Tag Archives: Drones

Fincantieri Moves Forward With Plan to Build Global Underwater Technology Platform

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri has signed an agreement with the shareholders representing the senior management of NextGeo Solutions Europe S.p.A., following the acquisition of NextGeo announced on 6 July 2026. Under the agreement, the Reinvesting Shareholders will reinvest more than 70% … Read the full press release

Aviva Research Finds 18.8 Million Brits Own Vintage Music Players as Retro Listening Makes a Comeback

(IN BRIEF) Aviva research shows that 18.8 million British adults own a vintage music player, reflecting continued interest in retro ways of listening to music. Just under a quarter of Brits, 24%, own a vinyl record player, with ownership strongest … Read the full press release

Saab Enters Formal Talks With NATO on Potential GlobalEye AEW&C Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) NATO has selected Saab’s GlobalEye as its preferred future Airborne Early Warning and Control system and will begin formal negotiations for the possible acquisition of up to ten aircraft. No contract has been signed and Saab has not … Read the full press release

TUM Spinout SE3 Labs Advances Spatial AI for Defence, Infrastructure and Industrial Applications

(IN BRIEF) SE3 Labs, a Munich startup founded by researchers from the Technical University of Munich, has developed spatial AI technology that converts images, video and map data into continuously updated 3D models of real-world environments. The platform is designed … Read the full press release

Indra Group Showcases Truck-Mounted AESA Radar Designed for Rapid Deployment in High-Intensity Conflicts

(IN BRIEF) Indra Group has presented its 100% AESA MTR radar family at Eurosatory for the first time at an international defence trade fair. Displayed on a Rheinmetall HX 8×8 truck, the radar system is designed for high-intensity conflict environments … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space Partners With Ukraine’s SkyFall to Strengthen Multi-Layered Air Defence Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space and Ukrainian defence technology company SkyFall have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at ILA Berlin to launch a strategic partnership focused on defence innovation, unmanned systems and multi-layered air defence. The agreement, signed in … 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

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

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

Indra Leads European SHIMBAD Programme to Develop Advanced Multiband Radar for Future Warships

(IN BRIEF) Indra is leading the European SHIMBAD programme to develop a 4D multiband AESA radar system designed to become a core sensor for future European warships, enhancing surveillance, tracking, and defence capabilities against advanced threats such as hypersonic missiles … Read the full press release

Thales Expands Defense Technology Portfolio with Compact High Performance TopStar Smart Receiver for Land and Drone Platforms

(IN BRIEF) Thales has unveiled the TopStar Smart Receiver, a compact and integrated solution designed to enhance positioning, navigation, and timing capabilities for military applications. Combining multiple functions into a single unit, the system offers improved resilience against jamming and … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Secures $180 Million Contract for Advanced TRIDON Mk2 Air Defence System

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has secured a $180 million contract from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for its TRIDON Mk2 anti-aircraft system. The mobile system is designed to counter a range of aerial threats, including drones, missiles, and aircraft, while … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Showcases Advanced Unmanned Systems and Defence Technologies at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 in Düsseldorf

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall will showcase a wide range of unmanned and autonomous technologies at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 in Düsseldorf, including drones, robotic systems, satellite solutions, and teleoperation technologies. Key highlights include the FV-014 loitering munition, the RV-005 interceptor drone for … Read the full press release

Horizon 2020 Green Deal Projects Support Office presents breakthrough solutions for Europe’s green transition

(IN BRIEF) The Green Deal Projects Support Office will host a final hybrid event in Brussels on 28 April 2026 to present the results of 73 projects funded under the €1 billion Horizon 2020 Green Deal Call, bringing together policymakers, … Read the full press release

Telefónica Demonstrates Future Connectivity Solutions and Quantum Technologies at Mobile World Congress 2026

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica will showcase its latest digital technologies and network capabilities at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona under the theme Ready for Next. The company’s 951-square-meter stand will feature a circular design centered around a large 360-degree LED … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Leads €150 Million Financing Package to Accelerate Quantum Systems’ Industrial Growth and Security Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has led a €150 million long-term financing package for Quantum Systems, supported by Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank, and KfW, to strengthen the company’s industrial expansion and technology development across Europe. The package includes a €70 … Read the full press release

ENSURE project milestone as Indra and ENAIRE demonstrate real-world integration of U-space with conventional air traffic control

(IN BRIEF) Indra and ENAIRE have successfully validated the interoperability between U-space drone management systems and conventional air traffic control at Málaga Airport, demonstrating that drones and manned aircraft can safely coexist within a fully digital airspace environment. The trials, … Read the full press release

TrustED kicks off pilot phase following a productive meeting in Rome

Consortium partners meet in Rome to align on project advances, pilot deployment and next steps towards trustworthy European data spaces. The project moves from design to real-world implementation, validating privacy-preserving and self-sovereign identity solutions. (IN BRIEF) TrustED has reached a … Read the full press release

From Self-Maintaining Scrubbers to Drone-Powered Facade Cleaners, CMS Berlin 2025 Demonstrated How Robotics and AI Are Reshaping Professional Cleaning Across All Sectors

Record-breaking event: CMS Berlin 2025 drew more than 22,800 visitors and 441 exhibitors from 30 countries, the largest edition in the fair’s history. Robotics dominance: Autonomous scrubbers, vacuums, sweepers, drones, and even solar panel cleaning robots were the standout attractions, … Read the full press release

BASF and WELION achieve breakthrough with first mass production of CAM for Semi-Solid-State batteries

(IN BRIEF) BASF Battery Materials, through its joint venture BASF Shanshan Battery Materials (BSBM), has achieved a milestone by delivering its first mass-produced Cathode Active Materials for Semi-Solid-State batteries in collaboration with Beijing WELION New Energy. From concept to mass … Read the full press release