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European industry joins Freya anti-ballistic missile programme as coalition moves to build shared missile defence capability
Zelenskyy said Europe has the potential to become a global producer of high-quality anti-ballistic systems without political dependence.
European countries and Ukraine launch Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition to develop shared defensive capability against future threats
Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom have announced the start of work to establish a purely defensive Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition.
Why Europe’s rearmament needs trusted industrial partners
Hanwha Aerospace is expanding industrial cooperation to help strengthen Europe's defence manufacturing base.
Lockheed Martin partners with European industry on ACES-based offer for NATO Next Generation Modelling and Simulation competition
Lockheed Martin is working with European industry partners on a proposal for the NATO Next Generation Modelling and Simulation competition.
NATO’s Eastern Sentry strengthens air defence posture on Eastern Flank through multi-domain integration
NATO said its Eastern Sentry initiative is strengthening the Alliance’s air defence posture along the Eastern Flank.
U.S. Army conducts Micro High-Altitude Balloon training exercise with NATO partners in Baltic Region
The U.S. Army will conduct a Micro High-Altitude Balloon training exercise in the Baltic region in coordination with NATO allies and host-nation authorities in early May 2026.
Intelic launches European procurement platform to accelerate drone capability deployment and enhance defence integration
Intelic has launched Intelic BASE, a new procurement hub aimed at strengthening European defence sovereignty.
U.S. delays weapons deliveries to European allies as conflict with Iran strains ammunition stockpiles
U.S. officials have reportedly informed recipient countries that some contracted deliveries will not be completed on schedule. The delays […]
MARTE: European main battle tank programme marks midterm progress as development moves to design phase
The European MARTE programme to develop a next-generation main battle tank has reached a key midterm milestone, Rheinmetall said.
EUCOM commander says U.S. European bases key to Operation Epic Fury campaign against Iran
U.S. military forces and infrastructure in Europe are playing a critical role in supporting operations against Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury, the head of U.S. European Command told lawmakers.
DroneShield establishes EU manufacturing line to strengthen sovereign counter-UAS capability and expand European defence supply chain
Australian counter-drone specialist DroneShield has announced the establishment of a manufacturing capability within the European Union to produce counter-UAS systems.
Blighter secures contract to provide border surveillance radars and software to Eastern European army
British technology company Blighter has secured a contract to supply ground surveillance radars and software to an undisclosed Eastern European army.