Jean-Brice Dumont appointed CEO of MBDA
Jean-Brice Dumont will become MBDA’s new Chief Executive Officer, from 1 November 2026, succeeding Eric Béranger who has led the Group since 2019. A handover process will start in October…
Eurosatory 2026.. SDA Exclusive Interview with Thales: Building Europe’s Next Generation of Integrated Air Defense and Battlefield Superiority
Private – Ali Omar As Europe accelerates its defense modernization amid an increasingly volatile security environment, advanced air defense, electronic warfare, artificial intelligence, and industrial resilience have become central pillars…
Germany turns to U.S. Tomahawk missiles as Europe expands long-range strike capabilities
Germany has reached an agreement with the United States to acquire Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles for deployment on German territory, Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced on Thursday, describing the move as…
Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall Move Forward with ATACMS Co-Production in Europe
During the NATO Summit Defense 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…
HAVELSAN’s ADVENT CMS Enters Service with Its First NATO Navy
HAVELSAN ADVENT Combat Management System (CMS) has entered service with the Romanian Navy, marking the first time the solution has been deployed by a NATO member. The delivery was completed…
MBDA’s CROSSBOW completes successful first firings
MBDA has announced successful firings of the CROSSBOW, as the latest milestone in the rapid development of a market ready ground launched deep strike capability. The firings, completed in December 2025…
Long-Range Precision Strike: Thales and Hanwha sign an MoU to ensure the compatibility of Hanwha Chunmoo guided missiles with Thales launcher X-Fire
Hanwha Aerospace and Thales have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on land-based long-range precision strike capabilities. Hanwha will adapt its Chunmoo guided missiles to be compatible with…
SDA Exclusive Interview with Khaled Al Zaabi at Eurosatory 2026: EDGE’s Vision for Defence Innovation, European Expansion, and Multi-Domain Operations
Private – Ali Omar During Eurosatory 2026, Security and Defense Arabia (SDA) conducted an exclusive interview with Khaled Al Zaabi, President – Platforms & Systems at EDGE Group, one of…
Eurosatory 2026: Thales launches RapidStriker, a complete system for protection against drones
Thales launches RapidStriker in response to the ubiquitous threat of drones. RapidStriker is a new generation of mobile air defence capability against drones and helicopters. RapidStriker implements a combination of…
ASELSAN Demonstrates DRONEDEF and EW Capabilities at EUROSATORY 2026
ASELSAN demonstrated the strength of its integrated multi-domain defense portfolio at EUROSATORY 2026, featuring DRONEDEF, the counter-UAV component of its Steel Dome air defense architecture, as well as advanced electronic…