HYpersonic DEFence (HYDEF) Programme Achieves Key Milestones Ahead of Schedule

During a two-day session at the DIEHL facilities, the HYDEF Programme has met the first technical milestone (MCM) and the second management milestone (PRM1). The European Hypersonic Defence Interceptor” (EU HYDEF) is a project co-funded by the European Union, under the European Defence Fund, and Belgium, Germany, Norway, Poland and Spain. OCCAR has been entrusted the management of the EU HYDEF project by the European Commission (EC) and the Participating States. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak

During a two-day session at the DIEHL facilities, the HYDEF Programme has met the first technical milestone (MCM) and the second management milestone (PRM1). The European Hypersonic Defence Interceptor” (EU HYDEF) is a project co-funded by the European Union, under the European Defence Fund, and Belgium, Germany, Norway, Poland and Spain. OCCAR has been entrusted the management of the EU HYDEF…

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Austal Australia Completes Sea Trials for Royal Australian Navy's Patrol Boat Autonomy Trial

In a noteworthy development within the Australian maritime sector, the collaborative Patrol Boat Autonomy Trial (PBAT) project has successfully completed Sea Acceptance Trials (including Endurance Trials) of the remote and autonomously operated vessel, Sentinel. The trials, conducted by Austal Australia, consisted of a series of remote and autonomous navigation events conducted off the Western Australian coastline during March and April 2024; utilising Greenroom Robotics’ Advanced Maritime Autonomy (GAMA) Software to reliably navigate the de-commissioned Armidale-class Patrol Boat. Throughout the trials, a limited number of project team members, observers and a crew from International Maritime Services (IMS) were on board, ensuring a swift response in case of any unforeseen deviations or necessary manual interventions. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak #RoyalAustralianNavy #Austal #Australia

In a noteworthy development within the Australian maritime sector, the collaborative Patrol Boat Autonomy Trial (PBAT) project has successfully completed Sea Acceptance Trials (including Endurance Trials) of the remote and autonomously operated vessel, Sentinel. The trials, conducted by Austal Australia, consisted of a series of remote and autonomous navigation events conducted off the Western…

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Indonesian Marine Corps Commander Inspects Air Defense Equipment Facility

The Commander of the Indonesian Marine Corps (Dankormar), Major General Endi Supardi, accompanied by marine corps officials, conducted a visit to the workshop facilities of PT. Cipta Teknik Berjaya located in the Taman Tekno Warehouse Complex, Serpong City, Tangerang on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. During this working visit, the Marine Corps Commander and his entourage inspected the air defense equipment and weaponry manufactured by PT. Cipta Teknik Berjaya, intended for use by Marine Corps personnel. Prior to the visit, the top official of the Marine Corps received a briefing on the characteristics of the weapons, followed by a facility tour to closely observe the showcased products. Among the items observed during the visit were URO VAMTAC vehicles equipped with RapidRanger weapon launchers, which are likely to be utilized by the Marine Corps. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak #marinir #indonesia

The Commander of the Indonesian Marine Corps (Dankormar), Major General Endi Supardi, accompanied by marine corps officials, conducted a visit to the workshop facilities of PT. Cipta Teknik Berjaya located in the Taman Tekno Warehouse Complex, Serpong City, Tangerang on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. During this working visit, the Marine Corps Commander and his entourage inspected the air defense…

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BMT Partners with DNV to Accelerate Australian Army Landing Craft – Heavy (LC-H) Design

BMT, a global leader in maritime design and technical consultancy, is pleased to announce the signing of a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DNV, the world’s leading classification society and a trusted advisor to the maritime industry. This partnership marks a pivotal moment for Australian defence capabilities, particularly in accelerating BMT’s development of an Australian version of our CAIMEN® Large Design for the future Landing Craft – Heavy (LC-H) program for the Australian Army. Under this MoU, DNV will work with BMT throughout the process of tailoring our CAIMEN® Large, to meet the Australian Army’s future requirements. DNV’s insights will ensure that BMT are able to identify and manage technical risk, minimising schedule impacts through early classification society engagement. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak #bmt #australia #australianarmy

BMT, a global leader in maritime design and technical consultancy, is pleased to announce the signing of a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DNV, the world’s leading classification society and a trusted advisor to the maritime industry. This partnership marks a pivotal moment for Australian defence capabilities, particularly in accelerating BMT’s development of an Australian…

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Royal Malaysian Air Force Takes Delivery of Second F/A-18D Hornet Fighter Aircraft

