Safran to supply SkyNaute navigation system, APIRS attitude and heading reference system and trim actuators for modernized Tiger helicopters
As part of the Tiger attack helicopter modernization program, Airbus Helicopters has chosen key navigation and flight control equipment from Safran Electronics & Defense for the aircraft to be deployed…
Greek Army chooses Safran’s Patroller to upgrade Greek army’s tactical drone force through NSPA
The Greek Army has chosen Safran Electronics & Defense to upgrade the Greek army’s drone fleet,with four new Patroller tactical drones to be added to the country’s current Sperwer drones.…
ACHILE project – European dismounted soldier system community ready to start design of next generation
The European Commission has awarded a €40-million grant to the ACHILE (Augmented Capability for HIgh end soLdiErs) consortium to develop innovative solutions for next-generation dismounted soldier systems in Europe. ACHILE…
The iMUGS Consortium demonstrates autonomous missions with robotic systems
The integrated Modular Unmanned Ground System (iMUGS) project Consortium showcased the usage of autonomous unmanned ground systems for various defence missions, including intelligence gathering, casualty evacuation and last mile re-supply…
Why Virtual Maintenance Training (VMT) is the Future of MRO Technical Curriculum
Saif Al Dahbashi, CEO of AL TAIFGround vehicle maintenance technical training is a crucial discipline. Highly controlled by government regulations and industries, the task of keeping armoured personnel carriers (APCs)…
Conlog Group receives Finnish Defence Force communications contract
Conlog Group announces that it has been selected by the Finnish Defence Forces for the design, implementation, documentation, use and maintenance of containerised communication stations. The self-contained stations will allow Finnish…
Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and EDGE Launch ‘Pioneers 4.0’ Hackathon Series to Advance Industry 4.0 Development and Solve Critical Industrial Challenges
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and EDGE Group PJSC (‘EDGE’ or ‘the Group’) have completed the first ‘Pioneers 4.0’ Hackathon series, as part of a series of…
Major order from the Bundeswehr: Rheinmetall wins €576 million framework contract to supply 30mm ammunition for Puma infantry fighting vehicle
The German Bundeswehr has signed a framework agreement with Rheinmetall to supply over 600,000 rounds of medium-calibre ammunition for the Puma infantry fighting vehicle. In total, ammunition is to be…
Milrem Robotics to deliver 14 THeMIS UGVs to Ukraine in cooperation with KMW
The European robotics and autonomous systems developer, Milrem Robotics, and the German defence company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) have signed a contract to deliver 14 THeMIS unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) to…
Safran’s Euroflir 610 optronic observation system chosen for Eurodrone
Safran Electronics & Defense has signed a contract with Leonardo to develop and supply the Euroflir 610 high-performance airborne electro-optical (optronic) system for the Eurodrone program. Derived from the Euroflir…