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18 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Wingcopter, TAF Partner to Expand Drone Production in Germany for Ukraine

German firm Wingcopter and Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles producer TAF Industries have signed an agreement to create a joint venture.

17 February

Arms

A Polish Army Soldier gives insights into MANPADS Piorun to U.S. Army Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade during Exercise Shield 24 in Pula, Croatia, on April 9, 2024. This annual Croatian air defense drill enhances proficiency in countering low and medium-altitude threats. The exercise focuses on honing air defense tactics and live-fire engagements when collaborating with allies like the Slovenian and French Armed Forces. The 173rd Airborne Brigade remains poised as the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, ready to mobilize across various commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo)

Rojoef Manuel

Germany Signals ‘Preliminary Interest’ in Poland’s Piorun MANPADS

Germany is planning to acquire Poland’s homegrown Piorun man-portable air defense system.

16 February

Europe

A soldier deploying an unmanned aerial system. Photo: Ukrainian Ministry of Defence

Giulia Bernacchi

German-Ukrainian Joint Venture to Boost AI Drone Production

Auterion and Airlogix have formed a joint venture to produce AI-guided unmanned aerial systems for Ukraine and allied nations.

14 February

Americas

U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin speak at a press conference during a summit at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 15, 2025. (Alaska National Guard photo by Alejandro Peña)

Staff Writer With AFP

Europe Calls for US Reset at Security Talks

European leaders called Friday for a reset in relations with the United States as they met at a top security conference where US President Donald Trump's potshots at traditional transatlantic ties loomed large.

13 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Black Swan Reborn: Bulgaria Turns Cargo Drone Into Europe’s Autonomous Watchtower

Bulgarian firm Dronamics and HENSOLDT are transforming the long-range Black Swan cargo unmanned aerial vehicle into a “Detect & Defend” platform that can monitor the skies.

12 February

Cyber

Female IT Engineer Works on Her Desktop Computer in Government Surveillance Agency. In the Background People at Their Workstations with Multiple Screens Showing Graphics.

Rojoef Manuel

SAP SE Launches Munich Hub to Boost Military Digital Readiness

German software engineering company SAP SE has inaugurated a defense innovation hub in Munich to improve digital readiness for armed forces and security customers amid the rise in modern and hybrid cyber threats.

11 February

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

SatService Secures German Defense Contract for Q/V-Band Satellite Ground Station

SatService has secured a contract to supply a Q/V-band satellite ground station for scientific and military communications in Germany.

10 February

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

Germany’s Dynamit Nobel Defence to Build Anti-Tank Mine Facility in Latvia

German company Dynamit Nobel Defence will establish an anti-tank mine production facility in Latvia as part of a push to strengthen local and European defense supply chains.

9 February

Europe