HYDEF programme achieves key milestones ahead of schedule
The European Hypersonic Defence Interceptor programme, known as HYDEF, achieved crucial technical and management milestones ahead of schedule.
Breaking ground in European defence: the partnership between France and Germany paves the way for the next generation of battle tanks
France and Germany have solidified their commitment to promoting European defence capabilities by signing an agreement to develop a future battle tank system.
Filling gaps in EU defences – EDA publishes its 2023 Annual Report
The EU and the European Defence Agency (EDA) are accelerating efforts in support of Ukraine and for the defence of Europe.
AI-assisted optronics: an unprecedented European project to increase combat perception capabilities
The European Commission signed the Grant Agreement for the launch of the STORE collaborative research project, coordinated by Thales and funded by the European Defence Fund.
Electronic warfare: REACT final project meeting concluded
As the final milestone for the stage 1 of the Responsive Electronic Attack for Cooperative Tasks (REACT) project, the Final Project Meeting (FPM) took place at INDRA facilities near Madrid.
Borrell calls EU members to provide Ukraine with more PATRIOT Air defence systems
The EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, called on member states to deliver PATRIOT air defence systems to Ukraine.
EUNAVFOR Aspides: frigate “Hessen” has ended its mission in the Red Sea
The frigate “Hessen” has ended its combat mission to protect merchant vessels from attacks by the Houthi militia in the Red Sea on schedule.
Kallas: Europe needs to improve its own defence capabilities
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas delivered a speech at the European Defence & Security Summit in Brussels, urging European governments and defence industry representatives to step up efforts to boost defence readiness.
European Defence and Security Summit highlights industry’s vital role in strengthening Europe’s security
More than 400 participants on site and several hundred viewers online gathered for the European Defence & Security Summit co-organised and -hosted by the Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) and European Business Summits (EBS).
Von der Leyen: European Union needs to turbocharge defence-industrial capacity
"As we strengthen our own sovereignty of defence, industry and key technologies, we will also strengthen our core partnership with NATO," says Ursula von der Leyen.
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Leonardo leads successful final demonstration of JEY-CUAS project in Italy
The JEY-CUAS project aims to develop a comprehensive counter-drone system capable of addressing the escalating threat posed by micro and mini drones.