Business News ► Lockheed Martin and Mantech partner to advance AI based sustainment for U.S. combat aircraft fleet► Rheinmetall and SATIM sign technology supply agreement: Support for German Bundeswehr in SAR programme► Hanwha Aerospace signs MOU with GoCraft to establish local maintenance framework► Rheinmetall opens new hybrid plant in Szeged, southern Hungary – production capacity for civil and military business areas► Tatra Defence and KNDS Deutschland jointly strengthen Czech defense industry► Ovzon receives supplementary order of 58 MSEK from FMV for additional mobile satellite terminals► Kongsberg to deliver combat system to Germany and Norway’s 212CD submarines► Kongsberg to deliver navigation system to Germany’s 212A submarines► Kongsberg to start production of Thor vehicle radios for the Norwegian Armed Forces► Sweden’s Land and Environmental Court grants permit to build the country’s first TNT production facility since the Cold War► Sisu Auto and Valmet Automotive have signed a cooperation agreement to begin collaboration on military vehicles and their components.► KNDS intends to list in 2026 to support its long-term growth strategy► Northrop Grumman and 4iG Space and Technologies to deepen C-UAS, Space and Advanced Weapons collaboration► Fincantieri, the board of directors approves the 2026-2030 business plan► KNDS and Leonardo Agree on Joint Product Development► CAE awarded contract to deliver Australia’s Future Air Mission Training System► KNDS expands LEOPARD 2 production with new plant in Lithuania► Avio USA selects Virginia for solid rocket motors manufacturing facility► Aeronautics announces signing of a strategic cooperation agreementwith 4IG SDT► Gabler secures trilateral submarine support contracts with Germany, Italy and Portugal► Kongsberg and Helsing team up to realise European space ambitions► Strategic expansion of the corporate network: Rheinmetall acquires specialist company for the storage and disassembly of ammunition► Denmark procures KNDS LEGUAN bridge layers based on wheeled vehicles► GDELS growth strategy on track: Groundbreaking ceremony at the Immenstaad production site► Boeing completes acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems► Naval Group and the Egyptian Navy are extending their collaboration for in-service support of the fleet► Patria has agreed to collaborate with Valmet Automotive on the technology transfer and production of first armoured vehicles► Lockheed Martin opens 17,000-square-foot system integration lab for hypersonic capabilities► EURENCO and BAE Systems enter long-term agreement for the supply of critical energetic materials► Leonardo inaugurates the regional cyber center in Malaysia, turning Kuala Lumpur into a new hub for the Southeast Asia► Axon Vision Announce Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Leonardo DRS to Deliver AI-Enhanced Counter-UAS Solutions for U.S. Market► Restructuring of Denel showing encouraginig results► Terma acquires OSL Technology – powering a market-leading counter-UAS and critical-infrastructure protection capability► HENSOLDT receives high three-digit million-euro order for new LUCHS 2 reconnaissance vehicle► Cooperation in the Nordics: Heckler & Koch and Rheinmetall Nordic sign strategic partnership agreement► Van Halteren Technologies and Naval Group sign a contract for the delivery of critical systems for the new Orka-class submarines► Nevesbu and Naval Group sign a contract for the Replacement of the Netherlands Submarine Capability (RNSC) Programme► EDGE and Italy’s Magnaghi Aerospace Group Pave the way for future cooperation across aerospace systems► Airbus and Mubadala sign agreement on A400M Industrial Collaboration Partnership► GA-ASI, LOCKHEED MARTIN and L3HARRIS collaborate on crewed-uncrewed teaming flight test►Swedish spin-Out TERASi to launch first-of-its-kind ‘aerial connectivity hub’ for tactical & critical civil operations as part of armed forces-backed initiative► Italy–Albania intergovernmental summit, Fincantieri and Kayo sign agreement for a naval JV in the country►Echodyne and Poland’s military institute of armored and automotive technology collaborate on integrating counter-drone radar into unmanned ground vehicles►Defence Builder and 17Tech unite to accelerate defense innovation across Finland and Ukraine►VTT and Millog Promote Innovation in the Defence Sector►Leonardo: subscription to Avio’s capital increase completed►Capital Markets Day: HENSOLDT makes significant progress in capacity expansion and Software-Defined Defence►Patria and the Finnish Defence Forces strengthen strategic partnership►COHORT and HANWHA OCEAN sign mou to pursue Thai frigate and export ship building programmes►Rheinmetall and ICEYE establish joint venture in Neuss► 3rd Quarter 2025 Results►Groundbreaking ceremony in Baisogala: Rheinmetall and Lithuania build artillery ammunition plant on NATO’s eastern flank►CSG acquires Serbian company MUST Solutions, a manufacturer of propulsion systems for UAS►Sitep Australia joins Rohde & Schwarz team for Hunter class frigate communications►A4ESSOR and OCCAR sign new procurement contract to advance development of interoperable tactical communications►Patria signs a Letter of Intent with Valmet Automotive to join in armoured vehicle production and testing►New Partnership Between Milrem Robotics and Poland’s Military University of Technology Strengthens Defence Robotics R&D►Lockheed Martin Invests $50M in Saildrone to Advance Unmanned Surface Vehicle Capabilities for U.S. Navy►Cooperation with Bulgaria: Rheinmetall and VMZ establish joint venture for the production of artillery ammunition►FN Browning Group makes capital investment in FN UK► Otokar and Guardiaris Signed a strategic cooperation agreement► Embraer and Mahindra Group forge strategic alliance to introduce the C-390 Millennium to India► Saab receives order from FMV for continued future fighter concept studies►Saab and the Swedish Armed Forces extend Gripen maintenance contract►Rheinmetall Hungary Zrt. – Investment announcement ceremony in Zalaegerszeg►CSG Enters the Unmanned Aerial Systems Segment through AviaNera►MBDA signed production contract for TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile for the Italian Navy►Italy–Greece naval cooperation: Fincantieri at the core of the strategic agreement►Latvia orders Rheinmetall ammunition factory -Group expands global ammunition production network►RTX’s Pratt & Whitney developing new engines for munitions and Collaborative Combat Aircraft►GDELS on a Growth Path: Extensive Investments in the Kaiserslautern and Sembach Sites►Dassault Aviation Inaugurates New Facility►Northrop Grumman Teams with Industry Partners to Deliver Advanced Radar to Taiwan►General Dynamics Land Systems and Daimler Truck commit to a strategic partnership►Leonardo helicopters opens Florida Support Center to enhance TH-73A and civil aircraft sustainment capabilities►Northrop Grumman and NCSIST Sign MOU to Collaborate on Air and Missile Defense Capabilities►Northrop Grumman and Elaboracja Niewiadow Sign Strategic MOU to Bolster Polish Munitions►Texelis Defence and KNDS France take their relationship to the next level► Rheinmetall reaches agreement with Lürssen Group on acquisition of NVL (Naval Vessels Lürssen), becoming a naval systems provider► Industry partners form GCAP Electronics Evolution consortium to deliver sensing and communications for next generation fighterCeremonial opening of new ammunition factory: Turning point at Rheinmetall-speed► Hanwha Aerospace enhances strategic cooperation with WITU in ammunition technology► Safran and PGZ reinforce defense partnership through innovation and local industrial cooperation► Rafael and Hyundai Rotem Sign Teaming Agreement on Trophy Active Protection System at MSPO► Naval Group and Polish Defense Group PGZ (Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa) sign an Industrial Cooperation Agreement ► Hanwha Aerospace Partners with Nortal and SensusQ to Co-Develop Advanced BMS► Eurenco and Beretta Holding enter into a Long-Term Agreement for the supply of small caliber propellants► Hanwha and WB Group sign agreement for guided missile production in Poland► Saab signs MoU with Polish company PGZ► Fincantieri and PGZ sign strategic MoU to support Poland’s Naval modernization► Patria has completed the acquisition of ILIAS Solutions► ANAVIA inaugurates new HQ and Advanced UAS Prototyping Centre in Switzerland► EURENCO and MESKO strengthen strategic partnership with long-term energetic nitrocellulose supply agreement► Condor Signs MoU with Hungary’s 4iG S&D to Establish Hub for Advanced Non-Lethal Solutions► Aselsan launches the largest defense industry investment in Türkiye’s history► Kessler & Co acquires Timoney Dynamic Solutions: enhanced capability and value creation for protected vehicle suspension systems► Terma and Boeing sign MoU to explore P-8 maintenance collaboration in Denmark► GA-ASI acquires assets of Achates Power, Inc.