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Anduril and Rheinmetall Partner to Design and Manufacture Barracuda, Fury and Solid Rocket Motors for European Defence
Thursday, June 19th, 2025
Rheinmetall and Anduril Industries announced a strategic partnership to co-develop and deliver a suite of software-defined autonomous systems to extend the availability of autonomous mission systems.
The partnership is starting with the development of three proven capabilities – but is about to be extended with more next generation technologies over time:
• The integration of a European variant of Anduril´s Barracuda as part of Anduril’s family of low-cost, mass-producible autonomous air vehicles into Rheinmetall´s digital sovereignty framework (“Battlesuite”).
• The inclusion of a European variant of Anduril´s Fury, a high-performance, multi-mission group 5 autonomous air vehicle (AAV), into Rheinmetall´s digital sovereignty framework (“Battlesuite”).
• The exploration of opportunities for solid rocket motors for European use leveraging Anduril’s new production approaches.
These systems will be jointly developed and produced by the two companies, incorporating sovereign suppliers and industrial partners throughout Europe.
“This is a different model of defence collaboration, one built on shared production, operational relevance, and mutual respect for sovereignty,” said Brian Schimpf, CEO of Anduril Industries. “Together with Rheinmetall, we’re building systems that can be produced quickly, deployed widely, and adapted as NATO missions evolve.”
“Rheinmetall has always stood for reliability, scale, and strategic depth in defence manufacturing,” said Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall. “By integrating Anduril`s solutions into Rheinmetall´s European production set up and digital sovereignty framework, we’re building on that foundation to bring new kinds of autonomous capabilities into service, ones that are quick to produce, modular, and aligned with NATO’s evolving requirements.”
Built in Europe, for Europe
This partnership is a long-term shared investment in co-developing easily fielded systems tailored to the specific needs of each European regional market. It reflects a “built with, not for” philosophy—one that prioritizes European sovereignty, local control, transparency, and adaptability over dependency or lock-in.
• The integration of Barracuda and Barracuda-M into Rheinmetall´s systems will provide European militaries with an affordable autonomous air vehicle designed for hyperscale production. Its modular design supports a wide range of payloads and targeting modes making it a flexible option for the unique needs of European forces.
• The inclusion of Fury, an autonomous air vehicle designed to operate as part of manned-unmanned teams of aircraft, into Rheinmetall´s ecosystem of products allows each country to configure its own command-and-control systems and operational constraints. Fury is designed to deliver advanced fighter performance with the flexibility to integrate a variety of sensors and payloads in support of mission requirements.
• The Solid Rocket Motors effort could help ensures European access to a reliable line of propulsion systems offering industrial redundancy and delivery at scale, when domestic sources are not yet sufficient.
A Shared Approach to Industrial Defence
The partnership builds on earlier collaboration between the two companies, including the development of a layer countered UAS solution and a joint pursuit of the U.S. Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) program. Rather than slow, proprietary development pipelines that tie customers to a single vendor, this partnership embraces speed, modularity, and co-development. It’s a model that empowers allies to shape and evolve their own capabilities, while working within a shared NATO-aligned framework.
Mehler Protection to Supply 1,800 Operational Waistcoats to Stadtpolizei Zürich
Wednesday, June 18th, 2025FULDA, GERMANY (17.06.2025)
Mehler Protection, a leading provider of personal ballistic protection and part of Mehler Systems, is set to equip the Zurich City Police with the latest generation of operational waistcoats. Over the next four years, Mehler Protection will supply 1,800 waistcoats with integrated soft armour packs (SAP), providing enhanced protection, visibility, and modular adaptability for officers on duty.
The project spans a period of 60 months and highlights the strong synergies within Mehler Systems, with thewaistcoats being complemented by advanced beltssupplied by Lindnerhof, the Group’s specialist in load-bearing systems and tactical equipment.
The new waistcoats provide Zurich City Police officers with improved visibility. Lemon-coloured lettering is applied to the chest, back, and shoulders, making officers more easily identifiable in various operational scenarios. Additional visibility elements can also be attached as needed, enhancing both officer safety and public reassurance.
In addition to greater visibility, the waistcoat is engineered to meet the complex demands of modern police work. The waistcoat can be easily reinforced with ballistic plates, ensuring protection against both long- and short-barrelled weapons. It can also be fitted with arm protectors to provide extended coverage during spontaneous law enforcement operations. Depending on the mission profile, additional tactical equipment can be attached as required.
Mehler Protection has been working in partnership with the Zurich City Police since 2016. The new contractonce again reflects Mehler Protection’s position as a trusted partner of leading European law enforcement agencies. Alexander Mahr, Key Account Manager Mehler Protection | Body Armour, underlines the importance of this collaboration:
“Successful projects are the result of strong partnerships. Together, we have implementedcustomised requirements—efficiently, solution-oriented, and on the basis of a trusting collaboration that has already proven itself since 2016.”
The agreement also underscores the added value of theintegrated expertise within Mehler Systems, which enables the Group to deliver comprehensive solutions that combine personal ballistic protection, tactical load-bearing systems, and mission-specific adaptability.
For more information about Mehler Protection please visit: mehler-protection.com
Savotta Releases Belt Kit
Wednesday, June 18th, 2025Since the 1969s Savotta has supported the Finnish Defence Forces with kit.
They’ve just released a load carriage system which they are calling their Belt Kit.
A traditional, belt and harness based system, it offers several different options. The belt and harness options can be combined with their ever-expanding line of pouches as well as belt pads.
www.savotta.fi/collections/new-arrivals
Varusteleka L4 Field Shirt
Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
The Field Shirt is layer 4 of the Varusteleka Clothing System. Considered their Field Layer, its combines Finnish heritage with modern touches.
Features:
Sharp-looking collar and shoulder straps
Canadian buttons with proper buttonstrap stitching – they don’t come off easily!
Zippered sleeve pocket on the left sleeve
Pen pocket for three pens on the right sleeve
Place for your name tag on the chest
Place for your other patches on the left sleeve pocket
Sleeve tabs – you can button up rolled-up sleeves
Diamond gussets in the armpits for increased mobility in the shoulders
Offered in Khaki, Ranger Green, and Finnish M05 Woodland in sizes XSmall – 2XLarge with some Long lengths.
The solid colors are made from Merino Wool Cordura while the M05 version uses a 88% cotton and 12% polyamide ripstop blend.
The field shirts are sewn in Latvia by manufacturer Sia GPT.
www.varusteleka.com/en/product/varusteleka-l4-field-shirt/78563
SERT Awarded HALO/HAHO Parachute Contract for Indonesia’s KOPASSUS
Monday, June 16th, 2025SERT Secures Contract for HALO / HAHO Parachute Systems for Indonesia’s KOPASSUS (Army Special Operations)
Date: June 2nd, 2025
SERT is proud to announce that it has been awarded a contract to supply HALO/HAHO parachute systems for Indonesia’s KOPASSUS (Army Special Operations Command). The contract covers Complete Parachute Solutions’ (CPS) Military Silhouette Series, marking a significant upgrade to the operational free-fall program for the tip of the spear of Indonesia’s military.
This partnership underscores SERT’s continued commitment to delivering state-of-the-art solutions to military and law enforcement agencies across Southeast Asia. The award follows a comprehensive evaluation process that began in December 2024, made possible through the close collaboration and unwavering support of our trusted partner, Complete Parachute Solutions.
The timing aligns perfectly with SERT’s presence at Indo Defence 2025, taking place June 11–14 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Visit us at Booth A025-B, where we will be showcasing the parachute system along with related accessories—including a new military parachuting oxygen system.
UK MOD Signs Protector Support Contract with GA-ASI
Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
SAN DIEGO – 09 June 2025 – The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has signed a support and sustainment contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for logistics and maintenance of the Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system. The contract — known as the UK Protector Availability and Support Solution or UK PASS — will provide ongoing support for the new Protector RPA systems supplied by GA-ASI and now being operated by the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF). The Protector RPA is based on GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian®.
UK PASS is a Direct Commercial Sale contract and includes support for the Protector program’s RPA, the Certifiable Ground Control Stations and the Synthetic Training Systems.
“This contract marks an essential milestone in the fielding of the Protector RPA system for the RAF,” said Chris Dusseault, Vice President of MQ-9B in Europe. “With the UK PASS contract in place, we can now transition from the test and development phase of the program to training the RAF flight crews for operations.”
UK PASS is part of GA-ASI’s SkyGuardian Global Support Solutions (SGSS), which provides support for the entire MQ-9B customer base. SGSS is a shared Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) model, with resources such as labor, material, and overhead for maintenance, supply management, and other support functions required to sustain the RPA system, pooled together for use by the entire customer base. This approach provides efficiencies and a lower cost for customers.
“The awarding of the PASS contract marks three years of intensive work between GA-ASI and UK MOD multidisciplinary teams to turn a concept in to a reality. This has generated a first-in class sustainment solution for the Royal Air Force Protector fleet, that exploits contractor owned inventory from a global common spares pool. This contract differs from a traditional spares and repairs contract, achieving economies of scale via a multi-customer common operating model,” said Group Captain Rich Cameron – Uncrewed Air System 3 Team Leader.
GA-ASI’s MQ-9B is the world’s most advanced RPA system, delivering exceptionally long endurance and range. MQ-9B includes the SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian® models, with multiple deliveries made to the U.K.’s Royal Air Force (Protector), as well as orders from Canada, Poland, the Japan Coast Guard, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Taiwan, India, and the U.S. Air Force in support of the Special Operations Command. MQ-9B has also supported various U.S. Navy exercises, including Northern Edge, Integrated Battle Problem, and Group Sail.
pureLiFi Unveils Kitefin XE, the Next Generation LiFi System Ready to Secure Communications for Defence and Beyond
Tuesday, June 10th, 2025Kitefin XE, developed for the National Security community, is ready to provide cutting-edge wireless security for government, defence and a range of other sectors.
10th June 2025, Edinburgh, UK – pureLiFi has announced the release of its latest LiFi system, Kitefin XE, designed to protect networks in an era marked by growing security threats. This cutting-edge wireless technology, first released exclusively within the National Security community, is now available to a wider spectrum of sectors, from government and defence to enterprise customers and beyond.
Guaranteeing data security has become an increasingly complex task for both governmental bodies and private businesses. The Kitefin XE system is founded on technology crafted for the National Security community and has demonstrated its reliability in the most secure settings where communication privacy is paramount. Customers have reported that Kitefin XE allows them to introduce wireless capabilities where previously not possible, improving mission viability and success.
This revolutionary system allows for high-speed wireless internet connectivity through Invisible Light rather than Radio Frequencies (RF) used in traditional wireless technologies such as WiFi and Cellular. LiFi provides a revolutionary level of security unmatched by RF technologies as it is not susceptible to detection, interception and jamming. LiFi also offers massive capacity that outperforms WiFi in real-world environments, and its low latency capabilities offer a better user experience.
Alistair Banham, CEO of pureLiFi, stated, “Securing sensitive data, whether it’s critical to national security, protecting intellectual property, and company data is becoming increasingly challenging for both governments and enterprises. Kitefin XE will enable wireless communication in previously impossible scenarios and revolutionise the way companies deploy connectivity, providing confidence and protection in this evolving security landscape.”
pureLiFi is part of In-Q-Tel’s (IQT) portfolio, the not-for-profit strategic investor for the U.S. national security community and its allies.
Clayton Williams, Managing Director of IQT, remarked, “IQT is excited to support the broader launch of Kitefin XE. This innovation has the potential to transform how our partners approach wireless connectivity—and help enterprises stay secure in today’s complex cybersecurity landscape.”
Kitefin XE is the latest in a series of Kitefin systems developed for government and defence that aims to save missions and lives. Kitefin Tactical and Kitefin Office were deployed with the US Army in the first-ever large-scale deployment of LiFi. Building on their predecessors’ success, Kitefin XE offers room-filling LiFi coverage of over 80 Sq. Metres and provides Gbps capacity, making it the highest-performing LiFi system available on the market for government and defence which complies with IEEE 802.11bb standard. All pureLiFi systems are based on IEEE 802.11 protocols, making them the simplest LiFi systems to integrate into existing networks. Kitefin XE is also available for both ethernet and fibre deployments.
With Kitefin XE, pureLiFi sets a new standard in secure, high-capacity wireless communication technology, paving the way for a future where data security is uncompromised.
For information about Kitefin XE visit the pureLiFi website.
