RUAG Group Site RUAG Group Site News News News type Year Organisations & Products News found: 382 2021 03.12.2021 Space Media release RUAG Space Technology Helps Answer Unsolved Mysteries of Our Universe RUAG Space's engineering and production capabilities will play a central role when the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is launched from the Kourou Spaceport in French Guiana, scheduled for December 22, 2021. In addition to the payload fairing, separation system and on-board computer for the Ariane 5 launch vehicle, the company delivered the antennas for data transmission to Earth, the ground support equipment as well as three mechanisms for two of the telescope's four scientific instruments.... More 03.12.2021 Space, Air, Land Media release Space Technology from Switzerland Helps Answer Unsolved Mysteries of Our Universe RUAG International’s engineering and production capabilities will play a central role when the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is launched, scheduled for December 22, 2021. In addition to the payload fairing made in Emmen (Switzerland), separation system, payload adapter and on-board computer for the Ariane 5 launch vehicle, the company delivered the antennas for data transmission to Earth, the ground support equipment as well as mechanisms for scientific instruments.... More 26.11.2021 Space Media release “Brain” and “coat” from RUAG Space for Galileo navigation satellites RUAG Space delivered to OHB the computer (“brain”) and thermal insulation (“coat”) for the European Galileo navigation satellites to be launched on Thursday, December 2... More 16.11.2021 Space, Air, Land, Group Media release RUAG International enters into exclusive negotiations on the sale of its Simulation & Training business to Thales RUAG International has entered exclusive negotiations with Thales to sell all business activities in the field of Simulation & Training (RUAG S&T). Thales has the strong intention to take over the entire business activities as well as all 500 employees of RUAG S&T.... More 05.11.2021 Thermal Systems Story From Fashion School to Space Tanja Pfundner (23), Manufacturing and Integration expert at RUAG Space in Berndorf, Austria, graduated from fashion school and reports on her typical working day in thermal protection manufacturing.... More 27.10.2021 Space Media release Better climate data through ten times more accurate satellite navigation Satellites provide important data on climate and the environment every day. According to initial tests, new software from RUAG Space can determine the real-time position of a satellite in space ten times more accurately than was previously possible. More accurate positioning data leads to more precise satellite data and helps to avoid space debris.... More 19.10.2021 Satellite Navigation Receivers Media release RUAG Space Partners with the UAE’s MBRSC to Provide Satellite Navigation Services MBRSC will make use of a RUAG Space GNSS navigation receiver to determine the position of its new satellite. ... More 05.10.2021 Digital Electronics for Satellites & Launchers Media release TTTech Aerospace and RUAG Space join forces to deliver TTEthernet® network and computing platform for NASA’s Gateway -A tight cooperation of 10 years between TTTech Aerospace and RUAG Space has been formalized by signing of a teaming agreement in June 2021. -TTTech Aerospace is a technology leader in safety-critical communication products. RUAG Space is a market leader in highly-dependable space equipment. -TTEthernet® is an established standard for high-speed, highly reliable communication in the space industry, developed by TTTech Computertechnik AG.... More 24.09.2021 Thermal Systems Media release RUAG Space celebrates 30 years of space thermal protection RUAG Space has been producing space thermal protection at its site in Austria for 30 years. Technology from RUAG Space protects more than 400 satellites in space from the heat and cold of the universe.... More 14.09.2021 Launcher Structures & Separation systems Media release With the 10th OneWeb launch RUAG Space placed more than 1000 satellites With the separation of the latest 34 OneWeb satellites RUAG Space placed more than 1000 satellites in space.... More 31.08.2021 Space, Air, Land, Group Media release RUAG International develops positively in the first half of 2021 RUAG International substantially improved its business performance in the first half of 2021. Order intake and sales developed positively for both Space and Ammotec, and the aerospace business stabilized. At CHF 575 million, consolidated net sales were on a par with the previous year (CHF 570 million). EBIT is again clearly positive at CHF 26.9 million (previous year CHF -41.7 million).... More 23.08.2021 Launcher Structures & Separation systems Media release RUAG Space: Nearly 1000 satellites successfully placed in orbit With the separation of the latest 34 OneWeb satellites RUAG Space is getting close to place the 1000th satellite in space.... More 09.08.2021 RUAG MRO International, RUAG Australia Media release RUAG Australia successfully completes third CDIC SCIP Cycle Business and Operational excellence assessment. Results from the third Supplier Continuous Improvement Program (SCIP) Cycle administered by the Centre for Defence Industry Capability (CDIC) demonstrates RUAG Australia’s dedication to continuous improvement and exemplary performance, cementing the company’s position as a strong and reliable SME Defence supply chain partner.... More 14.07.2021 Launcher Structures & Separation systems Media release Strategic Partnership Moves into the Next Round With the signing of the contract for the 5th modification of the development and production contract ("Mod5) for the