► SK Group becomes the sole owner of ELVO, a leading Greek armored vehicle manufacturer► Saab acquires Swedish company Deform► HGH Systèmes Infrarouges and Athena Security Solutions sign strategic defense partnership MoU► Embraer Defense Europe signs strategic MoUs with Lithuanian Partners strengthening aerospace cooperation and innovation► AV and SNC Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Golden Dome for America “Limited Area Defense” Architecture ► 2nd Quarter 2025 Results► Kongsberg and Advanced Protection Systems enter Polish-Norwegian Partnership for Counter-UAV Solutions► KNDS and Triton reach agreement on the transfer of shares in RENK► Thales has entered into advanced discussions with a view to acquire RTX’s stake in the French joint-venture company Thales Raytheon Systems► Leonardo acquires Axiomatics of Sweden ► American Rheinmetall Systems Joins American Rheinmetall as a Unified Business Entity ► EURENCO doubles production capacity at its Clermont (Belgium) site► Airbus Defence and Space implements new organisation to shape division’s future competitiveness► Kongsberg and Thales to establish new major defence communications joint venture in Norway► GA-ASI announces investment in Dutch technology innovator Arceon► BAE Systems: vast new shipbuilding facility opens in Glasgow► Kongsberg to develop missiles and drone boats in Ukraine► Aselsan deepens ties with Indonesia at INDODEFENCE► Fincantieri and PMM sign strategic collaboration agreement in Indonesia► EDGE Group and Leonardo to Strengthen Strategic Partnership with Groundbreaking Joint Venture► ELT Group and EDGE Sign Strategic Cooperation Letter on EW Suite for Kuwait Navy Missile Boats► Hanwha Systems and BAE Systems sign MoU to build Next-Generation Reconnaissance Satellite System► SCD to Establish European-Based Maintenance and Support Center in Partnership with ASSEMBLIFY GmbH► Saab and Maxar forge partnership► Oshkosh Corporation Renames Defense Segment to Transport Segment and Appoints Steve Nordlund as President► Rheinmetall Resonant South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Established► Nokia and blackned to create next-generation deployable tactical networks for the defense sector► Milaha and Fincantieri Sign Strategic MoU to Advance Maritime Cooperation and Technology Integration► German-Indian cooperation: Rheinmetall and Reliance enter into strategic partnership► EDGE signs MoU with Specialist Mechanical Engineers to manufacture land vehicle components in the UAE► Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu Strengthen Japan Industry Collaboration with SPY-7 Supplier Selection and Strategic Agreements► Cooperation in Spain: Rheinmetall and Indra announce a strategic agreement on armoured vehicles► Fincantieri and Enra Energy Solutions sign strategic collaboration agreement in Malaysia► Tawazun Council and Thales Sign Agreement to Establish Ground Master Air Surveillance Radar Production Facility in UAE► Fincantieri signs a MoU with Graal Tech for the development and commercialization of autonomous underwater solutions► EDGE launches ‘Group AI Accelerator’ to drive excellence in AI-Enhanced solutions► Rheinmetall Confirms Site for UK Barrel Facility – Signalling Major Commitment to British Defence Capability ► ELT Group presents the ESA-SCAN project► Navantia and Leonardo sign MoU for jointly market naval solutions► Elbit Systems Awarded $80 Million Contract to Upgrade Helicopters for International Customer► Saab grows in Gothenburg and establishes new facility► Patria-led Artificial Intelligence Warfare Adaptive Swarm Platform to receive €45M in EU funding to reinforce Europe’s defence capabilities► Kongsberg and BAE Systems enter Cooperation Agreement► Rheinmetall and ICEYE plan to establish a joint venture – satellite production and other space solutions in the new Rheinmetall Space Cluster► Terma and Lockheed Martin sign Memorandum of Understanding► Naval Group and six Hellenic companies sign new contracts in the frame of the Hellenic Industrial Participation plan► Saab Australia and ST Engineering partner on deployable health solutions for combat field hospitals► DSTA and MBDA deepen Partnership to advance Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems Capabilities► Strategic cooperation: Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall to join forces on centre of excellence for European Security► Patria transitions to a new operating model starting 1 June 2025 – change negotiations concluded► 1st Quarter 2025 Results► Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® and Arquimea Develop AI Capable ISR Platforms► Hensoldt successfully completes refinancing and strengthens financial flexibility► Fincantieri signs memorandum of understanding with Kayo to support the development of the naval sector in Albania► Strategic partnership between Patria and Rheinmetall for the Hungarian ZRINYI programme► Rheinmetall takes over Hagedorn-NC GmbH, securing the supply chain for propellant production► SIATT and EMGEPRON sign Memorandum of Understanding on Government-to-Government sales of the MANSUP Missile► EINSA to market Milrem Robotics unmanned systems in Spain► Norway and Denmark join military-optronics cooperation► Hanwha Aerospace and GA-ASI Partner for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Collaboration► Iveco Defence Vehicles and Metlen forge strategic alliance for the Hellenic Army’s Military Truck Fleet Modernization► Kongsberg has entered into a long-term agreement for the maintenance of the F-35 in Norway► Daimler Truck and ARX Robotics plan partnership in the field of defence mobility► Patria will invest 40 million euros to expand armoured vehicle production in Hämeenlinna► EDGE to Continue Expansion of its Naval Capabilities through Multi-Billion Euro Joint Venture with CMN NAVAL► Hensoldt and TUM Venture Labs sign strategic cooperation agreementLEONARDO: INDUSTRIAL PLAN UPDATE► Patria will adjust its growth strategy and continue to develop its operating model to meet the significantly increasing demand► Sentrycs Lands Multi-Million-Dollar Counter-Drone Deal in Latin America► IGG and Safran inaugurate Vision for Optronics & Navigation site in United Arab Emirates► Rafael and BDL Sign MoU to Jointly Offer Ice Breaker to India►Historic Partnership: BEL IAI Aerosystems begins operations to support India’s Defence Forces ► Rafael and Centum Electronics Sign Teaming Agreement to Enhance Intelligence Capabilities for India► Optimas starts the European project for cybersecure communications in free space with the collaboration of Schiebel► Aselsan expands presence in the Gulf Region with new office in Oman► Alstom and KNDS have reached agreement: Secure future for the industrial site in Görlitz► Aselsan closed 2024 with over 1 billion USD export deals► Germany and Patria have signed work package for CAVS Patria 6×6 programme-related mortar variants development► Navantia UK Announces Investment Plan for Harland & Wolff► The KNDS Group announces that it has entered into exclusive negotiations for the acquisition of Texelis’ defense business► EDGE to Collaborate with Hungarian Ministry of Defence on Innovation Programmes► Patria acquires ILIAS Solutions to strengthen digital defence capabilities and readiness► 2024 Full Year Reports► Navantia UK completes acquisition of Harland & Wolff► Airbus sees continued growth in helicopter sales in 2024► ELT Group signs MoU with SAMI-AEC, reaffirming its role as a strategic partner in Saudi industry► Leonardo signs MoU in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to expand collaboration in the aerospace and defence sector► Saab opens new production facility for Sirius Compact in Tampere► Digitalisation: Rheinmetall acquires majority share in blackned GmbH► Rheinmetall and Bohemia Interactive Simulations announce strategic partnership to enhance defense simulation technologies► The next step for the artillery plant in Lithuania: Rheinmetall, EPSO-G Invest and Giraitės ginkluotės gamykla officially sign partnership agreement► MBDA makes Roxel a wholly-owned subsidiary► Eurenco announces the acquisition of Thiot Ingenierie and strengthens its expertise in the field of fast dynamics and shock physics► Navantia UK in discussions to acquire Harland & Wolff, strengthening British shipbuilding► ELT Group and the Qatar Armed Forces signed a contract for the delivery of a Unified EW Centre in Qatar► EDGE and Indra Formalise Joint Venture, PULSE, to Design and Manufacture Radars in Abu Dhabi► Embraer expands its presence in Europe through a subsidiary in Portugal dedicated to defense matters► Fincantieri and Sparkle sign Memorandum of Understanding for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables ► Australian Government and industry partners reach SSN AUKUS agreement ► Capital Markets Day: Hensoldt raises medium-term EBITDA target and presents new growth strategy► GICAT opens an office in Kyiv, symbolising long-term support to Ukraine► Lockheed Martin strengthens partnerships in Morocco to drive security and prosperity► Rheinmetall and Auterion are working together on drone technology and developing standard operating system for military industries► ST Engineering achieves new milestone in international defence, enters Central Asia with strategic partnership► EM&E