French-German partnership in the defence sector: ARQUUS and Daimler Truck are joining forces
This partnership serves the strategic cooperation beyond the two companies‘ own business activities and includes joint vehicle development, production, sales and services in the area of military wheeled vehicles The French military vehicle manufacturer ARQUUS and the German commercial vehicle manufacturer Daimler Truck want to work closely together on a project-specific basis.The two companies aim […]
Boeing names Stephen Parker as CEO of Defense, Space & Security
Parker has 37 years of Boeing experience with global expertise in manufacturing, program management and technical leadership Boeing announced on July 1st Stephen (Steve) Parker as president and chief executive officer of its Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business, effective immediately. Parker has served as interim leader of the Boeing business unit since September 2024. […]
Terma signs key support agreement with Argentinian Ministry of Defense and Air Force for F-16 modernization
The agreement marks a strategic milestone in Argentina’s acquisition program and confirms Terma’s continued role as a trusted supplier of advanced defense technology Terma has signed a support agreement with the Argentinian Ministry of Defense and the Argentinian Air Force, formalizing its role in the modernization and operational preparation of 24 former Royal Danish Air […]
Letter of Intent signed: Daimler Truck becomes partner for vehicle assembly in Senegal
The assembly of various Mercedes-Benz truck model series is planned for the Senegalese Ministry of Defense, fire brigade and police and for use in the private sector Daimler Truck has signed a letter of intent on locally assembled trucks together with the government of the Republic of Senegal and the company Global Truck Systems (GTS) […]
MARTE – Main ARmoured Tank of Europe
MARTE project awarded by European Commission with a grant of approximately €20 Mio. from the European Defence Fund (EDF) The European defense sector takes a significant step forward with the launch of the Project MARTE (acronym for Main ARmoured Tank of Europe), a cutting-edge and highly promising initiative designed to strengthen Europe’s technological autonomy by […]
German and Danish Defense Ministers visit Terma’s Søborg office
They toured the facility, engaged with employees, and discussed key areas of cooperation, including the role of innovation and industrial partnerships in enhancing NATO’s deterrence and defense posture Terma welcomed Denmark’s Minister of Defense, Troels Lund Poulsen, and Germany’s Federal Minister of Defense, Boris Pistorius, for a high-level visit to its Søborg facility, underscoring the […]
Germany buys KONGSBERG’s Joint Strike Missiles
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) has signed a contract worth about NOK 6.5 billion for the delivery of the Joint Strike Missile to Germany On 5 June 2025, KONGSBERG announced that Germany had selected the JSM for its F-35 fighter jets, while contract negotiations were ongoing. The contract between the parties has now been signed. […]
Change in the management of the Diehl Defence representative offices in Berlin and Coblenz
The change in management will take place as of July 1, 2025 Diehl Defence holds representative offices in Berlin and Coblenz, the management of which will change as of July 1, 2025: Thomas Schüller, who has held this position within the company to date, will hand over to his successor Oliver Schmelzer in the middle […]
Diehl Defence and Sener will collaborate in Remote Carriers, UGVs and Hypersonic Missile Technologies
During the 55th International Paris Air Show, Diehl Defence and Sener signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the strategic collaboration in future systems for FCAS, hypersonic missiles, as well as for a variety of core technologies of both Sener’s and Diehl Defence’s product portfolio Both family-owned companies Sener and Diehl Defence look back on […]
KONGSBERG and Thales to establish new major defence communications joint venture in Norway
This new company is a response to European armed forces’ call for greater interoperability, sovereignty, and the urgent need for large-scale equipment Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) and Thales have agreed to combine two of their businesses – KONGSBERG’s tactical communications unit and Thales’ crypto and secure communications business in Norway – in a joint […]