Seven EU Member States order 155mm ammunition through EDA joint procurement
Seven EU Member States have placed orders with European industry through the European Defence Agency’s fast-track joint procurement scheme for 155mm ammunition.
EDA: electromagnetic railgun project surpasses expectations
On September 28, the European Defence Agency (EDA) hosted the final meeting of the PILUM project, which focuses on a disruptive concept for an electromagnetic railgun (EMRG).
Piedrafita Systems leads the development of new hydropneumatic rotary suspension for armoured vehicles
The design phase (CDR) of the SRB project is reaching its completion, Spanish company Piedrafita System is coordinating work of consortium responsible for the project.
IRIS2: European Commission and ESA signed a Contribution Agreement
On September 21, the European Commission signed a Contribution Agreement with the European Space Agency (ESA).
Advancing European interoperability standards for unmanned systems: the INTERACT project
The objective of the INTERACT project is to research and elaborate a comprehensive definition aiming at ensuring interoperability and standardisation across a range of unmanned systems, equipment, components and procedures across different industries within Europe.
Defence readiness: strengthening the European defence industrial base
In Europe, collectively we have everything we need to step up the Defence Union in terms of technology, industrial basis, skills and know-how, writes Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for the Internal Market.
Estonia to purchase non-lethal equipment for the Moldovan armed forces
The European Union has allocated EUR 39 million from the European Peace Facility to the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) to strengthen the defence development of the Republic of Moldova.
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).