Recent news

This is the official source for the latest announcements, programme management updates, and key milestones from the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR).

CORPORATE	HYDIS
GA-10	E-Nacsos
WWGC	A400M
BOXER	COBRA
ESSOR	FREMM
FSAF-PAAMS	LSS
LWT	MALE RPAS
MAST-F	MMCM
MUSIS	NVC
PPA	REACT
TIGER	U212 NFS
HYDEF	MMPC
VBAE

FREMM EVO Programme Critical Design Review Milestone Achieved

Dec 19 2026

FREMM EVO Programme Critical Design Review Milestone Achieved

OCCAR Delivers 2nd Logistic Support Ship Atlante to Italian Navy

Dec 19 2025

OCCAR Delivers 2nd Logistic Support Ship Atlante to Italian Navy

Tiger Programme delivers 30th HAD H/C Retrofit to France

Dec 17 2025

Tiger Programme delivers 30th HAD H/C Retrofit to France

Succesful Firings with the SAMP/T New Generation Long-Range Air Defence Systems

Dec 16 2025

Succesful Firings with the SAMP/T New Generation Long-Range Air Defence Systems

U212 NFS First Steel Cutting of the Fourth Near Future Submarine NFS 4

Dec 12 2025

U212 NFS First Steel Cutting of the Fourth Near Future Submarine NFS 4

OCCAR Signs Additional Night Vision Goggles Order for Germany and Belgium

Dec 10 2025

OCCAR Signs Additional Night Vision Goggles Order for Germany and Belgium

Poland Signs Global Letter of Acceptance (LoA)

Dec 2 2025

Poland Signs Global Letter of Acceptance (LoA)

OCCAR Delivers Second French LSS - Jacques Stosskopf - to French Navy

Nov 27 2025

OCCAR Delivers Second French LSS - Jacques Stosskopf - to French Navy

OCCAR Signs New COBRA In-Service Support Contract

Nov 24 2025

OCCAR Signs New COBRA In-Service Support Contract

REACT 2 - Preliminary Design Review (PDR) Achieved

Nov 21 2025

REACT 2 - Preliminary Design Review (PDR) Achieved

OCCAR attends 7th HYDIS User Workshop

Nov 19 2025

OCCAR attends 7th HYDIS User Workshop

OCCAR Member States Sign Amendment to OCCAR General Security Agreement

Nov 13 2025

OCCAR Member States Sign Amendment to OCCAR General Security Agreement

OCCAR Organises 4th U212 NFS Technology Workshop for Underwater Technology Stakeholders

Nov 12 2025

OCCAR Organises 4th U212 NFS Technology Workshop for Underwater Technology Stakeholders

Japans ATLA Director Visits OCCAR Eurodrone Premises in Germany

Nov 10 2025

Japans ATLA Director Visits OCCAR Eurodrone Premises in Germany

OCCAR expands ESSOR Capabilities to Achieve Operational Deployment

Nov 3 2025

OCCAR expands ESSOR Capabilities to Achieve Operational Deployment

OCCAR Awards Landmark Contract for Wide Wet Gap Crossing Capability

Oct 30 2025

OCCAR Awards Landmark Contract for Wide Wet Gap Crossing Capability

OCCAR HYDEF Programme Achieves Milestones EM MTR and PRM 4

Oct 29 2025

OCCAR HYDEF Programme Achieves Milestones EM MTR and PRM 4

OCCAR MMPC Programme Division Attends DNV Naval Committee Meeting 2025

Oct 28 2025

OCCAR MMPC Programme Division Attends DNV Naval Committee Meeting 2025

Bow Section of French Navy Logistics Support Ship (LSS) Emile Bertin leaves Castellammare di Stabia for Saint-Nazaire

Oct 28 2025

Bow Section of French Navy Logistics Support Ship (LSS) Emile Bertin leaves Castellammare di Stabia for Saint-Nazaire

OCCAR HYDIS Programme Achieves Second Milestone: Initial Concept Review Completed (ICR)

Oct 24 2025

OCCAR HYDIS Programme Achieves Second Milestone: Initial Concept Review Completed (ICR)

OCCAR Expands BOXER Capability with 4.5 Billion Euro Investment

Oct 17 2025

OCCAR Expands BOXER Capability with 4.5 Billion Euro Investment

Eurodrone Achieves Major Milestone with Successful Critical Design Review (CDR) Completion

Oct 15 2025

Eurodrone Achieves Major Milestone with Successful Critical Design Review (CDR) Completion

OCCAR-EA Director Signs Framework Cooperation Agreement with Government of Romania

Oct 8 2025

OCCAR-EA Director Signs Framework Cooperation Agreement with Government of Romania

OCCAR U212 NFS Programme, Submarine Propulsion Lithium Battery System Critical Design Review (CDR) Successfully Closed

Oct 7 2025

OCCAR U212 NFS Programme, Submarine Propulsion Lithium Battery System Critical Design Review (CDR) Successfully Closed

OCCAR HORIZON PD presents Active Cyber Protection System

Oct 2 2025

OCCAR HORIZON PD presents Active Cyber Protection System

OCCAR Participates in NATO Dialogues Nr 4

Oct 1 2025

OCCAR Participates in NATO Dialogues Nr 4

OCCAR-EA Director Visits SeaFuture2025

Sep 30 2025

OCCAR-EA Director Visits SeaFuture2025

OCCAR Visits MT Propeller Factory

Sep 24 2025

OCCAR Visits MT Propeller Factory

OCCAR Announces Infrared Clip-on Devices Contract Award

Sep 24 2025

OCCAR Announces Infrared Clip-on Devices Contract Award

Indian and Japanese Delegations Deep Dive into Eurodrone Maritime Capabilities

Sep 17 2025

Indian and Japanese Delegations Deep Dive into Eurodrone Maritime Capabilities

LSS Jacques Stosskopf - Successful Sea Trials Mark Progress Towards Final Delivery for French Navy Scheduled for End of 2025

Sep 12 2025

LSS Jacques Stosskopf - Successful Sea Trials Mark Progress Towards Final Delivery for French Navy Scheduled for End of 2025

Third French Logistic Support Ship (LSS) Emile Bertin Bow Section Launched

Sep 2 2025

Third French Logistic Support Ship (LSS) Emile Bertin Bow Section Launched

OCCAR HYDEF Programme attends 33rd International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO)

Sep 2 2025

OCCAR HYDEF Programme attends 33rd International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO)

LSS Atlante Successful Platform Trials Mark Progress Towards Final Delivery

Aug 28 2025

LSS Atlante Successful Platform Trials Mark Progress Towards Final Delivery

OCCAR HYDEF Programme Successfully Achieves Major Concept Selection Milestone (CSM)

Aug 28 2025

OCCAR HYDEF Programme Successfully Achieves Major Concept Selection Milestone (CSM)

OCCAR Delivers 10th FREMM -Emilio Bianchi- to Italian Navy

Jul 30 2025

OCCAR Delivers 10th FREMM -Emilio Bianchi- to Italian Navy

2nd Successful Qualification Firing for ASTER B1NT Missile

Jul 30 2025

2nd Successful Qualification Firing for ASTER B1NT Missile

MALE RPAS Programme - Second Amendment of Stage 2 Contract Signed

Jul 24 2025

MALE RPAS Programme - Second Amendment of Stage 2 Contract Signed

First Aster missile deliveries to Italy after production acceleration and increase contracted by OCCAR

Jul 24 2025

First Aster missile deliveries to Italy after production acceleration and increase contracted by OCCAR

LSS Atlante underway: Sea trials continue for the future support vessel of the Italian Navy

Jul 11 2025

LSS Atlante underway: Sea trials continue for the future support vessel of the Italian Navy

FOC FREMM EVO Frigate Full Block Ceremony

Jul 8 2025

FOC FREMM EVO Frigate Full Block Ceremony

U212 NFS Contract Amendment No. 7 Signed

Jul 7 2025

U212 NFS Contract Amendment No. 7 Signed

OCCAR-EA Director Meets German Navy Chief For Consultations

Jul 1 2025

OCCAR-EA Director Meets German Navy Chief For Consultations

OCCAR-EA Director Signs PPA Programme 9th Contract Amendment

Jun 25 2025

OCCAR-EA Director Signs PPA Programme 9th Contract Amendment

OCCAR Signs General Security Agreement with Lithuania

Jun 25 2025

OCCAR Signs General Security Agreement with Lithuania

OCCAR-EA Director Signs LSS Contract Amendment Nr. 7 for Italy

Jun 25 2025

OCCAR-EA Director Signs LSS Contract Amendment Nr. 7 for Italy

FREMM Frigate Towed Body Workshop Inaugurated - Maintenance Time to be Reduced by 50 per cent

Jun 24 2025

FREMM Frigate Towed Body Workshop Inaugurated - Maintenance Time to be Reduced by 50 per cent