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has bolstered its air fleet with the official delivery of the Boeing F/A-18D M45-07 Hornet fighter aircraft, marking a significant milestone following the completion of its Local Planned Maintenance 12 Years (LPM12Y) program. Conducted by Rosebank Engineering, the maintenance program encompassed thorough inspections, damage assessments, and structural repairs to ensure the aircraft's optimal performance and longevity amidst rigorous operational demands. Attended by RMAF Commander General Tan Sri Mohd Asghar Khan Goriman Khan, the handover ceremony signifies not only the successful completion of the maintenance regimen but also underscores the collaborative efforts between domestic and international aerospace industry players. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak #malaysia #rmaf #hornet

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has bolstered its air fleet with the official delivery of the Boeing F/A-18D M45-07 Hornet fighter aircraft, marking a significant milestone following the completion of its Local Planned Maintenance 12 Years (LPM12Y) program. Conducted by Rosebank Engineering, the maintenance program encompassed thorough inspections, damage assessments, and structural repairs…

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Philippine Air Force Received Mitsubishi Electric Company TPS-P14ME Mobile Air Surveillance Radar

The mobile radar system is part of the PHP5.5 billion government-to-government deal signed by DND and Japan's Mitsubishi Electric Company (MELCO) in August 2020. The deal also includes fixed FPS-3ME air surveillance radar systems for the Philippine Air Force (PAF). One of the FPS-3ME systems was already delivered and installed at Wallace Air Station in San Fernando, La Union on Dec. 20, 2023, while the two others are units expected to be delivered within the next two years. The Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr led ranking military and defense officials in receiving the radar system from Japanese State Minister of Defense Oniki Makoto.

The mobile radar system is part of the PHP5.5 billion government-to-government deal signed by DND and Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric Company (MELCO) in August 2020. The deal also includes fixed FPS-3ME air surveillance radar systems for the Philippine Air Force (PAF). One of the FPS-3ME systems was already delivered and installed at Wallace Air Station in San Fernando, La Union on Dec. 20, 2023,…

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Kalashnikov Unveils Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Russian Ministry of Defense

Kalashnikov Concern recently showcased its latest advancements in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) during a specialized exhibition hosted at a site designated by the Russian Ministry of Defense. Among the notable presentations were the Karakurt and SKAT 350 M UAVs, alongside the innovative Quasimacht equipment lifting system. Operators who evaluated these UAVs highlighted their impressive tactical and technical specifications. They emphasized that these innovations were tailored to address the evolving needs of the country's defense complex, offering practical solutions for enhanced mobility and versatility in a variety of combat scenarios, including active military operations. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak #russia #Kalashnikov

Kalashnikov Concern recently showcased its latest advancements in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) during a specialized exhibition hosted at a site designated by the Russian Ministry of Defense. Among the notable presentations were the Karakurt and SKAT 350 M UAVs, alongside the innovative Quasimacht equipment lifting system. Operators who evaluated these UAVs highlighted their impressive tactical…

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Rheinmetall Awarded German Armed Force Contract for Intercom with Hearing Protection Function

Rheinmetall has been commissioned by the German Armed Force (Bundeswehr) in a key project for tactical communications which is of cross-sectional importance for the entire force. The technology company has been contracted to supply up to 191,000 sets of the “intercom with hearing protection function”. The framework contract has a seven-year term and a potential order volume of up to €400 million net. The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag had imposed conditions on the project. 30,000 sets including connection cables with delivery in 2024 have been firmly ordered. A call-off for the delivery of a further 30,000 sets for 2025 is expected. These two delivery batches financed from the special fund will have a net value of up to around €140 million. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak #Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall has been commissioned by the German Armed Force (Bundeswehr) in a key project for tactical communications which is of cross-sectional importance for the entire force. The technology company has been contracted to supply up to 191,000 sets of the “intercom with hearing protection function”. The framework contract has a seven-year term and a potential order volume of up to €400 million…

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Royal Navy Wildcat Maritime Helicopters Test Combat Skills in Norwegian Fjords

The Royal Navy’s Wildcat maritime attack helicopters have demonstrated their ability to hunt down and engage enemy forces during a game of cat and mouse in the Norwegian fjords. Yeovilton-based 815 Naval Air Squadron have been exercising with four of the Royal Navy’s P2000 patrol ships, two Norwegian corvettes and frigate HNoMS Roald Amundsen off Bergen, in one of the world’s most challenging environments, for Exercise Tamber Shield. Alongside the P2000s, the Wildcats were tasked with finding and targeting the Skjold-class corvettes amongst the many inlets and narrow waterways of the fjords. In one particular scenario, HMS Biter and HMS Exploit, part of the Royal Navy’s Coastal Forces Squadron, headed north from Bergen, while fellow P2000s HMS Trumpeter and HMS Blazer headed south to use their skills and expertise to locate the Norwegian vessels before relaying that information to 815 NAS who were charged with making simulated attacks. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak #royalnavy

