MBDA a model more relevant than ever
European collaboration through MBDA has allowed nations access to decisive sovereign capabilities MBDA CEO Eric Béranger reaffirmed the European group’s role as a leading global provider of complex weapons. At his annual press conference on March 17 2025 from Paris, France, Eric Béranger explained MBDA’s capacity to answer and exceed the production ramp-up necessary to […]
HENSOLDT is investing millions in a new radar anechoic chamber
Production capacity of SPEXER radars increased at the Ulm site The sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT is further expanding its production capacities. A new anechoic chamber for SPEXER radars has been put into operation at the Ulm site. The total investment volume amounts to more than one million euros. The SPEXER radar family offers high-performance surveillance […]
Overwatch and Milrem Robotics announce strategic collaboration to advance unmanned defence capabilities
Both parties will engage in collaborative test and evaluation efforts to advance operational capabilities and deliver enhanced performance under realistic mission conditions Overwatch, a British aerospace and defence business specialising in the design and manufacture of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and Milrem Robotics have signed a collaboration agreement to drive product development, production, and sales […]
New York State Police orders Airbus H160 and three H145 helicopters
This announcement follows the agency’s order of two H145s in 2024 as New York State Police moves to replace their existing helicopters New York State Police has placed an order for an Airbus H160 and three H145 helicopters, making them the first law enforcement agency in the U.S. to add an H160 to their fleet. […]
UK National Police Air Service orders seven Airbus H135s
Airbus Helicopters has been selected by the UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) to supply seven H135 helicopters as the initial phase of its fleet renewal programme The firm order is the first output of a Framework Contract, signed with the BlueLight Commercial procurement agency, which confirms Airbus as the exclusive supplier of helicopters for […]
Israel Aerospace Industries expands its civilian activities into smart mobility with new startup
NIART SYSTEMS LTD, launched by IAI ELTA & DCX Systems Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) through its subsidiary ELTA Systems Ltd. and DCX Systems Limited has launched NIART SYSTEMS, a Smart Mobility startup focusing on the railway sector. NIART is developing the world’s first cutting-edge system for long-range obstacle detection, delivering an onboard locomotive solution that […]
Embraer CEO visits Warsaw setting out plans for aircraft manufacturing and maintenance in Poland
Potential projects include KC-390 assembly line, Passenger-to-Freight commercial aircraft conversions, sub assembly of structural E2 parts, landing gear overhaul facility, and investments in training and education Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, active in both commercial and defense, plans to make Poland a center of excellence in Europe. Francisco Gomes Neto, President and […]
Quantum Systems acquires AirRobot, ensuring the supply of critical capabilities to the Bundeswehr
Following the acquisition by Quantum Systems, AirRobot can continue to deliver to the Bundeswehr and provide the required capabilities for security and defense Quantum-Systems GmbH announced on March 10 the complete acquisition of AirRobot GmbH. This strategic acquisition expands Quantum Systems‘ product portfolio in drone technology and strengthens technological sovereignty for the Bundeswehr and European […]
Intellian opens its first USA manufacturing line
Intensifies its commitment to its U.S. Government partners Intellian Technologies USA, Inc. announced on March 10 that its ARC-M4 Block 1 (AN/USC-75) is now being manufactured at Intellian’s U.S. headquarters, in Irvine, California. Intellian is intensifying its commitment to the U.S. Government’s mission-critical objectives and supply chain resiliency, by manufacturing the ARC-M4 Block 1 SATCOM […]
UK Ministry of Defence and industry collaboration breaks new ground at the Digital Manufacturing Centre
DMC brief on Spiral 2 Direct Energy Deposition. (DMC) The event was also supported by the Buckinghamshire Enterprise Zone The Digital Manufacturing Centre (DMC), an industry-leading production facility and additive manufacturing (AM) innovation hub, hosted the latest UK MOD Strategic Command’s Additive Manufacturing innovation event, on 5 March 2025. This MOD/industry collaborative event was held […]
