Business News ► 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► 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, b<>com’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