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Zur Verstärkung der Luftverteidigung liefert das israelische Luft- und Raumfahrtunternehmen Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) einem europäischen Land ein Multi-Sensor-Multi-Missions-Radarsystem (MS-MMR). In einer Presseverlautbarung nannte IAI weder das Empfängerland noch die Auftragssumme und das Lieferdatum. Nach Angabe von IAI wird das Radarsystem von dem Tochterunternehmen ELTA Systems entwickelt und produziert. Für den Auftrag wurde in das […]

Der deutsch-französische Wehrtechnikkonzern KNDS verzeichnete 2023 ein sehr positives Geschäftsjahr. Nach eigenen Angaben stieg im letzten Jahr der Auftragsbestand um 130 Prozent auf nunmehr 15,7 Milliarden Euro. Das sei das bisher stärkste Wachstum in der Unternehmensgeschichte. Beim Auftragswachstum stehe das Unternehmen an der Spitze der 15 größten Rüstungsunternehmen, so KNDS in einer Pressemitteilung. Als wesentliche […]

Auf der Hauptversammlung der Airbus SE wurde das Mandat von René Obermann als Vorstandsvorsitzender um drei Jahre verlängert. Für den deutsch-französischen Konzern ist vereinbart, dass der Vorstandsvorsitzende Deutscher ist, wenn der CEO – wie derzeit Guillaume Faury – aus Frankreich stammt. Neben seiner Tätigkeit für Airbus ist Obermann bei dem Private-Equity-Unternehmen Pincus Deutschland und dem […]

Long announced, on April 5th the Norwegian government presented a plan for the armed forces in the period 2025-2036. Oslo plans to double its military budget in the next 12 years. Expenditures will be increased by 600 billion Norwegian crowns (approx. 51.65 billion euros) and amount to the equivalent of 139 billion in the period 2035-2036 [...]

An independent study published today by Strategy&, part of the PwC network, has revealed the impressive scale of the Eurofighter Typhoon program's contribution to European economies. The detailed report examines the entire spectrum of development, production and maintenance activities and covers the four Eurofighter Typhoon partner nations Germany, Great Britain, Italy and Spain. This study offers a comprehensive insight into the […]

The European holding company KMW + Nexter Defense Systems (KNDS) has formally renamed its group companies with effect from April 8th. According to KNDS, the German Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG now operates as KNDS Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG and the French Nexter Systems SA as KNDS France SA. In the course of this […]

Real engine testing is essential in the aviation industry. Additional parts are now being added to the test bench infrastructure developed over decades at MTU Aero Engines. According to a press release from the company on April 8th, performance tests with CFM56-7B engines will be able to be carried out at the Ludwigsfelde site in the future. The Federal Aviation Office has completed its reviews in this regard with a positive [...]

Oliver Dörre took over as CEO of the HENSOLDT Group from his predecessor Thomas Müller with effect from April 1, 2024. This was long-term planned and announced. The distribution of tasks in the new board has now also been published. Together with Oliver Dörre, CFO Christian Ladurner, HR Director Dr. Lars Immisch and Celia Pelaz as new Chief Operating […]

After quality problems in recent years, Boeing wants to reintegrate the supplier Spirit Aerosystems, which produces fuselages and other structural parts for many Boeing aircraft - including the 737 - back into the group. Spirit has been building aircraft parts for almost a hundred years and was bought and integrated into the Boeing Group in 1934. Spirit has confirmed discussions with Boeing. […]

On April 2nd, the sensor solution provider Hensoldt was able to complete the takeover of ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH agreed last year (ESuT reported) after all official approvals had been received. The acquisition adds strong design and systems integration capabilities to Hensoldt's product and solutions business and creates a national champion in defense electronics, the companies said. The ESG […]

Rheinmetall has divided the Vehicle Systems division into Vehicle Systems Europe (VSE) and Vehicle Systems International (VSI). The divisions are dedicated – as the names suggest – to the markets within and outside of Europe. The previous headquarters in Munich handed over responsibilities to the VSI. On March 28th, Rheinmetall opened its […]

Sensor house Hensoldt's sales rose by more than eight percent to 1.8 billion euros, accompanied by an increase in earnings of 12.8 percent to 329 million euros. With new orders worth 2.1 billion euros, the order backlog grew by 3.1 percent to 5.5 billion euros. This is a good basis for the coming financial years. For […]

Alexander Sagel joined the board of the Renk Group on April 1st. In the newly created position, he is responsible for the operational management of the Vehicle Mobility Solutions, Marine & Industry and Slide Bearings segments. Sagel began his career at Daimler AG in 1998 and most recently worked in truck sales there. After his […]

The Renk Group was able to increase sales by nine percent to 926 million euros last year. At the same time, earnings rose by 3.9 percent to 150 million euros. With 1.3 billion euros in new orders, the order backlog rose to a record level of 4.6 billion euros. “The strong order intake and sales growth of our segments in the last financial year […]

Airbus Defense and Space (ADAS) wants to take over the IT security service provider Infodas and strengthen its cybersecurity portfolio. On March 25, ADAS and Infodas announced an agreement to acquire Infodas and announced that the transaction would be completed before the end of this year, subject to regulatory approvals. According to Infodas, the […]

With a twelve percent increase in sales to 7.2 billion euros and an operating result that rose by a fifth to 918 million euros, Rheinmetall made strong gains last year. With new orders, the order backlog grew to 38.3 billion euros last year. The positive balance is supported by the increasing demand after Russia's war of aggression in the [...]

As part of the European Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP), it has been proposed to increase production of the Enforcer missile, MBDA has announced. According to the company, the Enforcer Production Increase Campaign (EPIC) aims to significantly increase Enforcer production and will therefore be instrumental in further expanding the series production of Enforcer guided missiles at MBDA.

After approval by the Budget Committee of the German Bundestag, the Bundeswehr can conclude a framework agreement for up to 191,000 speaking sets with hearing protection (SMG). In an initial order, 30,000 speaking sets including connecting cables are to be ordered for delivery this year. In order to meet the minimum purchase quantity, a second order is required for the delivery of an additional 30,000 SMG for […]

At MTU Maintenance in Hanover, the V2500 engine, which powers the Airbus A320neo and Embraer C-390, was put to the test with sustainable aviation fuel. The engine is manufactured by International Aero Engines AG (IAE), a consortium of Pratt & Whitney, an RTX company, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero […]

The Dutch Rheinmetall subsidiary Rheinmetall Defense Nederland has taken over the Dutch startup company REEQ. The purchase price was not communicated. Founded in 2018, REEQ produces fully electric, light tactical vehicles and works with the defense industry and motorsports, among others. According to Rheinmetall, REEQ's vehicle fleet currently consists of an Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), a [...]

Martin Wibbe will become Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CONET Group on April 1st. He succeeds Anke Höfer, who is leaving her position after seven successful years and 28 years at CONET. Wibbe started his career at Siemens IT Solutions & Services in 2002 and moved to ATOS in 2015. There he was most recently sales manager and member of [...]