In the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, European governments have boosted defence budgets and begun a slow re‑armament. Listed defence firms have enjoyed surging valuations, while privately held groups are looking for ways to fund expansion. Against this backdrop,
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Finnish defence firm Patria and UK-based Babcock International Group have sealed a teaming agreement to produce the Patria 6×6 armoured vehicle within the United Kingdom, as part of the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme. Babcock may open more
Finnish defence firm Patria has unveiled a new tracked armoured vehicle, expanding its product line beyond the wheeled platforms for which it’s best known. The new vehicle – unofficially referred to as “Patria TRACKX” – was launched on the opening
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Saab has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace to explore the integration of the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) into the Chunmoo artillery rocket system. Görgen Johansson, head of Saab’s Dynamics business unit, said the
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has secured an exemption for military expenditure from Germany’s strict debt-brake rules, enabling a dramatic boost in the defence budget – and reverberating through Europe’s defence industry. Germany is embarking on its largest military buildup in decades,
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BAE Systems delivered robust financial results in 2024, reflecting strong defence sector momentum. Annual sales reached £28.3 billion, a ~14% year-on-year increase in constant currency terms. Underlying EBIT climbed to £3.0 billion, up 14% in constant currency, and operating profit was £2.69 billion,
Modern infantry combat isn’t just about mobility and firepower – it’s about what kind of firepower you can bring to the fight without dragging the soldier down. That’s where the Rheinmetall SSW40 throws a grenade into the old assumptions. Traditional
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The UK has long underinvested in defence, hiding behind percentage-of-GDP metrics while delivering woefully outdated capabilities. The 2025 Strategic Defence Review (SDR) commits to raising defence spending from ~2.3% to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, with ambition to reach 3%
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The skies over Iran have entered a new era of vulnerability. As Israel’s elite F‑35I “Adir” fighters carved deep into Iranian airspace, the United States launched a simultaneous strike using its GBU‑57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOPs), marking both countries’ most
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Thailand is modernising its air defences by selecting the Saab Gripen E/F fighter jet as the next cornerstone of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). Thailand’s renewed interest in the Gripen signals a desire for strategic flexibility in a region
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