Portugal has been selected to host the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) 2026 Operational Experimentation Campaign, known as OPEX, marking a significant milestone in the acceleration of European defence innovation. Scheduled for October 2026, the campaign will be staged at the Santa Margarida Military Training Area, which is currently being established ...
Serco Group plc has announced a significant expansion of its defence operations in the Asia Pacific region, securing key contracts and extensions that reinforce its position as a major provider of critical government services. These developments, primarily supporting the Royal Australian Navy, underscore a broader strategic trend where defence and ...
Elbit Systems has secured new contracts totaling $150 million for the supply of its Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS), marking a significant expansion of the technology within European NATO territories. These contracts, awarded by BAE Systems Hägglunds, involve the integration of the Iron Fist system onto CV90 Infantry Fighting ...
QinetiQ has been awarded a £67 million contract to facilitate the delivery of the United Kingdom’s first laser directed energy weapons (LDEW) to the Royal Navy, with installation scheduled to begin in 2027. This award is a significant component of a broader £316 million production contract recently granted by the ...
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