Defence Industry
Rheinmetall acquires Loc Performance Products: Plymouth, Michigan – Rheinmetall AG, a leading global technology group, has successfully completed its acquisition of Loc Performance Products, LLC, a renowned U.S.-based vehicle specialist. This strategic move solidifies Rheinmetall’s position in the North American market, particularly in the competitive landscape for high-volume military vehicle contracts within the United States.
Elbit Systems wins NATO country order for EW-DIRCM Suites: Haifa, Israel – Elbit Systems Ltd., a leading global high-technology company, announced today that it has been awarded substantial contracts valued at approximately $175 million to supply state-of-the-art Electronic Warfare (EW) and Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) Self-Protection Suites to a NATO European country. The contracts, spanning a five-year period, will equip a fleet of Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft and Airbus H225M helicopters with advanced defense capabilities.
Adani Defence Delivers Drishti-10 Starline Drone to Indian Navy: New Delhi: Adani Defence and Aerospace, a leading player in India’s defense sector, has further bolstered the Indian Navy’s maritime surveillance capabilities with the delivery of a second state-of-the-art Drishti-10 Starliner drone. This advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is set to revolutionize the way India monitors its vast coastline and maritime borders.
Kevin O’Connor joins Lockheed Martin: Bethesda, Maryland – December 3, 2024 – Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) today announced a key leadership change with the appointment of Kevin O’Connor as its new senior vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary. O’Connor will assume the role on January 13, 2025, succeeding Maryanne Lavan who is retiring after an exemplary 34-year career with the company.
ISRO Successfully Launches Proba-3 Mission: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved another significant milestone on December 5, 2023, by successfully launching the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission. ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C59) lifted off from the First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, India, propelling the Proba-3 satellites into a highly elliptical orbit. This successful launch further solidifies India’s position as a reliable launch service provider and highlights its growing collaboration with international space agencies.
Adani Defence Delivers Drishti-10 Starline Drone to Indian Navy: New Delhi: Adani Defence and Aerospace, a leading player in India’s defense sector, has further bolstered the Indian Navy’s maritime surveillance capabilities with the delivery of a second state-of-the-art Drishti-10 Starliner drone. This advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is set to revolutionize the way India monitors its vast coastline and maritime borders.
US MDA successfully intercepts ballistic missile off Guam Coast: Guam, USA – In a groundbreaking achievement for US missile defense capabilities, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) successfully intercepted a ballistic missile target off the coast of Guam on Tuesday (December 10, 2024). This historic event marks a significant milestone in the nation’s efforts to bolster its defense posture in the Indo-Pacific region.
