‘Totally new’: Nammo pursues rocket motor engine for latest IRIS-T air defense
The push comes as German defense firm Diehl targets a first Safety Integrity Level (SIL) firing test of the surface-launched IRIS-T SLX in 2027.
Israel’s Elbit Systems, Germany’s Diehl Defence team on SkyStriker pitch for Berlin
Elbit said that the deal will include local manufacturing and assembly of the system with Diehl, to support “the development of sovereign capabilities and strengthening the German defense industry.”
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Lockheed, Germany’s Diehl team up to combine maritime air defense tech
A Lockheed Martin exec described the new partnership as a “win-win” for both companies and, the firms hope, navies around the world.
Raytheon, Germany’s Diehl eye team-up on European Stinger coproduction
Diehl noted that assessment of “various options for increasing production capacity, both at existing sites and possibly other locations,” is already underway.
Diehl close to FEANIX drone deal with Germany, says project lead
The German Armed Forces said it could neither confirm nor deny the talks, but said it is "in constant communication with the industry about possible relevant developments in the defense sector."
‘Decisive step’: Germany inks $1.3 billion short range air defense development contract
Prototypes of the new air defense system are due for qualification in 2027 so serial production can start in 2028, according to Germany's military procurement arm BAAINBw.
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Neutral nations Austria and Switzerland agree to join European Sky Shield Initiative
Switzerland made clear that it will “examine” areas where co-operation can be strengthened, with a plan to specifically address information exchange and training for the US-made Patriot air defense system, of which it ordered five units in June 2021.