Europe – Page 38 – The Defense Post

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19 March

Digital composite depicting a counter-UAS and drone defense scenario with a camouflaged soldier, multiple unmanned aerial vehicles, police officers on a city street, and a commercial airliner in a teal-toned graphic.

New UK Tech Takes a Different Approach to Drone Defense

The UK could soon obtain a unique, integrated counter-drone solution that allows military forces to take down drones through a variety of kinetic and non-kinetic options.

19 March

Jodesz Gavilan

Leonardo Strengthens Land Defense With $1.8B Iveco Acquisition

Leonardo has completed its $1.8-billion acquisition of Iveco Group’s defense business, deepening its push into land warfare systems.

18 March

Rojoef Manuel

Diehl, Latvian Firm Form JV to Support Baltic Ground-Based Air Defense

German company Diehl Defence has signed a memorandum of understanding with Latvia’s Ripo Remonta Centrs to establish a joint venture supporting ground-based air defense systems across the Baltic region.

18 March

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Belgium Showcases a New Take on Loitering Munitions

A next-gen loitering munition from Belgian firm ALX Systems took center stage at the Brussels European Defence Exhibition 2026, pointing to a shift toward more flexible, multi-role operations.

18 March

HMS Venturer (F12), an Inspiration-class (Type 31) frigate, at Babcock’s Rosyth facility.

Giulia Bernacchi

Babcock Unveils SME Engagement Framework to Fast-Track Defense Access

Babcock has introduced a new framework aimed at accelerating the integration of smaller firms into the UK defense programs.

18 March

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

No Time for Delays: Italy Launches New 3D Printer for Mission-Critical Parts

Italian firm Roboze is aiming to revolutionize additive manufacturing with a new 3D printer designed to turn polymers and composites into mission-critical parts.

18 March