OCCAR HYDIS Programme Progress Presented at International Paris Air Show 2025

Jun 17 2025

OCCAR HYDIS Programme Progress Presented at International Paris Air Show 2025

OCCAR and Airbus sign A400M Letter of Intent at Paris Air Show

Jun 16 2025

OCCAR and Airbus sign A400M Letter of Intent at Paris Air Show

Internal Audit Leaders Consult on Evolving Audit Standards

Jun 13 2025

Internal Audit Leaders Consult on Evolving Audit Standards

OCCAR Near Future Submarine Programme demonstrates Cutting Edge Submarine Rescue Integration and Vision at NATO SMERWG 2025

Jun 13 2025

OCCAR Near Future Submarine Programme demonstrates Cutting Edge Submarine Rescue Integration and Vision at NATO SMERWG 2025

Government of India (GoI) Participates as Observer in Eurodrone Programme

Jun 4 2025

Government of India (GoI) Participates as Observer in Eurodrone Programme

Fifth HYDEF Core Stakeholders Workshop Successfully Completed

Jun 3 2025

Fifth HYDEF Core Stakeholders Workshop Successfully Completed

OCCAR-EA Director meets with EU Commissioner for Defence and Space

Jun 2 2025

OCCAR-EA Director meets with EU Commissioner for Defence and Space

Joint Stars Exercise 2025 Aster Test Firings

May 28 2025

Joint Stars Exercise 2025 Aster Test Firings

OCCAR presents MMPC and PPA Programmes at RENK hosted Naval Expert Symposium

May 28 2025

OCCAR presents MMPC and PPA Programmes at RENK hosted Naval Expert Symposium

FSAF-PAAMS SAMP/T NG System Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) of Fourth Radar KRONOS GM HP Successfully Completed

May 26 2025

FSAF-PAAMS SAMP/T NG System Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) of Fourth Radar KRONOS GM HP Successfully Completed

May 22 2025

OCCAR - Shaping the Future of European Defence with Cooperation - Combined Naval Event (CNE 2025)

OCCAR-EA Director Visits Lithuania Minister of National Defence and Visits BOXER Facilities

May 22 2025

OCCAR-EA Director Visits Lithuania Minister of National Defence and Visits BOXER Facilities

LSS Atlante Sea-Trials - Important Next Step Towards Delivery and A Memorable Historic Encounter with the Amerigo Vespucci

May 20 2025

LSS Atlante Sea-Trials - Important Next Step Towards Delivery and A Memorable Historic Encounter with the Amerigo Vespucci

FREMM EVO System Design Review (SDR) Achieved

May 20 2025

FREMM EVO System Design Review (SDR) Achieved

OCCAR-EA Director Holds Consultations with Italian Navy Chief of Submarine Fleet

May 20 2025

OCCAR-EA Director Holds Consultations with Italian Navy Chief of Submarine Fleet

OCCAR U212 NFS Programme Demonstrates its Flexibility and Cooperation Potential at CNE 2025

May 20 2025

OCCAR U212 NFS Programme Demonstrates its Flexibility and Cooperation Potential at CNE 2025

OCCAR presents BOXER Programme at Future Armoured Vehicle Conference Central & Eastern Europe 2025 (FAVCEE)

May 19 2025

OCCAR presents BOXER Programme at Future Armoured Vehicle Conference Central & Eastern Europe 2025 (FAVCEE)

Successful Live Firing of ATGM Spike LR2 from a BOXER Vehicle

May 15 2025

Successful Live Firing of ATGM Spike LR2 from a BOXER Vehicle

OCCAR-EA Director attends FEINDEF 2025

May 14 2025

OCCAR-EA Director attends FEINDEF 2025

OCCAR-EA organises Engin du Génie de Combat (EGC) Industry Day

May 14 2025

OCCAR-EA organises Engin du Génie de Combat (EGC) Industry Day

OCCAR-EA Director attends DEFEA 2025

May 7 2025

OCCAR-EA Director attends DEFEA 2025

6th HYDIS User Workshop Successfully Completed

Apr 29 2025

6th HYDIS User Workshop Successfully Completed

MMCM Neutralisation System- First MNS Live Firing from ROV Successfully Performed

Apr 23 2025

MMCM Neutralisation System- First MNS Live Firing from ROV Successfully Performed

OCCAR Delivers 9th FREMM Spartaco Schergat to Italian Navy

Apr 15 2025

OCCAR Delivers 9th FREMM Spartaco Schergat to Italian Navy

First Sea Going for the French Logistic Support Ship (LSS) Jacques Stosskopf

Apr 9 2025

First Sea Going for the French Logistic Support Ship (LSS) Jacques Stosskopf

OCCAR-EA Director welcomes European Defence Agency (EDA) Deputy Chief Executive at OCCAR-EA Headquarters

Apr 9 2025

OCCAR-EA Director welcomes European Defence Agency (EDA) Deputy Chief Executive at OCCAR-EA Headquarters

OCCAR Horizon MLU Programme Achieves Critical Design Review

Apr 4 2025

OCCAR Horizon MLU Programme Achieves Critical Design Review

Steel Cutting Ceremony Conducted for First Italian FREMM Frigate in EVO-lution Version

Apr 3 2025

Steel Cutting Ceremony Conducted for First Italian FREMM Frigate in EVO-lution Version

U212 NFS Contract Amendment No. 6 Signed

Mar 27 2025

U212 NFS Contract Amendment No. 6 Signed

Italian Logistic Support Ship (LSS) Atlante Successfully Completes First Sea Going Review and First Sea Going

Mar 25 2025

Italian Logistic Support Ship (LSS) Atlante Successfully Completes First Sea Going Review and First Sea Going

First MAST-F (AKERON LP) Missile Firing from Tiger Test Bed Helicopter Successfully Conducted

Mar 20 2025

First MAST-F (AKERON LP) Missile Firing from Tiger Test Bed Helicopter Successfully Conducted

FSAF-PAAMS SAMP/T NG System: Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) of the First serial GF300 Module Radar and IFF (MRI)

Mar 19 2025

FSAF-PAAMS SAMP/T NG System: Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) of the First serial GF300 Module Radar and IFF (MRI)

OCCAR Business Plan 2025

Mar 17 2025

OCCAR Business Plan 2025

OCCAR Celebrates Delivery of First UK MMCM Primary System with Industry and UK Ministry of Defence

Mar 14 2025

OCCAR Celebrates Delivery of First UK MMCM Primary System with Industry and UK Ministry of Defence

OCCAR-EA Director Holds Bilateral Consultations with ESA Director General in Paris

Mar 13 2025

OCCAR-EA Director Holds Bilateral Consultations with ESA Director General in Paris

OCCAR-EA Director participates in Paris Defence & Strategy Forum 2025

Mar 12 2025

OCCAR-EA Director participates in Paris Defence & Strategy Forum 2025

OCCAR FSAF-PAAMS Amendment 15 Contract Signature - Increase and Acceleration of Aster Missile Production for France, Italy and the UK

Mar 11 2025

OCCAR FSAF-PAAMS Amendment 15 Contract Signature - Increase and Acceleration of Aster Missile Production for France, Italy and the UK

5th HYDIS Users Workshop Successfully Concluded in Paris

Mar 6 2025

5th HYDIS Users Workshop Successfully Concluded in Paris

OCCAR-EA Director participates in Baltic Defence College Annual Conference on Russia 2025

Mar 6 2025

OCCAR-EA Director participates in Baltic Defence College Annual Conference on Russia 2025

First Italian Logistic Support Ship (LSS) VULCANO Completes Maintenance Activities on Schedule

Feb 28 2025

First Italian Logistic Support Ship (LSS) VULCANO Completes Maintenance Activities on Schedule

Feb 28 2025

OCCAR ESSOR Programme F-EMIDS Preliminary Design Review Successfully Achieved

OCCAR Delivers First MMCM System to the United Kingdom (UK)

Feb 27 2025

OCCAR Delivers First MMCM System to the United Kingdom (UK)

Prior Information Notice - Procurement and Support of Engin du Genie de Combat (EGC)

Feb 24 2025

Prior Information Notice - Procurement and Support of Engin du Genie de Combat (EGC)

MUSIS Common Interoperable Layer (CIL) Delivered

Feb 17 2025

MUSIS Common Interoperable Layer (CIL) Delivered

OCCAR-EA Director signs General Security Agreement with Republic of Slovakia

Feb 11 2025

OCCAR-EA Director signs General Security Agreement with Republic of Slovakia

OCCAR VBAE Programme Progress: Preliminary Architecture Established

Feb 5 2025

OCCAR VBAE Programme Progress: Preliminary Architecture Established

First MAST-F Missile Firing Successfully Performed

Feb 5 2025

First MAST-F Missile Firing Successfully Performed

India joins Eurodrone Programme as newest OCCAR Observer State

Jan 21 2025

India joins Eurodrone Programme as newest OCCAR Observer State

IAV 2025 OCCAR Presents Latest BOXER Programme Status and First British-produced BOXER Vehicle Unveiled

Jan 21 2025

IAV 2025 OCCAR Presents Latest BOXER Programme Status and First British-produced BOXER Vehicle Unveiled

