OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation)

FREMM Contract – FREMM EVO - Deep Strike Capability Studies Option Activation on behalf of Italy Paris/France – Euronaval – 5 November 2024 - The #OCCAR #HORIZON Programme Manager, Mr. Luigi Durante, signed, on behalf of Italy, the order for the activation of a key option foreseen in the #FREMM Contract. This step will launch a feasibility study for integrating the Naval Cruise Missile (NCM) System and developing the "deep strike" capability on Italian FREMM ships. This agreement was signed with ORIZZONTE SISTEMI NAVALI S.p.A. Sistemi Navali, represented by Mr. Davide Traverso, that will be fully supported by MBDA for the achievement of the milestone. The event was attended by the Chief of the Marina Militare Italiana, Enrico #Credendino, Vice Admiral Giuseppe #Abbamonte, Director of the Naval Armaments Directorate and Italian Programme Committee representative, General Gaël Diaz de Tuesta from DGA - Direction générale de l'armement and Mr. Giovanni #Soccodato from MBDA. This milestone reflects the Italian MoD and Italian Navy’s ongoing commitment to exploring the addition of deep strike capabilities for this class of new frigates. The two #FREMM #EVO ships, with these potential upgrades, are scheduled for delivery by June 2029 and June 2030. OCCAR has played a vital role in facilitating this progress, supporting cooperation and capability exchange between Italy and France. The FREMM Program’s success showcases how OCCAR fosters collaboration, joining national defense bodies like France´s DGA, the Italian MoD (General Defense Secretariat and Naval Armament Directorate) and the two Navies. This cooperation between Italy and France within the OCCAR framework highlights the benefits of multinational collaboration in defense, achieving advanced defense capabilities in a relatively short timeframe. Read more on the FREMM Programme here: https://lnkd.in/eDJX4hGZ

OCCAR-EA Director attends #EURONAVAL 2024 Paris/France, 4-5 November 2024 - The OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation)-EA Director, Joachim Sucker, accompanied on day one of #Euronaval 2024 by the #FSAF-#PAAMS Programme Manager, Francis Celeste, met with the CEOs of MBDA and EUROSAM GIE as well as the Executive Committee of Thales before attending several meetings with DGA - Direction générale de l'armement senior representatives General Guilhem Reboul and General Gaël Diaz De Tuesta to address programme updates. On day two Mr Sucker, accompanied by #U212 #NFS Programme Manager Cannarozzo Maurizio attended an important presentation on the #MMPC Programme and met with representatives of #Naval Group, #Naviris, #Fincanteri, #Eurotorp, #ELT and #AIRBUS. A mandatory visit was made to the #OCCAR stand, which this year is located next to the European Defence Agency (EDA) and NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) stands – partner organizations with whom OCCAR cooperates closely with. OCCAR was also represented by OCCAR #Logistic #Support #Ship (LSS) Programme Manager, Franck Louvet on a joint EDA-OCCAR-NSPA panel discussion organised by EDA entitled: “Collaborative planning, programming and procurement for the naval domain.” For more information on OCCAR Naval Programming read here: https://lnkd.in/es9dx2y8

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#Euronaval has officially opened in #Paris ⚓ and the #OCCAR Team is ready to receive you at the OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) stand in Hall 6 J103 alongside our partners European Defence Agency and NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). Learn more about OCCAR here: https://lnkd.in/es9dx2y8 #Euronaval #OCCAR #EDA #NSPA #European #Cooperation

Mit zwei Verträgen über globale Unterstützungsdienste und über das Block Upgrade 0 haben die OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) und Airbus den Vertragsrahmen für das Transportflugzeug A400M aktualisiert. Damit sollen die Fähigkeiten der A400M-Flotte bei taktischen und strategischen Operationen erweitert, ihre Leistung weiter gesteigert und die Arbeitsbelastung der Besatzung verringert werden. https://lnkd.in/eVt3Kzje

OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) and Airbus Defence and Space sign strategic #A400M contractual framework update. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/emE5DbJe Read more on OCCAR´s A400M Programme here: https://lnkd.in/eDUeciaV

🚢 🌊 From Nov 4-7 we will be in Paris for #Euronaval, the world´s largest exhibition of naval technologies in the world! Come join us at the #OCCAR Stand J 103 to learn more about OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) Naval Programmes. #Navy #U212NFS #EPC #LSS #HorizonMLU #FREMM #PPA #Euronaval2024 #OCCAR - A Team That Delivers!

