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.
Germany approves export of Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine
Germany has approved the export of Leopard 1 main battle tanks to Ukraine from the stocks of the defence industry.
EDA launches the CUGS project to enhance combat unmanned ground systems technology
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has launched its largest Research and Technology project to develop highly autonomous combat unmanned ground systems.
European Defence Fund: Dassault Aviation leads the EICACS project
Dassault Aviation is coordinating the work of a consortium of 37 industrial and research partners from 11 European countries.
W5 Solutions signs new contract to support Swedish army’s tank simulators and trainers
The Swedish company W5 Solutions has been awarded a contract from Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) to provide service and support to the Swedish Armed Forces.
Norway to acquire 54 main battle tanks from German Krauss-Maffei Wegmann
The Norwegian Government has decided to acquire 54 Leopard 2A7 main battle tanks (MBT) from German Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), with an option to purchase an additional 18 units.
NATO country orders Assegai 155mm artillery ammunition
Rheinmetall Denel Munition has received an order to supply the unspecified NATO member state customer with Assegai 155 mm artillery ammunition.
EU to increase military support to Ukraine under the European Peace Facility
The Council of the European Union adopted assistance measures under the European Peace Facility (EPF) that provide further military assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russia’s War in Ukraine: Myths and Lessons
Regardless of the outcome of the war in Ukraine, Russia remains the most dangerous, immediate and long-term threat to the Euro-Atlantic community and rules-based world order.
Spanish Army selects Indra Talium mission planning system for its CH-47F Chinook fleet
Indra will supply the CH-47F Chinook helicopters of the Spanish Army’s Airmobile Force (FAMET) with Talium, one of the most advanced mission planning systems.
Umoe Mandal receives order for top sections to UK Type 26 frigates
BAE Systems has contracted Norwegian shipyard Umoe Mandal to deliver advanced lightweight composite structures to five Type 26 City Class frigates.
German Navy received the final NH90 Sea Lion helicopter
The German Navy has received the final NH90 Sea Lion naval multi-role helicopter. Thus, Airbus Helicopters has completed the contract for a total of 18 aircraft signed in 2015.
Patria: technology transfer increases security of supply
Local manufacture in the target country is an essential part of Patria’s vehicle deliveries. The transfer of technology and expertise will ensure security of supply long into the future in the Slovakian vehicle project, too.