The UK Ministry of Defence has initiated a rapid development programme, designated Project Nightfall, to produce a new tactical ballistic missile aimed at significantly enhancing long-range strike capabilities. Announced this week, the project seeks to deliver a ground-launched system capable of carrying a 200kg conventional high-explosive warhead over a range ...
Boeing has significantly expanded its industrial presence in the United Kingdom following the successful completion of its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems. This strategic integration marks a pivotal shift in the UK’s aerospace and defence manufacturing landscape, specifically with the transition of Spirit AeroSystems’ Belfast operations to Boeing. Under the terms ...
NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska concluded a high-level two-day visit to Portugal on 8 January 2026, reinforcing the Alliance’s strategic focus on industrial capacity, technological innovation, and significantly increased national defence budgets. The visit, which took place between 7 and 8 January, served as a platform to reiterate the ...
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 ...
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