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prameela vegi
Multi-million pound investment in Typhoon advances combat air capability
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract valued at approximately £135m, to drive forward the next phase of capability enhancements for Typhoon; one of the world’s most advanced combat aircraft.
Rheinmetall to supply the Bundeswehr with laser light modules
The Bundeswehr has selected Rheinmetall to supply laser light modules for the German armed forces. A corresponding framework contract has now been signed, which envisages delivery of up to 130,000 laser light modules. To begin with, 2,460 devices worth a total of €3 million will be delivered. For Rheinmetall, the framework contract represents up to €178 million in potential sales. This is the largest order for laser light modules ever booked by the device’s maker, Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics of Stockach, Germany. The framework contract is initially set to run for seven years.
Rheinmetall presents first full concept for the next generation of the Bundeswehr’s Future Soldier – Expanded System
Rheinmetall has presented the German Bundeswehr with a first complete concept for the third generation of the Future Soldier – Expanded System, or IdZ-ES. The presentation was the initial outcome of a comprehensive study contract awarded to Rheinmetall in March 2021. The purpose of the study is to examine and evaluate potential improvements in the version of the IdZ-ES already in service with the Bundeswehr, with the objective of producing a complete concept for a 3rd generation IdZ-ES soldier system.
Babcock Builds Greek Supply Chain for Hellenic Frigate Programme
Babcock, the aerospace, defence and security company, is gearing up to showcase its comprehensive frigate design, build and support credentials during Defence Exhibition Athens (DEFEA) being held 13-15 July as it continues its engagement in Greece around its bid to deliver the Hellenic Navy’s new frigate modernisation programme.
Shaped Charges — Rapid Crater Kits
CBRNergetics Ltd. has delivered a modern version of the venerable Rapid Crater Kits.
Doosan Babcock awarded key UKAEA contract
Babcock will provide a year-round, core site team, delivering mechanical and electrical maintenance, access services, and waste management services.
Billion-euro contract for Rheinmetall – Bundeswehr upgrading Puma infantry fighting vehicle to new design status
Rheinmetall has won a major order from the German Bundeswehr in the armoured vehicle domain, representing sales volume of well over half a billion euros. Issued through the joint venture company PSM GmbH, the contract encompasses the upgrade of the first lot of the Bundeswehr’s Puma infantry fighting vehicle, bringing them up to a uniform enhanced design status. PSM GmbH is co-owned by Rheinmetall and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, each of which holds a 50 percent share in the company.
New data management solution to improve ship availability for Royal Navy
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a five year contract to BAE Systems, to provide a data management system to multiple ships in the Royal Navy fleet, including the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, Type 45 destroyers and the new Type 26 frigates.
Rheinmetall Spectac – an innovative stun grenade for military and law enforcement special operators
Rheinmetall proudly presents Spectac, its innovative new non-lethal effector. This rectangular stun grenade is specially designed for use by military and law enforcement special operators. The most striking feature of the easy-to-use Spectac is its smartphone-like design, with the locking ring and rocker arm ignitor built into a rectangular housing the size of a mobile phone.
DUQM NAVAL DOCKYARD COMPLETES FIRST OF A KIND ROYAL NAVY DOUBLE ENGINE REPLACEMENT IN MIDDLE EAST
Duqm Naval Dockyard (DND), the Joint Venture between Babcock International and ASYAD Drydock (Oman Drydock Company), has completed a first of its kind double engine replacement for the Royal Navy in the Middle East.