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ESA Galileo second-generation satellite expansion
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Latest: Airbus and Thales Alenia Space secure Galileo satellite contracts
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded contracts to Airbus and Thales Alenia Space for the construction of four additional second-generation (G2) Galileo satellites. This expansion increases the total number of G2 s
Airbus 2026 financial and operational performance
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Latest: Airbus reports 7% revenue increase for first nine months of 2026
Airbus reported strong financial results for the first nine months of 2026, characterized by a 36% increase in net profit to 3.587 billion euros and a 7% increase in consolidated revenue to 50.6 billion euros. This growt
NATO air defense interoperability exercises
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Latest: NATO exercises test integrated air defense systems in Europe
During the Spartan Arrow 2026 military exercises in Crete, Greece, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius emphasized the need to expand NATO air defenses. German and Swedish forces conducted live-fire training against d
Airbus and Kratos U740 Valkyrie drone testing
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Latest: Airbus and Kratos advance collaborative combat drone technology
Airbus and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions have conducted the first European test flights of the U740 Valkyrie, an uncrewed combat aircraft designed for collaborative combat operations. The tests, performed at a faci
German IRIS-T SLM air defence deployment
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Latest: Germany certifies IRIS-T SLM air defense system
The IRIS-T SLM air-defence system, developed by Diehl Defence, is undergoing various operational adaptations and certifications for the German military. In October 2026, Diehl Defence and the German Federal Office of Bu
Unauthorized drone activity and security response at EU/DE-A
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Latest: Germany faces drone security gaps amid Airbus Valkyrie test flight
Unauthorized drone sightings have caused flight suspensions at major European airports, raising concerns regarding aviation security and hybrid threats to critical infrastructure. In Luxembourg, the airport suspended all
Open Cosmos satellite company expansion
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Latest: Open Cosmos to expand satellite production and workforce in Greece
The UK-based satellite company Open Cosmos has expanded its operational scope and financial resources. Initially, the company secured a role in supporting a national defence communications push, transitioning from Earth
Portugal fighter jet procurement competition
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Latest: Portugal evaluates F-35 as potential replacement for F-16 fleet
Portugal is engaged in a competitive process to replace its fleet of 28 F-16M fighter jets. Major aerospace manufacturers are vying for the contract, including Airbus with the Eurofighter Typhoon, Dassault Aviation with
Eutelsat OneWeb constellation service expansion
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Latest: Paratus Namibia launches Eutelsat OneWeb LEO satellite service
Eutelsat is expanding the utility and management of its OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation through new technological partnerships and software tools. To enhance environmental monitoring, Eutelsat has p
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