MBDA, a world-leader in the field of complex weapon systems, has signed a contract amendment with OCCAR (the organisation for joint armament co-operation) to increase the technical capabilities of the Italian air defence systems based on CAMM-ER for the Italian Army and Italian Air Force, namely Grifo and MAADS (Medium Advanced Air Defence System). The contract will also see a new multi-role and multi-purpose Fire Control Unit (FCU), developed and designed by MBDA to significantly increase the command-and-control capabilities of the Grifo system. This evolution, implemented to the benefit ..read more

Fincantieri, one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups, underscored its commitment to enhancing Saudi shipbuilding and the Vision 2030 agenda while highlighting its cutting-edge technological and sustainability expertise, at an event held for industry stakeholders today, titled Fincantieri Industrial Conference. Themed “Where Vision Meets Maritime Excellence”, the event attracted Saudi government and industry decision-makers in Riyadh to hear from Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgiero as he highlighted the Group’s vision, strategy, and services that meet the strategic interests and priorit ..read more

21 May 2024 – BAE Systems has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for new CV9035 MkIIIC veh MkIIICicles, as well as associated integrated logistic support. This new contract will provide new-build CV90s to help replenish the Swedish Army’s fleet. These new CV9035 MkIIICs will replace CV9040 vehicles donated to Ukraine by the Swedish government. In addition, the Swedish government is procuring more new-build CV90 vehicles to expand Ukraine capabilities. The contract will provide the opportunity for other nations to join in the procurement of CV90MkIIICs. “Th ..read more

Haifa, Israel, May 21, 2024 – Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT)(“Elbit Systems” or the “Company”) announced today, further to the report in its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed on March 28, 2024, that it was awarded a group of contracts in an aggregate amount of approximately $760 million for the supply of ammunitions to the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD). The contracts will be performed over a period of two years. As previously reported by the Company, since the beginning of the Swords of Iron war, Elbit Systems has experienced a materi ..read more

Washington, D.C. 2024-05-20 — GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, and Mistral Inc., a provider of high-performance, reliable and innovative solutions to U.S. defense and federal agencies, announced the integration of the innovative UVision and Mistral’s Hero-120 loitering munition with GM Defense’s light tactical utility vehicle. Combining GM Defense’s expertise in military mobility with Mistral and UVision’s loitering munition technology enables the companies to support the tactical needs of a modernized force. The GM Defense utility concept vehicle is based on the Chevrolet Colorado ..read more

Abu Dhabi, UAE: 20 May, 2024 – EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Fincantieri, one of the largest shipbuilding companies in the world, have signed an agreement today formalising the launch of MAESTRAL an Abu Dhabi-based shipbuilding Joint Venture (JV) between both companies. The JV, which was first announced in February of this year, will capitalise on global opportunities for the design and manufacture of advanced naval vessels. EDGE holds a 51% stake in the venture, which will be awarded prime rights to non-NATO orders, and a number of strategic orde ..read more

Trieste, 18th May 2024 – Today at the Castellammare di Stabia Fincantieri shipyard there was the launching ceremony for the LSS (Logistic Support Ship) ‘Atlante’, as part of the Italian Navy’s fleet renewal plan. click on image to enlarge The ceremony was held in the presence of the Navy’s Chief of Staff, Rear Admiral Enrico Credendino, who was welcomed by Fincantieri’s President, General Claudio Graziano, and the CEO and General Manager, Pierroberto Folgiero, and the General Manager of Fincantieri’s Military Ships Division, Dario Deste. Joachim Sucker, Director of the Organization for Joint A ..read more

Taufkirchen, Germany, 17 May 2024 – HENSOLDT AG held its Annual General Meeting today. The event was held in presence at the Wappenhalle in Munich. A total of 78.36% of the share capital was represented at the Annual General Meeting. The shareholders voted in favour of all items on the agenda. The voting results for the individual items were as follows: – Approval of the proposed appropriation of net profit, including the distribution of a dividend of EUR 0.40 per dividend-bearing share, with 99.98% of the votes cast in favour – Approval of the actions of the members of the Executive Board for ..read more

May 17, 2024 – Diehl Defence’s IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missile (AIM-2000) has been fired for the first time as guided missile from KAI’s KF-21, Korea’s 4.5th generation indigenous fighter currently under development. This test firing marks another significant milestone in Korea’s most important fighter program. The successful firing this month follows previous successes of IRIS-T evaluations on the KF-21: Just a few months after the first flight of the aircraft in early 2023, a safe separation test was done by firing an unguided missile in flight in May 2023. Now in May 2024, the missile ..read more

16 May 2024 – Babcock International Group (Babcock), the defence company, has been selected by Saab to support the design for the development of the Swedish Navy’s new Luleå-class Surface Combatant. Saab, commissioned by FMV, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, will design four ships for the Swedish Navy. Babcock will initially provide engineering support including structural design and auxiliary systems, supporting Saab to complete the basic design phase. During a visit to Babcock’s Rosyth facility in Scotland, senior representatives from the Swedish Navy, UK Royal Navy, FMV, Saab an ..read more