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Ulm, Germany, June 24, 2026 – In early June 2026, Michael Menges assumed the position of Vice President of Land Systems at Elbit Systems Deutschland. The 45-year-old is now responsible for the market positioning of numerous ground-based products offered to German customers by the Ulm-based systems integrator or its Israeli parent company. Michael Menges gained […]

The Thai Defence Delegation will be attending Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, France, led by: Lt. Gen. Adul Boonthumjaroen, Minister of Defence of Thailand Gen. Tharapong Malakam, Permanent Secretary of Defence of Thailand Accompanying the delegation will be representatives from the Defense & Security 2027 Organizing Team, who will be engaging with international defense and security […]

Taufkirchen (Germany), 01 June 2026 – HENSOLDT has completed the acquisition of Nedinsco, headquartered in Venlo, the Netherlands, after receiving all required regulatory approvals. Nedinsco is a leading European specialist in opto-mechatronic subsystems for armoured vehicles, designing and manufacturing periscopes, driver-vision systems, and sensor units for some of the most important land platforms in service […]

We talk to Mark Roberts of the British Chamber of Commerce in Germany e.V. (BCCG) about the XPONENTIAL Europe event being held in Dusseldorf from 24-26 March 2026. How did the idea for a bilateral forum “Defence meets Business” come about? Roberts: We have been watching developments in the defence sector for a considerable time. The […]

At the end of 2025, Rheinmetall subsidiary Rheinmetall Mobile Systeme GmbH signed a contract with the Danish procurement authority for five Role 2 field hospitals. The contract value is in the mid double-digit million euro range and was booked in the fourth quarter of 2025. Delivery of all systems is scheduled to take place within […]

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 19 February 2026 – Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) reported consolidated Full-Year (FY) 2025 financial results and provided guidance for 2026. “2025 was a landmark year, characterised by very strong demand for our products and services across all businesses, a record financial performance, and strategic milestones. We successfully navigated a complex […]

The first day of the 21st NATO Life Cycle Management Conference in Brussels was very well received by participants. It was appreciated to have a format that brought the communities together. In contrast to former years, a lot of new faces testify to the relevance of the topic and the format. After the opening by the […]

Dassault Aviation and Thales, through its cortAIx artificial intelligence (AI) accelerator, have entered into a strategic partnership for the development of controlled and supervised AI for defence aeronautics, the two companies announced on 25 November 2025. The partnership was actually signed by Eric Trappier, chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, and Patrice Caine, chairman and CEO of […]

Avner Netanyahu has taken up a leadership position in the defense investment business. The son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is joining a new defense project run by Dovi Frances’ venture capital fund Group 11. Avner Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is participating in a new defence technology project by Group […]

In June 2025, ESD interviewed Ahmet Akyol, the President and CEO of Aselsan to discuss his perspective on recent and emerging challenges in the field of air defence. The interview was conducted by Mark Cazalet. Q: Could you please provide a brief overview of what kinds of changes you’re seeing in the air defence market […]

Despite the fact that many experts remain unsure whether or not Russia is interested in a ceasefire in Ukraine, Russian officials are preparing for the post-war situation and believe that the Russian defence industry should maintain high production even after a ceasefire. The defence industry became a driver of the Russian economy during the war […]

Russia’s strategic aviation plans face critical bottlenecks as engine manufacturer Kuznetsov struggles with quality control, sanctions and technological obsolescence – undermining Russia’s modernisation efforts for its strategic bomber fleet. On 16 April 2025 United Engine Corporation (UEC) subsidiary Kuznetsov filed a lawsuit with the Moscow Arbitration Court to recover RUB 425 million (EUR 4.51 million) […]

New and innovative EXTRAGUARD upper technology is light-weight and remains lightweight – even in extremely wet conditions Days of deployment in the rain, cold, mud and snow with hardly any time to recover: Infantry and special units brave the toughest conditions on deployment. Only the best equipment meets the requirements: EXTRAGUARD upper technology enables a […]

For any industry, a supply chain must balance efficiency with cost. Holding stock can be expensive and inefficient, it requires an entity to maintain and retain warehousing and storage for components and to procure them in bulk. Ideally, a production line is operated at an optimal capacity without any redundancy. This reduces waste and ensures […]

Emerging threats observed in the ongoing Russo–Ukrainian conflict and a series of conflicts in the Middle East from 2022 to 2024 have sparked renewed interest in armoured vehicles and their protection. Contemporary solutions include various layers of protection designed to increase the survivability of armoured vehicles against multiple threats on the battlefield. Among other measures, […]

With the re-election of US President Donald Trump, questions regarding the transatlantic relationship between the US and Europe have once again come to the forefront, including the extent to which the US needs Europe. A sober reading shows that the US has good reason to remain engaged in Europe; most notably, US security depends on […]

Marking 20 years of NATO Life Cycle Management (LCM), the 20th edition of the NATO LCM Conference will be held on 21 and 22 January 2025 in Brussels. Gathering numerous government and industry representatives, and chaired by Thomas Espelund Pedersen (Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation) and J. Bo Leimand (LEIMAND Freelance Consultancy), the conference […]

Almost three years since Russia invaded Ukraine, the rules-based order that once governed security on the European continent lies entirely in shreds. Yet, one European security organisation, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) was created during the Cold War to deal with precisely the threats that the European continent is faced with […]

In late 2024, the prospects for ending the war in Ukraine or at least suspending hostilities remained unclear; however, officials from both Ukraine and its partners in the West are increasingly discussing the possibility of such a scenario. The inauguration of US president-elect Trump on 20 January 2025 is considered the starting point for the […]

While industry forecasts for shipbuilding, and the defence industry more generally, are predicting significant expansion over the next decade, differences of opinion remain on the strategies for achieving such growth and the factors that will influence them. At the Euronaval 2024 defence exhibition McKinsey & Company launched its industry report titled ‘McKinsey on the Maritime […]

Europe remains a focal point of submarine construction and technological innovation. The industry placed heavy reliance on securing export orders to sustain their operations during the difficult, post-Cold War years, albeit some rationalisation was inevitable. With a changed political background, many manufacturers are now scrambling to find ways to meet an upsurge in domestic demand […]