Germany strengthens Ukrainian air defence with the second IRIS-T SLM system
Germany has delivered the second of the four promised state-of-the-art IRIS-T SLM air defence systems to Ukraine.
5G – next generation telecommunications networks across NATO
As the world adapts to 5G, or 5th generation telecommunication technologies, NATO Allied Command Transformation is continuously evolving and adapting the Military Instrument of Power.
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Rheinmetall: Caracal air assault vehicle for Special Operation Forces [VIDEO]
In cooperation with Mercedes-Benz and ACS Armoured Car Systems, Rheinmetall offers a family of 4x4 vehicles for lightweight formations such as airmobile and special forces units.
Ammunition for Ukraine: Council of the EU agrees €1 billion support under the European Peace Facility
The Council of the European Union adopted an assistance measure worth €1 billion under the European Peace Facility (EPF) to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Millog – a pioneer in national security of supply
Millog is making ever-greater outlays on preparedness and safeguarding national security of supply, and is acquiring new customers.
EDIRPA/EDIP: risks and opportunities of future joint procurement initiatives for the European defence market
The Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24 has acted as a wake-up call for most EU member states.
Buying weapons together (or not)
After many years of underinvestment in defence, EU Member States are rearming. This Brief reviews the record of European armaments collaboration and sets out under what conditions common defence acquisition and joint arms procurement make most sense (and when it does not).
The first ever joint naval exercise conducted between the EU and U.S.
On 23 and 24 March, the European Union and the United States of America conducted a joint naval exercise, as decided at the last round of the EU-U.S. High-Level Consultations on the Indo-Pacific.
European Defence Fund: €1.2 billion to boost EU defence capabilities and innovation
The EDF work programme will allocate an additional €1.2 billion to support collaborative research and development projects and innovation in Europe's defence sector.
NGWS: Indra together with FCMS and Thales kick off next design phase of the networked suite of sensors
Designed to meet the operational challenges of the 2040s, this suite of networked sensors will be a game changer for the operational capabilities of the NGWS.
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Airbus: A400M reaches 150,000 flight hours [VIDEO]
With more than 100 aircraft in operation, the A400M has surpassed 150,000 flight hours serving nations worldwide, protecting people and performing new tasks with new capabilities.
European defence industry needs to increase its capacity in medium and long-term
The challenge is to not only ramp up production to satisfy an immediate peak of demand, but also to enhance industrial preparedness for possible future crises.