Group raises its stake in INDRA to 14.3%► MBDA and Leonardo have signed an MoU for the joint creation of a Fire Unit Laser Direct Energy Weapon (DEW), complementing the solutions being developed by MBDA in laser weapons► Hindustan Shipyard Limited selected Kongsberg Maritime’s replenishment-at-sea technology for new five-ship FSS programme for Indian Navy► Rheinmetall completes strategic acquisition of U.S. vehicle specialist Loc Performance Products, LLC ► Ovzon and SSC further broadens and deepens collaboration► Agreements signed: Rheinmetall and Lithuania begin construction of modern artillery ammunition production plant► Babcock and Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd sign Memorandum of Understanding ► CSG consummates the acquisition of The Kinetic Group ► Bittium Wireless Ltd, a Subsidiary of Bittium Corporation, and Finnish Defence Forces Signed a Partnership Agreement► Embraer Defense & Security chooses Fokker Services Group for C-390M aircraft modification package► Naval Group chooses NEDS to strengthen relationship with Dutch partners ► Fincantieri signs MoU with Pakistan Navy in the field of maritime technology and innovation► Terma and RTX’s Raytheon strengthen strategic collaboration within numerous areas of defense► MBDA and Matra Electronique create a centre of excellence for defence electronics in Europe► Cohort plc acquires EM Solutions► Milrem Robotics has selected Texelis as a Strategic Supplier for the development of Next-Generation Robotic Combat Vehicles► Hensoldt is further expanding production capacities at its Ulm site► Saab and DSTA deepen partnership to drive innovation in underwater technologies► BAE Systems – Multi-million-pound investment in artillery production to create 50 jobs in Sheffield► IDV signs a preliminary agreement with Leonardo for defence sector supplies► Hensoldt and Lockheed Martin signed a Memorandum of Understanding on a potential cooperation in the field of maritime command and control systems and radar technologies► Milrem Robotics expands to Finland► ADSB Joins Forces with OSI Maritime Systems to Equip RABDAN FA-400 with Navigational Systems► Allison Transmission expands market share of wheeled defense vehicles outside North America► ADSB and Dynateq Partner to Integrate Advanced Gun Systems on the RABDAN FA-400► ADSB Partners with LACROIX to Equip RABDAN FA-400 with Advanced Decoy System► DSTA strengthens partnership with Safran to advance defence capabilities against asymmetric threats► EDGE Group and Fincantieri Move to Jointly Develop Underwater Solutions► EDGE Signs Serial Production Contract with Airbus Defence and Space for C295 Cargo Compartment Removable Tanks► Senop Oy, the Swedish Defence Material Admistration (FMV) and the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command have signed a military optronics framework agreement► EDGE Group Expands Partnership with Brazilian Navy to Develop and Deploy Counter-Drone Systems► EDGE Secures Strategic Contract to Enhance Kuwait’s Marine Assets► Thales and FEBUS Optics sign strategic co-development agreement to protect critical undersea infrastructure► ELT Group and Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN) announce a new contract with the first integrated naval antidrone► Terma partners with SEA to develop leading defense capability► Fincantieri and BQ Solutions sign MoU to advance naval education and training in Qatar► BAE Systems £220 million investment for advanced technology factory in Rochester► Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus inaugurate C295 Final Assembly Line in Vadodara, India► EDGE Entity MALATH and ERA RF Technologies Collaborate to Deliver Satellite Communication Capabilities► EDGE and Baykar forge strategic partnership at SAHA 2024 to drive UAS advancements► EDGE entity LAHAB expands global sales of MK aerial munitions through strategic agreements with ASSAN Group► CSG acquires nitrocellulose production in Germany from IFF► Helsing invests £350m in the UK to accelerate deployment of AI-enabled systems under the UK-Germany Defence Agreement► EDGE Entity LAHAB and ASSAN Group Partner to Co-Develop New Ammunitions and Expand Manufacturing Capabilities► UAE Calidus Aerospace announces agreement with Havelsan for Calidus aerial platforms ground based training system► EDGE and Pavo Group Form Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Cybersecurity Market Presence► 3rd Quarter 2024 results► UAE Cyber Security Council and EDGE Entity ORYXLABS Sign MoU to Strengthen Information Security Efforts► BAE Systems and Kongsberg sign teaming agreement for new platform situational awareness tool► Babcock awarded contract extension for technical support services across the Armed Forces► Forcys and DRASS to revolutionise underwater operations► Lynred acquires New Imaging Technologies to consolidate leadership in infrared sensors► Embraer strengthens its Industrial Cooperation with the Czech Republic► Ukrainian Subsidiary of Armaments Group KNDS OpenedPatria received authority approval for the Nordic Drones acquisition and transaction of open source data collection product and business from WithSecure► Northrop Grumman and Terma formalize agreement for collaboration on advanced technologies► Rheinmetall and Honeywell sign memorandum of understanding to develop new technology► Critical Agreements from ASELSAN at ADEX► Saab announces new munitions facility in Grayling, Michigan► Northrop Grumman and Lithuania to Collaborate on Allied Defense Industrial Cooperation► Leonardo: acquisition of control in GEM Elettronica completed, Leonardo stake up from 30% to 65%► EDGE Group Expands into the Space Domain with the Launch of New Company ‘FADA’Laser weapons: Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany sign cooperation agreement► Kongsberg to Establish Missile Factory in the U.S.► Rheinmetall Defence UK signs the Armed Forces Covenant, demonstrating ongoing commitment to the Armed Forces community► EDGE Group and CONDOR to Localise Advanced Non-Lethal Solutions and Services in the UAE► Embraer looking at enhancing its supply chain base in India► Hanwha Defence Australia, Hanwha Aerospace and Advanced Navigation Sign MoU to Propel Military Navigation Technology Forward► Rheinmetall expands cooperation with ICEYE and obtains exclusive rights to distribute SAR satellites to Germany and Hungary ► Industrial Cooperation Agreement signed between The Netherlands and Naval Group: a cornerstone agreement for the Netherlands defense and maritime industries ► Secure seas: Airbus and Rohde & Schwarz collaborate to boost Royal Navy’s communication capabilities► ELT Group strengthens its presence in Saudi Arabia► Grupa WB and Leonardo Sign MoU in the defence sector► EDGE Entity LAHAB Signs Agreement to Further Enhance Safety and Quality of UAE Ammunition► Airbus completes acquisition of infodas, strengthens cybersecurity portfolio► Kongsberg opens production facility in South Australia► Patria strengthens its cyber business area by acquiring a product and business related to open source data collection from WithSecure► thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and NVL agree on cooperation to build new frigates for the German Navy► BAE Systems acquires Kirintec to enhance electronic warfare capability► Exosens completes the acquisition of LR Tech, leader in spectroradiometer based solutions ► Aselsan opens Balkans Office► AI leader Preligens joins Safran► Hanwha Aerospace Completes Armoured Vehicle Factory in Australia► Kongsberg to build missile factory in Australia► Meprolight Strengthens Presence in India with New Assembly Line► Strategic acquisition in the USA: Rheinmetall agrees takeover of vehicle specialist Loc Performance► Rheinmetall to acquire majority stake in Resonant Holdings of South Africa► Strategic partnership between blackned GmbH and OMTAC Defence Solutions► IDV and Renk sign a cooperation agreement on propulsion systems for defence tracked vehicles► Elbit Systems Awarded a Contract of Approximately $340 Million for the Supply of Ammunition to the Israeli Ministry of Defense► Exosens completes the closing of the acquisition of Centronic, Leader in Radiation Detection Solutions ► EOS Announces New $9m Contract to Develop Space Capabilities► 2nd Quarter 2024 Results► Hensoldt accelerates growth► Sabena technics signs a new contract with Airbus Defense and Space for the maintenance services of the French Air Force’s fleet of MRTT Phénix aircraft► Leonardo and AID collaborate on innovation in the defence and security sector► Rheinmetall project in Lithuania secures special status for ensuring defence needs► Milrem Robotics establishes a centre of excellence for ground robotics in Poland► The fourth NFS submarine for the Italian Navy assigned to Fincantieri for 500 million euros► IDV wins 4 research and development projects within the EDF programme► L3Harris Expands Presence in Europe with New Location in Italy► Kongsberg opens new missile factory in Norway► Safran and Wojskowe Zakłady Elektroniczne join forces to support Polish Defense► Schiebel opens facility in France► Exail and W5 Solutions Announce