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 […]
Altechna joins €25M TALOS-TWO project to develop Europe’s first 100kW laser weapons
Optical system. (Altechna) The European Defence Fund-backed initiative brings together 21 partners from 8 countries to strengthen Europe’s security, establish a sovereign laser supply chain, and accelerate the deployment of high-energy laser weapons by 2030 Altechna, a leading global photonics company, has been selected to participate in the TALOS-TWO project–a €25 million initiative funded by the European […]
General Atomics acquires North Point Defense
General Atomics acquires North Point Defense. (GA/NPD) Baird served as the exclusive financial adviser and Miles & Stockbridge acted as legal counsel to North Point Defense on the transaction General Atomics (GA) announced on March 3 the strategic acquisition of North Point Defense, Inc. (NPD), a leading provider of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) exploitation software and […]
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems extends contract with CFO Paul Glaser until the end of 2030
Paul Glaser, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems. (thyssenkrupp Marine Systems) As Head of Strategy and, from 2021, as CFO, he played a key role in the economic stabilisation and performance improvement of recent years In February 2025, the Supervisory Board of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems GmbH decided to extend the contract and appointment […]
Manuel Escalante appointed Chief Technology Officer of Indra Group
Manuel Escalante new CTO of Indra Group. (Indra) At Indra Group, he held the positions of Managing Director of Defence and Security and member of the Indra Management Committee, as well as Director of Cybersecurity and Cyber Defence and member of the Minsait Management Committee Manuel Escalante has been appointed Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and […]
Kratos & RAFAEL establish Prometheus Energetics Joint Venture, a U.S.-based merchant supplier of Solid Rocket Motors
Yoav Tourgeman,President and CEO of RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. (SIVANFARAJ) Prometheus is projected to begin production in 2027 of SRMs Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a technology company in the defense, national security and global markets, and RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., announced on February 27 an approximate 50/50 partnership for the establishment […]