European Defence Agency launches BATTAGE project to enhance aircraft battery monitoring
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has initiated a research project to improve the monitoring and prediction of battery health in aircraft.
GMV leads GENIUS project to revolutionise explosive device detection and neutralisation
Multinational technology company GMV is coordinating the GENIUS project, an initiative aimed at improving the detection and neutralisation of explosive threats.
The EU Space Programme: more satellites and new services underway
One of the top priorities is the full rollout of the EU’s Space flagship programmes: Galileo, Copernicus, SSA (Space Surveillance and Awareness), and GOVSATCOM.
European Defence Fund: EU allocates one billion euros for next-generation defence technologies
The European Commission has adopted the fifth annual Work Programme under the European Defence Fund (EDF), allocating over €1 billion to support collaborative research and development in defence.
Thales Alenia Space secures EUR 862 million ESA contract for Argonaut Lunar Lander
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed an EUR 862 million contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop the Argonaut Lunar Lander.
ESA and OHB sign EUR 175.5 million contract for third Copernicus CO₂ monitoring satellite
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded OHB System AG a €175.5 million contract for the development of a third Copernicus CO₂ Monitoring (CO₂M) satellite.
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
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
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
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
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
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.