Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Airbus

Germany orders 20 new Eurofighters to strengthen air superiority

Airbus reports: Germany is strengthening its defence capabilities with the purchase of 20 new Eurofighters.

Also: Aviation24, The Aviationist, avionews.it and defensehere.com
2025-10-15T07:04:57.214231-07:00

Today In Defense

Last Updated: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, 9:22 AM PDT

2025-10-15T09:22:48.400252-07:00 2025-10-15T09:22:48.400252-07:00 (2025-10-15T09:22:48.400252-07:00)

Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
NEW
❗️
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

European Defense Officials Warn: Cyber and Multi-Domain Warfare Are Affecting Space Operations

By Via Satellite: Cyber is now considered a key warfighting domain and the era of cyber conflicts in space is already here. These were two of the key takeaways from two panels featuring top speakers from the French and German governments at the recent Space Defense and Security Summit (SDSS) in Paris.

2025-10-15T09:22:01.040051-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
❗️
Reuters

Germany and France sign implementation agreement for 'Odin's Eye' satellite early‑warning system to detect missile launches

By Reuters: Germany and France on Wednesday signed an implementation agreement for a satellite-based early warning system called Odin's Eye, which is meant to significantly improve Europe's ability to detect missile launches.

2025-10-15T07:04:43.666261-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   ATC   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation  
❗️
Reuters

EU scramble for anti-Russia 'drone wall' hits political, technical hurdles

By Reuters: Just hours after some 20 Russian drones entered Polish airspace last month, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said it was time for Europe to build a "drone wall" to protect its eastern flank.

Also: Economic Times and aa.com.tr
2025-10-15T00:24:33.803816-07:00
Event   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
❗️
FlightGlobal • Exclusive partner Honeywell

Kratos unveils Ragnarök cruise missile claiming 500 nm range and 36 kg warhead for low-cost long-range strikes

By FlightGlobal: Kratos has introduced the Ragnarök cruise missile, claiming it offers a low-cost solution for long-range strikes with a 500nm range and 36kg warhead capability.

Also: Defense Daily and 4 more
2025-10-15T00:49:45.164212-07:00
Supply Chain   Europe   North America   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation  
❗️
Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin and Diehl Defence sign MOU to expand global PAC-3 MSE production and supply chain

By Lockheed Martin: WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2025 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Diehl Defence have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore collaboration opportunities for Integrated Air and...

2025-10-14T08:01:47.274473-07:00