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Schiebel Secures New Multi-Year RPAS Contract with EMSA

Schiebel Secures New Multi-Year RPAS Contract with EMSA

Austrian drone manufacturer Schiebel has been awarded a new multi-year service contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) for its CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS).

Radmila Shekerinska: stepping up NATO-EU cooperation is essential

Radmila Shekerinska: stepping up NATO-EU cooperation is essential

NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska addressed the European Defence Agency (EDA) annual conference “New Horizons in EU Defence” in Brussels on Wednesday (22 January).

EU defence shortfalls demand urgent action, warns Commissioner Kubilius

EU defence shortfalls demand urgent action, warns Commissioner Kubilius

The European Union faces “colossal” military shortfalls, necessitating a bold, unified approach to defence production and acquisition, said Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner for Defence and Space.

EU approves EUR 60 million assistance for Lebanese Armed Forces under European Peace Facility

EU approves EUR 60 million assistance for Lebanese Armed Forces under European Peace Facility

The Council of the European Union has approved a €60 million assistance measure to support the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) through the European Peace Facility (EPF).

Kaja Kallas calls for EU single market in defence at EDA Annual Conference

Kaja Kallas calls for EU single market in defence at EDA Annual Conference

The European Union must forge closer ties within its defence industry and develop collaborative weapons systems, according to Kaja Kallas, the new Head of the European Defence Agency (EDA).

Saab contributes in project aiming to revolutionize CBRN Defence Information within Europe

Saab contributes in project aiming to revolutionize CBRN Defence Information within Europe

In December Saab attended the kick-off for the CBRN SoS project marking an ambitious initiative to revolutionize Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defence in Europe.

IRIS²: a new frontier in the European space programme

IRIS²: a new frontier in the European space programme

On December 16th, the European Commission signed the concession contract for constructing the Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS²)