European Security & Defence’s Post

Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte took office as the new #NATO secretary general on 1 October 2024, succeeding outgoing secretary general Jens #Stoltenberg, whose term has ended after 10 years. https://lnkd.in/eYpVRycQ

KNDS Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG has opened a subsidiary in Kyiv, the company announced on 1 October 2024. Named KNDS Ukraine LLC, it will support the co-operation between Ukrainian government institutions, the Ukrainian defence industry and KNDS. https://lnkd.in/eSzDCzbQ

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Egypt of Stinger surface-to-air missiles (SAMs), the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 24 September 2024. https://lnkd.in/ekS4mqvQ

Israeli company Semi Conductor Devices (SCD), which manufactures a range of cooled and uncooled infrared detectors and high-power laser diodes, announced the launch of its next-generation Sparrow HD detector on 30 September 2024. https://lnkd.in/eFa8bwzW

The Israeli government indicated on 30 September 2024 that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are preparing for a potential ground operation into Lebanon to confront the Shia militant group Hezbollah. https://lnkd.in/ecEySrWi

The Danish Ministry of Defence’s Material and Procurement Agency (FMI) and Rheinmetall Air Defence signed a contract on 27 September 2024 for the procurement of 16 Skyranger 30 turrets and associated airburst ammunition. https://lnkd.in/ezsfUii6

Embraer announced on 27 September 2024 that it has delivered the seventh C-390 Millennium airlifter to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). https://lnkd.in/e2qfB--F

Germany’s Rheinmetall and the US company Honeywell have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish strategic co-operation in various fields of technology, including on new visual systems and auxiliary power units for vehicles. https://lnkd.in/e6fEDuH6

French Navy Admiral Pierre Vandier has succeeded General Philippe Lavigne as Supreme Allied Commander Transformation. The change of command took place on 23 September 2024 in Norfolk, Virginia, at a ceremony presided over by Admiral Rob Bauer, Chair of the NATO Military Committee. https://lnkd.in/e5z6Gs7t