Atlas as well as Vulcan Centaur rocket programs, United Launch Alliance (ULA) and RUAG Space extend and expand their successful cooperation.... More 08.07.2021 Space, Air, Land, Group Media release RUAG International supplies first rear fuselage section for Airbus' latest long-haul jet RUAG Aerostructures in Oberpfaffenhofen is supplying Airbus with a first complex fuselage section for its latest long-haul jet, the A321XLR. The second aft-most fuselage section, which is over 6 meters long and around 4 meters high, is home to the new jet's lavatories and rear galley. RUAG Aerostructures already delivered first side and floor elements to Hamburg in the spring.... More 07.07.2021 Space Media release NASA orders satellite container and trolley from RUAG Space NASA satellites for deep space missions will be protected by a container from RUAG Space during travel on Earth. The interplanetary NASA mission Europa Clipper will use RUAG Space’s multipurpose trolley. ... More 06.07.2021 Space, Air, Land, Group Media release fitINDUSTRY continues machining business of RUAG Aerostructures in Emmen At the Emmen site, fitINDUSTRY Emmen AG is taking over all the machines and employees of the machining division and is seamlessly continuing production. Customers will continue to benefit from the many years of know-how as well as the broad industrial expertise of the new partner. RUAG Aerostructures in Emmen continues to act as a Tier 1 supplier and manages the entire associated value chain with competent partners.... More 01.07.2021 Spacecraft Media release RUAG Space dispenser placed 250th OneWeb satellite in orbit On Thursday, additional OneWeb satellites launched from the Russian spaceport Vostochny. A dispenser from RUAG Space placed the 36 satellites in orbit, bringing the satellite fleet to 254.... More 25.06.2021 Space Media release Developing the “brains” behind Astroscale’s debris removal spacecraft Astroscale UK has been working in partnership with RUAG Space to develop the “brains”, based on RUAG Space’s constellation On Board Computer (cOBC), to command Astroscale’s space debris removing ELSA-M Servicer spacecraft.... More 24.06.2021 Space Media release Rapid EPS: RUAG Space’s first direct US government contract RUAG Space has been awarded a satellite power subsystem program by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).... More 18.06.2021 Space, Air, Land, Group Media release Paul Horstink to head Aerostructures Switzerland at RUAG International RUAG International's aerostructures business is getting reinforcement. As of August 16, 2021, Paul Horstink will take over as Head of the Swiss organisation. His goal: to lead Aerostructures into the future at the Emmen site for customers like Pilatus, Boeing and Saab.... More 26.05.2021 Launcher Structures & Separation systems Media release RUAG Space dispenser will place 200th OneWeb satellite in orbit On Thursday further OneWeb satellites will be launched from the Russian spaceport Vostochny. A dispenser from RUAG space will place the 36 satellites in orbit, bringing the satellite fleet to 218.... More 19.05.2021 Space, Air, Land, Group Media release No evidence of a hack Swiss television program "Rundschau" (SRF) voices numerous accusations against RUAG International on 19.05.2021. Below, the company comments on the most important points:... More 06.05.2021 Space Media release "Made in Zurich": Basic structure for new generation of weather satellites ... More 05.05.2021 Space Media release ESA's new Arctic Weather Satellite flies with a power system by RUAG Space RUAG Space has been awarded the contract to provide the power system for the prototype of the Arctic Weather Satellite’s (AWS) radiometer instrument. The mission’s goal: to enable precise, short-term weather forecasts also in the Arctic. The contract includes an option for 16 additional flight models for the planned AWS constellation.... More 03.05.2021 Aerostructures Media release RUAG Aerostructures and Pilatus: a proven partnership RUAG Aerostructures and Pilatus Flugzeugwerke AG are taking their collaboration to the next level. By extending their existing contract and also agreeing additional orders for key components of the PC-7, PC-12 and PC-21 single-engine turboprop aircraft, the two companies are continuing their long-standing cooperation.... More 29.04.2021 Space Media release New study for more accurate satellite navigation Satellites provide crucial data on climate and environmental changes every day. The European Global Navigation Satellite System Agency GSA has now commissioned RUAG Space to conduct a study to increase the accuracy of real-time satellite navigation.... More 22.04.2021 RUAG MRO International, RUAG Australia Media release RUAG Australia selected for newly launched Defence Industry Secondment Program RUAG Australia has been chosen to host their first secondee in 2021 for the Defence Industry Secondment Program (DISP). The DISP is an innovative two-way educational process for secondees to develop and enhance their relationship with Australian businesses delivering on Defence priorities. The Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price announced the launch of DISP today. ... More 01.04.2021 RUAG MRO International, RUAG Australia Media release RUAG Australia commemorates 100 Years of Service to the Royal Australian Air Forces’ (RAAF) and 35 years of MRO and manufacturing support. RUAG Australia has supported the RAAF for 35 years with maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and manufacturing support across a range of platforms. To commemorate 35 years of this legendary aircraft RUAG have released 500 Limited Edition scale models (1:69) of the F/A-18 Classic Hornet. ... More 29.03.2021 Air Media release