European Defence Agency begins new research phase with Spain, Germany and Belgium on automated mid-air refuelling of unmanned aircraft
The European Defence Agency project aims to develop the technology needed for one tanker to coordinate refuelling with several unmanned aircraft at once.
European Commission releases €2.86 billion for Ukraine’s drones, missiles and air defence under €90 billion support loan programme
The European Commission paid Ukraine €2.86 billion on 14 October to fund drones, missiles, air defence systems, radars, electronic warfare equipment and ammunition.
Romania orders 12 Airbus H225M helicopters to replace Pumas under EU defence financing plan
Romania has ordered 12 Airbus H225M military helicopters to begin replacing its Puma fleet for conventional and special operations.
EU pays Ukraine €1.24 billion for drones and missiles under €90 billion support loan
The European Commission has disbursed €1.24 billion for drones, drone interceptors, drone ammunition and missiles produced in Ukraine.
European Defence Agency says 15 EU countries agree military space data mechanism worth around €50 million with capability targeted for 2029
Fifteen European Union countries have agreed to establish a military space data mechanism initially expected to be worth around €50 million.
European Defence Fund draws record 612 proposals for €1 billion funding round, targeting missile defence, tanks and naval systems
Submissions rose 49% from the previous year, with evaluation results expected by March 2027.
Ukraine asks EU states to release Patriot missiles from stockpiles now in exchange for future deliveries to counter ballistic threats
Ukraine has asked EU countries to release Patriot missiles from their existing stocks to help defend against ballistic threats.
EU Council approves first five joint defence projects eligible for funding, from counter-drone systems to missile-warning satellites
The Council of the European Union has approved five joint defence projects intended to build capabilities that participating countries cannot readily develop alone.
Destinus says European firms are developing Bliksem EXO to intercept ballistic missiles above the atmosphere
Five European aerospace and defence companies are working on Bliksem EXO, a proposed interceptor system designed to counter ballistic missiles above the atmosphere.
NATO launches first Executive Resilience Course to strengthen crisis preparedness and protect essential services across the Alliance
NATO has launched its first Executive Resilience Course, bringing together senior civilian and military leaders from across the Alliance to strengthen preparedness for complex challenges
Indra Space wins ESA backing for two IRIS2 Low LEO projects targeting future government and defence communications services
The European Space Agency has selected two projects led by Indra Space, ATLAS and SELENE, to enter the consolidation phase of the IRIS2 Low LEO Pre-Operational and De-Risk Activities programme
SSC Space secures prime ground segment role for Airbus Pléiades Neo and next generation Earth observation missions
SSC Space has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space to expand its ground-segment support for the Pléiades Neo mission and the new Pléiades Neo Next programme