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Rheinmetall Secures Major Contract to Modernise German Navy F123 Frigate BAYERN

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 …

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Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

Thales and Destinus Deepen Partnership to Deliver Europe’s Next Generation of Integrated Air Defence

The rapid evolution of aerial threats, particularly the widespread use of unmanned systems, loitering munitions and long-range precision weapons, is driving European industry to develop increasingly integrated and scalable air defence solutions. Against this backdrop, Thales and Destinus have strengthened …

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Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

KYSEA Approves Ten Major Defence Programmes as Greece Accelerates “Agenda 2030”

New air and missile defence architecture, counter-UAS systems, UAVs, satellites, C-390 transports/tankers, VICTA underwater vehicles, MEKO anti-submarine systems and Hellfire missiles form the latest stage of the transformation of the Hellenic Armed Forces Greece has activated ten major defence programmes …

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Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

U.S. Approves Potential $80.1 Million Sale of 350 Switchblade 300 Block 20 Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile Systems (LMAMS) to Greece

The United States has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Greece worth an estimated $80.1 million, representing a significant enhancement of the Hellenic Armed Forces’ tactical precision-strike capabilities. Under Congressional Notification Transmittal No. 26-76, the package …

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Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

Rafael to Highlight Combat-Proven Integrated Capabilities at Farnborough Airshow 2026

Rafael will highlight a comprehensive portfolio of integrated capabilities at Farnborough Airshow 2026, with a focus on combat-proven systems at the cutting edge of long-range precision strike, airborne intelligence, communications, cyber, satellites, air defense, and counter-UAS. Against a backdrop of …

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Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

European Defence Companies Launch Bliksem EXO Consortium to Develop Europe’s First Sovereign Exo-Atmospheric Missile Interceptor

Five leading European defence companies—Destinus, MBDA Deutschland, Safran Electronics & Defense, Airbus Defence and Space and Thales—have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to establish the Bliksem EXO Consortium, a multinational industrial partnership that will develop Europe’s …

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Cyprus and France Strengthen Defence Industrial Cooperation at Eurosatory 2026

The Republic of Cyprus and France have taken another significant step towards strengthening their defence industrial partnership following the successful Cyprus–France Defence Industry Day, held in Paris on 19 June 2026 alongside the Eurosatory 2026 international defence and security exhibition.…

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African Security, Euroatlantic Defence News

NAF Reviews C-130 Maintenance in Portugal

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to aircraft safety, airworthiness and operational readiness by dispatching a high-level delegation to Portugal to assess the ongoing Periodic Depot Maintenance (PDM) of C-130H transport aircraft NAF 913. The delegation, …

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Euroatlantic Defence News

IAI Unveils OPAL Next Generation Battle Management System for 6th Generation Platforms

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, …

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Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall to Establish First European ATACMS Production Facility

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the first production facility for the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) outside the United States, marking a major step in strengthening Europe’s long-range strike industrial base and …

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U.S. Congress Allows F110 Engine Sale to Proceed for Turkey’s KAAN Fighter Program

The United States Congress has allowed the proposed sale of General Electric F110 fighter engines to Turkey to proceed after lawmakers failed to advance a resolution aimed at blocking the transaction during the statutory congressional review period. The U.S. State …

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Euroatlantic Defence News, Greek Defence News

Rheinmetall Establishes Strategic Joint Venture with DOK-ING to Develop Croatia as a European Hub for Unmanned Defence Systems

Rheinmetall has officially launched Rheinmetall Unmanned Vehicles d.o.o., a joint venture with Croatian unmanned systems specialist DOK-ING, marking the beginning of a long-term strategic industrial partnership aimed at transforming Croatia into one of Europe’s leading centres for the development, …

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Greece Launches MEKO Frigate Mid-Life Upgrade Programme Following Final Contract Signing

Greece has formally launched the long-awaited Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) programme for the Hellenic Navy’s four MEKO 200HN (Hydra-class) frigates following the signing of the final major contract on 2 July 2026 between the General Directorate for Defence Investments and Armaments …

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Cyprus Defence Industry Participation at EUROSATORY 2026

The Republic of Cyprus recorded one of its strongest-ever participations at EUROSATORY 2026, showcasing the rapid development of its defence and security ecosystem. Organized under the national pavilion coordinated by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) and supported …

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TKMS Launches Third Tamandaré-Class Frigate as Brazil-Germany Naval Partnership Expands

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has marked another major milestone in Brazil’s ambitious naval modernisation programme with the launching of the Cunha Moreira (F202), the third Tamandaré-class frigate being built for the Brazilian Navy. The launching ceremony, held at …

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KNDS Showcases the Future of Land Warfare at Eurosatory 2026

At Eurosatory 2026, KNDS delivered one of the exhibition’s most comprehensive demonstrations of future land combat capabilities, unveiling a series of technologies that illustrate how armoured warfare is evolving in response to lessons learned from recent conflicts. From a revolutionary …