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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, […]

Semi Conductor Devices (SCD), an Israeli specialist in the development and manufacture of cooled and uncooled infrared detectors and high-power laser diodes, announced on 4 June 2024 the launch of a new detector called the Mini Blackbird 1280 HFM. Integrating the advantages of both SCD’s cooled and uncooled detectors, the Mini Blackbird 1280 HFM is […]

Rheinmetall has moved to assist the development of Lithuania defence sector by signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) focused on establishing a new ammunition factory in the country, the company announced on 3 June 2024. The project has been granted the status of state importance by the Lithuanian government, whose, minister of the economy and […]

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia announced on 29 May 2024 that six research and development (R&D) projects in which it has a role will be funded by the 2023 European Defence Fund (EDF), according to the selection announced by the European Commission. The projects, which are valued at a total of EUR 520 million, are focused in […]

Italy’s Elettronica, now known under the brand name ELT Group, announced on 29 May 2024 it had concluded the 100% acquisition of ELTHUB, of which it already owned 70% and which already works within the group in its New Tech Lab division. The acquisition aims to give a new impetus to the production site located […]

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has signed a contract with Romania’s National Institute for Aerospace Research ‘Elie Carafoli’ (INCAS) to co-operate in the research and development (R&D) of weapon systems. The contract was signed on the first day of the Black Sea Defense, Aerospace and Security Exhibition (BDSA) 2024, held in Bucharest from 22 to 24 […]

Underwater systems provider JFD has appointed Peter Laughton as head of its military diving business to support the company’s continued growth in both the UK and international defence markets, the company announced on 20 May 2024. Laughton brings to the role 32 years of extensive operational experience with the Royal Navy, with a substantial part […]

UK-based Babcock International has been selected by Saab to support the design of the Swedish Navy’s new Luleå-class surface combatants, Babcock announced on 16 May 2024. Saab has been commissioned by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to to manage the basic design phase of the project, which will see four Luleå-class ships built for […]

South Korea defence company Hanwha Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Widad Business Group, a Malaysian investment firm, to co-operate on bidding for the Malaysian Army’s multiple rocket launcher (MRL) acquisition project. The non-binding agreement was signed on 6 May 2024 between Tan Sri Dato Muhammad lkmal Opat Abdullah, chairman of Widad […]

Emirati defence technology house EDGE Group signed a USD 27 million (EUR 25 million) agreement on 14 May 2024 to supply an ammunition production line to Indonesian state-owned defence manufacturer PT Pindad. The agreement is for the production of 5.56×45 mm and 7.62×51 mm calibre small arms ammunition and is aligned with the Indonesian Ministry […]

Poland’s Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW) and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace have signed a letter of intent (LoI) that will form the basis for further co-operation between the two companies. The LoI was signed on 10 May 2024 at the Warsaw office of HSW’s parent company, Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), by HSW representative Grzegorz Szydło and […]