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.
Missile defence: Israel and United States train together
The exercise took place in the Elbit Systems Israeli Test Bed (ITB), a laboratory capable of simulating both Israeli and American air defence systems in one shared space.
Elbit Systems UK’s Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer delivers over 4700 training hours
Elbit Systems UK’s Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer (JFST) has officially achieved Initial Operating Capability (IOC).
Norwegian F-35A landed on a highway in Finland [VIDEO]
Never before has the Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jet landed on a highway. On Thursday afternoon, two Norwegian F-35As landed on a highway in Tervo, Finland.
Ruska 23: the Finnish Air Force’s main military exercise
The exercise will train cadre and reservists mainly of Lapland and Satakunta Air Commands. The exercise will involve some 2,600 reservists. All Finnish Air Force units will participate in the exercise. In addition, aircraft and personnel from Finland’s partner countries and allies will participate in the exercise Ruska 23 will train the whole body …
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Czech defence industry to provide Ukraine with more weapons and equipment
Kyiv will obtain both modern Czech weaponry and refurbished equipment already in use with the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Swedish main battle tank Stridsvagn 122 on site in Ukraine
It has been named the best armoured tank in the world – by experts and by those that use it alike. Now, ten Swedish armoured tanks (Stridsvagn 122) are on the battlefield in Ukraine.
Australia commits to additional MQ-4C Triton
Northrop Grumman will produce an additional MQ-4C Triton multi-intelligence uncrewed aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Denel’s 155mm T5-52 self-propelled howitzer achieves more than 60km range
Denel collaborated with its subsidiary company Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) which supplied their suite of world-class artillery ammunition.
Milrem Robotics and Clavister to collaborate on AI-powered cyber protection of UGVs
Milrem Robotics and Clavister signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during DSEI in London to collaborate together on AI-powered cyber security for unmanned military vehicles.
NP Aerospace receives Volvo Defense contract for vehicle armour development
NP Aerospace has been awarded a new development contract by Volvo Defense for the design, manufacture, and supply of composite armoured cabs for militarised versions of their Volvo FMX Series trucks.
Austria to acquire four C-390 Millennium transport aircraft
Austria’s Defence Minister Klaudia Tanner has announced the country’s intention to acquire four Embraer C-390 transport aircraft as replacements for its aging C-130 Hercules fleet.
Photonis Group becomes Exosens
Exosens is a high-tech company, with more than 85 years of experience in the innovation, development, manufacture and sale of technologies in the field of particles and photo detection and imaging.