Strategic Partnership for Military Aircraft Pilot Training Simulators► Thales signs three agreements with Ukrainian industry to strenghten front-line support and local defence capability► KNDS and EODH signed a contract for implementation of ASPIS NG Protection System into Leo Family platform► Europe advances on the joint acquisition of Mistral 3► Rheinmetall and Anduril Industries join forces to develop the most sophisticated military C-sUAS system► General Dynamics European Land Systems and Escribano Mechanical and Engineering sign Memorandum of Understanding► Arquus signe un contract avec Barzan Holdings pour la modernisation de 54 VAB au Qatar► Kongsberg and Hanwha strengthen cooperation on land domain systems► Leonardo secures a leading role in Europe with 13 EDF programme wins► FN Browning Group & Financial Results 2023► EDGE Signs Two MoU Agreements with Cummins Arabia► EDGE and Adani Defence & Aerospace sign Landmark Cooperation Agreement in Defence & Security► GDELS-Santa Bárbara Sistemas reactivates its capabilities of artillery gun barrel manufacturing► Northrop Grumman Secures Long-Term Supply Agreement with Norway’s Chemring Nobel► Rheinmetall pressing ahead with F-35A project: AERO-Bildungs GmbH commissioned with technical training for production mechanics► Embraer and Rheinmetall are discussing a new C-390 Training Center in Europe► Strategic Partnership between Rheinmetall Aviation Services GmbH and Science and Engineering Services LLC for Aircraft Modification and Maintenance in Europe► Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall expand strategic collaboration►Airbus and Helsing to collaborate on artificial intelligence for the teaming of manned and unmanned military aircraft► Fincantieri – iGenius agreement for the development of Artificial Intelligence solutions on Italian platform► Partnership with Lithuania: Rheinmetall and Minister of Economy and Innovation, Aušrinė Armonaitė, sign further agreement for a new factory► PT Len and Thales Sign JV Agreement to Strengthen Indonesian Defence► Fincantieri Nextech – CAE: strategic alliance for training, lifecycle services and electromagnetic engineering► The ELT Group continues its expansion with the 100% acquisition of ELTHUB► Navantia participates in six EDF 2023 projects valued at €520 million► EDGE Entity LAHAB Signs Agreements with PT Pindad for Greater Collaboration and Supply of Ammunition► Patria opens a new armoured vehicle production facility in Valmiera, Latvia► Hanwha Aerospace signs R&D contract with Romanian research institute► Babcock bolsters support to Ukraine► Fincantieri commits to Saudi Arabia with new shipbuilding operations in line with Saudi Vision 2030► Hensoldt with successful Annual General Meeting 2024: Shareholders approve all agenda items► PROENGIN and LACROIX Announce a Strategic Partnership► EDGE Signs Agreement with PT Pindad for Ammunition Production Line ► Hanwha Aerospace to bid for Malaysian MRLS program► Fincantieri signs agreement for the acquisition of Leonardo S.p.A.’s “Underwater Armament Systems” business► Leonardo announces the disposal of its underwater business “Underwater Armaments Systems” to Fincantieri► 1st Quarter 2024 Results► Leonardo and Italian Railway Infrastructure Manager Rete Ferroviaria Italiana sign an agreement for Military Mobility► Embraer and ENAER announce cooperation agreement in Chile► GE Aerospace and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Sign Memorandum of Understanding► Aselsan Expands Presence in Latin America with New Office► Ground-breaking ceremony in Szeged: Rheinmetall builds new hybrid plant in southern Hungary – production capacities for civil business units and defence technology► Northrop Grumman and EpiSci to collaborate on advanced autonomy capabilities► Hensoldt completes acquisition of ESG► Brazilian Navy and Embraer sign innovation partnership agreement► Rheinmetall: Official Opening of Vehicle Systems International Headquarters in Bristol, UK► Patria and Lockheed Martin signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the production and delivery of F-35 landing gear doors ► AI in Naval Engineering: Dessia and Naval Group Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)► Success in Brussels: Rheinmetall receives over €130 million in EU-funds to increase production capacities in the artillery sector► Hensoldt achieves strong growth in the 2023 financial year► Airbus to acquire INFODAS and strengthen its cybersecurity portfolio► Light hybrid vehicles in the portfolio: Rheinmetall acquires Dutch startup REEQ► Cyberani and Thales enter a strategic alliance to strengthen the Kingdom’s cybersecurit► Norway commits to investment aimed at reducing NASAMS delivery times► Lockheed Martin and Navantia ink new Memorandum of Agreement ► ELT Group and the Qatar Armed Forces signed a LOI to cooperate on strategic projects in the field of EMSO► Fincantieri and the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces: Strategic Alliance for Naval Education&Training► Northrop Grumman and Diehl Defence to Collaborate on Integrated Air and Missile Defense Capabilities►Leonardo Industrial Plan 2024-2028: Cumulative Orders of € 105 Billion, Total Revenues of € 95 Billion, Double Digit Profitability in 2026 and doubling FOCF of € 1.35 Billion by plan end Vs 2023: these are the key targets of the Plan over the next five years► MKS Instruments Introduces Ophir® IR Optics Assembly, Support, and Services in India► Tawazun Council, Naval Group and Marakeb Technologies seal a strategic partnership for development of National Combat Management System for the UAE Navy► Fincantieri and the Alexandria Shipyard: MoU signed at the DIMDEX in Doha► Aselsan and Barzan Holdings sign contract for enhancing their cooperation in Qatar► Babcock and ST Engineering sign collaboration agreement► DSTA and Everis ADS to drive innovation in remotely operated vehicles► Bell and Leonardo Enter into Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to evaluate cooperation opportunities in the tiltrotor technology domain► DSTA Strengthens Partnership With Lockheed Martin To Advance Data Analytics In Data Pipe Infrastructure► Indra and Thales sign a collaboration agreement to promote the joint development and commercialisation of cutting-edge defence systems► R2S Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Facility in East Camden► EDGE Group and Shipbuilding Giant Fincantieri Launch Multi-Billion Euro Joint Venture► Lockheed Martin and Red 6 Announce Augmented Reality Integration Progress for TF-50► Accelerator for the Future Combat Air System successfully completed: start-ups selected ► Embraer and Mahindra announce collaboration on the C-390 Millennium Medium Transport Aircraft in India ► Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd (KS&EW) and SBL signs agreement at World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh► EDGE to Collaborate with Turkish Aerospace Industries on Advanced Airborne-Domain Projects► ERAF and NTGS Sign Agreement for Local Manufacturing of ALAKRAN Mobile Mortar System in KSA► Leonardo, Saudi Arabia Sign MoU for Aerospace & Defense Collaboration Opportunities► Babcock awarded five-year Royal Navy in-service support of ships protective systems contract► MBDA signs two partnership agreements for development projects in Greece► FlySight collaborate with DRASS on the development of the Navy’s first Underwater Operations Centre► BAE Systems acquires British technology business Malloy Aeronautics► Strategic acquisition in Romania: Rheinmetall acquires majority stake in military vehicle maker Automecanica Mediaș SRL ► Hanwha Strengthens Ties with Canada, Showcases Advanced Defense Capabilities to Canadian Defense Think Tank► 2023 Full Year Reports► MBDA and Saab to strengthen co-operation► Fincantieri Marine Repair Awarded Navy Maintenance Contract► Patria and the Finnish Defence Forces updated their strategic partnership agreement ► Land Mobility Expert, Texelis, and protection specialist Advanced Armoured Engineering announce a strategic Memorandum of Understanding► Official launch of the European Defence Fund project FACT► Milanion Ink MOU with Al Seer Marine for ‘Made in UAE’ Unmanned Systems► EDGE Expands its End-to-end Defence Capabilities with the Addition of International Golden Group► Northrop Grumman and Mitsubishi Electric Collaborate to Elevate the Networking of Japan’s Integrated Air & Missile Defense Systems► Galvion invests in Quaze Technologies to further enable wireless charging as a global defence capability► PTC Industries and Nasmyth sign MoU to vertically integrate supply chain solutions from India and provide global solutions to OEMs► Elettronica Spa acquires Solynx Corporation► HRH Ambassador Reema bint Bandar Al Saud is set to lead the Women in Defense Program at the World Defense Show 2024► International defense heads and industry influencers lead exciting speaker list at second edition of World Defense Show► BAE Systems teams with AMS to reinforce support of artillery systems in Ukraine► Arquus and Nexter: a first step reached for the VBAE► Hensoldt acquires ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH► Northrop Grumman and Rohde & Schwarz Sign MOU to Support Multi-Domain Operations and Interoperability in Europe► Rheinmetall wins major artillery ammunition order for Ukraine worth over €140 million► Fincantieri sets the main terms and conditions for the acquisition of Remazel Engineering S.p.A.