Ramping-up ammunition production: first ever calls for proposals closed with strong interest from defence industry
EU defence industry submitted 82 proposals under the first ever ASAP calls for proposals.
Lithuania acquires more NASAMS air defence systems from Kongsberg
The EUR 200 million contract will provide Lithuania with the latest technology and increased air defence capabilities.
Russia’s new budget law signals determination to see the war in Ukraine through
Russia’s military and war-related spending is set to rise sharply in 2024 under new federal budget plans for 2024–26 signed into law by President Vladimir Putin on 27 November.
Hamina-Class vessels´ modernisation and upgrade project has reached final approval
The Finnish Defence Forces and Patria signed a contract for the modernization and mid-life upgrade of four vessels in 2018.
Latvia signs agreement on purchase of Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence Systems
Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence Systems will be delivered to Latvian National Armed Forces in 2027.
Hungary integrates Leopard 2A7HU main battle tanks into land forces
One of the state-of-the-art tank types in the world is about to enter service with the heavy infantry brigade of the Hungarian Defence Forces in the coming days.
OCCAR: Hypersonic Defence Programme (HYDEF) kicked-off
The Hypersonic Defence Programme (HYDEF), a landmark initiative aiming to develop a European interceptor for hypersonic missiles, officially commenced with a Kick-off Meeting and Core Stakeholders Workshop in Madrid
Damen Naval marks official start of construction phase F126 frigates
The F126 frigate programme is the largest shipbuilding project in the history of the German Navy.
Rise in SIPRI Top 100 arms sales revenue delayed by production challenges and backlogs
Revenues from sales of arms and military services by the 100 largest companies in the industry totalled $597 billion in 2022, 3.5 per cent less than 2021 in real terms.
Ursula von der Leyen makes call for powering up European defence
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen made a call for Europe to assume what she called “strategic responsibility” in defence matters.
Record high European defence spending boosted by procurement of new equipment
At a record €240 billion, 2022 European defence spending again increased by 6% on the previous year, marking the eighth year of consecutive growth.
Spain acquires SIRTAP tactical drones from Airbus
Contract includes a total of nine systems, each consisting of three unmanned aerial vehicles and one ground control station.