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13-05-2013 | Diehl Defence, Unternehmensnews, Produktnews

The Turkish company Roketsan and the German firms ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems and Diehl Defence signed a cooperation agreement to develop and supply the submarine-launched IDAS (Interactive Defence and Attack System for Submarines) missile. The accord was inked at the IDEF International Defence Industry Fair in Istanbul on May 9, 2013. The signature ceremony took place in the presence of Eberhard Pohl, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Turkey, Thomas Kossendey, Member of the German Parliament (Deutscher Bundestag) and Parliamentary Secretary of the Federal Minister of Defence as well as the German Armament Director Detlef Selhausen.IDAS provides new self-defence and asymmetric warfare capabilities for submerged submarines to engage threats from the air, naval vessels as well as coastal targets. The submarine can launch the multi-role missile from a torpedo tube under water by means of a launching container. Aided by an innovative fiber-optic data link, the operator in...Read more

25-04-2013 | Diehl Defence, Sonstiges

On Girls Day at Diehl in Überlingen, 20 students at ages between 12 and 18 from the Bodensee county won insights in technology professions such as “Electronic Specialist for Equipment and Systems” or “Industry Mechanic”. With the objective of arousing their enthusiasm for technical occupations, the companies Diehl BGT Defence and Diehl Aerospace welcomed interested girls for the 13th time. Craftmanship was required for practical exercises in the Technical Training Center. Supervised by apprentices, the astute girls, not only made light-emitting diodes blink by soldering resistors. They also proved their dexterity by engraving their names on bottle openers. During a tour of the electronic production facilities, the visitors learned that technology is no longer a male preserve. A female Electronic Specialist for Equipment and Systems as well as a female Industry Mechanic and Technical Editor explained and presented their occupations. The students´ numerous questions underscored their...Read more

11-03-2013 | Diehl Defence, Unternehmensnews, Produktnews

The Swedish Defence Material Administration signed a contract with Diehl Defence to deliver IRIS-T SLS surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems for the country´s armed forces. The new units comprising the IRIS-T missile, missile launching station and fire control system are to improve the national air defence by protection against air attacks from a large variety of threats including missiles, helicopters and aircraft. Following deployment, the mobile system allows fully automatic operation 24 hours a day. The Swedish Army will operate the SAM fire units, together with a new Command and Control System as well as modernized sensors from Saab. IRIS-T SLS employs the standard IRIS-T air-to-air missile and is the short-range complement to the medium-range IRIS-T SLM ground-based air defence system of Diehl Defence. With the IRIS-T SLS/SLM ground-based air defence systems, Diehl is setting new standards in open system design architectures providing maximum flexibility for new weapon systems as...Read more

12-02-2013 | Diehl Defence, Unternehmensnews

Diehl Defence is displaying a cross-section of advanced equipment for armies, air forces and navies at its 210 square meter exhibition stand at the IDEX from February 17 to 21, 2013 in Abu Dhabi. The product portfolio not only includes the IRIS-T SLM air defence system. It also features guided missiles, an air combat training system as well as medium- and large calibre infantry and navy ammunition: IRIS-T is the world´s most advanced air-to-air short-range guided missile and the standard weapon system for the combat aircraft Eurofighter/Typhoon, Tornado, F-16, EF-18 and Gripen currently operative in ten air forces. The IDAS prototype submarine weapon is a unique missile capable of self-protection against air-, naval and coastal threats. The Flight Profile Recorder is considered NATO standard for  air combat training systems. Modern 40 mm infantry as well as 76 mm naval ammunition and smoke agents for force protection are also on exhibition. Moreover, Diehl Defence is presenting...Read more

29-01-2013 | Diehl Defence, Unternehmensnews

Diehl Defence is focusing on European guided missile expertise at the Aero India from February 6 to 10, 2013, in Bangalore. IRIS-T is one of the world´s most advanced air-to-air guided missiles as a standard weapon system for combat aircraft. It is being delivered to ten nations worldwide.The anti-ship guided missile RBS15 Mk3 is being introduced in the German and Polish Navies. The German-Swedish missile is capable of precise engagement of sea as well as land targets. RBS15 Mk3 is also being offered as an air-to-ship version for modern combat aircraft. The HOSBO prototype is a modular glide missile system capable of engaging stationary and mobile ground and sea targets. The glide missile can be equipped with numerous warheads allowing scalable impact. GPS/INS guidance and electro-optical sensors enable high precision. Due to its aerodynamic design, the glide missile achieves long mission range while retaining excellent maneuverability. HOSBO would make a contribution to enhancing the...Read more