Italy’s new defence plan: nuclear readiness exercises, new german tanks and billions in expenditures
Rome is set to buy an estimated amount of 133 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks (MBTs) in a 14-year investment of up to EUR 8 billion.
NATO Secretary General: without industry there is no defence
Addressing the NATO-Industry Forum in Stockholm on Wednesday, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg highlighted the vital link between NATO, Allies and industry.
Defence Trucks Experience 2023: Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks showcases commercial vehicles for use in civilian and military environments
For several decades, Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks has been a trusted supplier of armed forces as well as agencies and institutions with security responsibilities.
Beyond 2040 – EDA analysis warns on future warfare trends and technology imperatives for European defence
European Defence Agency (EDA) has published an in-depth analysis on the impact of long-term global, capability and technology trends in defence.
EDA and United States Department of Defence deepen transatlantic defence cooperation ahead of summit
Based on the mandate from the Member States, EDA and the US Department of Defence signed their Administrative Arrangement in April 2023 following successful negotiations.
Towards a new era of European defence: the first-ever EU live military exercises
The EU’s first live exercise is important to build capacity to respond to crises under the Strategic Compass.
ASAP: EU supports the ramp-up of European ammunition and missiles production
European Commission intensifies its support to the European defence industry with the adoption of the Work Programme foreseen in the Regulation on supporting Ammunition Production (ASAP) for 2023-2025.
Saab collaborates in NATO underwater exercises
Saab’s underwater systems supported elements of two ‘operational experimentation exercises’ involving over 2,000 civilian and military personnel from 15 NATO nations, Ireland and Sweden.
European main battle tank: momentum for interoperability
Only a few European countries can produce modern MBTs based on their individual financial and industrial resources”. Due to the high cost, cooperative projects should be the aim for Europe.
Deputy Secretary General welcomes strengthened NATO-EU cooperation in changing world
NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană participated in the European Defence and Security Conference in Brussels on Tuesday (10 October 2023).
ESSI: further step to boost European air and missile defence capabilities
"European Sky Shield Initiative, under Germany’s leadership, shows the value of Allies stepping up to meet NATO’s requirements, while ensuring interoperability and integration,” said NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană.
New rules to boost common procurement in the EU defence industry
The Council of the European Union adopted a regulation establishing an instrument for the reinforcement of the European defence industry through common procurement (EDIRPA).