Business
The unmanned aerial systems are procured by the Defence Forces Logistics Command through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). The procurement utilises the framework agreement between NSPA and the Finnish company Boston Group Oy.
Business
Founded in 1951 in Vienna, the globally operating Schiebel Group has built an international reputation for producing high-tech military, commercial and humanitarian products, which are backed by exceptional after-sales service and support.
Military
MQ-9Bs could launch from a number of friendly bases in the Western or Southern Pacific, fly to a hold point and loiter there outside a hostile power’s weapons engagement zone. The aircraft could launch its weapons in coordination with other U.S. or allied operations
Business
“We have some of the best kit on the entire planet for shooting down air threats. The problem is to be effective at shooting down relatively low-cost missiles, drones, and other threats facing us. We need to make sure that we’re matching the cost of the threats with the cost of defence.”
Loitering Munitions - One Way Effector (OWE)
The workhorse of Russia’s drone fleet — responsible for crippling Ukraine's energy grid and triggering a humanitarian crisis — is built with EU technology. Despite tightening sanctions, parts for the Geran-2 are still flowing into Russia with ease.
Military
The drone is described as a tail-sitter VTOL platform with a ducted propeller configuration, combining vertical takeoff capability with the higher cruise efficiency associated with fixed-wing aircraft.
Radar
SAHARA is an autonomous UAV-borne synthetic aperture radar (SAR) system designed for situational awareness on and off the battlefield. It detects camouflaged positions and equipment, weapons storage. It delivers reliable intelligence data in inclement weather and during night-time operations.
Testing
The goal of the program has been to explore how an unmanned aircraft capable of firing air-to-air missiles could extend the reach and reduce the vulnerability of the launch platform, among other benefits.
Software
One of the world’s most feared cyber threat groups, Lazarus Group is allegedly backed by North Korea. Known for cybercrime and espionage, it has launched major disruptive attacks, including the 2014 Sony Pictures hack that exposed sensitive emails, unreleased films, and executives’ personal data.
C-UAS
Russia’s war against Ukraine has already reshaped global military thinking, but The Wall Street Journal reported that a major NATO drill last May revealed how unprepared Western forces remain for high-intensity combat dominated by drones and real-time battlefield intelligence.
Business
"This joint venture combines our battlefield-proven innovation with Germany’s industrial strength, turning operational expertise into scalable manufacturing. We are ready to share our unique combat-driven experience with our partners to strengthen collective resilience.”
Business
German and Ukrainian Government encourage industry partnership for thousands of AI-guided mid range strike systems in landmark European defence cooperation