(IN BRIEF) Nokia and NestAI have entered into a strategic partnership to develop AI-native defense and critical infrastructure technologies, supported by a combined €100 million investment from Nokia and Tesi. NestAI, one of Europe’s fastest-growing physical AI labs, focuses on … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Defence, Finland, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom
Tagged AI native defense, autonomous operations, C2 platforms, command and control, Critical Infrastructure, dual use technologies, European defense innovation, Finland tech sector, Finnish Industry Investment Ltd, Five Eyes, Juha Lehtola, Justin Hotard, NATO, NestAI, Nokia, Peter Sarlin, physical AI, PostScriptum, secure connectivity, strategic partnership, Strategic Partnership Between Nokia and NestAI Strengthens European Leadership in AI-Powered Defense Innovation with €100 Million Funding, Tesi, unmanned systems, €100 million investment
(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
Posted in Banks, Defence, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Lithuania, Luxembourg, News
Tagged Baltics, crisis preparedness, defence investment, Eastern border, EIB, EU for security, EU security, European defence, European Investment Bank, Karl Nehammer, Kristupas Vaitiekūnas, Lithuania, Lithuania strengthens national and European security with new €300 million EIB investment, military infrastructure, NATO, resilience, Rūdninkai base, Team Europe
(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
Posted in Business, Defence, Germany, Industrial, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged armoured vehicle, ARTEC GmbH, Boxer, counter-battery, defence industry, Dutch Army, European defence, German Army, Germany, Germany and the Netherlands Commission 222 Schakal Infantry Fighting Vehicles Worth €3.41 Billion, infantry fighting vehicle, Jackal, KNDS Germany, medium forces, military modernization, MK 30-2/ABM, mobility, NATO, Netherlands, OCCAR, PUMA, PzH 2000, RCH 155, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall Defence, Rheinmetall to Deliver Nearly €3 Billion Worth of Jackal Infantry Fighting Vehicles Under OCCAR Contract, Schakal
(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
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Spain, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Arthur radar, artillery locating radar, Carl-Johan Bergholm, counter-battery, defense contract, defense industry, defense innovation, digital radar, European security, military technology, NATO, NATO Support and Procurement Agency, NSPA, radar modernization, radar upgrade, Saab, Saab Awarded SEK 540 Million NATO Contract to Modernize Spain’s Arthur Radar Systems, Saab Surveillance, Spain, Spain Strengthens Artillery Locating Capabilities with Saab’s Arthur Radar Life Extension Program, Spanish Army, Surveillance systems
(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
Posted in Business, Defence, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged aerospace, AESA radar, AMPS-M, AVILUS, border security, Christina Canitz, Defence Technology, disaster management, Ernst Rittinghaus, Federal Aviation Authority, German aviation, Germany, Hensoldt, HENSOLDT and AVILUS Collaborate on Scalable UAV Systems Integrating Cutting-Edge Sensor and Defence Technologies, ISR, MissMarvin, multispectral sensors, NATO, PrecISR, software-defined defence, Strategic Alliance Between HENSOLDT and AVILUS to Deliver Next-Generation UAV Platforms and Sensor Systems Made in Germany, technological sovereignty, UAV, unmanned aerial systems
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), the Latvian government, and the State Real Estate Agency (VNI) have signed an agreement to develop a new military base and training area in Selonia, along with a storage facility in Kuldīga. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Defence, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Latvia, Luxembourg, News, Technology
Tagged Andris Sprūds, Arvils Aseradens, Baltic region, defence infrastructure, defence investment, EIB, EIB and Latvian Authorities Collaborate on Selonia Military Base and Defence Infrastructure Development, EIB to Support Latvia’s First Defence Infrastructure PPP with Advisory Expertise, European Investment Bank, European security, Infrastructure Development, Karl Nehammer, Kuldīga, Latvia, Latvia Advances Defence Infrastructure with EIB Support for Selonia Base and Kuldīga Facility, Latvian government, military base, Ministry of Defence, National Armed Forces Development Plan 2025–2036, NATO, PPP, Public Private Partnership, ReArm Europe, Renārs Griskevičs, resilience, Riga, SECURITY, Selonia, State Real Estate Agency, storage facility, training area, VNI
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems and Czech systems integrator PragoData a.s. have entered into a collaboration to enhance Integrated Product Support (IPS) within the Czech defence sector, aiming to improve the readiness and lifecycle management of key military assets. Initially, BAE … Read the full press release
