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Rheinmetall Secures €328M Contract for Upgrading Romanian Air Defence Systems

December 23, 2023 @ 10:23 AM

The Romanian Ministry of Defence has awarded Rheinmetall, a Düsseldorf-based technology enterprise, a contract valued at approximately €328 million (excluding VAT) for the comprehensive modernization of the country's Oerlikon GDF 103 air defence artillery systems. This marks Rheinmetall's inaugural major order from Romania, an EU and NATO member state
Germany Buys Over 1,200 IRIS-T Guided Missiles

December 23, 2023 @ 06:07 AM

Germanys Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has placed an order with Diehl Defence for more than 1,200 guided missiles. On December 20, Annette Lehnigk-Emden, BAAINBw President, and Helmut Rauch, CEO of Diehl Defence, officially signed a framework contract for the procurement
Dutch Government Initiates Delivery Process for 18 F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine

December 22, 2023 @ 03:03 PM

The Netherlands has decided to provide military assistance to Ukraine by delivering 18 F-16 fighter jets, announced Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Friday. The move is part of the agreements on military support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's ongoing invasion
C-130H Avionics Modernization Advances with First Deliveries at L3Harris Waco Facility...

December 22, 2023 @ 09:14 AM

Progress in the transition of the C-130H platform's avionics from analog to digital at the L3Harris Waco aircraft integration facility is marked by the successful delivery of the initial set of prototype aircraft for developmental and operational testing. L3Harris, as the prime contractor for the U
Rheinmetall to Produce Skyranger Air Defense System for Hungary’s Lynx IFV

December 22, 2023 @ 08:59 AM

Germanys Rheinmetall has clinched a €30 million contract with Hungary for the production of its Skyranger 30 air defense system, tailored for integration into the Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle. The agreement was formalized in Budapest, marking a strategic response to evolving threat scenarios in the region
Rheinmetall Hungary Constructs First Lynx KF41 IFV in Zalaegerszeg Plant

December 22, 2023 @ 05:52 AM

Rheinmetall Hungary has manufactured the first Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) at its production facility in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary. The production marks a key milestone for Rheinmetall's expansion of Europe's armored vehicle production capacity
Lockheed Martin to Showcase Upgraded HIMARS in 2024 Germany Demonstration

December 21, 2023 @ 09:43 AM

Lockheed Martin is preparing to host a demonstration in Germany in 2024 to unveil an upgraded version of its High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). The demonstration will feature the Ground Mobility Artillery Rocket System (GMARS), a collaborative effort with Rheinmetall, proposed as a potential replacement for the German armed forces' MARS 2 multiple launch rocket systems
ISRO Launched 396 Foreign, 70 Domestic Satellites During 2014-23

December 21, 2023 @ 07:44 AM

Indian Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced in the Lok Sabha on December 20, 2023, that India significantly increased its satellite launches, launching 396 foreign satellites and 70 domestic satellites between 2014 and 2023
Navantia to Construct Coastal Hydrographic Vessels for Spanish Navy

December 21, 2023 @ 06:53 AM

The Spanish Ministry of Defense and Navantia have formalized the Execution Order for the construction of two Coastal Hydrographic Vessels (BHC) for the countrys Navy. The signing ceremony occurred this Wednesday at the Ministry of Defense, with María Amparo Valcarce, the Secretary of State for Defense, and Ricardo Domínguez, the President of Navantia
Slovenia Receives First Leonardo C-27J Spartan Tactical Transport Aircraft

December 21, 2023 @ 06:43 AM

In adherence to the Italy-Slovenia Government-to-Government (G2G) Agreement signed on 17 November 2021, Leonardo has successfully delivered the first C-27J Next Generation aircraft to the Slovenian Ministry of Defence. This marks the first of two aircraft specified in the contract between the two nations

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