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.
industry
Insights into the global and European drone sector, covering manufacturers, supply chains, and evolving market dynamics.
nato
NATO DIANA Picks Record 150 Innovators for 2026 Programme
NATO DIANA has selected a record 150 innovators across ten challenge areas for its 2026 Challenge Programme.
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.
Local Players
UK Begins Mass Production of SG-1 Fathom Naval Drones for Undersea Surveillance
The UK has initiated mass production of the SG-1 Fathom naval drones, aimed at enhancing the British Navy's undersea surveillance capabilities. These drones are expected to play a crucial role in modern naval operations, contributing to maritime security and intelligence gathering.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Germany Develops Advanced Interceptors for Small Drone Defense
Germany is advancing its defense capabilities against small drones by experimenting with faster and smarter interceptors. These developments aim to enhance the country's ability to counter threats posed by unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in various operational environments.
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.
funding
European Commission Launches New EDF Grant Agreements for Defence R&D
The European Commission has initiated a series of grant agreements under the European Defence Fund, awarding funding to 62 collaborative R&D projects aimed at enhancing Defence Readiness by 2030. This initiative underscores the EU's commitment to strengthening its defense capabilities.
Local Players
Rheinmetall and Varjo Collaborate on Mixed-Reality Training Solutions
Rheinmetall has partnered with Varjo to enhance military training through advanced mixed-reality technology, aiming to improve operational readiness and effectiveness.
Local Players
TEKEVER Wins EMSA Contract for AR5 UAS in Maritime Surveillance
TEKEVER has secured a two-year agreement with EMSA to deploy its AR5 fixed-wing UAS, enhancing maritime surveillance capabilities across European waters. The deal includes the provision of two complete systems, each with dual UAS, aimed at supporting various maritime missions.
Local Players
Volocopter to Launch Europe's First eVTOL Sandbox in 2026
Volocopter is set to launch Europe’s first eVTOL sandbox in 2026, aiming to enhance the certification and operational readiness of its electric aircraft, VoloCity and VoloXPro. This initiative will facilitate near-commercial flight trials to simulate real-world ops and validate point-to-point.
eu
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.
Local Players
Fotokite and AeriaOne Unveil SEGI Partnership at Milipol Paris 2025
Fotokite and AeriaOne have launched a partnership at Milipol Paris 2025, introducing Swarm-Enabled Ground Intelligence (SEGI). This collaboration integrates autonomous aerial systems with augmented-reality interfaces, enhancing real-time intelligence for tactical units. The system aims to improve si