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Europe Turns to ICEYE for Sovereign Space-Based ISR

Finland-based ICEYE is poised to play a critical role in securing Europe’s own satellite-intelligence capabilities, reducing dependence...

NATO Drops E-7 Wedgetail Plan as Europe Seeks New AWACS Replacement Options

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced that the Netherlands and several other European NATO members are...

Poland Advances Military Satellite Program With First SAR Launch This Month

Poland is pressing ahead with plans to launch its first trio of military satellites this month as...

Europe Boosts Ukraine Aid and Deploys Counter-Drone Forces Amid Rising Russian Threats

Free European Union flags image, public domain CC0 photo. Top defense officials from Europe’s five biggest military spenders...

Avio Nears Decision on New U.S. Rocket Motor Factory Amid Rising Missile Demand

Italian propulsion company Avio is just weeks away from selecting the U.S. state where it will establish...

Poland Nears Decision on Orka Submarine Program as Global Defense Bidders Compete

Polish defense authorities have reached out to six nations for information on potential submarine designs for the...

Germany Sends Military Experts to Belgium to Tackle Rising Drone Threat Near Nuclear Sites

MYKOLAYIVKA, Ukraine (July 19, 2017) A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.1 launches an unmanned aerial vehicle during exercise...

France Reaffirms Commitment to FCAS Fighter Jet Program Amid Partnership Tensions

Reports suggesting major disputes among the partners of the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project have...

Raytheon Eyes AIM-120 Missile Production Partnership in the Netherlands

Raytheon is set to assess the potential for producing its AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) in...

Unidentified Drones Spotted Over Belgian Air Base Housing U.S. Nuclear Weapons

European authorities have reported 14 unidentified drone sightings across the continent in the past two months, the...

French Army Faces Drone Challenges in Rain as Artillery Proves Vital in Modern Warfare

A French Army live-fire display in the country’s south-east last week — held amid heavy rain —...

Italy Eyes EU SAFE Loans to Fund Rheinmetall Tanks and Armored Vehicles

Italy is reportedly considering using funds from a European Union loan program to finance the purchase of...