► Digital Defence Transformation – Nokia and AEC Skyline Agree to Cooperate on Communications Network Technologies► Top Aces Inc. and AEC Skyline Unveil Exclusive Teaming Agreement► Embraer and the Netherlands Industries for Defence & Security sign a Memorandum of Understanding to expand cooperation in the Defense and Security sector► SAMI and Embraer sign MoU to Begin Cooperation Between Saudi Arabia and Brazil in the Defense and Security Sector► ESCRIBANO increases its stake in the technology company INDRA to 8%.► MBDA and KAI to deepen co-operation► SensusQ relocates Sales and Marketing Operations to the UK, strengthening UK-Estonia defense ties► EDGE Strengthens its Global Investment and Industrial Roadmap with the Addition of the Strategic Development Fund into the Group► Babcock International and Hanwha Aerospace sign partnership agreement MOU► Strategic autonomy and security of supply: a partnership between Belgian Defence and FN Herstal► EDGE Signs Agreement with Roketsan to Explore Partnerships in Smart Weapon Development► EDGE entity HALCON signs contract with AR Engineering for Digital Twin Solutions► EDGE awarded AED 239 Million contract to supply Unmanned Aerial Systems to the Ministry of Defence ► EDGE Awarded AED 4.1 Billion Contract to Supply Munitions to the Ministry of Defence► EDGE’s Etimad and ELT Group set roadmap for Electronic Warfare Systems Logistics Hub► EDGE to manufacture and supply Multirole Fuel Tanks for Airbus Defence & Space► EDGE and Leonardo Collaborate for Systems Integration in Airborne and Naval Domains► SIATT and EDGE Group announce a strategic partnership for the development of MANSUP-ER► EDGE Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Khaleej Aerospace► GA-ASI partners with EDGE to integrate smart weapons onto MQ-9BEDGE Acquires 50% Stake in Flaris, Marking Strategic Expansion into Aviation Technology► Babcock signs £750 million infrastructure contract► MBDA and Poland sign landmark NAREW project► EDGE Group acquires a majority stake in leading autonomous air systems developer ANAVIA► Elbit Systems Awarded Approximately $135 Million Contract to Establish an Artillery Ammunition Factory for an International Customer► Fincantieri and Leonardo: strategic collaboration in the underwater domain► 3rd Quarter 2023 Results► Support for Ukraine: Rheinmetall AG and Ukrainian Defence Industry JSC establish joint venture in Kyiv ► Leonardo defence technology research site opens in Newcastle► Dates Announced for Egypt International Airshow 2024 – The Gateway Aerospace in Africa & The Middle East► Another order for Rheinmetall in the field of automated reconnaissance systems for Ukraine – order in the two-digit million-euro range► ARTEC partners set up new subsidiary in UK► Babcock signs contract to support the next generation of nuclear submarines► NTU Singapore and Naval Group to jointly develop autonomous technologies for vehicles and vessel navigation► German Federal Cartel Office gives go-ahead to joint venture between Rheinmetall and Ukrainian Defence Industry► EDGE Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with the Brazilian Marine Corps► W5 Solutions AB makes strategic acquisition, purchases Box Modul and intends to resolve on a directed issue of shares to the seller► EDGE Expands Footprint In Eastern Europe By Signing Two Strategic Partnership Agreements In Bulgaria► HAVELSAN and ETE Technology have signed a cooperation agreement► KNDS, Elbit Systems Sign Teaming Agreement for Future Rocket Artillery System EuroPULS► AERALIS secures strategic collaboration with Babcock to pioneer flexible aircraft delivery► 2Excel Aviation and partner Metrea team up on three-year contract to deliver Close Air Support and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance training for the UK Armed Forces► Babcock and HII team in Australia to support goals of AUKUS agenda► MBDA and Mitsubishi Electric agree collaboration for Effects domain to support the design of GCAP core-platform► Leonardo and Valiant partner to compete for British Army collective training service contract► ST Engineering and EDGE Group collaborate on defence solutions for the Southeast Asian and Gulf defence industriesDSEI 2023 – Pearson Engineering primed to manufacture SAMSON 30mm Remote Weapon Station from RAFAEL for UK programmes► BAE Systems and Larsen & Toubro team up to bring BvS10 all-terrain vehicle to India under the “Make in India” programme► GM Defense and NP Aerospace announce collaboration at DSEI► Saab and ST Engineering sign MoU► Hanwha Phasor signs agreement to join OneWeb’s Family of Terminals►Hanwha Phasor signs agreement to join OneWeb’s Family of Terminals► Saab signs strategic cooperation agreement with Babcock► BAE Systems and QinetiQ collaborate on autonomous uncrewed air systems► BAE Systems and Hadean renew collaboration to continue developing the future of military training► Navantia and Kongsberg expand their collaboration with the integration of NSM missiles in Naval units► Tesi becomes an owner in Sisu Auto► Saab completes acquisition of CrowdAI in the U.S.► Hadean Signs MoU with ST Engineering to Break into New Markets with Joint Offering►Leonardo: strategic agreements with Slovak Defence Industry►BEL & IAI sign MoU, to tap opportunities in Short Range Air Defence Systems’ domain► Patria and Japan Steel Works Ltd. signed manufacturing license agreement for Patria AMV XP vehicles► BAE Systems establishes local presence and signs agreements to support Ukraine► Saab acquires BlueBear► Rohde & Schwarz opens new naval center of competence at its Kiel location► EDGE strengthens ties with the Sao Paulo State Government, paving the way for significant growth► Smartshooter expands global presence with new Australian subsidiary► BAE Systems plc – Proposed acquisition of Ball Aerospace► Babcock and PGZ SA Pen Framework Agreement to Lead to Joint Venture► EDGE Signs Strategic Agreement with Brazilian Aero Engine Developer, Turbomachine► Agreement between Fincantieri and C.A.B.I. Cattaneo► Rheinmetall completes acquisition of Spanish defence contractor Expal Systems: Move significantly expands the Group’s ammunition production capacity► Kraken partners with Cosworth for advanced battery solutions► L3Harris Technologies has completed its acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne, forming a fourth business segment at the company► Photonis announces the acquisition of El-Mul, leader in ion and electron detection solutions.► 2nd Quarter 2023 Results► Leonardo and Sierra Nevada Corporation partner to extend global ISR reach► Thales to acquire Cobham Aerospace Communications to strengthen its avionics portfolio► Indra and Navantia join forces to jointly develop and market Digital Defence Systems and Solutions► EDGE Acquires Etimad Holding, a Major Player in UAE’s Security Solutions Space► Israel Aerospace Industries has acquired India’s HELA Systems Private Limited: this collaboration will provide full product support for ELTA Systems in India► EDGE Expands its Portfolio with Acquisition of Leading Cybersecurity Company, OryxLabs►Dassault Aviation and Dassault Systèmes Partner to Bring Secure, Sovereign Collaboration on the Cloud to Next Generation Defense Programs► Controp signed a JV agreement with India-based Paras Defence and Space Technologies► Orolia Defense & Security ignites new era as Safran Federal Systems at the 2023 Joint Navigation Conference► EDGE Acquires Majority Stake in MARS Robotics► The Spanish company Escribano acquires 3% of Indra and increases its position in the Defense Sector► Strategic cooperation in Ukraine: Rheinmetall and Ukroboronprom forge ties► Aeralis enters French market with an MoU with SDTS► 1st Quarter 2023 Results► EDGE Fortifies its Technology and Defence Portfolio by Acquiring TRUST International Group► DSTA expands tech partnerships with Industry and Academia to bolster Singapore’s defence capability► High-tech Rheinmetall AG joins the DAX, Germany’s benchmark stock exchange index► Elbit Systems signs Memorandum of Understanding with Nippon Aircraft Supply and Itochu Aviation at DSEI Japan► W5 Solutions signs Letter of Intent to acquire Kongsberg Target Systems► Israel Aerospace Industries and Daronmont Technologies have signed an MOU► Plasan to Establish Company in Australia► Leonardo and Varjo join forces on next-generation XR training solutions► EDGE to Establish Joint Research and Development Centre for Autonomous Solutions with UAVOS► EDGE Expands its Portfolio by Acquiring GRADEONE, Further Fortifying the Technology and Defence Conglomerate’s Portfolio► EDGE Entity Al Tariq Signs MoU with Bharat Dynamics► IAI & Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to form Joint Venture to provide and enhance the Product Support Services for India’s Defence Forces► EDGE