Bell Textron announced it has chosen Wichita, Kansas, as the assembly site for the fuselage of the U.S
The U.S
EDGE Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Brazilian Navy at EURONAVAL-2024 for the development of autonomous surface and aerial defence systems. The partnership focuses on deepening technical, operational, and logistical cooperation to jointly develop and deploy sophisticated anti-drone systems for navy applications
Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), part of EDGE Group, has partnered with French firm LACROIX to integrate advanced decoy technology into its FA-400 Fast Attack vessel, enhancing the patrol ships coastal and territorial defense capabilities. The agreement was formalized at the EURONAVAL 2024 Exhibition in Paris, where ADSB CEO David Massey and LACROIX COO François Moulinier signed the partnership
Saab has introduced the Autonomous Ocean Core, an advanced control system designed to provide autonomy capabilities for both surface and subsurface naval platforms in military and civilian missions. This vessel-agnostic system features an open architecture, allowing it to be adapted to different vessels, enhancing their ability to operate autonomously at sea
European defense companies—Navantia (Spain), Fincantieri (Italy), Naval Group (France), and Naviris (France/Italy)—signed the Initial Consortium Agreement for the second phase of the
Former CEO of United Engine Corporation, Vadim Badekha will take over military and civil aircraft maker, UAC following the resignation of Yuri Slyusar who has been appointed acting governor of the Rostov region. Alexander Grachev, the head of UEC-Klimov, will replace Vadim Badekha as CEO of United Engine Corporation (UEC)
Safran Electronics & Defense has been selected by Singapores Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) to supply electro-optical (EO) observation systems and gun fire control systems (GFCS) for the countrys naval fleet. These systems will be fitted on Singapores new Multi Role Combat Vessels (MRCV), Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV), and as part of the modernization of the Formidable-Class Frigates
PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, has completed the first-ever integration of its locally manufactured aft fuselage onto an F-16 Block 70/72 aircraft at Lockheed Martin's facility in Greenville, South Carolina. The aft fuselage, which was completed at PZL Mielec in August 2023, was transported to the Greenville facility for the "mating" process
Russia reveals a new autonomous interceptor drone with machine vision capabilities, while Ukraine enhances its counter-drone technology for battlefield defense. Russia has introduced a new