The Norwegian government has ordered new NASAMS air defence systems from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG), which will strengthen the country’s defence capabilities to combat aerial threats. The contract has a value of approximately NOK 1.4 billion, with expected deliveries in 2026-2027. Further, the contract with the Norwegian Defence Material Agency includes new multi-missile canister…
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. announced completion of a deal with Eutelsat OneWeb to purchase its 50% share of the Airbus OneWeb Satellites (AOS) joint venture. Airbus is now the sole owner of AOS and the satellite manufacturing facility in Merritt Island, Florida. The new structure is expected to provide maximum efficiency and increased…
Germany’s military procurement agency, the Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), signed a development contract with the Short- and Very Short-Range Air Defence System Consortium (ARGE NNbS) for the Short-and Very Short-Range Air Defence System. Notably, set up in 2021, ARGE NNbS has three member companies: Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH of…
Continuing to expand its presence in Romania as a leading manufacturer of military vehicles, Rheinmetall is taking up a majority share in Romanian military vehicle maker Automecanica Mediaș. The acquisition deepens the Düsseldorf-based technology enterprise’s footprint in Central Europe, opening the door to new customer countries in the region with substantial sales potential. Rheinmetall already…
The Czech Republic government has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) making official its intent to procure 24 Lockheed Martin 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II aircraft. Through the U.S. government Foreign Military Sale, the Czech Air Force will receive its first aircraft in 2031, which will be in the latest advanced Block 4…
The Vice-President and Chairman Rajya Sabha, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today reconstituted the panel of Vice-Chairpersons comprising eight members. The newly appointed Vice-Chairpersons include Shrimati Ramilaben Becharbhai Bara, Shrimati Seema Dwivedi, Dr. Amee Yajnik, Shrimati Mausam Noor, Shri Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar, Shri Prabhakar Reddy Vemireddy, Prof. Manoj Kumar Jha, and Lt. Gen. (Dr.) DP Vats (Retd.)….
The Indian Air Force will be conducting Exercise Vayu Shakti-24 on 17 February 2024 at the Pokhran Air to Ground Range, near Jaisalmer. Notably, the last edition of exercise Vayu Shakti was held on 16 February 2019. As always, Ex Vayu Shakti will be a riveting demonstration of the offensive and defensive capabilities of the…
The Indian Navy has declared 2024 as ‘Year of Naval Civilians’ to improve administration, efficiency and well-being of Naval Civilians by addressing all facets of Civilian HR Management in a time bound manner. Major focus areas towards maximising administrative efficiency, digital initiatives, generic and specific training programmes and welfare activities have been identified for implementation…
The Indian Army has proposed to introduce phased induction of a limited number of Electric Vehicles in ‘Peace Stations’ across the country. Noteworthy, the aim and objectives are to adapt to latest technological advancements, give impetus to green energy and reduce dependency on fossil fuels. The Indian Army is inducting the following Electric Vehicles at…
The Indian Navy prevented yet another piracy attempt on an Iranian-flagged, fishing vessel off the East coast of Somalia on Friday. Information regarding piracy attempt on Fishing Vessel FV Omari was monitored on 31 Jan 24. Indian Naval RPA, undertaking surveillance in the area, successfully located FV Omari and INS Sharda, deployed for anti-piracy mission…