Ground Alerter 10 (GA10) Kick-Off Meeting Successfully Concluded

Jan 16 2025

Ground Alerter 10 (GA10) Kick-Off Meeting Successfully Concluded

OCCAR and EASA Sign Administrative Arrangement

Jan 15 2025

OCCAR and EASA Sign Administrative Arrangement

OCCAR Signs Night Vision Goggles Contract Amendment No.5

Dec 20 2024

OCCAR Signs Night Vision Goggles Contract Amendment No.5

OCCAR Delivers First MMCM System to France

Dec 19 2024

OCCAR Delivers First MMCM System to France

Final Operational Test of the Lithium-ion Battery System (LBS) Successfully Completed for OCCAR U212 NFS Programme

Dec 19 2024

Final Operational Test of the Lithium-ion Battery System (LBS) Successfully Completed for OCCAR U212 NFS Programme

E-NACSOS Contract and Grant Agreement Signed

Dec 16 2024

E-NACSOS Contract and Grant Agreement Signed

NSPA, EDA, and OCCAR Strengthen Collaborative Ties in Brussels Meeting

Dec 16 2024

NSPA, EDA, and OCCAR Strengthen Collaborative Ties in Brussels Meeting

Active Cyber Protection System for Italian FREMM Frigates Successfully Tested

Dec 16 2024

Active Cyber Protection System for Italian FREMM Frigates Successfully Tested

OCCAR HYDIS Programme Validates First Milestone: Solution Space Review

Dec 13 2024

OCCAR HYDIS Programme Validates First Milestone: Solution Space Review

European Commission and OCCAR Sign Contribution Agreement for Stage 2 of MMPC Programme

Dec 12 2024

European Commission and OCCAR Sign Contribution Agreement for Stage 2 of MMPC Programme

OCCAR Celebrates 25 Years of the BOXER Programme

Dec 6 2024

OCCAR Celebrates 25 Years of the BOXER Programme

OCCAR-EA and Airbus Helicopter Tiger (AHT) Sign 2nd Amendment of Global Support Contract

Nov 29 2024

OCCAR-EA and Airbus Helicopter Tiger (AHT) Sign 2nd Amendment of Global Support Contract

Italian FREMM Emilio Bianchi: First Sea Going Review and First Sea Going Successfully Completed

Nov 28 2024

Italian FREMM Emilio Bianchi: First Sea Going Review and First Sea Going Successfully Completed

PPA- Multipurpose Patrol Ship Programme Amendment Nr. 8 Signed

Nov 22 2024

PPA- Multipurpose Patrol Ship Programme Amendment Nr. 8 Signed

HYDEF ILS and Fourth Core Stakeholders Workshop Concluded

Nov 20 2024

HYDEF ILS and Fourth Core Stakeholders Workshop Concluded

OCCAR-EA Deputy Director participates in Berlin Security Conference 2024

Nov 20 2024

OCCAR-EA Deputy Director participates in Berlin Security Conference 2024

FREMM TLSM Amendment No. 5 Signed

Nov 18 2024

FREMM TLSM Amendment No. 5 Signed

OCCAR-EA Director and Head of Programmes Visit BOXER Production Facility at KNDS UK in Stockport, UK

Nov 18 2024

OCCAR-EA Director and Head of Programmes Visit BOXER Production Facility at KNDS UK in Stockport, UK

German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius visits OCCAR-EA

Nov 15 2024

German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius visits OCCAR-EA

Ground Alerter 10 (GA10) Contract Signed

Nov 15 2024

Ground Alerter 10 (GA10) Contract Signed

European Commission and OCCAR Sign Financial Framework Partnership Agreement to Strengthen EU Defence Cooperation

Nov 14 2024

European Commission and OCCAR Sign Financial Framework Partnership Agreement to Strengthen EU Defence Cooperation

OCCAR participates at Future Land Forces Conference 2024

Nov 6 2024

OCCAR participates at Future Land Forces Conference 2024

FREMM Contract FREMM EVO Deep Strike Capability Studies Option Activation on behalf of Italy

Nov 5 2024

FREMM Contract FREMM EVO Deep Strike Capability Studies Option Activation on behalf of Italy

OCCAR-EA Director attends EURONAVAL 2024

Nov 5 2024

OCCAR-EA Director attends EURONAVAL 2024

FSAF-PAAMS SAMP/T NG system: Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) of the third radar KRONOS GM HP successfully completed

Oct 31 2024

FSAF-PAAMS SAMP/T NG system: Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) of the third radar KRONOS GM HP successfully completed

OCCAR HYDEF Programme EM KO and PRM 2 Milestones Achieved

Oct 30 2024

OCCAR HYDEF Programme EM KO and PRM 2 Milestones Achieved

On Site Review of Eurodrone Flight Management Computer completed by Certification and Qualification Software and Hardware Panel

Oct 30 2024

On Site Review of Eurodrone Flight Management Computer completed by Certification and Qualification Software and Hardware Panel

OCCAR Delivers First TIGER HAD MKII Configuration for France

Oct 25 2024

OCCAR Delivers First TIGER HAD MKII Configuration for France

BOXER Contract Amendment 16 signed on behalf of Lithuania

Oct 11 2024

BOXER Contract Amendment 16 signed on behalf of Lithuania

On-Site Review of Eurodrone Mission System Development Progress Conducted by Certification and Qualification Mission Panel

Oct 11 2024

On-Site Review of Eurodrone Mission System Development Progress Conducted by Certification and Qualification Mission Panel

First Successful Aster 30 B1NT firing for SAMPT NG for France and Italy

Oct 8 2024

First Successful Aster 30 B1NT firing for SAMPT NG for France and Italy

OCCAR-EA Director attends 14th Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium (TRSS)

Oct 8 2024

OCCAR-EA Director attends 14th Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium (TRSS)

U212 NFS 3rd Technology Workshop Successfully Concluded

Oct 2 2024

U212 NFS 3rd Technology Workshop Successfully Concluded

OCCAR Delivers Fourth Multipurpose Patrol Ship (PPA) to Italian Navy

Oct 2 2024

OCCAR Delivers Fourth Multipurpose Patrol Ship (PPA) to Italian Navy

OCCAR HYDIS Programme Concludes Series of User Needs Workshops

Oct 1 2024

OCCAR HYDIS Programme Concludes Series of User Needs Workshops

OCCAR-EA Director visits A400M Main Operating Base in Wunstorf, Germany

Sep 25 2024

OCCAR-EA Director visits A400M Main Operating Base in Wunstorf, Germany

Sep 24 2024

OCCAR U212NFS In-Service Support presented at S1000D & IPS User Forum 2024

Successful Workshop with Japan and Participating States on Eurodrone Concept of Operation and System Capabilities Completed

Sep 20 2024

Successful Workshop with Japan and Participating States on Eurodrone Concept of Operation and System Capabilities Completed

OCCAR BOXER Programme successfully presented at DVD 2024

Sep 19 2024

OCCAR BOXER Programme successfully presented at DVD 2024

OCCAR-EA Director attends SubCon 2024

Sep 18 2024

OCCAR-EA Director attends SubCon 2024

OCCAR-EA Director attends European Integrated Air and Missile Defence Conference

Sep 17 2024

OCCAR-EA Director attends European Integrated Air and Missile Defence Conference

French LSS 2 “Jacques Stosskopf” launched

Sep 13 2024

French LSS 2 “Jacques Stosskopf” launched

3rd HYDIS User Needs Workshop concluded

Sep 11 2024

3rd HYDIS User Needs Workshop concluded

HYDEF Programme achieves MDR Milestone

Aug 27 2024

HYDEF Programme achieves MDR Milestone

FREMM Contract Amendment 26 signed on behalf of Italy and France

Jul 31 2024

FREMM Contract Amendment 26 signed on behalf of Italy and France

Second HYDIS User Needs Workshop Held

Jul 18 2024

Second HYDIS User Needs Workshop Held

Power4Future Production Facility for U212 NFS Lithium Battery Systems Inaugurated

Jul 16 2024

Power4Future Production Facility for U212 NFS Lithium Battery Systems Inaugurated

PPA 7 DOMENICO MILLELIRE launched

Jul 13 2024

PPA 7 DOMENICO MILLELIRE launched

OCCAR presents Eurodrone Air Traffic Integration Strategy at 17th ESMAB

Jul 2 2024

OCCAR presents Eurodrone Air Traffic Integration Strategy at 17th ESMAB

First HYDIS User Needs Workshop Held in Paris

Jun 28 2024

First HYDIS User Needs Workshop Held in Paris

NFS 3 First Steel Cutting, Fourth Boat Option Activation, and Lithium Battery System Contract Amendment

Jun 28 2024

NFS 3 First Steel Cutting, Fourth Boat Option Activation, and Lithium Battery System Contract Amendment

OCCAR U212 NFS Programme Division participates in NATO Coordinator Rescue Forces Course (CRF)

Jun 27 2024

OCCAR U212 NFS Programme Division participates in NATO Coordinator Rescue Forces Course (CRF)

Demonstration of Eurodrone Automatic Take Off and Landing Solution for GNSS Denied Environment

Jun 27 2024

Demonstration of Eurodrone Automatic Take Off and Landing Solution for GNSS Denied Environment