The Royal Navy’s Wildcat maritime attack helicopters have demonstrated their ability to hunt down and engage enemy forces during a game of cat and mouse in the Norwegian fjords. Yeovilton-based 815 Naval Air Squadron have been exercising with four of the Royal Navy’s P2000 patrol ships, two Norwegian corvettes and frigate HNoMS Roald Amundsen off Bergen, in one of the world’s most challenging…

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Patria Enhances Product Development of CAVS Programme with Finnish Pre-series Vehicles

Patria will advance the product development of the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme by acquiring three pre-series vehicles from the Finnish Defence Forces. Within the CAVS framework, Patria manufactured the pre-series vehicles that underwent testing in 2022 before the official serial order, which was signed in the summer of 2023. The Finnish Army got acquainted with Patria 6x6 vehicle, its usage and operating features comprehensively beforehand, thus ensuring the fluent and effective establishment of operational readiness. In addition to Finland, the programme currently includes Latvia, Sweden and Germany. Notably, Patria has already received orders for nearly 700 Patria 6x6 vehicles. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak #finnish #finland #patria

Patria will advance the product development of the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme by acquiring three pre-series vehicles from the Finnish Defence Forces. Within the CAVS framework, Patria manufactured the pre-series vehicles that underwent testing in 2022 before the official serial order, which was signed in the summer of 2023. The Finnish Army got acquainted with Patria 6×6…

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The Evolution from Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warrior to Bell 407M Special Missions Aircraft

On 15 April 2016, 32 Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Light Observation Helicopters flew in formation from Fort Bragg, in the US, creating a Guinness World Record for the Largest Helicopter Formation Flight in history. The event was organized by 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade of the U.S. Army and marked part of the grand finale for the U.S. military fleet in a spectacular swansong for the platform and those who flew in them. The Kiowa Warrior’s reputation as a capable and rugged aircraft started with the OH-58A, which launched in 1968. It underwent two rounds of modifications and upgrades until the world-record setting OH-58D flew in 1983, with its upgraded engine and transmission. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak #helicopter

On 15 April 2016, 32 Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Light Observation Helicopters flew in formation from Fort Bragg, in the US, creating a Guinness World Record for the Largest Helicopter Formation Flight in history. The event was organized by 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade of the U.S. Army and marked part of the grand finale for the U.S. military fleet in a…

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Grupo Oesía Presents Its Most Advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Xponential Fair

Grupo Oesía, leader in the development of dual high technology with solutions in all the value chain, participates one more year in the Xponential fair, one of the reference events in the sector of unmanned vehicles (UAVs) worldwide, which will be held from April 22nd to 25th in the United States. Likewise, Grupo Oesía will exhibit its capabilities for the sector in sensors, optronics, electronic warfare and communications, with SATCOM solutions and cryptography for secure communications, which it develops through the rest of its industrial brands Tecn#military #defense #defence #militaryleakobit, Inster and Cipherbit.

Grupo Oesía, leader in the development of dual high technology with solutions in all the value chain, participates one more year in the Xponential fair, one of the reference events in the sector of unmanned vehicles (UAVs) worldwide, which will be held from April 22nd to 25th in the United States. Likewise, Grupo Oesía will exhibit its capabilities for the sector in sensors, optronics, electronic…

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GD Helicopter Finance Secures 20 H175 Medium Utility Helicopters for Worldwide Lease

Airbus Helicopters and GDAT, have signed a contract for up to 20 H175 helicopters (ten firm orders and ten options). GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF), a start-up helicopter leasing and finance company based in Dublin, Ireland, will be marketing these H175 helicopters to customers in the energy, SAR, EMS and parapublic market segments worldwide. In service since 2015, Airbus' H175 belongs to the super-medium class of helicopters, combining long-range and payload with smooth flight qualities, making it the optimal solution for a wide range of onshore and offshore mission profiles, including disaster relief, search & rescue and other public services, as well as crew change and private and business aviation. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak #helicopter

Airbus Helicopters and GDAT, have signed a contract for up to 20 H175 helicopters (ten firm orders and ten options). GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF), a start-up helicopter leasing and finance company based in Dublin, Ireland, will be marketing these H175 helicopters to customers in the energy, SAR, EMS and parapublic market segments worldwide. In service since 2015, Airbus’ H175 belongs to the…

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European Commission Launches STORE (Shared daTabase for Optronics image Recognition and Evaluation)

To address a complex and constantly changing threat environment, the European Defence Fund is supporting the European Union's STORE (Shared daTabase for Optronics image Recognition and Evaluation) collaborative project to accelerate the introduction of AI and associated shared database in the imaging systems for land forces. As threats become increasingly sophisticated (hypersonic missiles, combat drones, drone swarms, etc), optronic sensors are more strategically important than ever and need to deliver the highest levels of performance in the field. Bringing together a consortium of 20 partners (manufacturers, SMEs and academics) from 8 EU Member States and Norway, this project aims to build a shared image database secured by most advanced technology and to develop and evaluate artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms dedicated to data analysis of ground platform imaging systems.

