At the NATO Defence Industry Forum in The Hague on 24 June 2025, NATO Allies signed new
The French Armaments Agency (DGA) has activated its new naval drone testing and experimentation capability, named CapXDN, in Toulon.
The Netherlands has launched the development of its first military communications satellite, the PAMI-1, aiming to establish a sovereign satellite network that does not rely on foreign systems such as Elon Musk's Starlink. The PAMI-1 satellite, expected to launch in early 2028, will feature a laser-based communication system, a technology shift that promises faster and more secure data transmission than conventional radio waves
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has issued a formal request for information (RFI) to gather insights on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technologies that can serve both civil and military missions. The initiative is designed to map out the latest capabilities in the dual-use drone sector and to support future procurement strategies across European Union Member States
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European defense technology firm Helsing has signed a binding agreement to acquire German aircraft manufacturer Grob Aircraft SE, marking a strategic move to enhance next-generation aerial warfare capabilities. The acquisition, subject to regulatory approvals, combines Helsings artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions with Grobs established legacy in composite aircraft manufacturing
Safran has officially inaugurated Safran Blades, a new manufacturing facility in Marchin, in the Province of Liège, Belgium, dedicated to producing titanium compressor blades for aircraft engines. The plant, which spans 10,000 square meters, was built on a restored site formerly used by the steel industry
The MAKS International Aviation and Space Salon, Russia's largest air show, has been officially postponed to 2026, Rostec State Corporation CEO Sergey Chemezov confirmed Monday. “MAKS 2025 will not take place
Lockheed Martin has announced the launch of its AI Fight Club, a competitive initiative designed to rapidly test, evaluate, and refine artificial intelligence systems for defense applications across air, land, sea, and space. The program provides a virtual proving ground where AI technologies are placed in realistic and complex military scenarios
The first FDI frigate for the Hellenic Navy, HS Kimon, started her first sea trials on May 21st in Lorient. The ship capitalized on the experience gained during the sea trials of Amiral Ronarch the first of class for the French Navy