OCCAR is Hiring- QUALITY MANAGER, CENTRAL OFFICE, BONN

Jun 24 2024

OCCAR is Hiring- QUALITY MANAGER, CENTRAL OFFICE, BONN

MUSIS Contract Amendment 3 for In-Service Support Signed

Jun 24 2024

MUSIS Contract Amendment 3 for In-Service Support Signed

Jun 19 2024

a4ESSOR celebrates 15 year anniversary of the ESSOR Programme at Eurosatory 2024

OCCAR participates in joint panel with NSPA and EDA at Eurosatory 2024

Jun 18 2024

OCCAR participates in joint panel with NSPA and EDA at Eurosatory 2024

OCCAR and NSPA renew partnership for enhanced support to nations across NATO and Europe

Jun 17 2024

OCCAR and NSPA renew partnership for enhanced support to nations across NATO and Europe

HYDIS Kick-Off Meeting Held in Paris

Jun 14 2024

HYDIS Kick-Off Meeting Held in Paris

HYDEF Third Core Stakeholders Workshop takes place in Überlingen, Germany

Jun 12 2024

HYDEF Third Core Stakeholders Workshop takes place in Überlingen, Germany

OCCAR-EA FSAF-PAAMS PD visit Thales Land & Air Systems (LAS)

Jun 11 2024

OCCAR-EA FSAF-PAAMS PD visit Thales Land & Air Systems (LAS)

OCCAR Presents the Eurodrone and MMCM Programmes at UNVEX 2024

Jun 6 2024

OCCAR Presents the Eurodrone and MMCM Programmes at UNVEX 2024

OCCAR-EA Director visits ILA Berlin Air Show

Jun 6 2024

OCCAR-EA Director visits ILA Berlin Air Show

Jun 5 2024

MODULAR AND MULTIROLE PATROL CORVETTE PROGRAMME (MMPC) - EUROPEAN COMMISSION (EC) SELECTED MMPC CALL2 EDF WORK PROGRAMME 2023 FOR DEVELOPMENT PHASE

U212A In-Service Support Cooperation Programme Steering Committee representatives visit NFS 1 and NFS 2 constructions at FINCANTIERI shipyard

Jun 5 2024

U212A In-Service Support Cooperation Programme Steering Committee representatives visit NFS 1 and NFS 2 constructions at FINCANTIERI shipyard

TENTH ITALIAN FREMM, THE EMILIO BIANCHI, SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED

May 25 2024

TENTH ITALIAN FREMM, THE EMILIO BIANCHI, SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED

OCCAR Naval Programmes LSS and U212 NFS presented at CNE 2024

May 23 2024

OCCAR Naval Programmes LSS and U212 NFS presented at CNE 2024

First HYDEF Programme Committee (PC) Meeting Held in Madrid, Spain

May 22 2024

First HYDEF Programme Committee (PC) Meeting Held in Madrid, Spain

Launch of LSS Atlante: A new milestone for OCCAR and the LSS Programme Division

May 18 2024

Launch of LSS Atlante: A new milestone for OCCAR and the LSS Programme Division

Italian FREMM Spartaco Schergat successfully completes First Sea Going Review and First Sea Going

May 16 2024

Italian FREMM Spartaco Schergat successfully completes First Sea Going Review and First Sea Going

Eurodrone Programme successfully performs Preliminary Design Review (PDR)

May 15 2024

Eurodrone Programme successfully performs Preliminary Design Review (PDR)

May 15 2024

HYDIS2 Grant Agreement and OCCAR Contract Signed

OCCAR Boxer Programme participates in FAVCEE 2024

May 13 2024

OCCAR Boxer Programme participates in FAVCEE 2024

HYDEF Programme signs 1st Amendment to Grant Agreement

Apr 30 2024

HYDEF Programme signs 1st Amendment to Grant Agreement

A400M Engine Support Step 2 Contract Signed

Apr 25 2024

A400M Engine Support Step 2 Contract Signed

HYDEF Programme reaches MCM and PRM 1 Milestones

Apr 25 2024

HYDEF Programme reaches MCM and PRM 1 Milestones

MALE RPAS Programme - First Amendment of Stage 2 Contract Signed

Apr 24 2024

MALE RPAS Programme - First Amendment of Stage 2 Contract Signed

REACT Final Project Meeting concluded

Apr 24 2024

REACT Final Project Meeting concluded

OCCAR-EA Director signs Amendment No 6 of TIGER Global Support Contract

Apr 23 2024

OCCAR-EA Director signs Amendment No 6 of TIGER Global Support Contract

CAMM-ER Amendment 2 Contract Signed

Apr 18 2024

CAMM-ER Amendment 2 Contract Signed

OCCAR Signs Night Vision Goggles Contract Amendment No. 3

Apr 15 2024

OCCAR Signs Night Vision Goggles Contract Amendment No. 3

OCCAR U212 NFS Programme participates at Undersea Defense Technology 2024

Apr 11 2024

OCCAR U212 NFS Programme participates at Undersea Defense Technology 2024

OCCAR-EA Director - Focus on Qualified Personnel

Apr 9 2024

OCCAR-EA Director - Focus on Qualified Personnel

First MMPC Programme Committee Meeting held in Paris

Apr 8 2024

First MMPC Programme Committee Meeting held in Paris

ESSOR Demonstrates Radio Interoperability to NATO Community

Apr 3 2024

ESSOR Demonstrates Radio Interoperability to NATO Community

OCCAR-EA VACANCY NOTICE - INTEGRATION AND PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT SECTION LEADER

Mar 20 2024

OCCAR-EA VACANCY NOTICE - INTEGRATION AND PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT SECTION LEADER

REACT - Critical Design Review achieved

Mar 20 2024

REACT - Critical Design Review achieved

OCCAR-EA Director visits German Embassy in The Hague

Mar 19 2024

OCCAR-EA Director visits German Embassy in The Hague

First meeting with Japan as observer to the MALE RPAS programme (aka Eurodrone)

Mar 14 2024

First meeting with Japan as observer to the MALE RPAS programme (aka Eurodrone)

Qualification of the new Data System Software for the COBRA system

Mar 8 2024

Qualification of the new Data System Software for the COBRA system

OCCAR-EA VACANCY NOTICE - POST SUPPORT ENGINEERING OFFICER 1 - TRAINING

Mar 6 2024

OCCAR-EA VACANCY NOTICE - POST SUPPORT ENGINEERING OFFICER 1 - TRAINING

OCCAR hosts MALE RPAS Programme Board Meeting

Feb 28 2024

OCCAR hosts MALE RPAS Programme Board Meeting

OCCAR-EA Director Visits KMW and ARTEC

Feb 28 2024

OCCAR-EA Director Visits KMW and ARTEC

BOXER Final Vehicle 1st Batch Delivery to Lithuania

Feb 27 2024

BOXER Final Vehicle 1st Batch Delivery to Lithuania

OCCAR-EA presents MMPC Programme at 2024 Europe Naval Sector Conference

Feb 26 2024

OCCAR-EA presents MMPC Programme at 2024 Europe Naval Sector Conference

A400M Final Aircraft Delivery to Belgium

Feb 21 2024

A400M Final Aircraft Delivery to Belgium

HYDEF Second Core Stakeholder Workshop takes place in Nuremberg, Germany

Feb 16 2024

HYDEF Second Core Stakeholder Workshop takes place in Nuremberg, Germany

EATC Commander visits OCCAR premises in Bonn

Feb 15 2024

EATC Commander visits OCCAR premises in Bonn

First certification activities with EASA started for Eurodrone engine

Feb 8 2024

First certification activities with EASA started for Eurodrone engine

COBRA 1st Retrofit successfully completed

Feb 8 2024

COBRA 1st Retrofit successfully completed

OCCAR-EA Director meets with Swedish National Armaments Director

Feb 6 2024

OCCAR-EA Director meets with Swedish National Armaments Director

OCCAR-EA presents U212 NFS Programme at NAVY TECH 2024

Feb 2 2024

OCCAR-EA presents U212 NFS Programme at NAVY TECH 2024

FSAF-PAAMS Amendment 14 Contract Signature Signed in Paris

Feb 1 2024

FSAF-PAAMS Amendment 14 Contract Signature Signed in Paris

OCCAR-EA Director Visits Taranto Submarine Base, Flotilla and School

Jan 31 2024

OCCAR-EA Director Visits Taranto Submarine Base, Flotilla and School

OCCAR-EA represented at 2024 New Year Diplomatic Corps Reception - Royal Palace of Madrid

Jan 31 2024

OCCAR-EA represented at 2024 New Year Diplomatic Corps Reception - Royal Palace of Madrid

FSAF-PAAMS SAMP/T NG System: Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) of the second radar KRONOS GM HP successfully completed

Jan 29 2024

FSAF-PAAMS SAMP/T NG System: Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) of the second radar KRONOS GM HP successfully completed

