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 …

Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract worth several hundred million euros to carry out a comprehensive modernisation of the German Navy’s F123 Brandenburg-class frigate BAYERN, marking one of the most significant naval life-extension programmes currently underway in Germany. The …

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled OPAL Next Generation (OPAL-NG), the latest evolution of its decentralized airborne battle management solution designed to support 6th generation combat platforms and multi-domain operations. The new system builds upon the operationally proven OPAL architecture, …