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ESA and Astrolight launch construction of Greenland laser station to boost secure satellite data
ESA has begun construction of a new Optical Ground Station in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, funded through its Optical and Quantum Communications ScyLight programme.
EU plans ‘Military Schengen’ by 2027 as Commission sets out mobility and defence overhaul
The European Commission has unveiled a military mobility package designed to make it easier and faster to move troops and equipment across Europe.
European consortium launches iMUGS2 to develop interoperable unmanned ground systems
A European consortium of defence, research, and technology organisations has launched the iMUGS2 project after its proposal was approved under the European Defence Fund programme.
Estonia-led EUROGUARD project advances toward semi-autonomous defence vessel by 2026
The EUROGUARD project, led by Estonia and funded by the European Defence Fund, is progressing with the development of a 45-metre semi-autonomous vessel designed for adaptable maritime defence operations.
EU highlights progress in expanding ammunition production capacity at Chemring Nobel in Norway
The European Commission has welcomed significant progress in ammunition production capacity at Chemring Nobel’s facilities in Norway, under the Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP) programme.
EDA conference in Tallinn urges faster progress on defence robotics and autonomous systems
Europe is advancing in defence robotics but must act more quickly, senior officials said at the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) second Autonomous Systems Community of Interest (ASCI) conference held in Tallinn.
MBDA-led HYDIS consortium completes Initial Concept Review for hypersonic defence interceptor
The HYDIS programme is co-funded by the European Union through the European Defence Fund and by the four participating countries.