Night Vision Capability (NVC) Contract Amendment No. 2 Signed

Jan 26 2024

Night Vision Capability (NVC) Contract Amendment No. 2 Signed

6th Programme Committee Meeting Convened at Taranto Military Shipyard

Jan 25 2024

6th Programme Committee Meeting Convened at Taranto Military Shipyard

FSAF-PAAMS PD visits industrial premises in Italy

Jan 23 2024

FSAF-PAAMS PD visits industrial premises in Italy

FSAF-PAAMS Delivery of First MLU Munitions and Kits to France and Italy

Jan 22 2024

FSAF-PAAMS Delivery of First MLU Munitions and Kits to France and Italy

S1850M Antenna Reinstalled on ITS ANDREA DORIA after Maintenance

Jan 16 2024

S1850M Antenna Reinstalled on ITS ANDREA DORIA after Maintenance

OCCAR-developed systems: decisive armaments & assets for its armed forces customers

Dec 19 2023

OCCAR-developed systems: decisive armaments & assets for its armed forces customers

FSAF-PAAMS Order 8 Signature Ceremony

Dec 15 2023

FSAF-PAAMS Order 8 Signature Ceremony

Germany hands over BoS Chairmanship to Belgium at 49th BoS Meeting

Dec 15 2023

Germany hands over BoS Chairmanship to Belgium at 49th BoS Meeting

Third U212 NFS Contract Amendment Signed

Dec 15 2023

Third U212 NFS Contract Amendment Signed

FREMM TLSM Contract: Floating Caissons Launched

Dec 15 2023

FREMM TLSM Contract: Floating Caissons Launched

EDF 2022 project “EU Naval Collaborative Surveillance Operational Standard” (E-NACSOS) entrusted to OCCAR

Dec 13 2023

EDF 2022 project “EU Naval Collaborative Surveillance Operational Standard” (E-NACSOS) entrusted to OCCAR

ELT Group demonstrates key technology for REACT Programme

Dec 13 2023

ELT Group demonstrates key technology for REACT Programme

NSPA, EDA and OCCAR Unite in Trilateral Meeting in Luxembourg

Dec 12 2023

NSPA, EDA and OCCAR Unite in Trilateral Meeting in Luxembourg

HYDIS Contribution Agreement Signed

Dec 11 2023

HYDIS Contribution Agreement Signed

FREMM Contract Amendment 25 signed on behalf of Italy and France

Dec 8 2023

FREMM Contract Amendment 25 signed on behalf of Italy and France

Launching of Pre-Design Phase of Véhicule Blindé d’Aide à l’Engagement (VBAE) Programme with Signature of VBAE contract

Dec 6 2023

Launching of Pre-Design Phase of Véhicule Blindé d’Aide à l’Engagement (VBAE) Programme with Signature of VBAE contract

OCCAR-EA Director Hosts 2023 Former Directors Meeting

Dec 5 2023

OCCAR-EA Director Hosts 2023 Former Directors Meeting

Steel cutting of bow section for third French LSS Emile Bertin

Dec 5 2023

Steel cutting of bow section for third French LSS Emile Bertin

OCCAR-EA Director delivers Letter of Approval of Japanese Observer Status in MALE RPAS Programme to Japanese Ambassador to Germany

Nov 30 2023

OCCAR-EA Director delivers Letter of Approval of Japanese Observer Status in MALE RPAS Programme to Japanese Ambassador to Germany

HYDEF Kick-off Meeting and Core Stakeholder Workshop takes place in Madrid

Nov 30 2023

HYDEF Kick-off Meeting and Core Stakeholder Workshop takes place in Madrid

HYDEF Kick-off Meeting and Core Stakeholder Workshop takes place in Madrid

Nov 30 2023

HYDEF Kick-off Meeting and Core Stakeholder Workshop takes place in Madrid

OCCAR-EA Director participates as speaker at BERLIN SECURITY CONFERENCE (BSC)

Nov 29 2023

OCCAR-EA Director participates as speaker at BERLIN SECURITY CONFERENCE (BSC)

FSAF-PAAMS LRR (Long Range Radar) Customer Day and Sustainability Workshop

Nov 28 2023

FSAF-PAAMS LRR (Long Range Radar) Customer Day and Sustainability Workshop

9th Italian FREMM Spartaco Schergat launched

Nov 24 2023

9th Italian FREMM Spartaco Schergat launched

6th LSS Contract Amendment Signed for Italy

Nov 24 2023

6th LSS Contract Amendment Signed for Italy

Second Near Future Submarine (NFS) Technology Work Shop gathers 36 Companies for Information Exchange

Nov 17 2023

Second Near Future Submarine (NFS) Technology Work Shop gathers 36 Companies for Information Exchange

General Security Agreement Signed with Australia

Nov 14 2023

General Security Agreement Signed with Australia

3rd OCCAR Board of Managers of 2023 visits 15th Air Transport Wing in Melsbroek

Nov 13 2023

3rd OCCAR Board of Managers of 2023 visits 15th Air Transport Wing in Melsbroek

OCCAR-EA Director Visits Rheinmetall Land Systems

Nov 2 2023

OCCAR-EA Director Visits Rheinmetall Land Systems

HYDEF Grant Agreement and OCCAR Contract Signed

Nov 1 2023

HYDEF Grant Agreement and OCCAR Contract Signed

HYDEF Grant Agreement and OCCAR Contract Signed

Nov 1 2023

HYDEF Grant Agreement and OCCAR Contract Signed

REACT Digital Radio Frequency Memory (DRFM) Demonstration at HENSOLDT

Oct 25 2023

REACT Digital Radio Frequency Memory (DRFM) Demonstration at HENSOLDT

CAMM-ER Amendment 1 Contract Signature Ceremony

Oct 24 2023

CAMM-ER Amendment 1 Contract Signature Ceremony

NATO ratifies and adopts ESSOR High Data Rate Waveform specification as STANAG 5651 NATO HDRWF

Oct 20 2023

NATO ratifies and adopts ESSOR High Data Rate Waveform specification as STANAG 5651 NATO HDRWF

OCCAR-EA Director Visits UK MoD DE&S at Abbey Wood, Bristol

Oct 19 2023

OCCAR-EA Director Visits UK MoD DE&S at Abbey Wood, Bristol

OCCAR-EA Director visits BOXER Production Line at Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)

Oct 18 2023

OCCAR-EA Director visits BOXER Production Line at Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)

Launching Ceremony for PPA 6 Ruggiero die Lauria held in La Spezia, Italy

Oct 6 2023

Launching Ceremony for PPA 6 Ruggiero die Lauria held in La Spezia, Italy

OCCAR Director meets with DG DEFIS to sign Non-Disclosure Agreement

Oct 4 2023

OCCAR Director meets with DG DEFIS to sign Non-Disclosure Agreement

REACT Technology Demonstrators - First Visit to SAAB

Sep 28 2023

REACT Technology Demonstrators - First Visit to SAAB

Delivery of the Third Multipurpose Patrol Ship (PPA3) to Italy

Sep 27 2023

Delivery of the Third Multipurpose Patrol Ship (PPA3) to Italy

PPA Programme 7th Contract Amendment Signature

Sep 26 2023

PPA Programme 7th Contract Amendment Signature

NSPA OCCAR-EA Bilateral meeting in Bonn, Germany

Sep 25 2023

NSPA OCCAR-EA Bilateral meeting in Bonn, Germany

Chief of German Air Force Lt. General Ingo Gerhartz visits OCCAR-EA

Sep 21 2023

Chief of German Air Force Lt. General Ingo Gerhartz visits OCCAR-EA

OCCAR Director meets Spanish Armaments Director

Sep 14 2023

OCCAR Director meets Spanish Armaments Director

OCCAR-EA Director visits OCCAR A400M Team

Sep 13 2023

OCCAR-EA Director visits OCCAR A400M Team

FSAF-PAAMS TORO Contract Signature

Sep 5 2023

FSAF-PAAMS TORO Contract Signature

German MoD Head of Human Resources, Lt Gen von Heimendahl, visits OCCAR-EA premises in Bonn, Germany

Sep 5 2023

German MoD Head of Human Resources, Lt Gen von Heimendahl, visits OCCAR-EA premises in Bonn, Germany

OCCAR-EA Director attends EATC Change of Command Ceremony

Sep 4 2023

OCCAR-EA Director attends EATC Change of Command Ceremony

General Security Agreement Signed with Greece

Jul 31 2023

General Security Agreement Signed with Greece

FSAF-PAAMS SAMP/T NG System: Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) of First Radar KRONOS GM HP successfully completed

Jul 31 2023

FSAF-PAAMS SAMP/T NG System: Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) of First Radar KRONOS GM HP successfully completed

OCCAR, NAVIRIS and EUROSAM sign Mid-Life Upgrade Contract French & Italian HORIZON Air Defence Frigates

Jul 31 2023

OCCAR, NAVIRIS and EUROSAM sign Mid-Life Upgrade Contract French & Italian HORIZON Air Defence Frigates

The OCCAR-EA Director signed two additional orders within the FSAF-PAAMS Sustainment & Enhancement (S&E) Contract

Jul 28 2023

The OCCAR-EA Director signed two additional orders within the FSAF-PAAMS Sustainment & Enhancement (S&E) Contract

