Defence Industry
Russia’s Lancet-E Loitering Munition: Baku, Azerbaijan – ROSOBORONEXPORT, a subsidiary of Rostec State Corporation, is…
Global Combat Air Programme: Italy, UK and Japan, the partner nations of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), Monday unveiled new fighter jet concept at Farnborough International Airshow. This marks the first time the three nations have exhibited together, showcasing the substantial progress made towards delivering this cutting-edge fighter jet. The new concept model, on display at Farnborough International Airshow, represents a significant evolution from previous designs. Featuring a notably larger wingspan, the aircraft is optimized for improved aerodynamics, a crucial factor in modern aerial combat.
Fincantieri REPMUS 2024: Portugal: Fincantieri, a global leader in shipbuilding, is once again participating in the REPMUS 2024 military exercise, showcasing its advanced unmanned systems technology. The company is collaborating with the Italian Navy, Graal Tech, and WSense to test cutting-edge solutions in a realistic maritime environment.
Kelly Horan Succeeds Kim Kinsley at IAE International Aero Engines: EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (June 13, 2024) – IAE International Aero Engines AG (IAE), a multinational consortium comprised of shareholders including RTX’s Pratt & Whitney, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation, and MTU Aero Engines AG, has announced the appointment of Kelly Horan as its new president. Horan succeeds Kim Kinsley, who held the position since June 2023.
GRSE bags major MPV order from German company: Kolkata, India – Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), a state owned Indian shipyard, has secured a significant follow-up order from a German company for the construction of four additional Multipurpose Vessels (MPVs). This news comes after GRSE successfully secured an initial contract for four MPVs in June 2024.
DRDO awards 7 new projects to Indian startups: India’s Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has awarded seven new defence projects to private Indian companies, with a particular focus on nurturing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and startups. These projects have been awarded to Indian defence startups spread across the country, from Delhi-NCR to Maharashtra to southern state of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. These startups are active in defence engineering and innovation and the seven projects have been awarded by the DRDO under the Defence Ministry’s Technology Development Fund (TDF).
IAI at ADEX 2024: Baku, Azerbaijan – Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a global leader in aerospace, defense, and security technology, made a strong impression at ADEX 2024, showcasing its diverse range of advanced solutions across all domains. From space and air to land, sea, cyber, and homeland security, IAI’s cutting-edge innovations were on full display.
