Insights into continent-wide drone policies, defense initiatives, and industry collaborations shaping a unified European UAV ecosystem.
innovation
Drone-based seeding and remote sensing can accelerate large-scale reforestation by improving access and monitoring, but long-term success requires appropriate species selection, follow-up care and local partnerships.
eu
TEKEVER won a two-year EMSA contract to deliver two AR5 systems (four aircraft) for multi-region maritime surveillance with BLOS capability and up to 12 hours endurance.
nato
Denmark is deploying several hundred soldiers to Greenland and has asked NATO for a mission to sustain a one- to two-year presence in response to Arctic security concerns and political pressure from the United States.
defense
Greece warned commercial shipping of heightened Black Sea risks after recent drone attacks and urged operators to reassess routes, strengthen precautions and coordinate with authorities to protect maritime trade.
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.
nato
NATO DIANA has selected a record 150 innovators across ten challenge areas for its 2026 Challenge Programme.
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.
Local Players
Poland has entered a defense agreement with Norway’s Kongsberg to manufacture Seawolf drones for Ukraine. This collaboration aims to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities amid ongoing conflict, while enhancing Poland's role in European defense manufacturing.
Local Players
French company Elistair has unveiled a new tethered drone capable of operating continuously for 24 hours without battery swaps. This dual-payload drone is designed for various applications, enhancing surveillance and operational capabilities in defense and security sectors.
policy
At the Defending Baltics 2025 conference, EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius emphasized the urgent need for Europe to enhance its drone and counter-drone capabilities in light of escalating threats along NATO's eastern border.