ESSOR MIDS - First Intermediate Technical Review Successfully Achieved

Jul 26 2023

ESSOR MIDS - First Intermediate Technical Review Successfully Achieved

3rd U212 NFS Unit Commitment Signed

Jul 24 2023

3rd U212 NFS Unit Commitment Signed

Through Life Sustainment Management (TLSM) Contract Amendment 3 for In Service Support Contract of Italian FREMM Frigates Signed

Jul 18 2023

Through Life Sustainment Management (TLSM) Contract Amendment 3 for In Service Support Contract of Italian FREMM Frigates Signed

OCCAR signs S&E Contract amendment to launch additional SAMP/T NG Systems for the Italian Air Force

Jul 18 2023

OCCAR signs S&E Contract amendment to launch additional SAMP/T NG Systems for the Italian Air Force

OCCAR Delivers Logistic Support Ship (LSS) JACQUES CHEVALLIER To French Navy

Jul 18 2023

OCCAR Delivers Logistic Support Ship (LSS) JACQUES CHEVALLIER To French Navy

OCCAR Director sign General Security Agreement with Bulgaria

Jul 17 2023

OCCAR Director sign General Security Agreement with Bulgaria

Bow Section of French Navy Logistics Support Ship (LSS) Launched

Jul 14 2023

Bow Section of French Navy Logistics Support Ship (LSS) Launched

UK BOXER Vehicles commence Industry Trials in the United Kingdom (UK)

Jul 12 2023

UK BOXER Vehicles commence Industry Trials in the United Kingdom (UK)

Successful First Progress Meeting of Light Weight Torpedo (LWT) Programme Stakeholders

Jul 7 2023

Successful First Progress Meeting of Light Weight Torpedo (LWT) Programme Stakeholders

Keel Laying Ceremony of LSS

Jun 28 2023

Keel Laying Ceremony of LSS "Atlante" completed

OCCAR Director meets DG of Aerial Systems ATLA (Japan)

Jun 21 2023

OCCAR Director meets DG of Aerial Systems ATLA (Japan)

OCCAR Director visits 54th International Paris Air Show

Jun 20 2023

OCCAR Director visits 54th International Paris Air Show

OCCAR Director visit to Seafuture 2023 June 5-8

Jun 7 2023

OCCAR Director visit to Seafuture 2023 June 5-8

First Steel Cutting of the Second U212 Near Future Submarine

Jun 6 2023

First Steel Cutting of the Second U212 Near Future Submarine

OCCAR Director meets Italian Chief of Navy at Seafuture 2023

Jun 6 2023

OCCAR Director meets Italian Chief of Navy at Seafuture 2023

OCCAR Naval Programmers Presented at Combined Naval Event, Farnborough, UK 2023

May 26 2023

OCCAR Naval Programmers Presented at Combined Naval Event, Farnborough, UK 2023

OCCAR Director meets Czech National Armaments Director

May 25 2023

OCCAR Director meets Czech National Armaments Director

OCCAR-EA participates in FEINDEF 2023

May 19 2023

OCCAR-EA participates in FEINDEF 2023

OCCAR-EA participates in AFCEA Trade Show 10-11 May 2023

May 12 2023

OCCAR-EA participates in AFCEA Trade Show 10-11 May 2023

COBRA Mid Life Update is on its way

May 11 2023

COBRA Mid Life Update is on its way

Dutch Deputy National Armament Director visit to OCCAR premises in Bonn, Germany

May 3 2023

Dutch Deputy National Armament Director visit to OCCAR premises in Bonn, Germany

MAST-F: First Akeron LP missile trials successfully completed

Apr 28 2023

MAST-F: First Akeron LP missile trials successfully completed

FSAF-PAAMS ISS Contract Kick-Off Meeting

Apr 27 2023

FSAF-PAAMS ISS Contract Kick-Off Meeting

General Security Agreement signed with Poland

Apr 20 2023

General Security Agreement signed with Poland

ESSOR High Data Rate waveform specification under ratification to become STANAG 5651

Apr 19 2023

ESSOR High Data Rate waveform specification under ratification to become STANAG 5651

Fostering the close cooperation with Lithuania

Apr 3 2023

Fostering the close cooperation with Lithuania

ESSOR MIDS System Requirements Review successfully achieved

Apr 3 2023

ESSOR MIDS System Requirements Review successfully achieved

General Security Agreement signed with Czech Republic

Mar 28 2023

General Security Agreement signed with Czech Republic

MMF declared IOC Hand Over from OCCAR to NSPA

Mar 24 2023

MMF declared IOC Hand Over from OCCAR to NSPA

REACT contract signature

Mar 24 2023

REACT contract signature

NVC PD presenting at the 9th Future Soldier Technology Conference in London

Mar 21 2023

NVC PD presenting at the 9th Future Soldier Technology Conference in London

OCCAR EA Director presented to NAD Steering Board (SB) at EDA in Brussels

Mar 16 2023

OCCAR EA Director presented to NAD Steering Board (SB) at EDA in Brussels

German Ambassador Dr Lassig, Head of Liaison Office UN Campus Bonn / International Organisations in Germany visits OCCAR premises in Bonn

Mar 14 2023

German Ambassador Dr Lassig, Head of Liaison Office UN Campus Bonn / International Organisations in Germany visits OCCAR premises in Bonn

LSS Jacques Chevallier First Flag Ceremony

Mar 7 2023

LSS Jacques Chevallier First Flag Ceremony

LWT contract signature with Australia as a first-time Participating State

Mar 1 2023

LWT contract signature with Australia as a first-time Participating State

NFS - Critical Design Review Achieved

Feb 21 2023

NFS - Critical Design Review Achieved

OCCAR signs contract to launch a global production of SAMP/T NG systems

Feb 6 2023

OCCAR signs contract to launch a global production of SAMP/T NG systems

Jacques Chevallier Logistic Support Ship Sea Trials Kick-Off

Jan 31 2023

Jacques Chevallier Logistic Support Ship Sea Trials Kick-Off

OCCAR signs contract to launch global production of ASTER missiles including the new ASTER 30 B1NT

Jan 30 2023

OCCAR signs contract to launch global production of ASTER missiles including the new ASTER 30 B1NT

FSAF/PAAMS In Service Support 2023-2027 contract signed

Jan 27 2023

FSAF/PAAMS In Service Support 2023-2027 contract signed

OCCAR EA Directors hand over ceremony

Jan 20 2023

OCCAR EA Directors hand over ceremony

Jacques Chevallier Logistic Support Ship at Sea

Dec 22 2022

Jacques Chevallier Logistic Support Ship at Sea

NFS 2nd Contract Amendment Awarded

Dec 21 2022

NFS 2nd Contract Amendment Awarded

Castellammare di Stabia Site Opening Ceremony

Dec 19 2022

Castellammare di Stabia Site Opening Ceremony

EPC and EU-HYDEF Contribution Agreements signed

Dec 14 2022

EPC and EU-HYDEF Contribution Agreements signed

Keel laying of LSS Jacques Stosskopf bow section in Castellammare di Stabia shipyard

Dec 8 2022

Keel laying of LSS Jacques Stosskopf bow section in Castellammare di Stabia shipyard