New long-haul jet from Airbus with assemblies from RUAG Aerostructures RUAG Aerostructures is involved in building Airbus' new long-haul jet, the A321XLR. The three RUAG sites in Oberpfaffenhofen (D), Emmen (CH) and Eger (HU) are supplying key assemblies for the new high-flyer. These include the side shells, floor structures and the rear fuselage sections. The first assemblies will leave the RUAG Aerostructures site in Oberpfaffenhofen for Airbus at the end of March.... More 25.03.2021 Space, Air, Land Media release Pandemic and exceptional expenses weigh heavily on results of RUAG International The biggest crisis in the aviation industry weighed heavily on results in the 2020 financial year. Sales of CHF 1,181 million (previous year: CHF 1,388 million) are set against an EBIT of CHF -224 million (previous year: CHF -80 million).... More 19.03.2021 Spacecraft Media release RUAG Space Dispenser used for OneWeb Launch When 36 OneWeb satellites launch on March 25 RUAG Space has critical mission products onboard like the satellite dispenser that was customized for the mega satellite constellation.... More 19.03.2021 Group Media release Innovation and women's power in the management of RUAG International Deborah Müller joined RUAG International's Senior Leadership Team on March 15, 2021. As Director of Innovation and Business Development, she will drive the bundling, development and implementation of innovations as well as the implementation of the long-term vision. ... More 17.03.2021 Digital Electronics for Satellites & Launchers Media release South Korean satellite uses navigation receiver from RUAG Space On Saturday, 20 March, a South Korean Earth Observation satellite will be sent to space. A navigation receiver from RUAG Space’s latest generation of GNSS receivers will determine the satellite’s position in orbit. ... More 11.03.2021 MGSE Media release RUAG Space will deliver three satellite containers to Ball Aerospace U.S. satellite builder Ball Aerospace ordered three satellite containers from space supplier RUAG Space. The containers ensure a safe transport of the satellites to the spaceports.... More 09.03.2021 Space, Air, Land, Group Media release Launch of Space provider “beyond gravity” RUAG International shall become «beyond gravity» - an agile leading-edge technology provider for space. The company is withdrawing completely from the remaining military-related business and will continue to develop the Aerostructures business segment individually.... More 03.03.2021 Digital Electronics for Satellites & Launchers Media release U.S. DoD Weather Satellite will Fly with Navigation Receiver from RUAG Space RUAG Space has been awarded a contract from Ball Aerospace to provide a navigation receiver for a next-generation United States Department of Defense environmental satellite system ... More 01.03.2021 Space, Air, Land, Group Media release RUAG International completes sale of RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH to General Atomics Europe RUAG International has transferred all shares in RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH to General Atomics Europe (GA-Europe). GA-Europe will take over the maintenance activities for private aircraft and military aircraft as well as the production and maintenance of the Dornier 228 aircraft at the Oberpfaffenhofen site as of 1 March 2021.... More 26.02.2021 Space, Air, Land, Group Media release Ralf Drees appointed new Head of Aerostructures at RUAG International A change in management is taking place in RUAG International's aerostructures business. Ralf Drees will take over as head of the business from March 15, 2021. His goal: to position Aerostructures for the future. Dirk Prehn has decided to leave RUAG Aerostructures after six years with the company.... More 16.02.2021 Space, Air, Land, Group Media release RUAG Space positions itself for the future To respond to a changing market environment and to create the basis for the successful implementation of its growth ambition, RUAG Space is repositioning itself along a flatter organization that will take effect as of Q3/2021. This also includes a reduction of up to 100 of today’s 1’300 positions by the end of 2021.... More 08.02.2021 Space Media release RUAG Space provides Solar Subsystem for planet hunter PLATO Space supplier RUAG Space will deliver the Sunshield Solar Array Subsystem for the European “planet-hunting” mission PLATO to satellite builder OHB ... More 05.02.2021 RUAG MRO International Media release RUAG International signs contract for the modernization of the Royal Thai Navy’s Dornier 228. RUAG MRO International is comprehensively modernizing Dornier 228 aircraft for the Royal Thai Navy. The upgrade includes the installation of glass cockpits and new mission equipment as well as the modernization of avionics systems. ... More 25.01.2021 RUAG MRO International, RUAG Australia Media release RUAG Australia Additive Technologies business leader appointed Member (AM) of the Order of Australia in Australia Day 2021 Honours List. Neil Matthews, business leader for Additive Technologies RUAG Australia, has been appointed a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia, recognising his outstanding efforts for significant service to aerospace component repair technologies.... More 2020 2019 Visit us on Popular pages Products & Services Locations News Information for... Customers Suppliers Job seekers Media Contact RUAG International Holding AG Stauffacherstrasse 65 3000 Bern 22 Switzerland T +41 31 376 64 50 F +41 31 376 64 51 Contact us © RUAG Group 2021 Legal Notice GTC Imprint Login Privacy Whistleblower By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookie Policy Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies