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.
NATO RQ-4D force enhances interoperability and data integration during Ramstein Flag
The NATO ISR Force (NISRF) provides essential tracking information on high-value and critical targets to Allied forces during Ramstein Flag 2024 in Greece.
Rafael to unveil advanced Counter-UAS technology at AUSA 2024
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., a leading Israeli defence solutions provider, will showcase its latest technologies at the AUSA 2024 event in Washington.
Norwegian Armed Forces to receive final F-35 fighter jets by May 2025
After a year-long pause in deliveries, the NDMA has announced that Norway expects to receive the remaining 12 F-35 fighter jets from its order of 52 by the end of May 2025.
NSPA provides update on Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) programme
The NGRC Programme will next focus on the concept design activities in 2026-2027 and target to have a preferred solution by the end of 2027.
Polish and Estonian artillery forces demonstrate interoperability with K9 howitzers
Artillery units from Estonia and Poland conducted joint live-fire exercises, demonstrating full interoperability using K9 self-propelled howitzers.
Babcock cuts steel for third Royal Navy Inspiration class frigate, HMS Formidable
Babcock officially began construction of HMS Formidable, the third of five Inspiration Class frigates, at its Rosyth facility in Scotland.
Boeing Compact Laser Weapon System (CLWS) successfully downs Group 3 drones
Boeing’s Compact Laser Weapon System (CLWS) engaged and defeated Group 3 uncrewed aerial systems (UASs) with a 5-kilowatt laser at the Red Sands Integrated Experimentation Center in Saudi Arabia.
INFODAS delivers advanced cyber security solutions to FRONTEX
INFODAS GmbH has successfully completed a key project to enhance the cyber security of FRONTEX, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency.
KNDS France offers artillery ammunition to Polish land forces
KNDS France recently conducted a live firing demonstration with the CAESAR 8×8 self-propelled howitzer at one of the Polish Armed Forces’ test ranges.
Junghans Microtec signs framework agreement for DM52 electronic time fuzes
The German defence procurement agency, BAAINBw, has signed a framework agreement with Junghans Microtec GmbH for the supply of up to 180,000 DM52 electronic time fuzes.
OCCAR orders new version of Boxer vehicle for Lithuanian Armed Forces
The Lithuanian Army is set to receive 27 additional Boxer wheeled armoured vehicles, manufactured by German defence industry.
Lithuania to double production capacity at AB Giraitė Ammunition plant, says finance ministry
The Lithuanian Ministry of Finance has announced plans to invest EUR 36 million in the expansion of AB Giraitė Ammunition Plant to boost national defence capabilities.