Rheinmetall has successfully demonstrated the launch of its new FV-014 loitering munition from the company’s Containerized Missile Launcher, marking another step in the expansion of its portfolio of unmanned precision-strike systems. The demonstration was conducted in July 2026 at …

The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR), acting on behalf of France, has recenty awarded Eurosam a contract for the development of the ASTER/VL MICA multi-layered version of SAMP/T NG. France has ordered the development of a new multi-layered …

The Sovereign Effects Partners (SEPs) – MBDA UK, MBDA Italia, Mitsubishi Electric and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries – have signed a new collaboration agreement aimed at supporting the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) and the development of its next-generation combat air …

The German Bundestag’s Budget Committee has approved the procurement of four MEKO® A-200 DEU-class frigates for the German Navy, paving the way for the formal signing of what TKMS describes as the largest surface vessel contract in the company’s history. …

Shield AI has announced a major milestone for its V-BAT unmanned aerial system (UAS) after successfully completing a maritime operational trial with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) and the Italian Coast Guard. The programme also resulted in …

Rheinmetall today unveiled the GMF140, a next-generation 140-metre, 6,000+ tonne guided missile frigate designed to deliver unmatched capability across the full spectrum of modern naval warfare. Developed to meet the evolving operational requirements of NATO and allied navies, the GMF140 …

German naval shipbuilder TKMS and Spanish state-owned defence company Navantia have taken another step in strengthening their strategic partnership by signing a second Memorandum of Understanding aimed at expanding cooperation in the submarine sector. The agreement reflects both companies’ ambition …

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius visited the KNDS Deutschland facility in Kassel on Tuesday to review the company’s expanding production capacity and discuss the role of the defence industry in strengthening Germany’s military readiness. The visit formed part of the …

RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems is presenting its latest portfolio of combat-proven defence technologies at Farnborough Airshow 2026, showcasing integrated capabilities across long-range precision strike, airborne intelligence, layered air defence and counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS). As European and international armed forces …

Israel has launched a joint national programme to develop an advanced artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled drone system capable of detecting and accurately locating wildfires within minutes of ignition, significantly improving emergency response times and helping prevent small fires from escalating into …

The French Navy’s first Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (FDI), Amiral Ronarc’h, has successfully completed an extensive long-duration deployment designed to validate the vessel’s operational performance under demanding real-world conditions, marking a major milestone before its entry into …

Leonardo and Baykar have announced the full operational readiness of their joint venture, LBA Systems, marking the completion of a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Europe’s position in the rapidly expanding market for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). Following the …

Responding to the rapidly growing threat posed by unmanned aerial systems (UAS) on the modern battlefield, John Cockerill Defense has introduced a comprehensive portfolio of counter-drone solutions designed to enhance the self-protection of armoured vehicles. The new capabilities are being …

European aerospace and defence company Destinus has been selected as one of five finalists to advance to Stage 2 of the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) Sentinel Strike Challenge, following a highly competitive first phase that attracted more than 140 …