Posted in Czech Republic, Defence, Government, Industrial, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged ASD S-Series, asset management, BAE Systems, BAE Systems and PragoData to Enhance Military Asset Readiness through Integrated Product Support, BAE Systems Expands Defence Collaboration in Czechia with PragoData on Digital Asset Management, CALS Systems, Campbell Harte, Czech Armed Forces, Czech defence sector, Czechia, defence innovation, Defence Logistics, Defence Technology, digital defence, digital intelligence, Eurostep, Integrated Product Support, interoperability, IPS, lifecycle management, Lubomír Toman, military assets, NATO, PragoData, PropheSEA™, ShareAspace, Strategic Partnership Between BAE Systems and PragoData to Advance Czech Defence Digitalisation, Systems Integration, UK Royal Navy
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has delivered the first three BvS10 Armored Personnel Carriers to Sweden, Germany, and the UK under the Collaborative All-Terrain Vehicle program. Built at BAE Systems Hägglunds in Sweden, the vehicles form part of a multinational framework … Read the full press release
Posted in Defence, Germany, Industrial, Sweden, Technology, Uncategorized, United Kingdom
Tagged all-terrain vehicles, amphibious vehicles, and the UK from BAE Systems Hägglunds, and UK under joint CATV program, armored personnel carriers, BAAINBw, BAE Systems, BAE Systems delivers first BvS10 armored vehicles to Sweden, BvS10, CATV, Collaborative All-Terrain Vehicle, command and control, deep snow mobility, defence procurement, FMV, Germany, Hägglunds, joint procurement, Landmark multinational framework sees first BvS10 deliveries to Sweden, logistics support, medical evacuation, modular vehicle design, NATO, Sweden, Tommy Gustafsson-Rask, troop transport, UK Ministry of Defence, United Kingdom
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved a €450 million loan to Thales to fund its aeronautics and radar research and development programme through 2027. This initiative aims to enhance civil and military flight safety, modernise radar equipment, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Defence, European Union, Financial, France, Investment, Luxembourg, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged aeronautics, aerospace, Ambroise Fayolle, civil aviation, Cybersecurity, Defence, EIB, EIB provides €450 million loan to Thales for R&D in aeronautics and radar under TechEU programme, EIB strengthens support for European defence innovation with €450 million loan to Thales, European Commission, European Defence Agency, European Investment Bank, European sovereignty, innovation financing, military aviation, NATO, Pascal Bouchiat, radar, research and development, SECURITY, Security and Defence Office, TechEU, Thales
(IN BRIEF) Thales and HII have successfully completed field trials integrating the Thales SAMDIS 600 sonar with the HII REMUS 620 unmanned underwater vehicle at HII’s Pocasset facility in Massachusetts. The joint effort demonstrated advanced mine detection, classification, and seabed … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Duane Fotheringham, HII, mine detection, NATO, naval defense technology, partnership, Paul Armstrong, REMUS 620, SAMDIS 600, sonar integration, subsea imaging, synthetic aperture sonar, Thales, undersea security, unmanned underwater vehicle, UUV
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall is moving forward with plans to build a large-scale ammunition disposal plant on Lerchenberg in the Dillingen an der Donau district of Bavaria, with operations scheduled to begin in 2026. The facility will dismantle and destroy both … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged ammunition disposal, artillery shells, Bavaria, Bundeswehr, Dillingen an der Donau, explosive ordnance disposal, legacy munitions, Lerchenberg, NATO, Projects & Services business unit, Rheinmetall, sea mines, Stascheit GmbH, unexploded ordnance, World War II bombs
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall Nordic AS and Andøya Space have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on civil and military space operations. The partnership will address gaps in Europe’s satellite and launch value chain, offering both regular launch services and … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Andøya Space, Andøya Spaceport, civil space, European security, Germany, launch services, military space, NATO, Norway, partnership, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall Nordic AS, satellites, Space Operations, strategic autonomy, TacRL, Tactical Responsive Launch, Thomas Berge Nielsen, Troels Sandreid
(IN BRIEF) KNL, a Telenor subsidiary in Finland, has signed contracts worth €15 million with the Finnish and Swedish Armed Forces for the supply of advanced HF radios. These systems provide secure, encrypted communication even in areas without satellites or … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, News, Norway, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Dan Ouchterlony, Defence Contracts, encrypted communication, Finnish Armed Forces, HF radios, KNL, military communications, national security, NATO, NORDEFCO, Nordic cooperation, resilient connectivity, secure defence technology, Swedish Armed Forces, Telenor, Toni Lindén
