The European Commission has approved the first set of national defense investment plans under the Security Action for Europe, or SAFE, clearing the way for initial loan disbursements aimed at accelerating military readiness across the bloc. The commission said Thursday that it has submitted a proposal to the European Council to authorize financial assistance for...
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UK, Poland Expand Missile Defense, Helicopter Pilot Training Agreement
The UK and Poland have reached an agreement to expand defense cooperation, aimed at strengthening their joint air and missile defense capabilities. The enhanced collaboration was unveiled following talks between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish President Karol Nawrocki at Downing Street, the UK government said Tuesday. “The UK and Poland’s defence relationship has never...
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ICEYE to Provide Sovereign SAR Capability to Sweden
ICEYE has secured a multi-year contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, or FMV, to deliver a sovereign space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability for the Swedish Armed Forces. The agreement aims to strengthen national defense and NATO-aligned situational awareness in Northern Europe and the Arctic, ICEYE said Monday. What Does ICEYE’s Agreement With Sweden...
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State Department Approves Proposed Hellfire Missile Sale to Denmark
The Department of State has approved a potential $45 million foreign military sale to Denmark for AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, with Lockheed Martin‘s missile and defense business unit named as the principal contractor. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Thursday that the proposed sale will improve Denmark’s capability to counter threats by enhancing interoperability with U.S....
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Rheinmetall, MBDA to Establish Joint Venture for Naval Laser Weapons
Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany are collaborating to establish a joint venture in the first quarter of 2026 to develop and produce naval laser weapon systems. The companies will form a GmbH, a private limited company governed by German law, with an initial focus on naval applications, Rheinmetall said Monday. What Capability Will the Rheinmetall–MBDA Joint Venture Deliver?...
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CGI Acquires Comarch Polska to Expand Public Sector Footprint in Poland
CGI has completed its acquisition of Comarch Polska, a Polish software and IT services company, bringing more than 460 IT and business consulting professionals into CGI’s operations in Poland. CGI said Monday that the transaction expands its presence in the country and the Baltic states, increasing the company’s regional workforce to approximately 1,500 employees and...
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Hanwha Aerospace Signs $4B Contract to Supply Chunmoo Missiles to Poland
Hanwha Aerospace finalized a $4 billion contract with the Polish Armament Agency on Dec. 29, 2025, to supply Chunmoo CGR-080 guided missiles for Poland’s Homar-K rocket launcher system. Hanwha said production of the guided missiles will take place at a dedicated facility operated by Hanwha WB Advanced System, a joint venture that Hanwha Aerospace and...
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Thales Awarded Potential $135M Contract to Deliver AI-Enabled Minehunting Command Centers for Royal Navy
Thales has secured a potential $135 million contract from Defence Equipment and Support, part of the U.K. Ministry of Defence, to design, develop and deliver portable autonomous command centers to support Royal Navy minehunting operations. The Royal Navy said Monday that the award supports its vision of becoming a hybrid navy by integrating artificial intelligence,...
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Saab Secures $71M Giraffe 1X Radar Order From Sweden
Saab has received a new radar order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, or FMV, under a newly signed framework agreement covering the Giraffe 1X system. The initial call-off order is valued at $70.9 million and includes immediate deliveries of the Giraffe 1X in a Compact Radar Module configuration, Saab said Tuesday. The framework agreement...
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Raytheon to Deliver Patriot Missile Defense Systems to Spain Under $1.7B Contract
Raytheon has secured a $1.7 billion contract from the government of Spain for the delivery of four Patriot air and missile defense systems. The RTX business unit said the foreign military sale covers the provision of launchers, radars, command and control stations, and training materials. Raytheon is working with aerospace and defense company Sener and...