Standardisation: how is EDA helping interoperability of EU armed forces
In 2011, EDA established the European Defence Standards Reference System (EDSTAR). EDA has been working in complementarity with NATO to increase cooperation on interoperability.
Vulcano 127 guided ammunition from Diehl Defence and Leonardo for German Navy
The German Navy successfully completes the operational suitability test with frigate F125 – fielding starts now.
Spanish air defence unit demonstrates mission readiness in Latvia
The Spanish NASAMS unit deployed to Latvia to shield NATO’s eastern flank underwent a readiness certification on November 3 and 4, 2022.
Naval Group launches the first FDI frigate for the French Navy
The first FDI frigate ordered by the French defence procurement agency (DGA) and destined to the French Navy was floated out in Naval Group shipbuilding facility in Lorient.
Europe’s first 5G testbed for defence receives new 5G networks from Nokia and Ericsson
The testbed, originally launched by telecommunications innovator LMT in collaboration with the Latvian National Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence, has been in operation since November of 2020.
EDA: future avenues of cooperation discussed during Chief Executive’s visit to Switzerland
Ten years ago the ‘Framework for cooperation between the European Defence Agency and the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport of the Swiss Confederation’ was signed.
Drone warfare: an evolution in military affairs
Over the past three decades, remotely piloted aircraft (RPAs) – also known as drones – have acquired increasing importance in modern warfare.
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Interview with the director of OCCAR Matteo Bisceglia [VIDEO]
The interview focussed on the current and future roles, responsibilities and programs of OCCAR.
German F126 frigate to be equipped with anti-submarine warfare technology from Atlas Elektronik
Atlas Elektronik has been commissioned by Thales Netherlands to equip the frigate 126 with anti-submarine warfare mission modules.
GE’s next-gen XA100 fighter jet engine passes its last big test
The XA100 is an “adaptive cycle” engine, designed for maximum efficiency across subsonic, transonic, and supersonic flight speeds.
NCI Agency experts deliver critical network to NATO Partners
The NCI Agency achieved Final System Acceptance for a new NATO Partners Network (NPN), which serves Partners located in Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE).
EDA Helicopter Tactics Instructors Course 2022 successfully completed
The three main elements of HTIC include Evasion Training, Electronic Warfare, and advanced Operations.