To address a complex and constantly changing threat environment, the European Defence Fund is supporting the European Union’s STORE (Shared daTabase for Optronics image Recognition and Evaluation) collaborative project to accelerate the introduction of AI and associated shared database in the imaging systems for land forces. As threats become increasingly sophisticated (hypersonic missiles,…

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French Navy Conducts Test Firings with Aster Air Defense Missiles

The French Navy recently conducted test firings of Aster 15 and Aster 30 missiles from two of its prominent warships: the air defense frigate Chevalier Paul and the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. These operations, which occurred just before the ships embarked on the AKILA mission, showcased the Navy's preparedness for potential threats in challenging environments. The Chevalier Paul, serving as the vanguard in air defense within the Naval Air Group (GAN), effectively neutralized a long-range aerial threat using an Aster 30 missile. Meanwhile, the Charles de Gaulle demonstrated its combat prowess by successfully hitting an aerial target with an Aster 15 missile, affirming the operational readiness and efficacy of the French Navy's multi-layered defense system. #FrenchNavy #military #defense #defence #militaryleak #missile

The French Navy recently conducted test firings of Aster 15 and Aster 30 missiles from two of its prominent warships: the air defense frigate Chevalier Paul and the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. These operations, which occurred just before the ships embarked on the AKILA mission, showcased the Navy’s preparedness for potential threats in challenging environments. The Chevalier Paul, serving…

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Royal Navy's Newest Astute Class Submarine Officially Named in Barrow

The sixth of the Royal Navy’s leading-edge Astute-class hunter-killer submarines has been formally named – a key milestone on the road to front-line operations. HMS Agamemnon will act as both sword and protector – able to strike at foes on land courtesy of her Tomahawk cruise missile – and fend off threats on and beneath the waves with Spearfish torpedoes. Nearly 11 years after the first steel was cut on the 7,000-tonne Fleet submarine at BAE Systems’ yard in Barrow-in-Furness, the state-of-the-art boat was unveiled to VIPs, led by the submarine’s Sponsor Lady Sedwill, affiliates, friends and family and those who have toiled on ‘Awesome Aggie’ as she’s known by crew, since 2013. In a ceremony which mixed a hi-tech light show and displays with Royal Navy tradition inside the cavernous Devonshire Dock Hall which dominates the Barrow skyline, it fell to Lady Sedwill, who visited the boat late last year to catch up on progress with construction, to address the crew and then smash a bottle of locally brewed-beer – in keeping with the yard’s tradition – to bless Agamemnon and all who will serve aboard for the next 25-plus years. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak

The sixth of the Royal Navy’s leading-edge Astute-class hunter-killer submarines has been formally named – a key milestone on the road to front-line operations. HMS Agamemnon will act as both sword and protector – able to strike at foes on land courtesy of her Tomahawk cruise missile – and fend off threats on and beneath the waves with Spearfish torpedoes. Nearly 11 years after the first steel…

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Kongsberg Discovery successfully tests HUGIN Endurance Long-range Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

Kongsberg Discovery announced the successful completion of the factory acceptance testing for the first production model of the HUGIN Endurance, its innovative long-range Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV). Sea trials for the first production unit began in September 2023, and over the last months, the Kongsberg Discovery Uncrewed Platforms team has put HUGIN Endurance through its paces, verifying and refining all system capabilities. Sea trials culminated in March 2024 with a successful demonstration of the AUV capabilities to the customer. The HUGIN Endurance program has attracted significant interest both from the defence sector and commercial operators. HUGIN Endurance, launched in 2021, is the largest member of Kongsberg Discovery’s HUGIN family of AUVs. The system can come equipped with a wide array of standard sensors. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak

Kongsberg Discovery announced the successful completion of the factory acceptance testing for the first production model of the HUGIN Endurance, its innovative long-range Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV). Sea trials for the first production unit began in September 2023, and over the last months, the Kongsberg Discovery Uncrewed Platforms team has put HUGIN Endurance through its paces,…

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