MUNICH — German space company Isar Aerospace is preparing for the inaugural test flight of its Spectrum rocket. The launch, initially scheduled for March 24 from Norway’s Andøya Spaceport, was postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions. The company is now targeting a new launch window on March 27, pending suitable conditions. Founded in 2018 by…
The European defense industry is set to receive a major boost from the European Union’s newly announced Readiness 2030 program, an initiative designed to enhance the continent’s military preparedness and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, particularly from the United States.
Stark Systems, a Berlin-based defense technology company, has acquired Pleno, a startup specializing in autonomous navigation and swarming software for drones.
BRUSSELS — The European Union is intensifying efforts to bolster its strategic autonomy in space by investing in advanced microelectronics and critical technologies. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on non-European suppliers and position Europe at the forefront of the rapidly evolving global space sector. Over the past decade, the European Commission has prioritized the…
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.
German defense tech startup Stark raised $62 million in a Series B round led by Sequoia Capital, boosting its valuation to approximately $500 million. The round drew support from U.S. and institutional investors, positioning Stark to scale its AI-driven loitering drone and battlefield system capabilities.
The KORKUT 100/25 SB variant marks Aselsan’s latest step in tactical counter-drone systems, combining programmable 25 mm airburst munitions with autonomous electro-optical targeting and vehicle-mounted mobility. It reflects Turkey’s commitment to modular, agile, and layered drone defense architectures amid evolving battlefield threats.
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.
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian state-owned railway company Ukrzaliznytsia reported on Tuesday that its online freight services had been disrupted by a cyberattack. The attack, which occurred on Sunday, also affected passenger services, leading to temporary shifts to manual operations. Ukrzaliznytsia, the nation’s largest cargo carrier, first alerted the public to an IT system failure on…
