Yearly Archive: 2022

In-Orbit Qualification of French Syracuse 4A Satellite

In-Orbit Qualification of French Syracuse 4A Satellite

On September 16, the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) pronounced the qualification of the operation in orbit (1) of the Syracuse 4A satellite. This success is an important step in the progressive entry into service of the Syracuse IV secure military satellite communications capability.

This…

Sweden Conducts Air Refueling Trials with JAS 39 C/D

Sweden Conducts Air Refueling Trials with JAS 39 C/D

FMV, together with NATO, is conducting aerial refueling trials between the JAS39 C/D Gripen and NATO’s Multi Mission Fleet and their A330MRTT aircraft. The purpose is to validate the air refueling function by doing flight testing with connections and refueling in the air.

“So far, the campaign ha…

Rolls-Royce Adds New Facility to Support US Navy

Rolls-Royce Adds New Facility to Support US Navy

Rolls-Royce has completed a major investment in its Pascagoula, Mississippi site that will provide increased capabilities and capacity to support U.S. Navy programs.

A new 26,000ft2 facility, with foundry and machining equipment provided by a U.S. Department of Defense DPA Title III grant, will i…

Rafael to Exhibit Iron Beam Laser Weapon for First Time

Rafael to Exhibit Iron Beam Laser Weapon for First Time

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is participating in AUSA 2022, the Association of the US Army’s annual conference, in Washington, D.C. from October 10-12, 2022. For the first time, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. and its Rafael USA subsidiary will be presenting the Iron Beam High Energy Laser W…
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