Indra plays key role in the development of European counter-drone systems
Indra is a member of the core group heading the Leonardo-led JEY-CUAS project, which has been fostered by the EU through the EDIDP.
European Defence Fund: VTT to lead two research and development projects
The European Defence Fund projects support the EU’s leading expertise in defence technology development in the areas of cyber […]
European Investment Bank: EUR 300 million financing for Poland’s two observation satellites
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced backing for the development and launch of two Earth observation satellites that will provide high-resolution imagery for civilian and defence applications in Poland.
European Defence Fund: over €1 billion for 54 ambitious defence industrial projects
The selected projects will support technological excellence across a wide range of defence capabilities in critical areas, including cyber defence, ground, air and naval combat.
Eurodrone programme achieves Preliminary Design Review milestone
The MALE RPAS Programme, also known as Eurodrone, has reached a significant milestone by successfully completing the Preliminary Design Review (PDR).
OCCAR contracts MBDA to launch HYDIS² concept phase
MBDA coordinates the HYDIS² consortium, bringing together 19 partners and more than 20 subcontractors in 14 European countries.
European Investment Bank steps up support for security and defence industry
Boosting EIB Group support to safeguard Europe’s peace and security is one of the top strategic priorities, outlined by President Calviño to EU Finance Ministers in February.
EU-Ukraine Defence Industries Forum bolsters cooperation between Ukrainian and European defence industries
On May 6, the EU-Ukraine Defence industries Forum took place in Brussels.
HYDEF programme: first Amendment to the Grant Agreement signed
The HYDEF Consortium, comprising 14 companies from seven European nations, is poised to drive innovation in air defence technologies.
Interview with Svitlana Zalizetska, a journalist from occupied Melitopol
Svitlana Zalizetska, a Ukrainian journalist from Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia region, has been writing about life in her city under Russian occupation for over two years.
GRACE project: successful tests of the satellite drive engine
In the first quarter of 2024, the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation successfully completed a series of tests of the engine that belongs to the category of the largest subsystems in satellite propulsion.
Finnish Defence Forces to participate in EUNAVFOR Operation Aspides
The Finnish Defence Forces will deploy staff officers to the European Union’s Naval Force EUNAVFOR Operation Aspides established in February 2024.