Contract Amendment for Aster 30 B1 Naval standard for UK

Dec 8 2022

Contract Amendment for Aster 30 B1 Naval standard for UK

MALE RPAS successfully passed the Requirements Allocation Review

Dec 8 2022

MALE RPAS successfully passed the Requirements Allocation Review

FREMM Contract Amendment number 24 Signature

Dec 6 2022

FREMM Contract Amendment number 24 Signature

CAMM-ER contract signed

Nov 28 2022

CAMM-ER contract signed

PPA 5 Marcantonio Colonna launching ceremony

Nov 26 2022

PPA 5 Marcantonio Colonna launching ceremony

PPA Programme 6th Contract Amendment award

Nov 26 2022

PPA Programme 6th Contract Amendment award

NFS Technology Workshop

Nov 22 2022

NFS Technology Workshop

LRR In Service Support 2023-2027 contract signed

Nov 21 2022

LRR In Service Support 2023-2027 contract signed

The FREMM FOS1 FREDA Frigate Lorraine delivered to the French Navy

Nov 18 2022

The FREMM FOS1 FREDA Frigate Lorraine delivered to the French Navy

BOXER Programme visits the UK production lines

Nov 16 2022

BOXER Programme visits the UK production lines

The Italian Air Force Chief of Staff visited OCCAR in Bonn

Nov 15 2022

The Italian Air Force Chief of Staff visited OCCAR in Bonn

Meeting with the Italian Military Representative to NATO

Nov 9 2022

Meeting with the Italian Military Representative to NATO

MAST Med Conference in Athens

Nov 3 2022

MAST Med Conference in Athens

High Level institutional meetings in Greece

Nov 3 2022

High Level institutional meetings in Greece

OCCAR-EA Director attended the convention on Common European Defence in Syracuse

Nov 3 2022

OCCAR-EA Director attended the convention on Common European Defence in Syracuse

Director interviewed at Euronaval

Nov 3 2022

Director interviewed at Euronaval

The Director presented OCCAR to European Nations at the EuroSTAMP Conference

Oct 26 2022

The Director presented OCCAR to European Nations at the EuroSTAMP Conference

OCCAR-EA participation at Euronaval 2022

Oct 24 2022

OCCAR-EA participation at Euronaval 2022

The second Multi-purpose Offshore Patrol Vessel (PPA) Francesco Morosini

Oct 24 2022

The second Multi-purpose Offshore Patrol Vessel (PPA) Francesco Morosini

PPA 2 Final Sea Trial & Final Official Acceptance Review

Oct 24 2022

PPA 2 Final Sea Trial & Final Official Acceptance Review

Ministerial Joint Declaration promotion

Oct 19 2022

Ministerial Joint Declaration promotion

COBRA In Service Support Renewed

Oct 19 2022

COBRA In Service Support Renewed

A400M - Delivery of MSN56 to UK

Oct 17 2022

A400M - Delivery of MSN56 to UK

OCCAR-EA Director visited Naval Group shipyard and FREMM Lorraine in Lorient

Oct 14 2022

OCCAR-EA Director visited Naval Group shipyard and FREMM Lorraine in Lorient

EDA, EATC & OCCAR Trilateral Meeting

Oct 7 2022

EDA, EATC & OCCAR Trilateral Meeting

European MALE RPAS Passes Integrated Baseline Review

Oct 5 2022

European MALE RPAS Passes Integrated Baseline Review

The OCCAR-EA Director visited the Leonardo Site in Pratica di Mare

Sep 29 2022

The OCCAR-EA Director visited the Leonardo Site in Pratica di Mare

Come to Euronaval to meet with OCCAR

Sep 27 2022

Come to Euronaval to meet with OCCAR

OCCAR-EA Director attended MBDA Italy National Directors Committee

Sep 23 2022

OCCAR-EA Director attended MBDA Italy National Directors Committee

OCCAR Board of Managers visited the 4th Air Defence Artillery Regiment Peschiera in Mantua

Sep 23 2022

OCCAR Board of Managers visited the 4th Air Defence Artillery Regiment Peschiera in Mantua

2 OCCAR BoM 2022 welcome by the Mayor in Mantua

Sep 22 2022

2 OCCAR BoM 2022 welcome by the Mayor in Mantua

ESSOR Programme Division attended the biennial FKIE-technology forum 2022

Sep 19 2022

ESSOR Programme Division attended the biennial FKIE-technology forum 2022

OCCAR A400M PD inauguration

Sep 12 2022

OCCAR A400M PD inauguration

Director interviewed by Behoerden Spiegel

Sep 9 2022

Director interviewed by Behoerden Spiegel

German Chancellor refers to OCCAR in a speech

Aug 30 2022

German Chancellor refers to OCCAR in a speech

OCCAR-EA Director attended the PPA2 Sea Trials

Jul 29 2022

OCCAR-EA Director attended the PPA2 Sea Trials

First steel cutting of the second Italian LSS ATLANTE

Jul 21 2022

First steel cutting of the second Italian LSS ATLANTE

OCCAR Legal Status 20-year Anniversary

Jul 7 2022

OCCAR Legal Status 20-year Anniversary

NVGs Contract Amendement 1 signed for Germany and Belgium

Jul 6 2022

NVGs Contract Amendement 1 signed for Germany and Belgium

OCCAR Director attended the EuroTorp VIP event 2022

Jul 1 2022

OCCAR Director attended the EuroTorp VIP event 2022

FINCANTIERI CEO AND GD Military Ships visits OCCAR Central Office

Jun 28 2022

FINCANTIERI CEO AND GD Military Ships visits OCCAR Central Office

STRONGER TOGETHER - TOWARDS A COMMON EUROPEAN DEFENCE

Jun 24 2022

STRONGER TOGETHER - TOWARDS A COMMON EUROPEAN DEFENCE

European MALE RPAS launch event at ILA Air show

Jun 23 2022

European MALE RPAS launch event at ILA Air show

MAST-F PD Eurosatory participation

Jun 22 2022

MAST-F PD Eurosatory participation

OCCAR at Eurosatory 2022

Jun 22 2022

OCCAR at Eurosatory 2022

OCCAR-EA Director Matteo Bisceglia visits INFODAS

Jun 2 2022

OCCAR-EA Director Matteo Bisceglia visits INFODAS

MKIII TIGER Mid Life Upgrade: signed 3 new contracts with INDRA

Jun 1 2022

MKIII TIGER Mid Life Upgrade: signed 3 new contracts with INDRA

THE Chief of the Italian Navy visited OCCAR in Bonn on 30TH May 2022

May 30 2022

THE Chief of the Italian Navy visited OCCAR in Bonn on 30TH May 2022

Maritime Mine Counter Measures (MMCM) France RECEIVES NEXT CAPABILITY STEP

May 19 2022

Maritime Mine Counter Measures (MMCM) France RECEIVES NEXT CAPABILITY STEP

4th Insensitive Munitions (IM) Day

May 17 2022

4th Insensitive Munitions (IM) Day

Slovenia joins the BOXER Programme

May 12 2022

Slovenia joins the BOXER Programme

Floating ceremony of LSS Jacques Chevallier in Saint Nazaire shipyard

May 3 2022

Floating ceremony of LSS Jacques Chevallier in Saint Nazaire shipyard

NIGHT VISION CAPABILITY: Operational Testing and ACCEPTANCE CAMPAIGN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED AND START OF THE INITIAL IN-SERVICE SUPPORT

Apr 21 2022

NIGHT VISION CAPABILITY: Operational Testing and ACCEPTANCE CAMPAIGN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED AND START OF THE INITIAL IN-SERVICE SUPPORT

OCCAR Director spoke at the Royal Military Academy in Brussels

Apr 20 2022

OCCAR Director spoke at the Royal Military Academy in Brussels

UK signs contract for an additional 100 BOXER vehicles

Apr 8 2022

UK signs contract for an additional 100 BOXER vehicles

A400M - Delivery of Final Turkish Aircraft

Apr 5 2022

A400M - Delivery of Final Turkish Aircraft

COBRA DSG3 Hardware Successful Functional Demonstration

Apr 5 2022

COBRA DSG3 Hardware Successful Functional Demonstration

ESSOR PD Participated to the Forum of Army Chiefs of Staff

Apr 5 2022

ESSOR PD Participated to the Forum of Army Chiefs of Staff

OCCAR-EA Director visits Airbus Helicopters Espana

Mar 28 2022

OCCAR-EA Director visits Airbus Helicopters Espana

European Secure Software defined Radio (ESSOR) Project Interoperability test completed successfully

Mar 24 2022

European Secure Software defined Radio (ESSOR) Project Interoperability test completed successfully

Deputy Director presented OCCAR at GICAT meeting

Mar 21 2022

Deputy Director presented OCCAR at GICAT meeting

First PPA ship named Paolo Thaon Di Revel successfully delivered to the Italian Navy

Mar 18 2022

First PPA ship named Paolo Thaon Di Revel successfully delivered to the Italian Navy

U212 NFS Lithium Battery System Design Review

Mar 16 2022

U212 NFS Lithium Battery System Design Review

MUSIS Test Readiness Review (TRR) for on site activities achieved

Mar 11 2022

MUSIS Test Readiness Review (TRR) for on site activities achieved

Director speaks at Eurodefence France in Strasbourg

Mar 9 2022

Director speaks at Eurodefence France in Strasbourg

OCCARS NVC Programme Manager attended the SMIs Future Soldier Technology Conference

Mar 8 2022

OCCARS NVC Programme Manager attended the SMIs Future Soldier Technology Conference

COBRA New Prime Power Unit Successful Demo

Mar 8 2022

COBRA New Prime Power Unit Successful Demo

OCCAR signs Tiger MKIII contract with Airbus Helicopters and MBDA and Eurofril 510 contract with Safran Electronics and Defense

Mar 2 2022

OCCAR signs Tiger MKIII contract with Airbus Helicopters and MBDA and Eurofril 510 contract with Safran Electronics and Defense

European MALE RPAS stage 2 Contract signature between OCCAR-EA and Airbus Defence & Space GMBH

Feb 25 2022

European MALE RPAS stage 2 Contract signature between OCCAR-EA and Airbus Defence & Space GMBH

Director visits Leonardo Electronics in Pozzuoli

Feb 22 2022

Director visits Leonardo Electronics in Pozzuoli

U212 NFS System Design review (SDR) archieved

Feb 22 2022

U212 NFS System Design review (SDR) archieved

OCCAR Director presented at the Defence Commission of the Italian Chamber of Deputies

Feb 17 2022

OCCAR Director presented at the Defence Commission of the Italian Chamber of Deputies

The fourth PPA technical launching ceremony

Feb 12 2022

The fourth PPA technical launching ceremony

ITS DUILIO works successfully completed on time

Feb 3 2022

ITS DUILIO works successfully completed on time

EDA - OCCAR-EA bilateral meeting in Brussels, Belgium

Feb 3 2022

EDA - OCCAR-EA bilateral meeting in Brussels, Belgium

First steel cutting of the bow section of FL LSS#2 Jacques Stosskopf

Feb 1 2022

First steel cutting of the bow section of FL LSS#2 Jacques Stosskopf

Cosmo Sky Med Second Generation (CSG) second satellite successfully launched

Feb 1 2022

Cosmo Sky Med Second Generation (CSG) second satellite successfully launched

Signature of the UK ISS MMCM/003 contract

Jan 31 2022

Signature of the UK ISS MMCM/003 contract

OCCAR and Australia signed a Framework Agreement to facilitate Australia's participation in OCCA programmesR

