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Airbus Strengthens Korea Partnership with New Daejeon Tech Hub Focused on Future Aerospace Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has reinforced its long-term partnership with South Korea by establishing the Airbus Tech Hub in Daejeon, a center set to drive innovation in advanced composites, future energy systems, and next-generation defence and space technologies. Collaborating closely with … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space Technologies Enable Successful Deployment of Sentinel-6B to Track Rising Oceans

(IN BRIEF) The Copernicus Sentinel-6B satellite has been successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, marking a major milestone in global sea-level monitoring. Developed through a partnership between the European Commission, ESA, Eumetsat, NASA, NOAA, … Read the full press release

Thales Delivers Enhanced Identification Capabilities to Support Royal Thai Navy Patrol Vessel and LPD Modernisation

(IN BRIEF) Thales is set to deliver three advanced IFF systems for the Royal Thai Navy as part of Navantia’s upgrade programme for two Pattani-class Offshore Patrol Vessels and the HTMS Chang Landing Platform Dock. The contract marks the first … Read the full press release

EU and EIB boost Central America’s clean energy transition with €1 billion funding under Global Gateway plan

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has unveiled a €1 billion financing package to advance renewable energy generation and integrate national electricity grids across six Central American nations—Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Belize—under the EU Global Gateway Investment Agenda. … Read the full press release

EIB backs Lithuania with €300 million to strengthen defence and reinforce EU security

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €300 million loan to strengthen Lithuania’s defence infrastructure, marking over €1 billion in total EIB support to the country’s defence in 2025. The financing will fund key investments in logistics, … Read the full press release

ASC and BAE Systems Empower Local Suppliers with Unified Portal for Nuclear Submarine Opportunities

(IN BRIEF) ASC and BAE Systems Australia have jointly launched a redesigned Industry Capability Network (ICN) Portal to facilitate Australian business participation in the Nuclear-powered Submarine Program. The transition of portal management from the Australian Submarine Agency to ASC and … Read the full press release

PMB Defence Engineering Signs Contract with BAE Systems to Advance Nickel-Zinc Battery Technology for SSN-AUKUS Submarines

(IN BRIEF) PMB Defence Engineering has signed a new contract with BAE Systems in the UK to support the integration of its nickel-zinc battery systems into the SSN-AUKUS nuclear submarine designs. The agreement expands PMB’s collaboration with the UK Ministry … Read the full press release

BlueScope Distribution and BAE Systems Australia Strengthen Sovereign Naval Capability with Australian-Made Steel for Hunter Class Frigates

(IN BRIEF) BlueScope Distribution has signed a Framework Agreement with BAE Systems Maritime Australia to supply approximately 5,000 tonnes of Australian-made steel per vessel for the construction of the first three Hunter class frigates at Osborne Naval Shipyard. Produced at … Read the full press release

Giga PtX: Rheinmetall’s vision for decentralized e-fuel production strengthens European defence independence

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has presented the “Giga PtX” project, a forward-looking plan to enable European armed forces to produce their own e-fuels locally and independently of global fossil fuel supply chains. Partnering with Greenlyte Carbon Technologies, Sunfire, and INERATEC, Rheinmetall … Read the full press release

Saab strengthens UAE partnership with GlobalEye, Gripen E, and new defence systems showcased in Dubai

(IN BRIEF) Saab will participate in the Dubai Airshow 2025 at Dubai World Central from 17–21 November, showcasing its latest defence and security systems. Key highlights include the Gripen E fighter jet, GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft, Giraffe 1X radar, and Deployable … Read the full press release

Airbus Expands H160 Presence in Japan with World’s First Firefighting Deployment for Hiroshima Fire Services

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H160 to the Hiroshima City Fire Services Bureau, making it the world’s first firefighting operator of the model. Entering service in early 2026, the H160 will enhance firefighting, search and rescue, emergency … Read the full press release

Saab enhances global innovation leadership with creation of Group Strategy and Technology led by Marcus Wandt

(IN BRIEF) Saab has appointed Marcus Wandt as Senior Vice President and Head of its new Group Strategy and Technology function, effective 1 November 2025. The new unit will focus on group-level strategy, technology development, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic … Read the full press release

Amey Secures Long-Term £70 Million Funding to Advance MOD Equipment and Infrastructure Support

(IN BRIEF) Amey has completed a £70 million refinancing and acquisition initiative with HSBC and NatWest, securing long-term funding through June 2030 to reinforce its operations with the Ministry of Defence. The new facility provides Amey with the flexibility to … Read the full press release

European Defence Alliance Expands with 222 Schakal IFVs for Germany and the Netherlands, Strengthening Medium Force Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) OCCAR has commissioned Artec GmbH, a joint venture between Rheinmetall and KNDS Germany, to deliver 222 Schakal (Jackal) infantry fighting vehicles to Germany and the Netherlands under a €3.41 billion contract. Rheinmetall’s share amounts to nearly €3 billion. … Read the full press release

Saab Secures SEK 540 Million Contract from NATO Support and Procurement Agency to Upgrade Spain’s Arthur Radar Systems

(IN BRIEF) Saab has been awarded a SEK 540 million (EUR 49.4 million) contract by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to extend the service life of the Spanish Army’s Arthur radar systems. The modernization will upgrade the systems with … Read the full press release

Euronext Expands Support for Defence Industry as Fjord Defence Group Lists on Main Market with NOK 525 Million Valuation

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has congratulated Fjord Defence Group ASA on its successful move from Euronext Expand to Euronext Oslo Børs, marking the company’s progression to the main market and the 58th listing on Euronext markets in 2025. With a market … Read the full press release

Decho Joins Accenture to Accelerate Deployment of Palantir and Generative AI Platforms in the UK

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has acquired Decho, a UK-based Palantir and AI consultancy, to expand its data and AI capabilities and strengthen its delivery of Palantir-powered solutions across health, government, defense, and commercial sectors. Decho, a Palantir strategic alliance partner, specializes … Read the full press release

HMS Agamemnon Completes First Trim Dive at BAE Systems’ Barrow Shipyard, Marking Major Milestone for UK’s Newest Nuclear Submarine

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has announced the successful completion of the first trim dive of HMS Agamemnon, the UK’s newest Astute-class nuclear submarine, at its Barrow shipyard in Cumbria. The three-day exercise verified the submarine’s stability, safety, and system performance, … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT and AVILUS Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance UAV Technologies and Sovereign ISR Capabilities in Germany

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT and AVILUS have entered into a strategic partnership to co-develop advanced UAV systems that combine HENSOLDT’s world-class sensor technology with AVILUS’s mission-ready aerial platforms. The collaboration aims to enhance Germany’s sovereign ISR capabilities through scalable, high-performance UAV … Read the full press release