The European Main Battle Tank development (FMBTech) project has been launched to develop the technologies behind the tank of the future
This European project aims to revolutionise Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) for modern hybrid warfare. Coordinated by Thales, the initiative brings together a consortium of 26 companies from 13 European Union (EU) Member States and Norway. Funded by the European Commission under the European Defence Fund (EDF, 2023 edition) and the consortium, this three-year initiative will […]
IAI and DCX announce the establishment of a new Joint Venture in India
Named ELTX, the new JV is expected to deliver transfer of knowledge and technology of high-end defense systems‘ capabilities such as airborne radars and ground systems for the Indian defense sector IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries) and DCX Systems Limited, announced on April 21 the establishment of a new joint venture (JV) to support the Indian […]
Fugro and Damen partner to support the Royal Netherlands Navy with marine security and surveillance vessel
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has contracted this new partnership to enhance its marine security and surveillance capabilities Fugro and Damen have teamed up to provide the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) with a surveillance vessel and operating crew. The RNLN will deploy the surveillance vessel to conduct security operations within the Netherlands’ North Sea exclusive […]
L3Harris expands Indiana facility to support America’s Golden Dome
The expanded 95,000-square-foot facility will support the Department of Defense’s urgent need for on-orbit technology to defend the homeland by building a “Golden Dome” around the United States L3Harris Technologies has completed a $125 million expansion at its space manufacturing facility in Fort Wayne to support the Department of Defense’s urgent need for on-orbit technology […]
FN introduces bold new brand identity to global market
FN has begun an exciting new chapter in its successful 135-year history with a bold new brand identity that exemplifies and solidifies the company’s leading position in the defence and security market The new identity builds on FN’s exceptional legacy and demonstrates the company’s global reach and its modern, innovative approach to defence and security. […]
MGCS Project Company GmbH (MPC) established in Cologne
The founding of the company marks a further significant step in the MGCS project The next step has now been taken in the Franco-German armaments project Main Ground Combat System (MGCS). On the basis of the approval by the German Federal Cartel Office, KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme and Thales legally incorporated the ‘MGCS […]
Volvo Defense at DEFEA 2025: Highly capable solutions for the toughest conditions
Volvo Defense will for the first time present itself at the DEFEA Exhibition in Athens, Greece. With a comprehensive range of tailor-made products from the Volvo Group, Volvo Defense will showcase its capabilities in flexibility and security of supply DEFEA – Defence Exhibition Athens – is a high-profile international defence and security exhibition presenting land, […]
Fincantieri and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems partner for Philippines submarines project
Strategic alliance delivers its proposal for cutting-edge U212 NFS submarines to boost the Philippine Navy’s capabilities, strengthen regional defense, and foster long-term industrial cooperation Fincantieri and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems have signed an Industrial Cooperation Agreement as part of a broader strategic partnership to provide the Philippine’s Navy with advanced submarine capabilities solutions. As part of […]
IWI and FAME establish strategic assembly plant in Peru to equip Armed Forces with ARAD Rifles and Meprolight Sights
Peruvian facility already delivering ARAD Rifles following major contract for 10,000 units Israel Weapon Industries, a member of the SK Group has launched an assembly plant in Peru in collaboration with FAME, a key Peruvian defense industry company affiliated with the Peruvian Ministry of Defense. This strategic partnership enhances Peru’s defense capabilities while fostering local […]
Damen Naval selects Van Halteren Technologies for Key ASWF Systems
Van Halteren Technologies Boxtel (VHT) is a Dutch company focussed on design and manufacturing of specialised systems, technical solutions and services for defence and industrial applications Damen Naval has awarded Van Halteren Technologies two contracts for the Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate (ASWF) programme: the delivery of Replenishment at Sea (RAS) systems and Helicopter Transfer Systems (HTS). […]