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.
Saab showcases next-generation counter-drone capabilities in Gotland demonstration
Swedish defence company Saab took part in a high-profile demonstration at the Tofta Firing Range on Gotland, Sweden, highlighting its advanced counter-unmanned aerial systems technology.
Nammo signs deal with Repkon to supply ammunition filling line for new facility in Denmark
Turkish company Repkon has signed an agreement with Norwegian defence firm Nammo to establish a 155mm artillery ammunition filling facility in Denmark.
Lockheed Martin turns setback into strategy with ambitious F-35 upgrade plans
Lockheed Martin has announced plans to significantly upgrade its F-35 Lightning II fighter jet, following the loss of its bid to develop the United States’ next-generation warplane.
ASELSAN enters South Korean armoured vehicle programme through Hanwha Aerospace partnership
ASELSAN has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace to integrate the SEDA 100 Gunshot Detection System into next-generation armoured vehicles.
France commissions Tourville submarine and expands infrastructure for new-generation nuclear fleet
On July 4, French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu officially announced the entry into active service of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Tourville.
Exail to supply cybersecure navigation systems for Hellenic Navy’s FDI frigates
French technology company Exail has been selected by Naval Group to supply navigation systems for the Hellenic Navy’s new Defence and Intervention (FDI) frigates.
B-2 Spirit bombers and F-22 Raptor fighters conduct flyover of White House [VIDEO]
U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bombers, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, were featured in a flyover above the White House on 4 July 2025.
Trump signs One Big Beautiful Bill Act with $150 billion to strengthen U.S. military power
President Donald Trump on Friday signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping legislative package that delivers major tax cuts and introduces phased reductions to Medicaid.
New U.S. space centre in Colorado strengthens global missile warning and tracking
The U.S. Space Systems Command (SSC) has inaugurated its new Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Space Operations Center (MSOC) at the Boulder Ground Innovation Facility (BGIF) in Colorado.
ASELSAN demonstrates effectiveness of YILDIRIM 100 DIRCM system [VIDEO]
Turkish defence company ASELSAN has successfully completed a live-fire test of its YILDIRIM 100 Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) System.
Ukraine signs memorandum with Swift Beat to boost drone production
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. company Swift Beat, LLC to expand the production of unmanned aerial systems.
Turkish defence industry controls over half of global military drone market
Türkiye now commands 65% of the global market in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), according to Defence Industry President Haluk Görgün.