France and Italy order upgraded SAMP/T air-defense systemsThe next-generation upgrade gives the French-Italian system an intercept range of more than 150 kilometers, or 93 miles.2 hours ago
France plans low-orbit demonstrator that can target other satellitesThe nanosatellite won’t be weaponized, though it may include a “dazzling” capacity, according to the general in charge.30 hours ago
Dassault says Rafale jet production ramp-up hit by supply chain snags“We have signed contracts for the Rafale, so we have to deliver on time,” CEO Eric Trappier said.
New UK government orders review of ‘hollowed out’ armed forcesThe U.K. must contend with security threats emanating from China, Russia, Iran and North Korea, the thinking behind the analysis goes.
Ariane 6 launch returns in-house space access to Europe’s armed forcesThe new rocket has an order book for 30 launches, according to Caroline Arnoux, head of the Ariane 6 program at Arianespace.
MBDA, Kongsberg snub Swiss tender for medium-range air defense systemGermany's Diehl remains the only vendor in the running, offering its Iris-T system, which Berlin has previously donated to Ukraine.
Denmark to bring home F-35 jets from Arizona amid upgrade delaysInternational customers are wary of delays resulting from Lockheed Martin's TR-3 aircraft upgrade rippling through their delivery schedules.
Safran, MTU team up to power Europe’s next-gen military helicopterA 50/50 joint venture will work on a “100% European engine” to power a military helicopter set to enter service by 2040, the companies announced.
Armed with quantum sensors, France eyes leaps in electronic warfareQuantum gravimeter technology, used for mapping the seabed, offers the prospect of surreptitiously tracking adversary submarines.
Safran in talks to buy French AI startup Preligens for €220 millionThe Paris-based company's algorithms are used to analyze satellite data for the French and U.S. militaries.
European ammo firms tell EU to ‘hurry up’ with 155mm shell aid top-upManufacturers want to see more money flow beyond a €500 million commitment to accelerate the bloc's production capacity.
Small drones will soon lose combat advantage, French Army chief saysHe cited the example of the Bayraktar drone, “the king of the war” at the start of the conflict in Ukraine, that is no longer being used.