The Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with France, Germany, Italy, and Poland, has formally launched the ‘Low-Cost Effectors & Autonomous Platforms’ (LEAP) initiative to develop advanced air defence systems designed to protect NATO airspace. Announced on 20 February 2026 during the European Group of Five (E5) meeting in Krakow, LEAP ...
The United Kingdom and Australia have significantly deepened their industrial ties following the Australia–UK Defence Industry Dialogue (AUKDID) held on 23 February 2026. Hosted by the UK Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, and his Australian counterpart, Pat Conroy MP, the forum served as a critical platform ...
Frankenburg Technologies has announced the successful closure of a €30 million Series A funding round, led by Plural with participation from SmartCap, aimed at establishing Europe’s next-generation missile manufacturing capacity. This latest investment brings the company’s total funding to €40 million and marks a significant milestone in the effort to ...
Hybrid warfare is no longer peripheral but central to Moscow’s military doctrine, explains Heligan Group, as sabotage, infrastructure attacks and election interference escalate across Europe. As much of the strategic debate in recent years has centred on the long-term challenge posed by China, Russia now represents the most immediate and proximal ...