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Europe’s Defence Future and the Rise of Wingman Aircraft
Europe’s rearmament drive is increasingly being defined not by traditional images of tanks and troop deployments, but by a quieter revolution taking place in the skies above the continent. At the recent Berlin Air Show, the spotlight fell on a…
Israel sees surge in European demand for air defence systems amid Russia threat
Israel’s defence industry is preparing for a fresh wave of European orders for advanced air and missile defence systems, as governments across the continent accelerate military procurement in response to heightened concerns over Russia’s long-term strategic intentions. Speaking at a…
Renault and Thales Forge New Military Partnership Amid Rearmament Drive
Renault’s decision to partner with French defence technology group Thales on the development of a new military vehicle marks another sign of how Europe’s industrial landscape is being reshaped by security concerns once considered peripheral to mainstream manufacturing. The project,…
Diehl Talks With Ukraine Point to New Phase in European Missile Production
German missile maker Diehl Defence is in talks with Ukrainian arms manufacturer Fire Point over possible joint production of the Ukrainian Flamingo cruise missile in Germany, in a move that would mark a new stage in Europe’s relationship with Ukraine’s…
America’s Defence Contractors Find New Purpose in a New Era of Strategic Competition
The White House’s decision to convene senior executives from America’s leading defence contractors reflects more than an immediate response to geopolitical turbulence. It signals a renewed determination to rebuild the industrial foundations that have long underpinned the country’s strategic strength…
Rheinmetall Turns to Start-up Innovation to Build Europe’s Drone Future
Germany’s rearmament drive has produced no shortage of ambitious announcements over the past three years. Yet a new partnership unveiled this week by defence group Rheinmetall may prove more consequential than its modest profile initially suggests. The Düsseldorf-based manufacturer has…
Germany’s Possible GCAP Role Shows How FCAS Collapse Is Reshaping Fighter Politics
Germany’s possible entry into the Global Combat Air Programme has moved from speculation to an active industrial question after the collapse of the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System exposed the fragility of Europe’s sixth-generation fighter ambitions. Leonardo chief executive Lorenzo…
Ukraine’s Flamingo Strike on Cheboksary Exposes Pressure on Russia’s Military Electronics Base
Ukraine’s reported long-range strike on the VNIIR-Progress defence electronics plant in Cheboksary has underlined Kyiv’s growing ability to reach Russian military-industrial targets deep inside the country and disrupt the production chain behind Moscow’s missile and drone attacks. The plant, located…
Swiss Patriot delays put European air-defence alternatives back in focus
Switzerland is weighing European alternatives to the US-made Patriot air-defence system after delivery delays reopened a wider debate over dependence on American missile-defence technology. The issue has moved beyond a national procurement problem. It now sits within a larger European…
Kuwait Embraces New Era of Air Defence with Anduril Systems Purchase
Kuwait is poised to become one of the most advanced operators of counter-drone technology in the Middle East following Washington’s approval of a nearly $2bn package centred on systems developed by US defence technology company Anduril Industries. The US Department…