Russia
Ukraine’s GUR says Russia’s jet-powered Geran-5 contains US and Chinese parts, underscoring supply-chain leakage and forcing Europe to tighten export controls while accelerating layered counter-UAS procurement.
defense
France’s procurement agency contracted Saab on 30 December 2025 to supply two GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft to boost national airborne surveillance and NATO interoperability.
industry
GA-ASI announced a second Blue Magic Netherlands capability on 18 November to double regional sustainment and support for unmanned systems in Europe.
industry
TEKEVER Space has launched the ESA-backed ATLARCTIC project to develop UAS, sensing and communications capabilities for enhanced maritime and Arctic surveillance, supporting European search-and-rescue, environmental monitoring and maritime security.
defense
Helsing and Saab Germany will integrate Cirra AI into the Eurofighter Arexis EW suite to improve real-time emitter classification and fighter survivability.
industry
Avon Protection secured a European procurement via NATO’s NSPA to supply FM50 CBRN respirators to allied customers.
eu
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
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
A drone disruption at a Danish airport has accelerated European efforts to acquire, integrate and regulate counter‑UAS capabilities.
eu
Drone sightings that disrupted Danish airport operations have pushed European governments and industry to accelerate counter‑UAS procurement and cross‑border coordination.
eu
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
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.