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Sweden’s Nordic Air Defence is to establish a local presence in Poland, including opening a Polish office (Nordic Air Defence Poland), and is seeking to establish…

Centauro II armoured vehicle, developed by the Iveco–Oto Melara Consortium (CIO). Credit: © Leonardo S.p.A. Leonardo has completed the previously announced €1.6bn ($1.8bn) acquisition of Iveco…

The global air and missile defence environment is entering a period of sustained transformation. Between 2026 and 2030, NATO members and close allies are expected to…

Swarm technology represents a paradigm shift in computational intelligence. Rooted in the shared behaviour of elements within dispersed, dynamic, and self-organised systems, swarm intelligence addresses complex…

The UK and Ireland will be better protected against common threats as the two nations sign a refreshed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral defence…

According to multiple press reports Leonardo plans to test elements of its advanced integrated defence system Michelangelo in Ukraine by the end of this year and…

The Belgian’s Ministry of Defence has published a tender for a nationwide counter-UAS requirement “to establish a framework agreement in the domain of C‑UAS with a…

UK Ministry of Defence building, Whitehall, London. Credit: Shuterstock / Alex Segre. The Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) says an increase in defence spending is now…

By Philip Butterworth-Hayes The performance of Gulf states’ counter-UAS (C-UAS) systems in defending against Iranian Shahed drone attacks on Arabian Gulf states’ infrastructure, following US and…

UK Prime Minister has been criticised for defence spending delays. Credit: Press Connect / Shutterstock.com The Defence Investment Plan was due in Q3 2025, before slipping…