Entity AL TARIQ Signs MoU with HAL for Platform Integration► Rheinmetall taking part in EU project for sustainable forward operating bases► Defence Partnership Takes Off: MKU and Dassault Aviation Sign MoU► Italian defence companies to further strenghten collaboration with Elefsis Shipyards and the Greek industry► 2022 Full Year Reports► Babcock International and SH Defence sign Memorandum of Understanding► Leonardo signs two agreements with Israeli Innovation Authority and Ramot Tel Aviv University in the field of innovation► W5 Solutions awarded contract from Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) to provide service and support to the Swedish Armed Forces► W5 Solutions acquires ArcQor AB and issues 626 342 new shares► EDGE Makes Major Strategic Investment in Unmanned Air Traffic Management Provider High Lander► Terma Signs Framework Agreement with Danish Defence on System Integration and Maintenance for Integrated Air and Missile Defense System► Merger of Agueris and John Cockerill Defense France on 1st January 2023► Rheinmetall acquires 40% stake in digitalization specialist blackned GmbH► Fincantieri Board of Directors – Approval of the 2023-2027 Business Plan► Lockheed Martin and Sintavia Team Up to Advance Metal Additive Manufacturing► Leonardo announces closing of merger between its US subsidiary Leonardo DRS and RADA► Elbit Systems Joins Forces with Fokker Services Group► Leonardo and Dallara join forces to develop projects in the Advanced Materials and Digital Twins sectors► Rheinmetall takes over Spain’s Expal Systems S.A. – Move brings the Group new ammunition production capacity► Leonardo: sale of ATM business unit of Selex ES, Inc.► Rheinmetall and 4iG set up Joint Venture in Hungary► Naval Group, PT PAL and their partners kick start the Energy Research Lab to develop the future of submarine energy in Indonesia► 3rd Quarter 2022 results► Lockheed Martin, Red Hat Collaborate to Advance Artificial Intelligence for Military Missions► Hensoldt and Rafael team on integrating and offering Electronic Warfare capabilities to the German Luftwaffe► IAI announces a new subsidiary located in New Delhi, India Aerospace Services India (ASI) will provide product life cycle support services for the air-defense systems in India► Fincantieri partners with the Greek Industry► Groupe Gorgé finalizes the acquisition of iXblue, paving the way for the merger between ECA Group and iXblue► Group REEL takes over CNIM Systèmes Industriels► Embraer and GMV, from Portugal, sign a MoU for Technological Development► Jankel signs partnerships with two UK SMEs, Atmos-clear and FuelActive to help increase Defence Sustainability► Rheinmetall and Helsing – partners for the next generation of armed forces► American Rheinmetall Vehicles signs Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with U.S. Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center► Hanwha Defense join hands with PGZ to expand cooperation on advanced defence systems► American Rheinmetall Vehicles and Anduril Industries Team to Deliver Data Fusion and Battlefield Awareness for U.S. Army’s Optionally-Manned Fighting Vehicle► Safran enters into exclusive negotiations with Thales to acquire its aeronautical electrical systems activities► Northrop Grumman and Terma to Collaborate on Electronic Warfare Simulation Capabilities in Europe► Streamlined Denel sets eyes on market growth and improved revenue► Kraken: advanced maritime technology partnership with Thales Group► Leonardo: completed the sale of Global Enterprise Solutions for $ 450 million.► Rolls-Royce Power Systems invests in order to make important contribution to security of Germany and allied nations► Sensor specialist Hensoldt expands capacities► Thales acquires full ownership of Advanced Acoustic Concepts (AAC)► 2nd Quarter 2022 results► Thales Australia and EXPAL Systems S.A collaborate on sovereign munitions capability► ILA 2022: Diehl Defence and Rafael strengthen cooperation in the Air-to-Surface domain► Hanwha, Kongsberg to cooperate on infantry fighting vehicles and long-range precision fires► Arquus and Michelin launch a new R&D partnership at Eurosatory 2022► Eurenco selected by Expal for the supply of the new Eurenco Modular Charges for an export 155mm artillery system► ARQUUS and ISL sign a cooperation agreement on Eurosatory 2022► Eurenco and Aresia sign a strategic partnership► Signature of an In-Service Support contract for the maintenance of CAESAR fleet for the Army of the Republic of Indonesia.► Kongsberg and Thales sign long-term strategic agreement► Eurenco and Saab finalizing long term agreement to support continued success of the “Carl Gustaf” Program► Eurenco and FMG sign a long-term contract for the supply of new Combustible Items for 120mm tank systems► KNDS continues to grow► Rheinmetall and KMW set up joint venture for servicing NATO vehicles in the Baltic States► iNRCORE Announces Acquisition of Vanguard Electronics► Rafael acquires U.S. based PVP AEO as part of strategic expansion in the United States► Joint venture between high-tech Rheinmetall AG and DEMALOG, Germany’s biggest biometrics company► PGZ-MBDA UK agreement for tank destroyers► DSIT Solutions Announces the Signing of an MOU with the Al Fattan Group for Supply of its Advanced Underwater Sonar Systems► Thales signs an agreement with Sonae Investment Management to acquire S21sec and Excellium, reinforcing its cybersecurity activities► Digitalisation of the Armed Forces: Rheinmetall, 4iG and HM EI to set up a joint venture in Hungary► Elettronica Group expands its horizons with a new company called EltHub.► Jankel partners with IDES to deliver defence sector capability to Australia► UVision invests in SpearUAV, becoming a shareholder in the company► Thales completes the acquisition of RUAG S&T, becoming a European leader in the field of training and simulation► Embraer and Aernnova conclude strategic partnership agreement in Évora► Thales enters into definitive agreement to take full ownership of Advanced Acoustic Concepts (AAC)► 1st Quarter 2022 results► Lockheed Martin, Intel Sign Agreement to Advance 5G-Ready Communications for U.S., Allied Defense Systems► Day & Zimmermann, Battelle, and EURENCO partner to develop and propose a safe and secure advanced manufacturing solution for expected Holston Army Ammunition Plant Procurement► C-UAS – AEC Skyline and ForcePro join forces► Elbit Systems Awarded $130 Million in Contracts to Provide Artillery Munitions Production Line in a Country in Asia-Pacific► ASELSAN and Barzan Holdings Sign Contract for Enhancing Their Cooperation in Qatar► Morocco-Israel: Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in the Aviation Industry Sector with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)► Babcock and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) sign a Memorandum of Understanding in Republic of Korea► Leonardo to sell Global Enterprise Solutions for $ 450 Million►Isotropic Systems partners with ST Engineering iDirect to deliver first Fully Integrated Multi-Orbit Terminal► Leonardo outlines its five-year growth and development plan to attain European leadership in defence electronics, drawing primarily on Italian industrial capabilities► Expal signing a MoU with Saudi Chemical Company Holding► Australia invests in world-leading technology from Kongsberg for its new artillery► Patria acquires NEDAERO►Rheinmetall Italia signs memorandum of understanding with MBDA Italia to cooperate in air defence► Lockheed Martin Terminates Agreement to Acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne► Patria Group’s Financial Review for 2021 – preliminary data► Patria and Pratt & Whitney to deepen their long-term cooperation► Leonardo: FY 2021 performance with a FOCF of ca. € 200 million, around double expectations► Airbus Helicopters bounces back in 20212021 Full Year Reports► Elbit Systems Reorganizes UK Activities► Kongsberg signs agreements with Leonardo for maintenance services for the Rescue Service in Norway► Dassault Aviation Group 2021 deliveries, order intakes and backlog► Leonardo: completes the acquisition of 25.1% in HENSOLDT► BAE Systems and Embraer to explore potential defence variants for the Eve eVTOL aircraft► Mubadala and Fincantieri will embark on collaborations to develop advanced technologies► Airbus and OneWeb expand their partnership to connect European defence and security forces► Embraer and TNO, from The Netherlands, Sign an MoU for Research and Technological Developments in Defense► Leonardo Electronics US Inc. Expands Semiconductor Laser Manufacturing Facility in Oro Valley, Arizona► Thales completes acquisition of Moog navigation aids business► Rheinmetall venturing into new fields of technology – LoI on strategic investment signed with Hungarian IT company 4iG Nyrt► Embraer and the Netherlands Aerospace Centre Sign a MoU for Strategic Collaboration Relating to Aerospace Research► EDGE Announces Strategic Deal with Israel Aerospace Industries to Develop Advanced Unmanned Surface Vessels► EDGE and IAI Sign MOU to Establish Localized Electro-Optics Marketing and Maintenance Centre► Thales enters into exclusive negotiations to acquire RUAG International’s Simulation & Training business► RUAG International enters into exclusive negotiations on the sale of its Simulation & Training business to Thales► Elbit Systems Establishes a Company in the United Arab Emirates► MBDA strengthens European presence with opening of a permanent office in Brussels► EXPAL and RAFAUT sign a teaming agreement► Rheinmetall and Intracom Defense join forces to cooperate in vehicle-based C4I systems► 3rd Quarter 2021 results► Nexter and Aubert & Duval sign an agreement for the supply of special steels► Elbit Systems Signs Definitive Agreement to Sell Ashot to FIMI Opportunity Funds for $88 Million► IAI and KAI Increase Cooperation, Sign Additional MOU on Loitering Munitions► DSTA and MIT collaborate on Artificial Intelligence research► Calian Now Offers End-to-End Military Training and Simulation Solutions with Acquisition of SimFront Simulation Systems Corporation► Nexter and STV Group signed a cooperation agreement in the field of ammunition► Otokar & Milrem Robotics teaming to develop Unmanned and Robotic Systems► Leonardo: approved the merger by incorporation of Vitrociset into Leonardo and the Engagement Policy► Penta has sold Aero Vodochody► Milrem Robotics launches cooperation with Lumina across Canada.