Lockheed Martin opens First Digital Engagement Centre (DEC) outside the U.S. in Brussels
Lockheed Martin has inaugurated its first Digital Engagement Centre (DEC) outside the United States, located in Brussels.
U.S. Army advances battlefield innovation at Project Convergence Capstone 5
In March, over 6,000 soldiers, defence partners and multinational forces gathered at the National Training Center for Project Convergence Capstone 5 (PC-C5).
L3Harris and Air Tractor deliver first Skyraider II aircraft to U.S. Special Operations Command
L3Harris Technologies and Air Tractor have delivered the first OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft to support the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command.
Fincantieri begins construction of first FREMM EVO frigate for Italian Navy
Fincantieri has officially commenced construction of the first of two new-generation FREMM EVO frigates for the Italian Navy.
Rohde & Schwarz launches next-generation multi-band jammer for advanced counter-drone defence
Defence technology company Rohde & Schwarz has unveiled ARDRONIS Effect, a next-generation multi-band jammer designed to counter increasingly sophisticated drone threats.
F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO): Norway completes Lightning II fleet with arrival of final two aircraft
The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) and Norway, an F-35 Lightning II partner nation, have achieved a major milestone with Norway receiving its final two F-35As April 1.
KNL signs landmark defence communications agreement with Finland and Sweden under NORDEFCO
Finnish technology firm KNL has signed a significant framework agreement with the Finnish Defence Forces and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration.
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War demands innovation. That’s why Europe must support its startups [OPINION]
Yet Europe is persisting with an old, tired model. Why? Because it’s peaceful. Europe is the world’s single greatest […]
Nordic Air Defence unveils Kreuger 100: low-cost missile to counter growing drone threats
Swedish defence technology company Nordic Air Defence (NAD) has announced the development of its first anti-drone missile, the Kreuger 100, aimed at tackling growing aerial threats across Europe.
Rohde & Schwarz enhances MILTON drones with advanced SIGINT capabilities
Defence technology company Rohde & Schwarz has partnered with MILTON, a provider of autonomous airborne systems, to integrate advanced signals intelligence (SIGINT) technology into MILTON's drone platforms.
Portuguese Air Force joins Embraer and Brazil in KC-390 ISR Millennium capability study
The Portuguese Air Force has officially joined Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force in a collaborative study to explore the adaptation of the KC-390 Millennium aircraft for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
Finland to increase defence spending to at least 3% of GDP by 2029 in response to security threats
Finland has announced plans to raise its national defence spending to at least three percent of GDP by 2029, significantly exceeding NATO’s current guideline.