European defence spending surpasses €200 billion for first time
In 2021, total European defence spending stood at a new high of €214 billion, marking a further 6% increase on 2020 and the seventh year of consecutive growth.
Rheinmetall wins €576 million framework contract to supply 30mm ammunition for Puma IFV
The German Bundeswehr has signed a framework agreement with Rheinmetall to supply over 600,000 rounds of medium-calibre ammunition for the Puma infantry fighting vehicle.
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NLAW – The birth of a tank killer [VIDEO]
NLAW is so simple and it can be used effectively by soldiers with minimum training. Its ability to stop main battle tanks dead in their trucks anywhere from 20 to 800 meters
Poland accepts German missile defence system after spat over location
Polish Defence Minister said his country would accept Germany's offer to deploy a Patriot missile defence system to Poland.
EU and Norway sign an agreement in support of EUMAM Ukraine
The EU and the Kingdom of Norway signed an administrative agreement for a voluntary financial contribution of Norway to the European Union Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine.
European Commission supports with €1.2 billion 61 industrial R&D projects for defence capabilities
European Commission has approved an investment of around €1.2 billion in collaborative defence research and development with the adoption of the first ever award decision on 61 projects supported by the European Defence Fund (EDF).
EU sets up a cyber lab for the Ukrainian Armed Forces
The EU has financed and delivered equipment for a cyber lab, security software and hardware to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as part of its ongoing support to Ukraine under the European Peace Facility.
For Air Defenders – Airbus Defence and Space produces 2,000th target drone
The unmanned aerial system with the serial number 2,000, a Do-DT45, will be used in a military exercise at the training ground of Airbus partner Andøya Space Defence in Norway.
Northrop Grumman and the US Air Force introduce the B-21 Raider, the world’s first sixth-generation aircraft
The B-21 Raider joins the nuclear triad as a visible and flexible deterrent designed for the U.S. Air Force to meet its most complex missions.
Defence industry: Council of the European Union reaches general approach on boosting common procurement
Council of the European Union (Council) agreed on a general approach on the proposed regulation establishing the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common procurement act (EDIRPA).
Dassault Aviation and Airbus reach agreement on future combat aircraft
Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier announced that he has reached an industrial agreement with Airbus on the next-generation fighter aircraft (NGF), a key component of the FCAS.
Industry submits 134 joint defence R&D proposals under the European Defence Fund 2022 calls for proposals
The European defence industry submitted by 24 November 134 proposals for joint defence R&D projects in response to the 2022 calls for proposals under the European Defence Fund.