HybriDT II project to advance work on hybrid drive trains for military vehicles
EDA has formally kicked-off the HybriDT II project which involves the design of full-scale wheeled and tracked military purpose demonstrators with hybrid drive trains.
EU officials call for renewed energy in PESCO commitments and projects
Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), the EU’s flagship initiative for defence, has achieved a deepening of cooperation across all military domains.
European Union strengthens defence industry through common procurement
Members of the European Parliament backed the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA).
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FAMOUS programme: next generation armoured vehicles and situational awareness [VIDEO]
The EU funded FAMOUS programme has a unique and innovative approach to develop the next generation armoured vehicles and situational awareness system that enhance ground combat capabilities.
Filtronic wins major contract with European Space Agency’s ARTES programme
RF and mm-Wave specialist, Filtronic, has announced the successful contract win from the European Space Agency (ESA).
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Reinforcing the European defence industry [BRIEFING]
Russia’s war on Ukraine has laid bare the challenges that the European defence industry faces as it tries to meet increased demand and ramp up production.
EDA signs framework contracts for joint procurement of 155mm ammunition
The European Defence Agency has so far signed eight framework contracts with European industry for the joint procurement of 155mm ammunition.
Italy might join the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) initiative
The MGCS aims to develop a future land warfare system that includes a Main Battle Tank (MBT) around 2040.
Hanno Pevkur: Europe must raise defence spending
At the informal meeting of the European Union ministers of defence, the discussions centred on continuing support to Ukraine in Russia’s war of aggression and European defence challenges.
EU defence ministers review EUR 20 billion plan for Ukrainian defence
European Union defence ministers met in Toledo, Spain, on Wednesday to consider long-term financial support for Ukraine's military.
SatCen signs the Contribution Agreement for the implementation of the Copernicus Service in Support to EU External and Security Actions (SESA)
The European Union Satellite Centre has signed the Contribution Agreement with the European Commission.
Overcoming challenges: advancing the MGCS future Main Battle Tank
The new generation tank, developed under the MGCS program, would completely overhaul the features of today's European Main Battle Tanks (MBT).