► Airbus joins DAX stock exchange index in Germany► AERALIS secures significant investment from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth fund►Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Defenture plan cooperation► BAE Systems Acquires In-Space Missions► EURENCO and MSM GROUP sign a long-term contract for the supply of the new Eurenco Modular Charge for 155mm artillery systems► Airbus and Alstom sign cyber security cooperation agreementJankel establishes major UK military vehicle production capability in the Midlands► Embraer Opens an Office in Hungary► EURENCO announces the acquisition of MANUCO, a company specializing in the manufacture of high performance energetic nitrocellulose► Thales enters into agreement in view of selling its Ground Transportation Systems business to Hitachi Rail► SPX Announces Acquisition of Enterprise Control Systems Ltd; Expands and Strengthens SPX’s Communication Technologies Platform► ESG and IAI cooperate to provide a joint all-domain operations real-time networking solution► 2nd Quarter 2021 results► LUMIBIRD to acquire Areva’s stake in CILASControp announces acquisition of ESC BAZ, specialists in smart video and observation technology► IAI and Israel Shipyards Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Naval Cyber Security► SK Group and Plasan jointly acquire Greek company, ELVO – Hellenic Vehicle Industry► Patria joins in an EDIDP program to develop maritime surveillance capabilities► High-Performance Electronic Devices straight from the 3D Printer► Thales to acquire Moog navigation aids business► Aero Vodochody and LOTN have agreed on extension of their cooperation► Rafaut Group finalizes its acquisition of Alkan Group► SIA solidifies its commercial capabilities with the acquisition of the German cybersecurity company MSS► Patria’s manufacturing network is growing in Latvia► Airbus Helicopters strengthens its MRO capabilities with the acquisition of ZF Luftfahrttechnik► CERBAIR to set up its first African presence in Morocco► IAI and Rocket propulsion company ‘Tomer’ extend their cooperation- The companies will jointly develop projects in rocket propulsion and innovative missiles rocket engines► IAI and Australian Missile Corporation are Collaborating to Offer the Australian Government Sovereign Defence Capabilities► Krauss-Maffei Wegmann acquires stake in Milrem Robotics► AEC Skyline and Milrem Robotics join forces► CZG – Česká zbrojovka Group SE has Closed on the Acquisition of Colt► Babcock Canada and Leonardo Canada join Forces for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program► Escribano and GMV join Sener Aeroespacial in the SMS initiative► Patria aims for strong profitable growth in international markets► 1st Quarter 2021 results► Leonardo to acquire a 25.1% stake in HENSOLDT AG for approx. € 606 million► Leonardo expands its naval electronics offer with the acquisition of 30% of GEM elettronica► Elbit Systems U.S. Subsidiary Completes the Acquisition of Sparton Corporation► Elbit Systems Acquires BAE Systems Rokar► ST Engineering Terminates Discussion with Cubic Corporation► Cubic Board Accepts Revised Acquisition Proposal from Veritas Capital and Evergreen Coast Capital at $75.00 Per Share► EDGE Group Statement on New MoIAT Industrial Strategy ‘Operation 300bn’► Update on Proposal to Acquire Cubic Corporation► CNIM Air Space: a new production line dedicated to tethered aerostats and airships► ST Engineering Delivers Superior Proposal to Acquire Cubic Corporation for US$76 Per Share in Cash► CONTROP to acquire full ownership of ESC BAZ► Changed organisation and Group Management for further growth► KNDS completes the reorganization of its management structure. Nicolas Chamussy appointed as DG Nexter.► IMOD DDR&D and IAI Inaugurate Advanced Navigation Technology Center► KAI and IAI Enter a Collaboration Agreement for Manned & Unmanned Teaming Systems► Sensor specialist HENSOLDT expands capacity► UAE’s EDGE Group Signs Tri-Party Defence Agreement with Ukraine’s UkrOboronProm and Ukrspecexport► Saab Year-End Report 2020: Strong order intake and positive cash flow► 2020 Year End Results► Patria Group’s Financial Review for 2020 – preliminary data► Aeronautics announces acquisition of Magal Security Systems’ Integrated Solutions Division, including all its operations and subsidiaries► Rheinmetall presses ahead with strategic realignment – new corporate structure and updated financial targets► INVISIO’s acquisition of Racal Acoustics completed. Management Group expanded.► 4th Quarter 2020 Reports► Airbus Helicopters resilient in 2020► Sensors for the digital space: HENSOLDT acquires open source intelligence provider SAIL LABS► Elettronica: new organisational model to support new business growth► Elbit Systems U.S. Subsidiary Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Sparton Corporation► UK: new plans set out to transform procurement, providing more value for money and benefitting small business► Maven Completes £17 Million Management Buyout of Envitia► KNDS (Amsterdam/The Netherlands) completes a decisive step towards further integration► Milrem Robotics is expanding to carry out new development projects► FLIR Systems Acquires Altavian, Inc.► Rolls-Royce acquires leading supplier of ship control systems Servowatch► RUAG International signs Teaming Agreement with Norwegian defence MRO supplier, Ritek► Rheinmetall and Czechoslovak Group a.s. sign MoU for production and technological support in the field of military vehicles► Fincantieri: agreement with the Yucatán Government for a new Shipyard► ST Engineering Reorganises for Global Growth and Success► Leonardo and LACROIX sign a cooperation agreement in the naval countermeasures► Turkish Aerospace and Boeing partner to produce thermoplastic composites► BAE Systems plc – market update► New collaboration will accelerate the pace of advanced sensing technology development in the UK► Cooperation agreement between Fincantieri and the Indian shipyard Cochin► 3rd Quarter 2020 Reports► Survitec acquires the Inflatable Wall Company (IWC)► BAE Systems, Elbit Systems of America team to shape the future of Army combat vehicles► The UK’s future combat air programme can generate billions for the UK economy► Airbus forms Team Maier to increase Australia’s sovereign industrial capability► Elbit Systems Consolidates Operations in Germany, Rebrands TELEFUNKEN► Leonardo: Alessandro Profumo nominated President of the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD)► FN HERSTAL concludes a strategic agreement with the French Group Nexter► MS Tech Expands its Global Presence with the Establishment of MS Tech Innovation Pvt. Ltd., a Fully-Owned Subsidiary that will Focus on the Indian Market with Make-In-India Manufacturing Capabilities► BAE Systems announces deal to acquire technology and data specialists Techmodal► Tawazun Economic Program launches into space – in collaboration with NSSTC and Airbus► Patria joins ASD as a Direct Company Member► BAE Systems completes acquisition of Military Global Positioning System business► KMW+Nexter Defense Systems (KNDS) looks back on a successful year 2019► EDGE To Acquire Lockheed Martin Shares in Middle East’s Leading MRO Provider AMMROC► Future Combat Air continues to drive economic advance across the UK► ST Engineering and IAI Set Up JV to Market Advanced Naval Missile Systems► 2nd Quarter 2020 and Mid-Year Reports► Rafael announces $1.3 million strategic industrial partnership with Australian company Naeco Pty Ltd► Gentex Corporation Acquires Long-term Distribution Partner (APA) Aero Parts Australia► Fincantieri acquires control of Support Logistic Services► Hensoldt South Africa acquires Tellumat’s Air Traffic Management and Defence Business Units► Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services AS acquires Patria Helicopters