Fourth Italian SAMP/T NG Air Defense Radar Completes Key Trial
Leonardo has completed factory acceptance trials of the fourth Kronos radar for the Italian SAMP/T NG (new-generation) air and missile defense system.
British Navy Accepts First AI-Driven Autonomous Minehunter From Thales
The Royal Navy has taken delivery of its first of four end-to-end autonomous minehunting systems from Thales UK.
France Test-Fires Hellfire Missile Replacement
The French defense procurement agency conducted the first long-range firing of the MAST-F, or AKERON LP, air-to-ground missile recently.
OCCAR Extends A400M Aircraft Program Agreement With NATO
The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation extended an existing contract to supply NATO’s A400M aircraft program with support services.
Airbus to Extend Tiger Military Helicopter Support for Germany, France, Spain
Airbus has signed a deal to continue providing Tiger helicopter fleet support for the German, French, and Spanish Armed Forces.
Germany to Upgrade A400M Airlifter Fleet for $165M
Germany has approved a financing plan to upgrade its fleet of Airbus A400M military transport aircraft to align with evolving NATO requirements.
Lithuania to Receive More Boxer Vehicles From OCCAR, German Consortium
OCCAR has signed an agreement with Rheinmetall and KNDS to purchase 27 additional Boxer vehicles on behalf of Lithuania.
OCCAR Signs Development of Italy’s Fourth Near Future Submarine
The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation has exercised a contract option to manufacture a fourth U212 Near Future Submarine for the Italian Navy.
NATO Receives New A330 Air-to-Air Tanker Plane
NATO has received its eighth A330 multi role tanker transport aircraft in the Netherlands, bolstering its air-to-air refueling capabilities.
Italy Launches 10th FREMM Multi-Purpose Frigate
The Italian Navy has launched its tenth FREMM frigate, Emilio Bianchi, at the Riva Trigoso integrated shipyard in northern Italy.
Netherlands Wants in on European Armaments Development, Acquisition Group
The Netherlands has signified its intention to join a European association for joint production and acquisition of military weapons and equipment.
French, Italian Horizon Frigates to Receive Mid-Life Upgrade
OCCAR has awarded Naviris and EUROSAM a mid-life upgrade contract for the French and Italian Navy’s Horizon-class frigates.
NATO A330 Tanker Fleet Achieves Initial Operational Capability
NATO’s A330 multinational multi-roe tanker transporter fleet has achieved initial operational capability for a complete range of missions.
Italy’s New U212 Submarine Passes Critical Design Review
Italy’s new submarine program has passed critical design review, the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation has announced.
MBDA Consortium to Produce Aster Missile for UK
A team led by MBDA and the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation has signed a contract amendment to produce Aster missiles for the UK.
Italy and UK to Refurbish 1,000 Aster Missiles
The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation has signed a contract with the Franco-Italian Eurosam consortium to refurbish 1,000 Aster missiles owned by the UK Royal Navy and Italian Army and Navy.
£2.8 billion British Army Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle contract ‘secured’
A £2.8 billion contract for more than 500 Boxer armored vehicles for the British Army's Mechanised Infantry Vehicle requirement has been "secured"


