On 4 September 2025, the Deep Tech Defence Alliance (DTDA) was officially launched with the stated ambition of multiplying Dutch defence exports tenfold while strengthening the Netherlands Defence Technological and Industrial Base
With the near-Earth asteroid Apophis set to skim past our planet on April 13, 2029—closer than many geosynchronous satellites—space scientists are racing to seize a once-in-millennia opportunity with missions that fit in a backpack
Rocket Lab USA finalized the acquisition of Geost, LLC, for about $275 million in a deal that included $125 million in cash, more than 3 million shares of common stock and up to $50 million in performance-based earnouts.
The French Defense Procurement Agency’s Auroch 4×4 platform, equipped with FN Herstal’s FN DEFENDER combat module, is undergoing trials as part of France’s expanded push into unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). This development signals increased efforts to modernize tactical mobility and combat systems through modular, adaptable platforms.
Ukrainian defense technology firm Fulltime Robotics has introduced its latest development, the SlimBeam laser-based anti-drone turret. The prototype was revealed during the IRON DEMO 2025 event.
Defense software maker Auterion will supply 33,000 artificial intelligence-driven “strike kits” for drones to Ukraine under a $50 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense.
Munich-based defense-tech startup Helsing has become Europe’s highest-valued private defense company, reaching a €12 billion valuation after a €600 million Series D round led by Spotify founder Daniel Ek
Slovak defence company DefTech released the Wolf 25-AD in June and has begun limited live-fire testing and delivery of prototypes to Ukraine. The system pairs a 25 mm rapid-fire turret, onboard sensors and AESA radar on a Wolf armoured chassis to address short-range aerial threats.
German defense firm Donaustahl GmbH has initiated large-scale production of its modular MAUS FPV drones. This development marks a significant advancement in NATO’s industrial drone manufacturing, directly supporting Ukraine’s frontline operations.
In March 2025, a significant operational security (OPSEC) failure occurred within the Trump administration when sensitive military plans were inadvertently exposed through the encrypted messaging app Signal. This breach has raised serious concerns about the handling of classified information and the vulnerabilities associated with using commercial communication platforms for sensitive government discussions. Incident Overview The…
