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Leonardo, Rheinmetall in JV for Italian Tank, Lynx Infantry Vehicle

July 4, 2024 @ 06:53 AM

Leonardo and Rheinmetall have signed an MoU to form a 50:50 joint venture for developing and commercializing new land defense systems, including a Main Battle Tank and the Lynx Platform for the Italian Army. In particular, the future joint venture - headquartered in Italy - will be the Lead System Integrator, prime-contractor and system integrator, in both the Italian programs (MBT and AICS) and will define the roadmap for the participation in the future European Main Ground Combat System (MGCS)
Thales Receives First Full Design Verification Report for Medium Risk UAS Operations...

June 26, 2024 @ 05:16 AM

Thales has become the first company to receive a full Design Verification Report (DVR) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for operating light Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in medium risk, Specific Assurance Integrity Level (SAIL) III conditions. This has been achieved in partnership with Aeromapper and ONERA
Romanian Bayraktar TB2 Pilots to Soon Perform Training Flights of Newly Delivered...

June 25, 2024 @ 12:03 PM

Romanian pilots are set to commence training flights of the country's newly delivered Bayraktar TB2 combat drones, as announced by Turkey-based drone manufacturer Baykar
Airbus Begins Flight Test of NH90 Standard 2 Helicopter

June 18, 2024 @ 09:43 AM

Airbus Helicopters has initiated flight testing for the NH90 Standard 2 prototype, tailored for French Army Aviation's special forces missions. The French Ministry for Armed Forces has ordered a total of 18 NH90s in the Standard 2 configuration
Anduril’s Planned Rhode Island Facility to Produce 200 Dive Autonomous Underwater Vehicles...

June 17, 2024 @ 06:13 AM

Anduril Industries has announced the opening of a new facility in Rhode Island to increase production to 200 autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) per year. This
NH Industries Launches NH90 Helicopter Upgrade Program

June 14, 2024 @ 10:36 AM

NH Industries (NHI) and the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) have signed a contract to develop and qualify the NH90 Block 1 upgrade, enhancing the NH90 combat helicopter for Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy. This upgrade is a key component of the NH90 evolution roadmap and will enhance both the Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) and the NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH) variants
Patria Acquires Nordic Drones to Enhance Unmanned Aerial Systems Capabilities

June 13, 2024 @ 12:49 PM

Patria has signed a bill of sale on Thursday to acquire the entire share capital of Nordic Drones Oy, a Finnish drone pilot trainer and manufacturer specializing in professional drones. The value of the acquisition has not been disclosed
Airbus UpNext Testing New Technologies for Automatic Taxiing, Pilot Assistance

May 21, 2024 @ 10:17 AM

Airbus UpNext, an Airbus subsidiary, is testing new technologies for automatic taxiing and pilot assistance on an electric truck. The three-year research project, named Optimate, will integrate advanced automation, computer vision, data fusion, and machine learning to enhance aircraft navigation, the human-machine interface, and flight safety
MBDA Selected to Develop European Counter-Hypersonic Weapon Concept

May 16, 2024 @ 06:23 AM

MBDA signed a European Defence Fund grant agreement and a Linked Procurement Contract with Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) on May 15, initiating the HYpersonic Defence Interceptor Study (HYDIS²) concept phase with co-funding from member states. The European Commission's selection of the HYDIS² project for funding in July 2023 highlights the strategic importance placed on countering emerging hypersonic threats
QinetiQ Introduces Android-Compatible Bracer Software for Enhanced Tactical Situational Awareness

May 10, 2024 @ 11:12 AM

QinetiQs Bracer software has introduced Android compatibility, aiming to improve situational awareness in tactical operations. This advancement allows users to access critical data in real-time using Android devices, reducing reliance on specialized equipment and improving operational efficiency

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