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Oct

Greece Signs MoU with Italy for Bergamini-class FREMM Frigates

Greece and Italy have taken a significant step towardenhancing their defence cooperation with the signing of aMemorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a Declaration ofIntent concerning the potential acquisition of 2+2 FREMMBergamini-class frigates by the Hellenic Navy. The…
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Oct

Greece to purchase a fourth French-made frigate for its navy

In a move signaling both strategic confidence and long-termnaval ambition, the Greek government has greenlit thepurchase of a fourth FDI frigate for the Hellenic Navy — thisone to be named HS Themistocles.The announcement came late Wednesday …
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Oct

MBDA unveils STRATUS for future cruise and anti-ship capabilities

STRATUS the new name for the Future  Cruise / Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) New missile design as the programme moves  on towards Development Phase Programme maturity the result of strong  European cooperation to deliver decisive  capabilities for protecting sovereignty  On 10 …
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Sep

Hellenic Army Armament Programs

The Hellenic Army is undergoing a substantial and  multifaceted modernization initiative, part of a broader  effort by the Hellenic Armed Forces to enhance Greece’s  defense capabilities amid evolving regional security  challenges. These programs cover nearly every aspect of  the army’s …
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Sep

Shipbuilding in Greece, Defence Sector Overview

Greece, with one of the longest coastlines in Europe and a vital geopolitical position at the crossroads of the Eastern Mediterranean, has always relied on a strong naval presence. The domestic shipbuilding industry plays a crucial role in supporting the …
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Sep

ARQUUS and Daimler Truck are joining forces

The French military vehicle manufacturer Arquus and the German commercial vehicle manufacturer Daimler Truck want to work closely together on a project-specific basis. This partnership serves strategic cooperation beyond the two companies’ own business activities and includes joint vehicle development, …
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Sep

Major order of € 800 million for TKMS: Comprehensive modernization of six Type 212A submarines for the German Navy

 Modernization of submarines to ensure technological superiority in national and alliance defenseContract spans a total volume of more than € 800 million and a term of ten yearsTKMS as a reliable partner of the German NavyTKMS has …
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Sep

Successful ASTER B1NT Firing and Qualification of Long-Range Missile and SAMP/T NG Air Defence System

A major milestone in European air defence was achieved with the successful second firing of the ASTER B1 New Technology (B1NT) missile at the DGA Essais de Missiles test range. This test, conducted in the presence of French, Italian, and …
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Sep

THEON Acquires Kappa Optronics, Expands Defense Industry Presence in Germany

THEON International Plc (THEON) has announced itsacquisition of 100% of Kappa Optronics GmbH (KAPPA), a German-based specialist in aviation and land optronics, for an enterprise value of €75 million. This transaction marks THEON’s fourth consecutive defense-sector investment in Germany, …
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Jul

Netherlands advances C-390 capabilities with innovative aeromedical system including options for allied nations

Comprehensive roll on/roll off modular andflexible system will instantly transform anyC-390 into a mobile hospitalNew capability is a testament to theoutstanding evolution potential of this nextgeneration multi-mission aircraft Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, …
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Jul

KNDS France Unveils the SERVAL Counter-UAV Variant

Equipped with the ARX®30, a remotely operated turret armed with a 30 mm weapon, the SERVAL Counter-UAV (LAD / C-UAV) light armored vehicle will join the French armed forces starting in 2028; As part of the “Light Tactical Polyvalent Vehicle” …
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Jul

Protected logistics truck: Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles presents new TGS-Mil Protected

At the RMMV Mobility Days, which were held for the first timethis year, Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV)presented its new TGS-Mil Protected armoured truck. TheTGS-Mil Protected is based on the TG-generation of militarytrucks produced by RMMV …
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Jul

Israel Aerospace

IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries), a world-class aerospace  and defense leader and Fire Free Forests (3F) have signed a  strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co develop a next-generation airborne firefighting platform to  counter the growing global threat of wildfires, based …
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Jul

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis Attends Handover Ceremony of New Firefighting Vehicles

On July 18, 2025, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis participated in a ceremony at the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens (OAKA) for the official delivery of 164 new firefighting vehicles to the Hellenic Fire Service. The event, organized by the Ministry …
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Jul

MARTE – Main ARmoured Tank of Europe

The MARTE project (Main ARmoured Tank of Europe)represents a major strategic leap forward for Europeandefense collaboration, focusing on the research and designof a next-generation Main Battle Tank (MBT) system.Officially launched on December 1st, 2024, the initiative …
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Jul

Portugal announces decision to acquire sixth KC-390 Millennium aircraft and inclusion of ten new purchase options

• Sixth aircraft will allow for the expansion ofPortuguese Air Force capabilities• Ten new options may be used in futureacquisitions by other European nations andNATO membersEmbraer a global leader in the aerospace industry,announced today …
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