Austrian Armed Forces and Rheinmetall successfully test anti-small drone system [VIDEO]
The Austrian Armed Forces and Rheinmetall have successfully tested the leased Counter-small Unmanned Aerial System (C-sUAS).
European Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton visited NATO
The unprecedented level of NATO-EU cooperation in recent years further accelerated in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine this year.
Diehl Defence plays a key role in the iMUGS project
Within the project iMUGS, Diehl Defence contributes significant capabilities to the Autonomy Kit of the unmanned TheMIS demonstration vehicles.
Galvion wins major NSPA contract to supply Ballistic Combat Helmets to NATO
Galvion has been awarded a framework contract by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to supply its flagship Batlskin Caiman ballistic helmet system.
Tipping the Scales in Ukraine Requires a United European Army
“Common European armed forces would be capable of more cost-effective procurement than individual member states are”, writes Mikuláš Dzurinda, President of Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies.
OCCAR: EPC and EU-HYDEF Contribution Agreements signed
The agreements were negotiated between OCCAR and the Commission in a very short timeframe, which is a strong indicator of the very positive cooperation between both organisations. In his speech, the OCCAR-EA Director highlighted this good spirit and emphasized the objective that cooperation between OCCAR and the Commission should grow more and more in order to strengthen …
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European Peace Facility: Council agrees €2 billion increase of the financial ceiling in 2023
The Council of the European Union reached a political agreement with a view to ensuring the financial sustainability of the European Peace Facility (EPF).
NATO intelligence collection unit conducts sustained surge operations
NAGSF has achieved the second surge week in 2022 with an increased and sustained rate of mission execution.
Chairman of the EU Military Committee visit to Lithuania
General Robert Brieger, Chairman of the EU Military Committee (CEUMC), concluded a two-day official visit to Vilnius.
EDIDP: EU-funded Cyber Defence Platform successfully demonstrated
PANDORA is an industrial collaborative development project co-funded under the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP).
The South Korean defence industry enters the EU and NATO market through Poland
By making large purchases of various weapon systems from South Korean companies, Poland is set to rapidly swell its defence capabilities, while turning away from the European defence industry as it chooses Korean partners.
‘We lack critical defence capabilities’, EDA Head Borrell says
Europe needs to take more responsibility for its own security, and look not just to the war in Ukraine but face up to future threats, Head of the European Defence Agency (EDA), High Representative Josep Borrell said.
Rheinmetall wins €576 million framework contract to supply 30mm ammunition for Puma IFV
The German Bundeswehr has signed a framework agreement with Rheinmetall to supply over 600,000 rounds of medium-calibre ammunition for the Puma infantry fighting vehicle.
LANDEURO 2025: Ukraine calls for global tech collaboration as battlefield becomes innovation testbed
Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation presented its wartime technological advancements during a keynote address at the inaugural LANDEURO symposium on 16 July.
LANDEURO 2025: Ukraine’s wartime innovation reshapes modern defence strategy
Ukraine’s rapid adaptation to full-scale war with Russia was the focus of a panel held on 16 July at LANDEURO, bringing together military leaders, defence industry experts, and Ukrainian officials.
Lockheed Martin ramps up PAC-3 missile production, aims to reach 750 units annually
Lockheed Martin is ramping up production of its PAC-3 MSE surface-to-air missiles, responding to growing demand and aiming to manufacture 750 units annually by 2027.
Airbus completes deliveries of H225M helicopters to Hungarian Defence Forces
The Hungarian Defence Forces have officially completed their medium multirole helicopter fleet with the arrival of the final two Airbus H225M helicopters.
Israel Aerospace Industries signs new contract to accelerate production of Arrow anti-ballistic interceptors
The contract follows the Arrow system’s performance during the Swords of Iron War, particularly in Operation Rising Lion, where it demonstrated critical interception capabilities.
BAE Systems achieves breakthrough in low-cost uncrewed air system strike capability [VIDEO]
BAE Systems has successfully launched a precision munition from a multi-rotor Uncrewed Air System (UAS) for the first time, hitting both air and ground targets during recent trials in the United States.
New commander takes charge of 31st Fighter Wing in Aviano leadership transition
Colonel Beau Diers officially assumed command of the U.S. Air Force’s 31st Fighter Wing (FW) from Brig. Gen. Tad Clark during a ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, on 11 July 2025.
IDV wins NATO contract to develop advanced robotic and autonomous defence systems
IDV has secured a three-year contract from the NSPA to provide concept development and experimentation services for Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS).
Lockheed Martin: Javelin production capacity set to increase by over 50% by 2026
Lockheed Martin is upgrading its Javelin missile production line to significantly increase output and modernise operations in response to growing international demand.
CAE secures contract with Italian Air Force for advanced MQ-9A Reaper training system
CAE has announced it has been awarded a contract by the Italian Air Force to deliver the MQ-9A Block 5 Predator Mission Trainer Plus (PMT Plus).
General Atomics: XQ-67A demonstrates autonomous capabilities and datalink integration in High Desert test
The US Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) XQ-67A, a second-generation Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP), has successfully demonstrated government-owned autonomy and tactical datalink interoperability during a flight test in the California High Desert.
Quantum Systems acquires stake in Ukrainian defence robotics firm Frontline
Quantum Systems has finalised an investment agreement with Ukrainian defence robotics company Frontline, acquiring a 10% stake with an option to increase this to 25% within the next 12 months.