ESA commissions Astrium with operation of ISS
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Service agreement worth €278 million signed in Bremen
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Building of Columbus and ATV now followed by operational phase
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Efficient research under zero-gravity conditions assured
The European Space Agency ESA has transferred all activities involved in the operation and exploitation of… Continue reading
Poland’s Ministry of Health orders 23 Eurocopter EC135s for Nationwide Emergency Medical Services
The Polish Ministry of Health has signed a contract for 23 Eurocopter EC135 helicopters to serve its nationwide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) network. The aircraft will be delivered between 2009 and 2010. The state-of-the-art EC135s, which will replace an ageing… Continue reading
EADS Defence & Security produces 500th target drone
EADS Defence & Security (DS) in Friedrichshafen-Immenstaad has achieved a milestone with production of its 500th target drone. These air vehicles are used in the… Continue reading
BAE SYSTEMS SEEKER DETECTS WARHEAD; THAAD SYSTEM SCORES INTERCEPT
NASHUA, New Hampshire — A BAE Systems seeker detected an incoming ballistic missile enabling the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system to intercept its target during testing at the Pacific Missile Range Facility.
The test, conducted by the… Continue reading
Airbus selects lead logistics and transport providers
Airbus has selected Kuehne+Nagel as lead logistics provider and DHL as lead transport provider, becoming Tier 1 partners for Airbus. The decision is a significant step towards the integration of Airbus and will allow a further harmonization and optimisation of… Continue reading
Eurofighter Typhoon Begins Air Surveillance in Austria
Hallbergmoos / Graz – As of 01 July, Eurofighter Typhoon will take over the protection of Austrian airspace under the leadership of the Joint Armed Forces Command, Graz, and the Air Surveillance Command, Wals, of the Austrian military.
The Republic… Continue reading



