Share with your friendsKongsberg Gruppen achieved all-time high revenues and profits in 2024, capping a multi-year growth streak. The company’s success in 2024 reinforced its importance: it continues to deliver both economic value – profits, jobs, tax revenues – and
Share with your friendsThe United States has dominated the global arms trade for decades. In the past five years, its exports have surged, reinforcing its position at the top. But the ground is shifting. What are the trends, who are
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Share with your friendsIn response to escalating geopolitical tensions and a shifting global security landscape, the European Union (EU) has unveiled an ambitious plan to bolster its defence capabilities. Dubbed the “ReArm Europe” initiative, this strategy aims to mobilize up
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Share with your friendsDenmark has significantly enhanced its defence capabilities recently, particularly in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions. This move comes in response to escalating geopolitical tensions and renewed interest from U.S. President Donald Trump in acquiring Greenland. In
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Share with your friendsGermany has officially become a full member of the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) program as of January 2025, marking a significant advancement in European defence collaboration. This strategic move not only enhances Germany’s military capabilities but
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Share with your friendsPatria has made a decisive move in the global defence industry by acquiring ILIAS Solutions, a Belgium-based leader in digital defence platforms. This acquisition catapults Patria to the forefront of military digitalisation, reinforcing its commitment to data-driven
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Share with your friendsThe Italian Army has decided to significantly enhance its air defence capabilities by contracting Rheinmetall Italia S.p.A. to supply four Skynex air defence systems. The total value of the deal is approaching €280 million. The initial system,
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Share with your friendsThe Lithuanian defence industry has evolved significantly from its modest beginnings in the early 20th century, through the challenges of Soviet occupation, to its status as a burgeoning sector within the European defence landscape. It focuses on
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Share with your friendsLithuania’s defence industry traces its origins back to the interwar period when the country was establishing its sovereignty and building its military capabilities. In the 1930s, Lithuania focused on developing its military infrastructure and industries, including aviation.
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Share with your friendsThe Latvian government’s strategic push to boost defence spending and nurture local industry is beginning to bear fruit. A decade of growth in this sector reached a significant milestone with the inauguration of a new armoured vehicle
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