Four factors shaping European defense in 2024 and beyondThere is a sense of urgency in the face of Russia’s assault on Ukraine and the fallout for the continent.2 days ago
Netherlands wants to join Europe’s OCCAR joint armament projectThe organization manages a portfolio of 17 projects including the A400M air lifter, the FREMM multi-mission frigate and the Eurodrone.12 days ago
Germany to supply Ukraine with IRIS-T systems in $1.4 billion packageThe package also includes drones and drone-defense systems, demining vehicles, satellite communications and electronic warfare equipment.
Netherlands budgets $2.2 billion in military aid for UkraineThe aid will be provided through commercial procurement, in the form of supplies from stockpiles and through cooperation with international partners.
MBDA restarts anti-tank mine production as Ukraine war depletes stocksThe PARM contains a shaped charge that can be effective at a distance and can be triggered by a fiber-optical sensor or remote control.
Spain’s Navantia teams with Australian shipbuilders for corvette offerThe Tasman class of vessels would be manufactured at a new shipbuilding hub in Western Australia, according to the company.
Netherlands sends five F-16s to Romania to train Ukrainian pilotsThe Netherlands and Denmark are in charge of coordinating European efforts to provide Ukraine with F-16 capabilities.
Airbus wins $1.3 billion deal to upgrade, maintain French A330 tankersAirbus will upgrade France’s A330 aircraft to become communication nodes with command-and-control capabilities.
French firms to triple 155mm ammo production, boost weapons outputFrench defense firms have reportedly boosted production of self-propelled guns, artillery shells, fighter jets and anti-air missiles.
Dutch navy starts retiring submarines, but successor still unknownThe lead vessel of the Walrus class was decommissioned after 31 years of service and will be used for parts.