Europe

Thales, Destinus Partner on Counter-Drone, Long-Range Strike Systems

Thales and Destinus have signed a strategic partnership to jointly develop counter-drone, long-range strike, and integrated air defense systems for European and international armed forces.

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Ukraine’s Drone Contracts Top $7.6 Billion in First Half of 2026

Ukraine signed contracts worth over 333.6 billion Ukrainian Hryvnia for drones in the first half of 2026, more than double the value recorded during the same period last year.

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EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance Names Quantum Systems as Founding Member

Quantum Systems has been selected as a founding member of the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance, a new initiative aimed at accelerating drone development and strengthening Europe’s defense industrial base.

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Sigma Acquires Bromford to Expand Nasmyth’s UK Aerospace Manufacturing

Sigma Advanced Systems has acquired UK-based Bromford Precision Solutions in a move to expand its subsidiary Nasmyth’s manufacturing capabilities.

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NestAI to Pilot Sovereign Military AI With Finland and Estonia

European defense AI firm NestAI has launched an initiative to develop sovereign AI models for battlefield autonomy and military command, with the Finnish and Estonian defense forces set to pilot the first systems.

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German Firms Test USV That Launches From Submarine Torpedo Tubes

Two German firms have demonstrated a drone boat designed to emerge from submarine torpedo tubes, completing sea trials that validate the concept in real maritime conditions.

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Eight Months In, BAE Begins Field Trials of BATS Counter-Drone System

BAE Systems has moved its Anti Threat System into integration and deployment testing, reaching a key development milestone just eight months after work on the counter-drone platform began.

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France Gives Rafale a Cheaper Way to Take Down Shahed Drones

France has found a cheaper way for its Rafale fighters to take on drones, pairing the aircraft with laser-guided rockets instead of relying solely on costly interceptor missiles.

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Europe’s Anti-Ballistic Shield Takes Form With New Ukrainian Interceptor

A proposed pan-European anti-ballistic missile shield has taken a step forward with the unveiling of a Ukrainian interceptor designed to reach speeds of up to 2,000 meters per second.

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Europe Just Fired an Electromagnetic Railgun Into Open Air

Scientists at the Research Institute of Saint-Louis have taken electromagnetic railguns a step closer to real-world use after successfully firing the system in its first open-range trial.

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