The Netherlands defense authorities have announced their intention to procure voice and data communication equipment from Thales, a move aimed at enhancing connectivity within and between various military assets such as vehicles, weapon systems, and vessels. State Secretary Christophe van der Maat conveyed this decision to the House of Representatives on May 22, highlighting Thales as the sole Dutch supplier meeting the technical and operational prerequisites for the Communication and Information Infrastructure (C2Infra)
Hanwha Aerospace, a South Korean defense conglomerate, has extended a proposal to supply Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) and K9 self-propelled howitzers to the Romanian armed forces. This move was unveiled at the
In a demonstration of its airborne nuclear deterrent capability, the French Air Force conducted a test firing of the improved, nuclear-capable ASMPA-R medium-range supersonic air-to-surface missile from a Rafale B aircraft on May 22. During the test firing, an ASMPA-R missile (without a nuclear warhead) was launched by a Rafale B of the French Air and Space Force as part of the DURANDAL operation, aimed at representing a strategic raid
Indra has introduced a new 360 vision system for armored vehicles aimed at enhancing their operational capabilities. The system, demonstrated at the Wheeled Vehicle Maintenance Park and Center No
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Saudia Group, which owns Saudia Airline and budget carrier Flyadeal, has finalized an agreement with Airbus for the procurement of 105 aircraft. The order consists of 12 A320neo planes and 93 A321neo planes, contributing to Saudia Groups Airbus order backlog, which now stands at 144 A320neo family aircraft
The French DGA has ordered new generation tank trucks (CCNG) from Arquus, exceeding €120 million, covering production of the initial 70 vehicles. Under the provisions of the 2024-2030 military programming law, the procurement plan includes a total of 376 new generation tank truck (CCNG) vehicles
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The Eurodrone programme, led by Airbus Defence and Space as the prime contractor, has completed its Preliminary Design Review (PDR). This was achieved in collaboration with the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) and representatives from the four customer nations—France, Germany, Italy, and Spain
In response to escalating global tensions and a heightened threat of large-scale conflict, the Dutch Ministry of Defense has swiftly allocated an additional €500 million to expedite the procurement of essential ammunition supplies. State Secretary Christophe van der Maat