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Defence Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Thales Alenia Space and Partners to Advance Satellite Rendezvous, Capture and Refuelling Technologies Under ISOS Programme

(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space has been selected by the European Commission to coordinate the €12 million EROSS SC project, a key component of the ISOS programme focused on advancing European capabilities in robotic on-orbit servicing. The project will develop … Read the full press release

Airbus Presents U145, Ravenstorm and Eurodrone as Part of Expanded European Defence Drone Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Airbus is presenting one of Europe’s most extensive uncrewed aerial systems portfolios at ILA Berlin, showcasing technologies designed to support modern defence operations and sovereign European air power. The company’s display includes the new U145, an autonomous version … Read the full press release

Scania Presents Protected Mobility, Battlefield Power and Lifecycle Support Solutions for Defence Customers

(IN BRIEF) Scania will showcase its latest defence solutions at Eurosatory in Paris under the theme “Designed to perform, built to deliver,” presenting technologies focused on protected mobility, hybrid battlefield power, modular logistics, Power Solutions and Integrated Logistic Support. The … Read the full press release

ZF Strengthens Role as Systems Partner for Europe’s Defense Industry with Eurosatory 2026 Technology Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) ZF will present its defense and special vehicle technology portfolio at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris from June 15 to 19, under the theme “Together on Mission.” Drawing on more than 50 years of experience in defense and special … Read the full press release

Safran Electronics & Defense Expands Montluçon Facility to Scale Production of High-Precision Inertial Navigation Sensors

(IN BRIEF) Safran Electronics & Defense is investing €120 million to expand and modernize its Montluçon facility in France, with the goal of tripling production capacity for its high-tech hemispherical resonator gyroscopes from 10,000 units annually to 30,000 units by … Read the full press release

EDF and Dalkia UK Re-Sign Armed Forces Covenant at HMS Belfast to Support Veterans, Reservists and Military Families

(IN BRIEF) EDF and Dalkia UK have re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant at an event aboard HMS Belfast, reaffirming their support for service personnel, veterans, reservists and military families. The event also marked the relaunch of the EDF and Dalkia … Read the full press release

Eurofighter ECRS Mk1 Radar Moves into Live Operations Testing for German and Spanish Combat Aircraft

(IN BRIEF) The Eurofighter Common Radar System Mark 1 has begun testing in live operations, advancing the next-generation radar programme being developed by HENSOLDT and Indra for the air forces of Germany and Spain. The new phase follows ground-based testing … Read the full press release

Thales Advances European Defence Readiness with Fast-Tracked Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles for Dutch Forces

(IN BRIEF) Thales will fast-track the delivery of Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles to the Netherlands Armed Forces under an urgent operational request, strengthening the Royal Netherlands Army’s protected mobility capability amid growing modern warfare threats. The vehicles will be supplied … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT Advances Multi-Domain Information Dominance with Battle Lab and Next-Generation Sensor Technologies

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT will use ILA Berlin 2026 to showcase its approach to information superiority across multiple operational domains, with demonstrations focused on connecting sensor data, reconnaissance systems, electronic warfare capabilities, airborne platforms, space-based solutions, and command structures into a … Read the full press release

Saab to Supply Sensors and Command-and-Control Systems for Sweden’s Ground-Based Air Defence Capability

(IN BRIEF) Saab has secured an order worth approximately SEK 1.2 billion from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, for sensors and command-and-control systems to support a ground-based air defence solution for Swedish Army brigades. Deliveries are planned between 2029 … Read the full press release

Thales Secures £36 Million UK Ministry of Defence Contract for Additional Lightweight Multirole Missiles

(IN BRIEF) Thales has signed a £36 million contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to supply hundreds of additional Lightweight Multirole Missiles to the British Armed Forces. The agreement strengthens the UK’s missile stockpile and builds on existing contracts … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT Adds Dutch Opto-Mechatronics Expertise Through Completed Acquisition of Nedinsco

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT has completed the acquisition of Nedinsco, a Dutch company headquartered in Venlo and known for its opto-mechatronic subsystems for armoured vehicles. The acquisition follows the receipt of all required regulatory approvals and strengthens HENSOLDT’s Optronics division by … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Strengthens Defence and Space Ambitions with Appointment of Celia Pelaz as CEO of STech Defence GmbH

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler AG has named Celia Pelaz as CEO of its “Defence & New Space” business, effective October 1, 2026, placing her in charge of the management board of STech Defence GmbH, the company’s newly established independent subsidiary focused … Read the full press release

Bundeswehr Places Additional Six-Figure Order with Rheinmetall for Advanced Laser-Light-Modules Under Extended Framework Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured another major contract from the Bundeswehr for additional LLM-VarioRay Laser-Light-Modules, with deliveries planned between 2026 and 2032. The order, valued in the three-digit million-euro range, follows approval by the German Bundestag’s Budget Committee in December … Read the full press release

Indra to Develop Full Flight Simulator for Airbus C295 Military Transport Aircraft at Future Getafe Air Base Training Center

(IN BRIEF) Indra has been selected by Airbus Defence and Space to develop the new Full Flight Simulator for the Airbus C295 military transport aircraft, which will become a central component of the future pilot training center at Getafe Air … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Bofors Reinforces European Defence Delivery Capacity with Completed Swedish Supplier Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems Bofors has completed its acquisition of Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad AB, a Swedish precision mechanics and advanced machining supplier based in Kristinehamn. The acquisition strengthens BAE Systems Bofors’ production capacity and delivery capability in the European … Read the full press release

Spanish Navy and Airbus Validate Drone-Control Capabilities During Multi-Domain Maritime Defence Exercise

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters and the Spanish Navy have completed a tactical maritime trial in Rota, Spain, demonstrating how crewed helicopters, uncrewed aerial systems and naval vessels can operate together through a connected multi-domain defence network. The exercise integrated the … Read the full press release

Royal Navy Strengthens Wildcat Strike Capability as Martlet Missile System Reaches Full Operating Status

(IN BRIEF) Thales’ Martlet missile system has achieved full operating capability with the Royal Navy, strengthening the operational role of Wildcat helicopters as multi-role maritime strike platforms. The system, which has been in service since 2020, was originally designed to … Read the full press release

Saab Expands Defence Cooperation with Lithuania Through New Carl-Gustaf M4 Weapons Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Saab has secured a SEK 460 million order from Lithuania for Carl-Gustaf M4 weapons and training equipment, with deliveries planned from 2026 to 2029. The agreement forms part of a broader ten-year contract that could reach a total … Read the full press release

AI-enhanced ELIT AI platform strengthens Avantix capabilities in next-generation radar threat detection

(IN BRIEF) Eviden has launched ELIT AI, a new artificial intelligence-enhanced radar interception and electronic intelligence system developed by its SIGINT specialist subsidiary Avantix. The system is designed to detect and analyze both conventional radar emissions and advanced low probability … Read the full press release