Romania, Bulgaria and Latvia receive first €3.5 billion SAFE defence funding as EU accelerates Eastern Flank investment
Romania, Bulgaria and Latvia have received more than €3.5 billion in the first pre-financing payments under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe, or SAFE, defence instrument
Europe’s HYDEF hypersonic interceptor programme passes feasibility review, advancing technologies towards a TRL 6 prototype
Europe’s HYDEF hypersonic interceptor programme has completed its feasibility phase after passing a Preliminary Requirements Review on 26 August.
OHB secures first major IRIS² contract worth nearly €1 billion to build 18 MEO platforms for Europe’s secure communications network
German space company OHB has secured a contract worth nearly €1 billion from SES to develop and manufacture 18 medium Earth orbit satellite platforms for the European Union’s IRIS² secure connectivity programme.
Italy arrests French national on suspicion of illegal arms trafficking after three live MBDA Akeron MP anti-tank missiles found in van from Greece
Italian authorities detained a 46-year-old French national in Bari after finding three live Akeron MP anti-tank guided missiles and one training round in his van.
Indra targets next-generation European tanks with augmented-reality system for 360-degree battlefield visibility
Indra has developed an augmented-reality system that allows armored vehicle crews to view their surroundings from inside the vehicle through what the company calls “transparent armour”
Wolfram Europa plans €200 million Latvian explosives complex to produce RDX, HMX, warheads and anti-tank mines
Wolfram Europa plans to invest €200 million in a vertically integrated explosives manufacturing complex near Jēkabpils, Latvia, with production to be developed in three phases from 2027
Lithuania weighs hosting more U.S. troops as Washington reassesses its military footprint across Europe
Lithuania is considering hosting additional U.S. troops as Washington reviews its military presence in Europe, Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas said Friday
France pushes to keep more of Ukraine’s €90 billion EU loan in Europe, raising pressure on non-EU Patriot missile purchases
France wants Ukraine to spend more of a €90 billion EU loan on weapons and military equipment produced in Europe, Euronews reported on 25 August.
Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky appoints Czech company as its first authorized EU parts distribution center for a fleet of more than 150 Black Hawk helicopters
Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky has selected Česká letecká servisní, or ČLS, as its first authorized distribution center in the European Union.
Von der Leyen says EU approves €6.1 billion for Ukraine air and missile defence as Russia steps up ballistic and drone attacks
The European Commission has approved €6.1 billion in new defence procurement for Ukraine.
Indra tests AI threat assessment and dynamic route planning for military operations under European Defence Fund programme
Indra Group has demonstrated artificial intelligence that can interpret complex ground scenes, identify potential threats and recalculate safe routes during military operations.
Estonia receives €351.6 million first SAFE payment to accelerate €2.3 billion defence investment programme on EU eastern flank
Estonia has received €351.6 million in its first payment under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe, or SAFE, defence instrument.