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.
Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 New Radar Integration: Vienna, Austria – Schiebel, in partnership with MDA Space, has successfully showcased the integration of IMSAR’s NSP Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) with its CAMCOPTER S-100 unmanned air system (UAS). This integration significantly enhances the S-100’s surveillance and detection capabilities, enabling it to operate effectively in challenging conditions. The recent…
Airbus A400M Transport Aircraft for Kazakhstan: Almaty, Kazakhstan – Airbus Defence and Space has marked a significant milestone in Kazakhstan’s military modernization efforts by delivering the first Airbus A400M transport aircraft. This strategic acquisition will significantly enhance the country’s tactical and strategic airlift capabilities.
EcoPulse Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Aircraft: Tarbes, France – A collaborative project between industry leaders has reached a significant milestone in the quest for a more sustainable future for aviation. The EcoPulse, a distributed hybrid-electric propulsion aircraft demonstrator, has successfully completed its flight test campaign, offering valuable insights for achieving the ambitious goal of decarbonizing air transport by 2050.
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.
