Peter Dillon, Managing Director, HENSOLDT UK – source: HENSOLDT UK ERS Gold Award Logo – source: Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

HENSOLDT UK Achieves Gold Award in Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

HENSOLDT UK is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) by the British Ministry of Defence. This governmental recognition is a testament to HENSOLDT UK's commitment to supporting the armed forces community and its dedication to…

Training of Brazilian pilots to fly Gripen

Saab completes operational training of Brazilian pilots to fly Gripen

The last class of operational pilots responsible for the deployment of the F-39 Gripen in the 1st Air Defense Group (1st GDA) of the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), concluded the Delta Conversion Training on June 13th at the Gripen Centre, located at the F 7 Wing in Såtenäs, in the western region of Sweden.

Previously completed training

The Gripen Centre at F 7 Wing has already received 17 FAB pilots. The current commander of the 1st GDA, Lieutenant Colonel Aviator Gustavo, and Lieutenant Colonel Aviator…

HENSOLDT's TRML-4D multifunction radar offers superior detection capabilities. Photo: HENSOLDT

HENSOLDT radars protect German cities

Sensor specialist HENSOLDT is supplying six high-performance radars to the German Armed Forces as part of Diehl Defence's IRIS-T SLM air defence system. As part of an order from Diehl Defence worth a three-digit million euro sum, the first system is to be delivered to the Bundeswehr next year.

Thomas…

M-346FA

A NEW GUN-POD FOR THE M-346FA THANKS TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN LEONARDO AND NEXTER, A COMPANY OF KNDS.

Leonardo and Nexter, a company of KNDS, have jointly launched a development program aimed to introduce a new Gun Pod on the M-346 Fighter Attack (FA).
After a successful feasibility study, which has demonstrated the capability of adding a Link & Case Recovery (LCR) system to the M-346 FA, Leonardo and…

ELT Group presents itself at Le Bourget in an increasingly global and multi-domain dimension

ELT Group presents itself at Le Bourget in an increasingly global and multi-domain dimension

ELT Group is participating the 54th Paris Air Show being held in Le Bourget between 19th and 25th June (Hall 1 - E296). The event will be an opportunity to present our first technological results as outlined by the company’s Tenet 2030 industrial plan. Tenet 2030 is addressing the company towards an…

AQUILA: MBDA to lead consortium for European interceptor against hypersonic threats

AQUILA: MBDA to lead consortium for European interceptor against hypersonic threats

The extended air defence domain poses increasing challenges with fast-growing and complex threats, such as manoeuvring ballistic missiles, hypersonic cruise missiles and hypersonic glide vehicles. These new threats need to be addressed by dedicated interception solutions to ensure the efficient

World Defense Show in Riyadh Reports Skyrocketing Global Interest Amid Paris Air Show

World Defense Show in Riyadh Reports Skyrocketing Global Interest Amid Paris Air Show

The World Defense Show is gearing up to host a prominent array of French defense companies in its second edition, scheduled for 4-8 February 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This development signifies a notable surge in global reservations, a fact underlined during the current Paris Air Show.

The WDS Team…

An artist’s rendering of the Mission Robotic Vehicle with a Mission Extension Pod. (Photo Credit: Northrop Grumman’s SpaceLogistics)

Northrop Grumman’s SpaceLogistics Continues Revolutionary Satellite Life-Extension Work with Sale of Third Mission Extension Pod

Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) SpaceLogistics has sold its third Mission Extension Pod (MEP), a propulsion “jet pack” that extends the life of legacy satellites, allowing them to operate longer and more profitably.

Under a purchase agreement with Intelsat, SpaceLogistics’ Mission Robotic…

H225M pod NC621

Airbus Helicopters conducts a qualification campaign for the Nexter 20mm pod on the H225M

Qualification firing campaign

Nexter, a company of KNDS, is assisting Airbus Helicopters with the qualification of its 20mm pod on the H225M. The first firing took place in April 2023. This joint project…

A specially designed gun

The NC 621 incorporates the 20mm M621 gun, effective up to 2km. Its low recoil mak it easy to integrate on lightweight platforms. It has been specifically developed to arm all…

AW139

The AW139 helicopter fleet of Mukamalah, a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, sets 200,000 flight hours milestone delivering outstanding support for energy industry and national community

Leonardo and Mukamalah Aviation company (a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Aramco) celebrated a major achievement for the operator’s AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter fleet setting a 200,000 flight hours milestone in operations. The event was celebrated at the Paris Air Show today. 

Mukamalah’s…

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