Investors in Europe’s defence industry are unintended winners from the Greenland drama, beyond Moscow and Beijing. Donald Trump’s threats towards Denmark have accelerated a trend already underway, as rising military budgets and doubts about the durability of US security guarantees
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Germany’s defence procurement is surging to historic levels. In mid-December 2025, the Bundestag’s budget committee cleared roughly €50 billion in new equipment contracts, pushing the 2025 defence budget to a record around €83 billion. Among the more than 100 projects
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The demand for personal ballistic protection has never been higher. The world is more dangerous and unpredictable than at any point in recent decades. At Milipol 2025 (18–21 November), manufacturers of ballistic protection gear gathered under one roof to showcase
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Ulbrichts Protection, the Austrian pioneer in titanium and titanium-hybrid ballistic helmets, has introduced a new generation of screwless helmets at Milipol Paris 2025. The company’s latest lineup highlights rifle-capable designs for both everyday police patrol and specialised tactical teams, signalling
In the early 1980s, Nokia emerged as a key player in Finland’s defence communications. Its rugged messaging devices—tested in snowdrifts, sauna kettles, and artillery camps—became legendary for their durability and reliability. Today, Nokia returns to the military electronics sector with
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The Israeli Merkava main battle tank has consistently been one of the best-protected tanks in the world. Israelis have learned the hard way that a small nation cannot afford to lose any of its well-trained tank soldiers. That is why
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Germany’s Bundeswehr is on the verge of commissioning a major new satellite constellation from an unprecedented partnership between defence giant Rheinmetall AG and Finnish start-up ICEYE. According to Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger, the plan is to deliver 40 low-Earth orbit
Heavy ballistic assault helmets have long been a hallmark of Russia’s special forces, especially in sieges and hostage situations. Over the past fifty years, various materials have been tested, but titanium has remained the preferred choice for protection. Russian assault
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The transformation of Valmet Automotive’s Uusikaupunki plant from a Saab car line to a future armoured-vehicle factory marks a new chapter in Finland’s industrial evolution: farewell, cars — welcome, armour. When Patria Land Oy and Valmet Automotive Oyj announced their
The Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition, held at London’s ExCeL centre on 9–12 September 2025, was one of the largest in the show’s history, drawing more than 1,600 exhibitors and 45,000 attendees. The event ran against a turbulent geopolitical backdrop
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