(IN BRIEF) SEB Asset Management has launched the SEB European Defence & Security Fund, targeting companies in defence, cybersecurity, energy, technology, raw materials, and infrastructure to strengthen Europe’s resilience and self-sufficiency. The actively managed fund will hold 30–50 stocks, with … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Defence, Financial, Investment, Management, Security & Safety, Sweden
Tagged Alexander Winberg, Cybersecurity, defence investment, energy security, European Resilience, Fundamental Equity team, infrastructure, Javiera Ragnartz, Johan Söderström, long-term investment, NATO, OECD, Pavel Lupandin, portfolio management, raw materials, Robert Vicsai, SEB, SEB Asset Management, SEB European Defence & Security Fund, Taiwan, technology, thematic fund, unit-linked insurance
(IN BRIEF) Following a May 2025 MoU focused on Maritime domain cooperation—including vessel support, strike missiles, surveillance systems, and frigate deliveries—BAE Systems and Kongsberg signed a secondary MoU in July 2025 to extend their partnership into the Air domain. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Norway, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged advanced materials, Air domain, BAE Systems, defence collaboration, KONGSBERG, Maritime domain, maritime surveillance, Memorandum of Understanding, mission support, NATO, Norway, partnership, research and technology, strike missiles, targeting systems, through-life support, training solutions, Type 26 Frigates, UK, uncrewed air systems, Vanguard vessel system
(IN BRIEF) EU Finance Ministers, acting as shareholders of the EIB Group, have endorsed a record €100 billion 2025 financing ceiling, boosting defence lending to 3.5 percent of the total and dedicating over €11 billion to grid and storage investments. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Technology
Tagged Clean Industrial Deal, cleantech instruments, CleantechEU, counter-guarantees, defence financing, EIB Group, EIF guarantees, energy security, energy storage, EU Member States, European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund, financing ceiling, global partnerships, Katja Pluto, Nadia Calviño, NATO, power grids, PPAs, Rūdninkai military base, solar photovoltaics, TechEU, Temenuzhka Petkova, Ukraine trade, water infrastructure, wind turbine manufacturers, Zbyněk Stanjura
(IN BRIEF) Indra Group is leading efforts in Europe to enhance secure communications with the deployment of quantum-secure technologies. Through the DISCRETION project, NATO’s REPMUS exercise, and its involvement in EuroQCI, Indra is playing a pivotal role in advancing Quantum … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology
Tagged COMSec, cyber threats, defence readiness, DISCRETION, encrypted messaging, European Defence Industrial Development Programme, European Quantum Communications Infrastructure, EuroQCI, Indra Group, Indra Space, NATO, PORTUGAL, Post-quantum cryptography, PQReact, QKD, quantum key distribution, quantum-secure communications, REPMUS, sovereign communications, space sector, Spain, technological sovereignty
(IN BRIEF) SFC Energy has announced a collaboration with Polaris Government and Defense to integrate its EMILY 3000 fuel cell technology into Polaris’ MRZR tactical vehicles. This solution, tailored for NATO and allied forces, enhances mission flexibility by providing a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged clean energy, covert operations, defense technology, EMILY 3000, energy autonomy, fuel cell technology, fuel cell-based system, fuel efficiency, military applications, military-certified, mission-critical power solutions, MRZR, NATO, partnership, POLARIS®, portable power supply, SFC Energy, SFC Energy AG, Surveillance systems, sustainability, tactical performance, tactical vehicle, UN3473
(IN BRIEF) Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have strengthened their partnership to establish a European center of excellence for rockets and missile production, based in Germany. The centre will cater to the European market, supporting NATO’s defence goals and enhancing Europe’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged defence industry, European centre of excellence, European defence, European market, F-35, Germany, GMARS, JOBS, Lockheed Martin, Manufacturing, military aerospace, missile production, missiles, NATO, NATO commitments, partnership, regional expertise, Rheinmetall, rockets, SECURITY, technological innovation, U.S.
(IN BRIEF) NATO has selected Thales to lead the third phase of its NCOP (NATO Common Operational Picture) programme, called NCOP-BMD, which will introduce advanced ballistic missile defence capabilities. Building on a collaboration that began in 2012, this phase extends … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged ballistic missile defence, battlefield intelligence, BMD, command and control systems, command systems, COP, European defence, geospatial information, Gérard Herby, Increment-1, Increment-2, interoperability, joint forces operations, military software, NATO, NATO Common Operational Picture, NCOP, NCOP-BMD, partnership, Protection Systems, real-time data, situational awareness, tactical awareness, Thales
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