is looking to leverage its modular and flexible business approach, combined with a determination to stay ahead of the short-range airborne threat from hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), to expand its business. Based in Gdynia on the Polish coast, APS was established just over eight years ago, but its ambitious growth […]

Composite armour specialist Integris Composites has announced that, effective from 1 July 2024, Dr Matthew Beaumont has taken on the role of head of research and development (R&D) at Integris EMEA. With a background in aerospace engineering, Beaumont’s expertise in composite structures, material science and dynamic impact modelling will be instrumental in advancing Integris’ R&D […]

On 26 June 2024 Boeing lifted the lid on what can be considered a bold gamble by the company: a new 1.1 million square-foot factory to support future combat aircraft programmes on which ground was broken at the turn of the year. Expected to be completed in 2026, the USD 1.8 billion (EUR 1.69 billion) […]

Boeing announced on 1 July 2024 that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Spirit AeroSystems, which was founded in 2005 when Boeing sold its Wichita division and Oklahoma operations. The merger is an all-stock transaction at an equity value of approximately USD 4.7 billion (EUR 4.37 billion), or USD 37.25 per share. The total transaction […]

The new era of software-defined radio (SDR) technology autonomously maintains reliable networks across EW and contested spectrum environments. Recent global conflicts have highlighted critical challenges to tactical communication on the modern battlefield. With the increasing prevalence of autonomous units, field awareness has become more advanced than ever before, demanding large volumes of information transfer and […]

Patria announced on 13 June 2024 that it has signed a bill of sale to acquire the entire share capital of Nordic Drones: a leading Finnish unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) pilot trainer that also manufactures UAV designed for professional use. Nordic Drones has designed and delivered complete solutions and user training for various technical aerial […]

Head protection and power/data management specialist Galvion announced on 13 June 2024 that its European production hub in Poland is approaching completion. The facility represents a major investment aimed at strengthening Galvion’s regional support and service strategy, and has now achieved the key project milestone of permitting and inspection readiness: a critical step on the […]

IAE International Aero Engines (IAE), a multinational consortium comprised of shareholders including RTX’s Pratt & Whitney, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines, has named Kelly Horan as its new president. Horan succeeds Kim Kinsley, who held the position since June 2023. Earlier this year, Horan was named […]

Rheinmetall and the Ukrainian government, represented by the Minister of Strategic Industries Oleksandr Kamyshin, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand their strategic co-operation. The agreement, signed during the Ukraine Recovery Conference, held on 11-12 June 2024 in Berlin, aims to identify and develop further areas for closer cooperation between the Ukrainian defence […]

On 11 June 2024, at a general assembly meeting of Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ), a new board of directors was formed, with Ömer Cihad Vardan elected as chairman of the board and Dr Mehmet Demiroğlu appointed by the board as general manager. Demiroğlu takes over from Temel Kotil, who has been the company’s general manager for […]

Simulation and virtual reality specialist ST Engineering Antycip announced the launch on 11 June 2024 of an extensive library of 3D models, along with tailored custom modelling capabilities. Designed to meet the specific requirements of clients within the aerospace and defence (A&D) sector, the 3D model service covers a wide range of detailed platforms, including […]

Vehicle integrator and armour manufacturer NP Aerospace announced on 10 June 2024 that it has acquired certain assets of Jankel Armouring Ltd, which entered administration on 27 February 2024. Assets acquired by NP Aerospace include Jankel Armouring Ltd’s intellectual property, patents and inventory and the right to transfer, assign and/or novate existing contracts. The acquisition […]

Spanish companies Indra, Escribano and TRC signed a partnership agreement on 3 June 2024 to develop a counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solution to meet the requirements of the Spanish armed forces. The agreement provides for the formalisation of a joint venture between Escribano and Indra, with TRC partnering the latter. The three companies have extensive […]

UK-based BCB International has recently announced that it is working with Innovate UK to set up a factory in Ukraine to produce its FireDragon eco-fuel. Innovate UK, part of the governmental UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) organisation, gave the Fuel for Ukraine project the go ahead on 1 June 2024. To speed up and simplify […]

Rheinmetall Aviation Services (RAS) and US-based Science and Engineering Services (SES) announced on 6 June 2024 that they have entered into a strategic alliance agreement to provide maintenance, repair and modification services for military rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft in Europe. The co-operation offers a broad spectrum of services ranging from simple to highly complex maintenance, […]

On 4 June 2024 Leonardo and its Polish subsidiary, PZL-Świdnik, celebrated the opening of the production line for AW149 helicopters destined for the Polish armed forces and the launch of new, localised manufacturing activities fulfilling the company’s commitment to the new helicopter programme. The official opening ceremony for the line, located in Świdnik, eastern Poland, […]