Indra Space wins ESA backing for two IRIS2 Low LEO projects targeting future government and defence communications services
The European Space Agency has selected two projects led by Indra Space, ATLAS and SELENE, to enter the consolidation phase of the IRIS2 Low LEO Pre-Operational and De-Risk Activities programme
Airbus lands 25 year French defence cybersecurity contract covering secure gateways from data centres to submarines and drones
Airbus has secured a 25-year contract from France’s General Directorate for Armament to supply advanced cybersecurity gateways for networks operated by the Ministry of the Armed Forces and Veterans’ Affairs
Bittium and Safran target French defence market with tactical communications partnership covering air defence and counter drone networks
Bittium Wireless and Safran Electronics & Defense have signed a two-year memorandum of understanding to explore cooperation on advanced tactical communications for the French Ministry of Defence and French Armed Forces
NATO allies test F-35 Typhoon P 8A and E-3A integration in Cobra Warrior as RAF sharpens multinational combat readiness
Aircrews and specialists from five NATO allies are training in the United Kingdom during Exercise Cobra Warrior 26-2, a Royal Air Force-led event designed to test complex multinational air operations
NATO tests large scale airborne readiness as 11 nations conduct multinational airlift and airdrop operations in the Netherlands
NATO allies trained in the Netherlands from 7 to 19 September during Exercise Falcon Leap, combining multinational airlift and airdrop operations to strengthen readiness and interoperability
Thales strengthens Danish defence business with new Connectivity Lab for battlefield communications and systems integration
Thales has opened a new Connectivity Lab in Ballerup, Denmark, to accelerate the development, integration and testing of critical communications technology for the Danish Armed Forces
United States invests $20 million in Finnish TNT plant to expand explosives supply for NATO and Ukraine
The United States has committed $20 million in financial support to a new TNT production facility in Pori, Finland, according to the Finnish Ministry of Defence
Netherlands extends MQ-9 Reaper surveillance mission through 2027 as Dutch role grows and U.S. participation ends on NATO’s eastern flank
The Netherlands will keep its MQ-9 Reaper aircraft operating from Romania until 31 December 2027, extending a surveillance mission supporting the defence of NATO’s eastern flank.
Indra launches Drizzle interceptor drones to counter mass attacks with 400 kmh speed and up to 130 kilometres of range
Indra has unveiled Drizzle, a new family of autonomous interceptor drones designed to counter mass drone attacks and protect infrastructure, convoys and deployed units
PESCO pushes more European defence projects into procurement as joint programmes reach delivery phase
More Permanent Structured Cooperation projects are moving towards procurement and operational delivery, according to the 2026 PESCO Projects Progress report.
EU and Ukraine launch 18 member Drone Alliance to accelerate industrial scale drone and counter drone production
The European Commission has hosted the first meeting of the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance, an industry-led initiative designed to strengthen drone and counter-drone production across Europe and Ukraine
Defender targets UK military vehicle tender and NATO market with three new Wolf Series II variants
Defender has unveiled three variants of its new Wolf Series II light mobility vehicle, developed to compete for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Light Mobility Vehicle tender and for sale to NATO defence organisations