Jan 25 2022

OCCAR and Australia signed a Framework Agreement to facilitate Australia's participation in OCCA programmesR

OCCAR successfully managed a quick replacement of a 5m diameter PAAMS damaged radome

Jan 15 2022

OCCAR successfully managed a quick replacement of a 5m diameter PAAMS damaged radome

U212 NFS production phase launch ceremony

Jan 11 2022

U212 NFS production phase launch ceremony

ITALY SIGNS A SECOND LSS VULCANO TYPE ORDER

Dec 20 2021

ITALY SIGNS A SECOND LSS VULCANO TYPE ORDER

BOXER Lithuanian Programe Live Firing Trial

Dec 17 2021

BOXER Lithuanian Programe Live Firing Trial

COBRA Major Mid-Life Update (MLU) Contracts Signed

Dec 15 2021

COBRA Major Mid-Life Update (MLU) Contracts Signed

MUSIS 2nd contract amendment signatured

Dec 13 2021

MUSIS 2nd contract amendment signatured

NSPA - OCCAR-EA Director bilateral meeting in Capellen, Luxemburg

Dec 6 2021

NSPA - OCCAR-EA Director bilateral meeting in Capellen, Luxemburg

Last ASTER Munition accepted

Dec 3 2021

Last ASTER Munition accepted

Amendement 9 to S&E contract for the SAMP/T New Generation missile system

Dec 1 2021

Amendement 9 to S&E contract for the SAMP/T New Generation missile system

OCCAR validated the redesigned radar cabinet of SAAM-FR, the system ensuring air defense to French aircraft carrier

Nov 30 2021

OCCAR validated the redesigned radar cabinet of SAAM-FR, the system ensuring air defense to French aircraft carrier

OCCAR Director hosts meeting at U212 NFS PD premises in Rome

Nov 29 2021

OCCAR Director hosts meeting at U212 NFS PD premises in Rome

OCCAR delivered two prototypes of the MMCM Unmanned System

Nov 25 2021

OCCAR delivered two prototypes of the MMCM Unmanned System

The OCCAR Director attended the Berlin Security Conference

Nov 24 2021

The OCCAR Director attended the Berlin Security Conference

The Director hosted the yearly former Directors meeting

Nov 19 2021

The Director hosted the yearly former Directors meeting

1st Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Workshop at OCCAR Bonn premises

Nov 12 2021

1st Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Workshop at OCCAR Bonn premises

100th A400M Aircraft Delivered

Nov 9 2021

100th A400M Aircraft Delivered

1st European Defence & Security Conference

Nov 9 2021

1st European Defence & Security Conference

OCCAR Director visited FEINDEF in Madrid

Nov 4 2021

OCCAR Director visited FEINDEF in Madrid

Director visits ELAC SONAR in Kiel

Oct 28 2021

Director visits ELAC SONAR in Kiel

Two new contracts signed for ESSOR

Oct 27 2021

Two new contracts signed for ESSOR

New contract signed for Boxer

Oct 27 2021

New contract signed for Boxer

Italian Minister of Defence, on. Lorenzo Guerini, visits OCCAr premises in Bonn

Oct 25 2021

Italian Minister of Defence, on. Lorenzo Guerini, visits OCCAr premises in Bonn

Director visits A400M Seville Satellite Offices

Oct 14 2021

Director visits A400M Seville Satellite Offices

First Steel Cutting ceremony for the twelefth FREMM

Oct 12 2021

First Steel Cutting ceremony for the twelefth FREMM

LSS 3rd French-Italian Industry workshop

Oct 12 2021

LSS 3rd French-Italian Industry workshop

OCCAR-EA Director Attend Warsaw Security Forum 2021

Oct 5 2021

OCCAR-EA Director Attend Warsaw Security Forum 2021

OCCAR-EA Director attended Seafuture 2021

Sep 28 2021

OCCAR-EA Director attended Seafuture 2021

On 22 September 2021, the OCCAR-EA Director visited the MTU Aero Engines at its premises in Munich.

Sep 22 2021

On 22 September 2021, the OCCAR-EA Director visited the MTU Aero Engines at its premises in Munich.

PPA3 First Sea Going

Sep 21 2021

PPA3 First Sea Going

MUSIS TEST READINESS REVIEW (TRR) ACHIEVED

Sep 14 2021

MUSIS TEST READINESS REVIEW (TRR) ACHIEVED

New contract was signed to develop a new BOXER vehicle known as Joint Fire Support Team

Sep 6 2021

New contract was signed to develop a new BOXER vehicle known as Joint Fire Support Team

A400M Export Sale to Kazakhstan

Sep 1 2021

A400M Export Sale to Kazakhstan

MULTINATIONAL MRTT FLEET (MMF): Fifth Aircraft delivered by OCCAR-EA

Aug 31 2021

MULTINATIONAL MRTT FLEET (MMF): Fifth Aircraft delivered by OCCAR-EA

OCCAR and MALE RPAS partners sign Grant Agreement on the development of the Eurodrone

Jul 15 2021

OCCAR and MALE RPAS partners sign Grant Agreement on the development of the Eurodrone

OCCAR and ESSOR partners sign Grant Agreement on the development of the next generation of EU armed forces communication

Jul 15 2021

OCCAR and ESSOR partners sign Grant Agreement on the development of the next generation of EU armed forces communication

OCCAR-EA speaks at UNVEX 2021

Jul 9 2021

OCCAR-EA speaks at UNVEX 2021

IT & UK ASTER MID LIFE UPDATE PRODUCTION - SIGNATURE OF THE S&E CONTRACT AMENDMENT 8

Jul 5 2021

IT & UK ASTER MID LIFE UPDATE PRODUCTION - SIGNATURE OF THE S&E CONTRACT AMENDMENT 8

Night Vision Goggles Contract Award

Jun 25 2021

Night Vision Goggles Contract Award

18th OCCAR-EDA Bilateral Meeting

Jun 23 2021

18th OCCAR-EDA Bilateral Meeting

IT FREMM Through Life Sustainment Management (TLSM) Contract Amendment 1 Signature

Jun 9 2021

IT FREMM Through Life Sustainment Management (TLSM) Contract Amendment 1 Signature

COBRA Radar Environment Simulator (CRES) Contract signed

Jun 7 2021

COBRA Radar Environment Simulator (CRES) Contract signed

3rd OCCAR-EA, EDA and EATC trilateral meeting on A400M cooperation

May 21 2021

3rd OCCAR-EA, EDA and EATC trilateral meeting on A400M cooperation

OCCAR-EA Director speaks at 19th Congress on European Security and Defence (Berlin Security Conference)

May 19 2021

OCCAR-EA Director speaks at 19th Congress on European Security and Defence (Berlin Security Conference)

OCCAR-EA Director meets IT D NAD

May 3 2021

OCCAR-EA Director meets IT D NAD

Contract Award Notice: Future Air-to-Ground Tactical Missile (MAST-F) Programme

Apr 27 2021

Contract Award Notice: Future Air-to-Ground Tactical Missile (MAST-F) Programme

MUSIS Critical Design Review (CDR) Official Closure

Apr 22 2021

MUSIS Critical Design Review (CDR) Official Closure

FREMM FOC FREDA Frigate

Apr 16 2021

FREMM FOC FREDA Frigate "Alsace" delivered to the French Navy

PPA6 First Steel Cutting Ceremony

Apr 7 2021

PPA6 First Steel Cutting Ceremony

MULTINATIONAL MRTT FLEET (MMF): Fourth Aircraft delivered by OCCAR-EA

Apr 1 2021

MULTINATIONAL MRTT FLEET (MMF): Fourth Aircraft delivered by OCCAR-EA

OCCAR signed contract on behalf of the French and Italian governments to launch the development and qualification of the SAMP/T New Generation

Mar 22 2021

OCCAR signed contract on behalf of the French and Italian governments to launch the development and qualification of the SAMP/T New Generation

OCCAR-EA’S DIRECTOR IN OCCAR/DGA FORUM IN PARIS ON 19 MARCH 2021

Mar 22 2021

OCCAR-EA’S DIRECTOR IN OCCAR/DGA FORUM IN PARIS ON 19 MARCH 2021

LSS “Vulcano” delivered to the Italian Navy after FOAR.

Mar 15 2021

LSS “Vulcano” delivered to the Italian Navy after FOAR.

The third PPA launching ceremony

Mar 15 2021

The third PPA launching ceremony

New Programme Contract for U212 Near Future Submarine

Feb 26 2021

New Programme Contract for U212 Near Future Submarine

the OCCAR-EA Director signed a BOXER contract amendment, on behalf of Germany

Feb 24 2021

the OCCAR-EA Director signed a BOXER contract amendment, on behalf of Germany