Swedish Gripens conduct first visual identifications over Baltic Sea as NATO member
For the first time as a NATO member, Swedish JAS-39 Gripen jets launched under NATO arrangements to safeguard the skies over the Baltic Sea.
European arms imports nearly double, US and French exports rise, and Russian exports fall sharply
States in Europe almost doubled their imports of major arms (+94 per cent) between 2014–18 and 2019–23, according to new data on international arms transfers published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Nordic Response 24 showcases unmatched interoperability on land, sea, air
Carefully planned and executed above the Arctic Circle, Nordic Response is designed to strengthen collaboration among Nordic countries and their Allies.
Saab and Damen agree to export the advanced Expeditionary C-71 submarines
The expeditionary submarine is based on the successful, proven, and future-proof design of the A26 submarines.
First-ever European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) to enhance Europe’s readiness and security
The European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) sets a clear, long-term vision to achieve defence industrial readiness in the European Union.
Nexter, company of KNDS, offers the VBCI to modernise the Qatar infantry units
Nexter proposes a 100% French solution offering the latest evolution of the combat-proven French Infantry Fighting Vehicle (VBCI MkII) to strengthen the Qatar Armed Forces.
The expansion of the European Sky Shield Initiative
The European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) is a German-led project to build and develop a ground-based integrated European air defence system.
Rheinmetall supplying European customer with further Skynex air defence systems
Relying on automatic cannon-based air defence, Skynex lends itself especially well to very short-range contexts where guided missiles are ineffective.
Ursula von der Leyen: strengthening European defence in a volatile geopolitical landscape
Speech by President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen at the European Parliament Plenary on strengthening European defence in a volatile geopolitical landscape.
NATO MRTT tanker conducts first ever air-to-air refueling mission with Czech JAS-39 Gripen
The Multinational Multirole Tanker Transport Unit (MMU) successfully conducted their first air-to-air (AAR) refueling mission with Czech JAS-39 Gripen on 27 February 2024.
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers conduct training with Swedish Air Force
The mission was conducted as part of Bomber Task Force 24-2 and designed to integrate the U.S. bombers with Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters and JTACs.
Raytheon completes first flight test for new AMRAAM-ER variant
Raytheon and Kongsberg successfully completed a flight test of an updated AMRAAM-ER missile variant from a NASAMS air defence system.