Category: Technology

Cooperation in the development of laser weapons

Cooperation in the development of laser weapons

Posted by | 26 Feb 2021 | , | 0

MBDA, Cilas and Sign4l have reached an agreement to explore the joint development of laser weapons to combat Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The cooperation was agreed during the IDEX 2021 trade fair. Each party was tasked with identifying potential capabilities and development opportunities in the field of high-energy lasers. MBDA develops missiles for land, air and sea-based weapon systems. Cilas is part of the Ariane Group and specialises in laser and optronic systems. Sign4l from Abu Dhabi is a regional leader in the field of electronic warfare and reconnaissance. Text: mb; Photo:...

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Hensoldt with significant sales growth

Hensoldt with significant sales growth

Posted by | 24 Feb 2021 | , , , | 0

Countries around the world are increasing their defence spending. Hensoldt AG, which manufactures radar equipment and optronics for military purposes, among other things, is also benefiting from this. In the past financial year, the order backlog rose by 55 per cent to a record 3.4 billion euros thanks to a series of new major projects. The turnover generated increased by 8.3 per cent to 1.2 billion euros. Despite start-up losses in the early phase of major projects, the adjusted EBITDA margin (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) improved to 18.2 percent, which corresponds to EUR 219 million. As a result, the adjusted free cash flow also increased from 75 million to 196 million euros. CEO...

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Egypt becomes the first international customer for Mica NG

Egypt becomes the first international customer for Mica NG

Posted by | 24 Feb 2021 | , , , | 0

In future, the Egyptian Navy's corvettes will be equipped with improved missiles from MBDA for their air defence. After the four Gowind corvettes recently purchased by the French Naval Group have already been equipped with Mica FKs, the remaining ships will be fitted with the new-generation variant of this FK as soon as it becomes available. They are a further development of the Mica FK and are suitable for close-range defence against smaller targets that are difficult to detect, such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or small aircraft. In addition, conventional targets can also be effectively engaged. In addition to aircraft and helicopters, these include cruise missiles and anti-ship missiles in particular. The navalised version of the missile is made from...

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First contracts for manta ray project

First contracts for manta ray project

Posted by | 23 Feb 2021 | , , , | 0

The US research agency Darpa (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) has selected three companies with which it intends to drive forward the Manta Ray project. Northrop Grumman Systems and the Martin Defense Group will drive forward the development work for a complete system. Metron has been commissioned to research an innovative subsystem that enables the generation of energy under water. The research programme initiated by Darpa has been running since the beginning of 2020. The long-term goal is to develop an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) that can carry out long-duration missions with a payload at a great distance from a base and without human intervention or support. Before realisation, there are still many...

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IDEX ohne Israel

IDEX ohne Israel

Posted by | 22 Feb 2021 | , , | 0

Corona verhindert israelische Beteiligung bei IDEX in Abu Dhabi Coronabedingt entschloss sich die israelische Regierung am 17. Februar, neben der Schließung des internationalen Flughafens Ben Gurion auch die Ausreise der israelischen Industriedelegation zur Verteidigungsausstellung IDEX/NAVDEX in Abu Dhabi zu untersagen. Mehr als 40 Firmen, darunter auch das im Staatsbesitz befindliche Unternehmen Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. sowie die weltweit operierenden „Giganten“ Israel Aerospace Industries und Elbit Systems, hatten Ausstellungsflächen als Teil der israelischen Pavillons sowohl bei der IDEX als auch auf dem für die Präsentation maritimer Fähigkeiten und Technologien reservierten Ausstellungsteil NAVDEX reserviert. Als Folge des Regierungsbeschlusses blieben die...

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