Politics The future of European defence strategy & manufacturing

[Mike1976]

But toned down export versions (not particularly aircrafts…thinking about German U212 subs for example) aren’t really a new thing, are they?

How are the Type 212 designs toned down for export?

Both the A and CD are available for export and optionally in nation specific variants. If a country wishes to use different components because it benefits their national industry that's their decision, not the effects of any export restriction by the German government.

 

[PEMM]

Senop, a manufacturer of among others night vision equipment, will build another factory in Finland, ready by 26 autumn.

It would be interesting to collect these kind of news here.

Senop, a manufacturer of night vision devices, is building a new factory in Jyväskylä – already the second giant investment in Seppälänkangas

Real estate development company Jykia and defense and security company Senop have signed a preliminary agreement to start planning a new production facility.

The total investment in the facility is approximately ten million euros.

Construction of the approximately 3,000 square meter production facility will begin this autumn. The new facilities are scheduled to be put into use in autumn 2026.

Senop's head office is located in Kangasala, but it also has operations in Tampere, Oulu and Lievestuori in Laukaa.

Jykia's CEO Seija Takanen says that Senop will leave Laukaa and move production to Jyväskylä.

According to Takanen, it is important for the region that jobs are preserved. In addition, new jobs will be created in Jyväskylä as the company's production increases.

According to Takanen, the actual investment decision will be made after the contract calculation. He estimates that it could happen after the summer holidays.

Jykia is currently building new production facilities in Seppälänkangas for Nammo Lapua.

The factory, which manufactures artillery shells, is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year.

According to Takanen, it is possible that Seppälänkangas will become the center of Jyväskylä's defense industry.

Pimeänäkölaitteita valmistavalle Senopille uusi tehdas Jyväskylään – jo toinen jätti-investointi Seppälänkankaalle

Jykia ja Senop ovat allekirjoittaneet esisopimuksen uuden tuotantolaitoksen suunnittelun käynnistämisestä.

yle.fi

 

[Mike1976]

VDL Nedcar, part of the larger VDL industrial concern, a factory which license produced cars for Volvo, Mitsubishi, BMW and Mini until the factory ran out of orders in late 2024, will be producing drones and other military equipment for the Dutch MoD. Production is expected to be up and running by the end of the year.

 

[Chazman]

What the hell?

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[thelistener]

What the hell?

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It's an opinion piece, likely coming from year old rumours that British navy denied

HMS Prince of Wales will not be sold, says Navy

Denial comes after it was revealed that next week’s Budget will not include increase in military funding

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

[av405]

I know it's just an opinion piece but, Japan buying the HMS Prince of Wales would be...interesting for the historically inclined.

 

[LimaCharles]

"Why no more buy. "

If you buy a plane, you're married to it for decades. Potential that the country that produces your spares and software ends up as an enemy, is not acceptable risk.

"Why no more think critical"

We've already sold watered down M1 Abrams 120mm sabot's without depleted Uranium to the non NATO nation owners of the M1, with the exceptions to major non NATO allies. Just for this exact purpose.