Revenues from sales of arms and military services by the 100 largest companies in the industry reached $632 billion in 2023, a real-terms increase of 4.2 per cent compared with 2022.
The Netherlands has deployed four F-35 fighter jets to Ämari Air Base in Estonia to bolster NATO’s air policing mission on the alliance's eastern flank.
German defence contractor Rheinmetall and Lithuania have officially started the construction of a state-of-the-art production plant for 155mm artillery ammunition.
Europe must spend more, and we must spend better. The EU Commission has a crucial role in supporting Member States in this endeavour, says Jan Pie.
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers from the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron carried out a simulated weapons drop training mission in Finland.
Airbus has been awarded an 18-year contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to deliver next-generation satellite modems for the Skynet military satellite communications (milsatcom) system.
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On 19 November, Russian leader Vladimir Putin signed an updated executive order on the Basic Principles of State Policy on Nuclear Deterrence.
The United States Air Force (USAF) carried out a precision strike against five underground weapons storage facilities in Houthi-controlled Yemen using B-2 Spirit stealth bombers.
Finnish defence and technology company Insta has joined a consortium of industry leaders to develop advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities as part of Finland’s F-35 program.
Senop, a subsidiary of Millog and part of the Patria Group, employs over 140 professionals across four locations.
The EuroDASS consortium has revealed advancements in electronic warfare capabilities for the Eurofighter Typhoon, ensuring its effectiveness against evolving threats through to 2060 and beyond.
Once operational, SPEAR will enhance the Royal Navy and RAF’s strike capabilities, further solidifying the Eurofighter Typhoon as a cornerstone of UK defence.
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