HD Advanced Technologies (HDAT), a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, and the American-Israeli company Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS), a subsidiary of US-based Ondas, are joining forces to manufacture counter-drone systems in Germany. 

Now that hopes for a major contract for frigates (Type F126) have fallen through, the stock market is punishing Rheinmetall, which had previously been a high-flyer, according to dpa.

The defence contractor Rheinmetall from Düsseldorf (Germany) only partially met market expectations in the first quarter of 2026, as has now become known. However, the annual forecast is confirmed.

Recently, the Bundeswehr is said to have sent out the tender for SatcomBW Level 4. It has now emerged that not only Rheinmetall and OHB but also Airbus are looking to tackle the project together.

How engineers and technology leaders can contribute to Europe’s sovereignty and resilience will be the focus of the next Blueprint Talk, broadcast live on July 21 from the CADFEM headquarters in Grafing near Munich.

Rheinmetall is transferring proven autonomous vehicle technology from defence applications to space exploration by contributing its PATH autonomy system to Canada's next generation lunar rover programme.

During the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Rheinmetall announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that addresses the immediate demand for locally produced munitions in Europe.

With a profit of just under 130 million euros, it has clearly paid off for the defense supplier SMAG, based in Salzgitter, to go public.

Nine small satellites built in Würzburg are setting a European record while demonstrating industrial satellite production, cooperative mission capabilities, and innovative Earth observation technologies.

Electronic procurement is no longer merely a downstream ordering process. Companies that evaluate components only after the design phase are building risks into the bill of materials, including risks related to availability, obsolescence, traceability, and production readiness.

As part of the official German delegation to the NATO Summit in Ankara, Quantum Systems announced the expansion its international manufacturing network to continuously increase production capacity and support allied armed forces.

RSI Europe launches the Drone Repeater Kit, a field-tested airborne retransmission system.

The Technical University of Würzburg-Schweinfurt (located in Germany) is working together with the aerospace-specialised engineering firm Kasaero on a modular electric fuel cell propulsion system. This is intended to enable retrofitting of existing ultralight aircraft with a climate-neutral drive.

Drones and counter-UAS are the test case for whether Europe can industrialise defence technology fast enough: not as isolated products, but as networked systems of sensors, software, electronic warfare, production, maintenance and operational adaptation.

Every gram counts when it comes to zero-emission flight: Busch’s Mink MH recirculation blower reduces hydrogen consumption in ETH Zurich’s H2-Sling research aircraft. By precisely recirculating unburned fuel back to the anode, the range and efficiency are increased—crucial factors for the planned flight across the Alps.

The £4.6 billion contract awarded to industry joint venture Edgewing, funded jointly by the three partner nations, will advance the next stage of the aircraft's design.

Europe’s defence capability will increasingly be shaped by software, data architectures and digital supply chains. If Europe wants to strengthen its military readiness, it must also build the technological sovereignty, resilience and adaptability of its defence systems.

Photonic co-processors will not replace GPUs overnight. But Q.ANT’s deployments at LRZ, Jülich and IONOS show that Europe may have found a credible path into a critical layer of future AI infrastructure.

What can the 2026 World Cup teach us about software-defined defence and data-driven decision-making under pressure?

This Matlab simulation workflow advances unmanned aerial systems safety by fusing radar and lidar data for robust environmental surveillance. Covering scenario creation, sensor modeling, and tracking, the environment delivers automatic C/C++ code generation for dual-use embedded deployment

Germany has taken a major step towards introducing operational high energy laser weapons by awarding a development contract for the country's first laser based weapon system for the Bundeswehr.

Europe's defence industry faces a strategic supply chain vulnerability because critical permanent magnets remain deeply embedded in Chinese dominated value chains despite apparently diversified supplier networks.

Between FPV drones, tactical UAS, MALE platforms and loitering munitions, a new military-technological capability field is emerging—with significant consequences for industry, procurement and battlefield operations.

Germany is to be better protected against missile attacks with its own defence system. One of the three locations is in southern Germany. However, it will take some time before the facility becomes operational.

In this interview, Ralph Eberspaecher, Partner at 4flow, outlines how resilience in defence supply chains means rapid recovery, adaptive planning and end‑to‑end transparency. He discusses the state’s role, scenario testing, SME inclusion, obsolescence management and the need for digital control‑tower capabilities.

Additive manufacturing is gaining increasing application in the defence sector as governments and militaries worldwide seek to implement innovative new ways of designing, building, and operating battlefield equipment across land, sea, and air. 

Interference-free communication is the backbone of modern infrastructure, especially for the heightened security requirements outlined in the KRITIS umbrella law. To reliably meet these requirements today and in the future, specialised measurement and testing technology is essential.

Tool safety requirements in aviation continue to rise, with operators demanding not only mechanical precision but also enhanced measures for FOD prevention, documentation security, and mobility. Responding to these needs, STAHLWILLE has introduced the 13243a WT/TS Avionik, a comprehensive avionics tool set housed in a rugged tool trolley—purpose-built for MRO providers, airlines, and training facilities.