£41 million contract supports 95 Dorset jobs and boosts Royal Navy helicopter support services
Two AW139 helicopters will transfer personnel and supplies to warships from spring 2026, supporting training for UK and NATO global operations. The Royal Navy will benefit from world-class helicopter support services following a £41 million, five-year contract awarded by DE&S to Dorset-based small-medium enterprise, HeliOperations, creating 15 new jobs and sustaining 80 existing roles. Through […]
Bittium strengthens its operations in the United Kingdom
To manage the UK company’s operations, Bittium has appointed Dean Aldridge Bittium has established a legal entity in the United Kingdom (UK). Local presence in the UK strengthens the company’s position and supports operational activities with local customers and partners. Aldridge is responsible for the Defense & Security business segment’s sales operations in the UK. […]
Diehl Aviation breaks ground on new production facility in Craiova, Romania
This expansion is a key part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its manufacturing footprint and meet growing demand in the aviation industry The facility will primarily produce products and components for commercial passenger aircraft, ensuring reliable deliveries as production rates continue to rise. Numerous government representatives from Romania took part in the festivities. By […]
THEON acquires 100% of Germany-based Kappa Optronics, strengthening global footprint on electro-optic platform-based products
The transaction will be financed through a mix of debt and IPO proceeds Theon International Plc (THEON) announced on August 4 the acquisition of 100% of Kappa Optronics GmbH (KAPPA), a Germany-based specialist in aviation and land optronics, for an Enterprise Value of €75 million, at an accretive multiple. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in […]
Elbit Systems awarded two contracts for the supply of advanced airborne munitions to the Israel Ministry of Defense
Aggregate amount of approximately $260 million Elbit Systems Ltd. announced on August 11, that it was awarded two contracts in an aggregate amount of approximately $260 million for the supply of advanced airborne munitions to the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD). Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems: „We continue supporting the Israel […]
Embraer Defense Europe signs strategic MoUs with Lithuanian Partners strengthening aerospace cooperation and innovation
These strategic agreements cover a wide range of high value areas including MRO, Engineering, innovation, technological development and supply chain management Embraer signed on July 8 several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with key Lithuanian partners, marking a significant step toward long-term cooperation in aerospace, defense and innovation. The agreements were signed with eight prominent Lithuanian […]
American Rheinmetall expands rubber product portfolio
With over 75 years of rubber compounding expertise, American Rheinmetall now offers vertically integrated solutions for OEMs and end users in agriculture, construction, defense, and industrial markets American Rheinmetall announced on July 8 the expansion of its rubber product portfolio as part of the company’s continued growth in the U.S. industrial and defense sectors, following […]
Infantry ammunition for the Baltic states: Rheinmetall will deliver 40mm ammunition to Lithuania and hand grenades to Estonia
Total order value around €33 million Rheinmetall has received various orders from Estonia and Lithuania for the delivery of infantry ammunitions. The orders have a total value of around €33 million. Estonia awarded Rheinmetall a framework contract in the second quarter of 2025 for the delivery of hand grenades. Splinter grenades are to be delivered […]
Navantia begins production in the first of its new factories equipped with cutting-edge technology
This is the Open Units Workshop located at the San Fernando shipyard, which will improve the construction times and costs of blocks for ships destined for the Spanish Navy and other customers Navantia’s shipyard in San Fernando has started building flat panels for the blocks of current projects in its Open Flat Units Workshop (TUAP), […]
Peli Products appoints Cyril Buzut as Director of International FP&A
Based at Peli’s EMEAI Headquarters in Barcelona Peli Products recently announced the appointment of Cyril Buzut as Director of International Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A). Cyril will be responsible for driving financial planning, forecasting and analysis across Peli’s international markets, supporting strategic decision-making and global growth. Cyril began his career in Mergers & Acquisitions in […]