OCCAR HYDEF Programme EM KO and PRM 2 Milestones Achieved Tres Cantos/Spain, 29-30 October 2024 –The OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) #HYDEF Programme has met the third technical milestone (EM KO) and the third management milestone (PRM2). These achievements were made during meetings held over two days at the Sener facilities. The aim of the Early Maturation Kick-Off Meeting (EM KO) was to validate planned activities, aligning them with the initial proposal, while incorporating critical technologies identified in the pre-feasibility phase. The meeting comprised of all the Participating States (PSs), involved assessing the current Technological Readiness Level (TRL) of these technologies and identifying the resources required to advance their TRLs. The EM KO marks the start of the activities of technology maturation. The activities to be performed in Early Design and Technology Maturation, based on the critical technologies identified in the pre-feasibility phase, were demonstrated to be ready to start. The expected challenges in their developments were laid out, as identified in the Technology Plan. The feasibility phase is then in progress and technical maturation activities have started right after the Early Maturation Kick-off meeting. Following this meeting, the Programme will mainly consist of the definition of the concept for the system, leading to the Concept Selection Milestone (CSM) in August 2025, and the performance of maturation activities, reaching the Early Maturation Mid-Term Review Milestone (EM MTR) in October 2025. The Progress Review Meeting 2 (PRM 2) was held between the Project Coordinator (SMS), the Project Manager of each beneficiary and the OCCAR HYDEF Programme Division. The HYDEF Consortium presented to the OCCAR HYDEF Programme Division the general status of the Programme covering progress, KPIs, schedule review, risk assessment and mitigation, financial, quality control, ethics and other aspects. Both milestones were successfully met on schedule. “Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for them.” If you want to learn more about the HYDEF Programme please see: https://lnkd.in/e6ZWaU9u

OCCAR Delivers First TIGER HAD MKII Configuration for France   Marignane/France – 25 October, 2024.  The ceremony for the of the delivery of the 1st #Tiger #HAD-F #MKII #combat #helicopter for #France took place at the Airbus Helicopters facilities. The successful delivery to France was completed within the framework of a retrofit programme managed by the OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) Tiger Programme Division. The HAD-F upgrade to MKII brings significant operational improvement to the Tiger HAD, enabling it to retain its full relevance in the field. In particular, it incorporates the new laser-guided rocket, a new jamming-resistant GPS system and an IFF mode 5 for interoperability. This version also enables the Tiger to integrate the French Army Aviation digitisation bubble and operate in a network with the surrounding helicopters. This first acceptance marks the start of the modernisation of the French Army's fleet of 67 combat helicopters, which will continue with the Mid-Life Upgrade Programme to #MkIII for #France and #Spain”. OCCAR-EA Head of Programmes, Darren Ash during his address to the assembled DGA - Direction générale de l'armement and Airbus Helicopters representatives and a large number of Airbus Helicopter assembly line workers highlighted to them how very proud they can be of their achievements of building this state-of the-art aircraft. Read more on the OCCAR TIGER Programme here: https://lnkd.in/e_mJtrCF All Images: (@AIRBUS HELICOPTERS/Lorette Fabre)

OCCAR is HIRING! Come join the OCCAR COBRA PROGRAMME TEAM! Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation - Executive Administration (OCCAR-EA)   VACANCY NOTICE LEAD SYSTEM ENGINEER COBRA Programme Division, Bonn (Germany) Working for OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn, grow, and develop your skills – all whilst working with a vibrant, international team of experts. Communication is an essential skill for the post - English is our working language - the post is located in #Bonn (#Germany). Working as part of our team has many advantages – including a competitive remuneration package, which includes salaries and allowances that are net of income tax, an excellent health care package, annual salary advancements and much more. The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following essential skills: ES 1  Wide knowledge and experience in #System #Engineering management; ES 2 Broad experience in #multinational #project #management including experience in international co-operation activities; ES 3 Experience and in-depth knowledge of all phases of design, development, qualification, production and in-service; ES 4 Previous experience of leading an operational team; ES 5 Significant professional knowledge of risk management processes and schedule management.                                         You are required to have or obtain Security Clearance at Secret level (SC), you are also required to be a citizen of a #COBRA Programme participating State (#France and #Germany). We acknowledge the time and effort it will take to complete the application process, however the opportunity to work at OCCAR is worth it and we have to meet the high standards set by our Member Nations. Only the applications received through the official "OCCAR Application Form" can be considered in the recruitment process. Apply on the OCCAR website: https://lnkd.in/gnGvRSEf    CLOSING DATE for applications: 03/12/2024. EXPECTED START DATE: 01/03/2025.