The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation and Naviris have signed a contract to commence development of the European Patrol Corvette, the first phase of the Modular, Multirole Patrol Corvette program. The naval vessel development project, supported by the European Commission through the European Defence Fund, will develop and produce corvette fleets for militaries and police in the...
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South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace to Develop Actuation Systems for Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 Aircraft
South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace has signed an agreement with Vertical Aerospace to deliver the electro-mechanical actuation systems for the latter's VX4 electric aircraft. Under the expanded deal, the company will design, test, manufacture and supply the electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft's tilt and blade pitch control system. Upon completion, the technology will be installed on the VX4 prototype being assembled in the United Kingdom and scheduled for test flights in 2024.
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Leonardo Seeking Key European Defense Industry Alliances, New CEO Says
The new CEO of Italian defense and electronics firm Leonardo, Roberto Cingolani, said the company is “working on some alliances that should create European hubs in fundamental defense sectors.” According to a Defense News report, the CEO’s strategy, which he unveiled in a speech before a defense committee in the Italian Parliament, calls for a...
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Terran Orbital Secures ESA Contract to Develop Nanosatellite for Space Servicing Missions
Terran Orbital subsidiary Tyvak International has received a $4.7 million contract to develop a nanosatellite for the European Space Agency’s mission operations on the Space Rider uncrewed robotic laboratory. Under the deal, the company will partner with the Polytechnic University of Turin, the University of Padova and StellarProject to build the spacecraft, which will be...
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New AWS European Sovereign Cloud Offering to Address Strict EU Rules
Amazon Web Services announced on Wednesday that it will roll out an independent AWS European Sovereign Cloud to help companies and the public sector meet the European Union’s strict regulations. The new European offering, which will be located in Europe and operate out of the continent, will feature security, availability and performance similar to existing...
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Kyiv Joint Venture Expands Rheinmetall’s Footprint in Ukraine
German defense contractor Rheinmetall announced on Tuesday that it has established a joint venture with the state-owned Ukrainian Defense Industry, with an initial focus on military vehicle maintenance services in Ukraine. Named Rheinmetall Ukrainian Defense Industry, the joint venture will later cooperate in developing and manufacturing some Rheinmetall products, the Duesseldorf-based company said. Rheinmetall holds...
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Elbit Systems to Serve as the Swedish Army’s LSS Mark Integration Partner
Elbit Systems Sweden AB will manage the rollout of the LSS Mark tactical command support system as part of the Swedish Army’s digitalization. The company will serve as the LSS Mark integration partner for the Swedish Army over a 10-year period under an approximately $170 million contract. Under the deal, the Elbit Systems subsidiary will be in charge...
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Sweden Awards Saab a New Contract for Gripen C/D Fleet Upgrade
Saab will provide upgrades and support services to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration’s fleet of JAS 39 Gripen C/D. The FMV placed an order for continued operation and capability enhancements for the fighter aircraft under a newly awarded contract valued at $51.9 million. Lars Tossman, head of Saab’s Aeronautics business unit, said the development ensures that Gripen...
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Saab Names Laurence Earl as Vice President, Head of Operational Excellence for Aeronautics Business Area
Defense and security company Saab has appointed Laurence Earl as the new vice president and head of operational excellence for its aeronautics business. Earl confirmed his new position on his LinkedIn profile on Monday. “Saab is a fantastic company with a proud heritage, great people and lots of opportunities,” he said. “Together we continue to...
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Airbus Wins $1.27B Contracts for Enhancement, In-Service Support of France’s A330 Fleet
Airbus Defence and Space has secured two contracts worth $1.27 billion from the French government to provide capability enhancement and in-service support for the country’s A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport fleet. Under the first agreement, the company will install a MELISSA satellite communications station on each of the A330s to provide continued connectivity for the aircraft...