defense
Helsing equips Eurofighter with AI electronic warfare system
Helsing and Saab Germany will integrate Cirra AI into the Eurofighter Arexis EW suite to improve real-time emitter classification and fighter survivability.
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industry
Avon Protection receives European order via NSPA for FM50 respirators
Avon Protection secured a European procurement via NATO’s NSPA to supply FM50 CBRN respirators to allied customers.
eu
Commission signs grants to launch 62 EDF R&D projects for Defence Readiness 2030
The European Commission has begun signing grant agreements with industrial consortia to kickstart 62 collaborative R&D projects awarded under the 2024 European Defence Fund to advance Defence Readiness 2030 priorities.
industry
International Drone Show 2026: Global drone industry converges in Denmark
The International Drone Show 2026 in Denmark will gather global manufacturers, start‑ups and policy‑makers to showcase unmanned systems advances and discuss certification, BVLOS integration and counter‑UAS challenges.
eu
Denmark airport drone chaos accelerates Europe's counter‑UAS push
A drone disruption at a Danish airport has accelerated European efforts to acquire, integrate and regulate counter‑UAS capabilities.
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Denmark airport drone chaos accelerates Europe's C‑UAS race
Drone sightings that disrupted Danish airport operations have pushed European governments and industry to accelerate counter‑UAS procurement and cross‑border coordination.
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France and Spain back Europe's next‑gen fighter as Germany stays silent
France and Spain reaffirmed support for Europe’s Next‑Generation Fighter while Germany declined to comment, creating uncertainty that could affect programme timelines and industrial cooperation.
regulation
EASA Finalizes Report on Higher Airspace Demand in HAO Project
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has released a pivotal report on Higher Airspace Operations (HAO), detailing market developments and demand analysis. This report, produced in collaboration with EUROCAE, is a crucial step towards enhancing the regulatory framework.
ukraine
The Drone Mirage: Why Traditional Firepower Still Rules the Battlefield
Analysis suggests drones complement, rather than replace, traditional firepower. Due to payload limitations and emerging defenses, heavy artillery and armor remain essential for future force structures.
EU - European Union
What Is Europe’s “Drone Wall”?
Europe is exploring a shared shield for its eastern skies after a string of Russian drone incursions. The idea is still taking shape, but the goal is clear: spot hostile drones early, share data fast, and stop them before they matter.
eu
EU Nears Agreement on Dual-Use Research Funding
The European Parliament and Council are on the brink of a political agreement regarding funding for dual-use research, aligning civil and military technologies to strengthen Europe's defence.
eu
EU Invests €30 Million in Defence Equity for Sienna Hephaistos
The European Commission and the European Investment Fund have allocated €30 million to Sienna Hephaistos Private Investments under the InvestEU Defence Equity Facility, aiming to bolster defense capabilities across Europe.