Switzerland: Federal Council decides to join the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI)
The European Sky Shield Initiative is a German initiative for ground-based air defence (GBAD) in Europe.
Rheinmetall delivers additional 20 Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine
The German government comissioned Rheinmetall to deliver 20 additional Marder infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to the Ukraine.
Bundeswehr advance party flies to Lithuania
In sending an advance party to Lithuania, the Bundeswehr is taking another step towards stationing a combat brigade on NATO’s eastern flank.
War in Ukraine boosts Europe’s defence industry
The European Defence Industry Strategy (EDIS) is designed to increase European production capacity in the face of the long-term threat from Russia.
Bigger, more international and more diverse – ILA Berlin 2024 reaches for new horizons
The ILA Berlin 2024 will take place from 5 - 9 June at the ExpoCenter Airport.
Royal Air Force Eurofighters arrive in Romania for NATO air policing mission
For the next four months the RAF fighter jets from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland will carry out enhanced air policing missions under NATO command.
Foreign Ministers agree to move forward with planning for a greater NATO role in coordinating aid to Ukraine
“The Ukrainians are not running out of courage, they are running out of ammunition,” said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
Germany to support Armed Forces of Ukraine with 180,000 artillery shells
Germany will fund 180,000 rounds of artillery shells as part of a Czech-led initiative aimed at procuring ammunition for Ukraine.
Turkish drone exports: implications for NATO relations
While Turkish drones may not boast cutting-edge technology, their affordability makes them accessible to “middle-power and other aspirant nations”. Compared to Western counterparts, Turkish drones offer comparable capabilities at a significantly lower cost.
Eurofighter, an ever-evolving system
Thirty years after the first flight and twenty years after the first delivery to the Italian Air Force’s 4th Wing, the first in Italy to operate the aircraft, the Eurofighter Typhoon now serves as the backbone of the country’s air defence.
“Wartime economy”: from buzzworld to reality?
Changes in European defence industrial strategies since February 2022
Superior stability: WESCAM MX-series EO/IR systems designed for land missions
L3Harris' family of electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imaging sensor systems, including the WESCAM MX-0 RSTA and the WESCAM MX-GCS MK2, are built to provide operators and commanders a superior perspective of the battlefield.