AS► Embraer announces investment in Tempest, a company specializing in cybersecurity► Kongsberg Digital acquires Danish maritime software company COACH Solutions► Leonardo and Intermarine: agreement signed for strategic alliance in the naval sector► Leonardo further consolidates its positioning in the Space Sector, increasing its stake in Avio► AERO Vodochody begins to write a new chapter with new ownersCOGES Events announces CONNECT► thyssenkrupp Marine Systems signs contract to acquire the Oceana shipyard in Brazil► Charlesbank Capital Partners Invests $70 Million in Elbit Systems’ Subsidiary, Cyberbit► Pilatus: at cruising altitude in 2019 and prepared for turbulence in the future► 1st Quarter 2020 results in COVID times► Leonardo Statement on US GAO Decision for US Navy Contract► CZG acquires a minority stake in Swedish Spuhr► Thales releases the results of its 6 May 2020 Annual General Meeting► Jiří Šedivý takes office as new EDA Chief Executive► BAE Systems completes Airborne Tactical Radios business acquisition► Deep Tech scaleups: apply now to the EIT Digital Challenge 2020► Embraer says that Boeing wrongfully terminated the Master Transaction Agreement► Boeing Terminates Agreement to Establish Joint Ventures with Embraer► Milrem LCM is now Milworks► Leonardo: Kopter acquisition completed► Pierre Éric Pommellet becomes Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Naval Group► Kongsberg: Sale of Hydroid completed► RAFAEL posts 2019 record sales of $US 2.7 billion (9.7 billion Shekels), up %3.9 from 2018 and net profit of $US 111 million (397 million shekels)► Elbit Systems reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results► Rheinmetall: Strong Defence sector compensates for weak Automotive market► Sonardyne creates new group to enhance marine technology offering► Leonardo: 2019 results delivering or exceeding Guidance for the second year in a row► EDGE Collaborates with Tawazun on SEEDS Program, Offers Opportunities to Outstanding UAE Nationals► Dassault Aviation Group Results► Strong 2019 performance for GKN Aerospace► Jiří Šedivý appointed new EDA Chief Executive► Indra accelerated its growth in 2019► Rheinmetall continues to grow: Defence earnings improve significantly, Automotive shows robust margin performance► Piaggio Aerospace calls for Expressions of Interest on the company► IAI promotes collaboration with intelligence and remote sensing startups in a dedicated program operated by international accelerator MassChallenge► Thales 2019 results► Marakeb Technologies and Fincantieri sign MOU for unmanned technology collaboration► Naval Group achieves a record level of orders in 2019► BAE Systems announces 2019 full year results► Internest and Musthane have agreed to cooperate on a secure landing solution for drones and helicopters► Airbus reports Full-Year (FY) 2019 results, delivers on guidance► Introducing Leonardo&Codemar S.A., a new joint venture focused on security and resilience, infrastructure management, and helicopter-based services► Patria Group’s Financial Review for 2019 – preliminary data► Numalis and MBDA join forces to build tomorrow’s explainable AI systems► Saab Year-End Report 2019► CerbAir announces a 5.5 million-euro round of financing and the incorporation of new shareholders► Sonardyne acquires underwater imaging and inspection specialist 2G Robotics► Leonardo: strong 2019 performance, meeting or exceeding expectations► Boeing and Embraer Welcome Brazilian Approval► Aero Vodochody will double its revenues this year► BAE Systems plc – Proposed acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s Military Global Positioning System business and Raytheon’s Airborne Tactical Radios business► INDRA acquires SIA and creates the leading cybersecurity services firm in Spain and Portugal► BAE Systems set for record-breaking apprentice intake as UK programmes ramp up► ASELSAN and SAPURA signed MoA to establish partnership in the field of software defined radios► MBDA signs an agreement to purchase GDI Simulation► Leonardo signs MOU with IGG for solutions in naval and land domains► “NAVIRIS” is the name of the joint venture between Naval Group and Fincantieri► ASELSAN officially opens doors its local production facility in Ukraine► HENSOLDT expands Asia-Pacific Business► Hensoldt acquires Nexeya activities► Naval Group launches new local subsidiary in long-term commitment to Australian defence industry► Boeing-Embraer Strategic Partnership Taking Shape► Leonardo: approved the merger by incorporation of Sistemi Dinamici into Leonardo► MBDA and BDL agree to assemble missiles in India► Rohde & Schwarz and MESIT jointly invest into secure communications solutions and form DICOM► Boeing and Safran Invest in Electric Power Systems► Italy partners with the UK on Tempest► Elbit Systems U.S. Subsidiary Completes the Acquisition of Harris Night Vision Business► ST Engineering and Rheinmetall Collaborate on Development and Sales of Defence Solutions► New UK joint venture by Rheinmetall and BAE Systems to debut at DSEI 2019► SCD to Lead Israeli National Consortium on Next Generation Smart Imaging Technologies► Elbit Systems Establishes a Company in Switzerland► Leonardo and CAE USA Sign Memorandum of Agreement to Collaborate on Helicopter and Training Solutions for U.S. Government► MBDA brings MESKO into global missile supply chain► Micael Johansson new President and CEO of Saab► Thales discloses its 2019 half-year results► The Swiss federal Council decided the next steps for the establishment of the new RUAG► Rafael expands operations in India and announces new facility with Astra► Rolls-Royce Power Systems business unit to restructure its brands► Rolls-Royce Power Systems business unit increases revenue and profit► Turkish Aerospace has signed a protocol on aerospace research projects, testing, simulation and training with Royal NLR, the Netherlands► Rheinmetall increases sales and earnings► Airbus reports Half-Year (H1) 2019 results► Leonardo: growing 1H 2019 results. Strong commercial performance, Orders up 34%. 2019 Guidance confirmed► Indra increased its revenues +6% in 1H19► Fincantieri BOD approves 1H 2019 results: revenues increase by 12%, EBITDA up 17%, record order intake at euro 6.6 billion► Saab’s Results January-June 2019► Naval Group 2019 half year (H1) financial results► Airbus Helicopters develops its presence in Italy with a dedicated customer centre► Airbus Helicopters makes changes to its Executive Committee► Rheinmetall and BAE Systems launch UK based military vehicle Joint Venture – Rheinmetall and BAE Systems Land► Saab establishes UK innovation network with £3.5 million investment► Forging ahead: Rheinmetall spearheads ongoing consolidation in the military vehicle sector► Fincantieri and Naval Group sign a joint venture agreement► Thales to be included in CAC40 index► Airbus and OCCAR sign A400M Contract Amendment► UK Competition and Markets Authority approves Rheinmetall and BAE Systems Military Vehicle Joint Venture► Thales completes the sale of its General Purpose Hardware Security Module business to Entrust Datacard► Thales Acquires Psibernetix for Decisive Technologies in Artificial Intelligence► Leonardo signs Memorandum of Understanding with BNL Gruppo BNP Paribas, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Intesa Sanpaolo and UniCredit► Esa Rautalinko has been appointed as President and CEO of Patria Group► Sofradir and ULIS become Lynred► Lockheed Martin Teams with Rafael To Market SPICE Air-to-Surface Guidance Kits► An MoU between Elettronica, Elt GmbH and Spherea on EW test solution for helicopter ESM/RWR suites► Eric Beranger appointed as CEO of MBDA► Digital revolution: Naval Group, bcom’s new industrial investor► Fincantieri acquires control of Insis► Elbit Systems U.S. Subsidiary Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Harris Night Vision Business► Thales Completes Acquisition of Gemalto to Become a Global Leader in Digital Identity and Security► Rafael finished FY 2018 with record sales of $US 2.6 billion► MBDA’s order backlog reaches record high after strong 2018 results► Elbit Systems Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Results► Rheinmetall Benefiting from Continued Growth at Defence – Group Anticipates Further Sales and Operating Result Growth for 2019► Leonardo: 2018 results above the Guidance for New Orders (€15.3 bn, +32%* YoY) and Revenues (€ 12.4 bn, +5%* YoY)► Rheinmetall Provisional figures for fiscal year 2018► Indra 2018 Results► Boeing-Embraer partnership receives shareholder approval► Thales 2018 Full-Year results► Fincantieri 2018 consolidated financial statements and draft financial statements of the parent company► IDEX and NAVDEX 2019 Conclude with UAE Armed Forces Registering Deals Worth AED20 Billion► ST Engineering Delivers Higher Revenue for FY2018 vs FY2017► Saab Year-End Report 2018► Airbus reports strong Full-Year 2018 results, delivers on guidance► Leonardo: purchase of 100% of Vitrociset completed► Airbus Helicopters sees strong sales increase in 2018► DASSAULT AVIATION Group – Order intake, deliveries and backlog in units as of December 31st, 2018