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Breton: European defence industry plays a key role in meeting new security challenges [KEYNOTE]
In Europe, we have a very strong defence equipment industrial base. We can produce all kinds of equipment, said Thierry Breton.
Europe’s future capabilities in space and in the higher atmosphere
HYDEF hypersonic interceptors, satellite resilience, and space commands.
European Commission unveils the 2023 European Radio Navigation Plan (ERNP)
The first edition of the European Radio Navigation Plan was published in 2018 to facilitate the development and the uptake of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) applications in all sectoral policies.
Galileo Emergency Warning Satellite Service (EWSS) is underway
EWSS will become a strategic asset to support the policies of the European Union and of its Member States in the field of disaster management.
European Space Conference: towards a single market for space and more robust systems
Commissioner Thierry Breton called for the need to maintain Europe at the forefront of space innovation and build a “Europe of power” that needs to ambitious, fast and agile.
OHB signs contract for study to develop reconnaissance capabilities at European level
A consortium led by OHB System AG has been selected to conduct a study to examine the technological and programmatic framework for the development of a new European Earth-Observation service.
Thierry Breton: EU is increasing production of ammunition
The European Union plans to increase its ammunition production capacity to at least 1.3 million rounds by the end of the year.
EDA: QuantaQuest project explores application of quantum technologies in defence
Led by Thales (France), the p roject brought together nine defence companies and research institutes from three Member States […]
European Union discusses EUR 5 billion revamp for Ukraine military aid
The European Union is considering a significant overhaul of its Ukraine military aid approach, shifting from sending weapons from existing stockpiles to a joint weapon procurement and training focus.
CARIOQA project launched: advancing quantum sensor technology for space applications
The CARIOQA project partners (CNES, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Airbus Defence & Space, GMV, FORTH/PRAXI) and the European Commission officially kicked off phase A of the project.
EU to boost investment in defence innovation through the Defence Equity Facility
The European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have joined forces to step up their support to EU's defence and security through the launch of the Defence Equity Facility.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls for increased EU military aid to Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has made a critical appeal to the European Union, urging member states to significantly enhance their military assistance to Ukraine