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Dräger Launches Breathguard 2500 Ultra-Rugged Gas Detection System for Defence and Confined Space Operations

(IN BRIEF) Dräger’s Engineered Solutions division has launched the Breathguard 2500, a rugged, bespoke gas detection system developed in response to a requirement from Rheinmetall Landsysteme for use in confined spaces such as military vehicles including the Boxer the device … Read the full press release

Sener Unveils SRC 100 Razor Next-Generation Autonomous Aerial Platform at the World Defense Show in Riyadh

(IN BRIEF) Sener unveiled its new SRC 100 Razor multipurpose autonomous aerial platform at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, positioning it as a recoverable, low-observable system capable of fully autonomous operation even in GNSS-denied environments and suitable for ISR, … Read the full press release

BAE Systems’ Apprenticeship Barometer Reveals Strong Shift Away from University Among Young People and Parents

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems’ 2026 Apprenticeship Barometer, based on a Censuswide survey of 1,000 young people and 1,000 parents, shows growing support for apprenticeships as an alternative to university, with 63% of parents and 62% of young people favouring them … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck Reinforces Military Logistics Capabilities with Global Production and Local Assembly Model

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck is advancing its defence growth strategy by showcasing Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, presenting vehicles such as the Zetros 4051 AS 6×6 and Arocs 4663 AS 8×8 that are designed for … Read the full press release

Indra Leads Multinational REACT II Programme to Advance Europe’s Airborne Electronic Attack Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Indra is coordinating the European REACT II programme, a major multinational R&D initiative focused on developing future Airborne Electronic Attack capabilities, following the signing of a co-funding and management agreement by OCCAR on behalf of seven participating nations. … Read the full press release

NIB Provides EUR 11.4 Million Loan to Support Estonia’s New Defence-Focused Drone Research Facility

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank and Metrosert AS have signed a 10-year EUR 11.4 million loan agreement to finance the creation of a new Drone Technology Unit at the Applied Research Centre in Tallinn, Estonia, as part of a … Read the full press release

SAS Enters Two-Year Enterprise Agreement Lite to Support UK Ministry of Defence with Advanced AI and Analytics

(IN BRIEF) SAS has signed a two-year Enterprise Agreement Lite with the UK Ministry of Defence, creating a consolidated commercial framework for existing and future engagements conducted in line with public procurement rules. The agreement allows the MOD to draw … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT Validates Autonomous HADIS Concept and Targets Full-Scale Demonstrator by End of 2026

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT has reached a significant milestone in the development of its High Altitude Drop Infiltrating System (HADIS) after successfully deploying a scaled version from an A400M aircraft in tests supported by the German Armed Forces and WTD 61. … Read the full press release

Denmark Concludes Seven-Year Ammunition Supply Framework with Rheinmetall Covering Medium-Calibre, Tank, and Artillery Rounds

(IN BRIEF) Denmark has awarded Rheinmetall a seven-year framework agreement for the supply of various types of ammunition, covering medium-calibre rounds, 120 mm tank ammunition, and 155 mm artillery shells. The contract, signed on 30 January 2026, enables successive call-offs … Read the full press release

Saab’s Seaeye Lynx Supports Deep-Sea Survey and Documentation of Colombia’s Historic San José Galleon

(IN BRIEF) Saab’s Seaeye Lynx subsea vehicle has played a key role in surveying and documenting the 18th-century galleon San José, a major Colombian underwater cultural heritage site located around 600 metres below the surface. Operated by the Colombian Navy, … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG Confirms High-Endurance Reconnaissance Capabilities in Bundeswehr Digital Combat Exercise

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has successfully tested its LUNA NG reconnaissance drone during a Bundeswehr-led exercise in Saxony-Anhalt, demonstrating effective integration into digitally networked reconnaissance and operational systems. Operating as part of the HUSAR programme, LUNA NG showed significant time savings … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space and Hisdesat Extend Strategic Partnership to Commercialise Next-Generation PAZ-2 Radar Earth Observation Satellites

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space and Hisdesat have signed an agreement to extend their strategic partnership for the commercialisation of radar Earth observation imagery, covering the future PAZ-2 satellite constellation. Building on their collaboration since 2018, the agreement supports … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT and TYTAN Technologies Form Strategic Partnership to Strengthen European Counter-UAS and Infrastructure Protection Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT and TYTAN Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership focused on counter-UAS systems and the protection of critical infrastructure. The cooperation brings together TYTAN’s interceptor drone platforms and HENSOLDT’s sensors and Elysion … Read the full press release

Czechoslovak Group Raises €3.8 Billion in Landmark IPO as European Capital Markets Back Strategic Defence Industry

(IN BRIEF) Czechoslovak Group has completed a landmark listing on Euronext Amsterdam, achieving a €25 billion market capitalisation and raising €3.8 billion in what is the world’s largest defence IPO on record. As one of Europe’s leading defence companies and … Read the full press release

BAE Systems to Lead Production of Next-Generation ECRS Mk2 Radar Under £453.5 Million UK Agreement

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has secured a £453.5 million contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to move into full production of the ECRS Mk2 advanced radar for the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon aircraft, following a successful development and testing … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Expands mtu 199 Engine Programme With New Boxer Vehicle Orders

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has secured orders from Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland to supply 350 eight-cylinder mtu Series 199 engines for Boxer wheeled armoured vehicles, with deliveries beginning in the first half of 2026. The orders reinforce the long-standing success of … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Confirms Progress on Challenger 3 With Live Fire Testing

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land has successfully completed the first crewed live firing trials of Challenger 3, marking a key milestone in the delivery of the British Army’s next-generation Main Battle Tank. Conducted at a UK Ministry of Defence … Read the full press release

cortAIx Germany Strengthens Thales’ Global Push for Sovereign and Resilient AI

(IN BRIEF) Thales has opened a new cortAIx AI accelerator site in Germany, expanding its global network to five locations and reinforcing its focus on trustworthy AI for critical defence and security systems. The German cortAIx hub will develop resilient … Read the full press release

Hisdesat and Ministry of Defence Move Forward with SpainSat NG III Following Irreparable Damage to SpainSat NG II

(IN BRIEF) Hisdesat has initiated the RFQ process for the SpainSat NG III satellite after confirming that SpainSat NG II sustained irreparable damage from a space particle impact and will not complete its mission. While the damaged satellite remains stable … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Advances Amphibious Combat Vehicle Programme with FRP 6A Order

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has secured a $184 million U.S. Marine Corps contract to deliver 30 additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles under the FRP 6A award, bringing total ACV-30 orders to more than 100 vehicles. The ACV platform is designed for … Read the full press release