Galileo Emergency Warning Satellite Service (EWSS) is underway
EWSS will become a strategic asset to support the policies of the European Union and of its Member States in the field of disaster management.
European Space Conference: towards a single market for space and more robust systems
Commissioner Thierry Breton called for the need to maintain Europe at the forefront of space innovation and build a “Europe of power” that needs to ambitious, fast and agile.
OHB signs contract for study to develop reconnaissance capabilities at European level
A consortium led by OHB System AG has been selected to conduct a study to examine the technological and programmatic framework for the development of a new European Earth-Observation service.
Thierry Breton: EU is increasing production of ammunition
The European Union plans to increase its ammunition production capacity to at least 1.3 million rounds by the end of the year.
EDA: QuantaQuest project explores application of quantum technologies in defence
Led by Thales (France), the p roject brought together nine defence companies and research institutes from three Member States […]
European Union discusses EUR 5 billion revamp for Ukraine military aid
The European Union is considering a significant overhaul of its Ukraine military aid approach, shifting from sending weapons from existing stockpiles to a joint weapon procurement and training focus.
European Defence Fund: EUROGUARD project kicked-off in Estonia
The EUROGUARD project, funded by the European Defence Fund (EDF), has officially commenced in Estonia.
OHB System signs contract for the development the next generation of Sentinel-2 satellites
The OHB System AG has been contracted by the European Space Agency (ESA) for the mission and system definition of the Next Generation Sentinel-2 mission.
CARIOQA project launched: advancing quantum sensor technology for space applications
The CARIOQA project partners (CNES, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Airbus Defence & Space, GMV, FORTH/PRAXI) and the European Commission officially kicked off phase A of the project.
LATACC project accelerates the introduction of collaborative combat by European coalition forces
The European Commission signed a Grant Agreement to launch the LATACC project (Land Tactical Collaborative Combat) coordinated by Thales.
EU to boost investment in defence innovation through the Defence Equity Facility
The European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have joined forces to step up their support to EU's defence and security through the launch of the Defence Equity Facility.
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Thierry Breton: we need to consolidate an internal defence market [KEYNOTE SPEECH]
"We have started with munitions for Ukraine. We now need to broaden this approach to include a large-scale European defence industrial programme capable of supporting the expansion of the European industrial base," says Thierry Breton.