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Army

BAE Systems OneArc secures VBS4 enterprise license upgrade with Norwegian military

BAE Systems OneArc has been selected by the Norwegian Armed Forces for an enterprise license upgrade to VBS4, its virtual training platform. The multi-year agreement includes VBS Builder Edition, Blue IG, software support, and training services, advancing virtual mission rehearsal and interoperability with Nordic defence partners.

2 days ago • Norway

Army

Hanwha Aerospace secures €546 million follow-on contract for K9 howitzers in Finland

Hanwha Aerospace has finalized a €546 million agreement to supply the Finnish Ministry of Defence with 112 additional K9 Self-Propelled Howitzers. The deal reinforces Finland’s long-term artillery modernization strategy, with deliveries of the South Korean-manufactured units and integrated support components scheduled to commence in 2028.

3 days ago • Finland

Army

Hanwha Aerospace secures €546 million K9 howitzer follow-on contract from Finland

Hanwha Aerospace has signed a €546 million contract with the Finnish Ministry of Defence for additional K9 Self-Propelled Howitzers. The order brings Finland's K9 fleet to over 200 units, making it the third NATO member to reach that threshold, with deliveries scheduled from 2028 onward.

3 days ago • Finland

Investments & Funding

EIB and Societe Generale provide €153m for Sicily's 137 MW sand solar project

The EIB and Societe Generale have signed a €153 million financing package for the 137 MW Sand Solar photovoltaic plant in Sicily. The project, developed by Peridot Solar, will generate 256 GWh annually and aligns with Italy's 2030 energy and climate plan.

3 days ago • Italy

Renewable Energy

Nordex Group expands Spanish renewable footprint with 80 MW high-capacity turbine agreement

Nordex Group has finalized a contract to supply 13 N175/6.X turbines for an 80 MW wind project in Spain, scheduled for 2027. The agreement includes a 20-year service commitment and an option for a 40 MW capacity expansion, highlighting the growing demand for high-efficiency onshore wind technology in the European market.

3 days ago • Spain

Telecom & Connectivity

Northrop Grumman and 4iG to develop Hungary's first sovereign communications satellite

Northrop Grumman and 4iG Space and Defence Technologies have partnered to manufacture Hungary's inaugural national communications satellite. Utilizing the GEOStar-3 platform, the project aims to provide secure Ka-band services for regional government and commercial use, marking a critical advancement in Hungary’s independent aerospace capabilities and defense infrastructure.

7 days ago • Hungary

Army

Elbit Systems secures $750 million PULS artillery contract to modernize Hellenic Armed Forces

Following a bilateral defense agreement between Israel and Greece, Elbit Systems has been commissioned to supply PULS rocket artillery to the Hellenic Armed Forces. The $750 million deal involves hardware delivery over four years, long-term support, and a significant technology transfer component designed to bolster the Greek domestic defense manufacturing sector.

7 days ago • Greece

Automotive

BMW and Rimac Technology partner to debut Gen6 battery systems in all-electric i7

BMW Group has integrated advanced Gen6 battery technology into its upcoming i7 luxury sedan through a strategic partnership with Rimac Technology. The collaboration leverages high-density cylindrical cells to deliver superior range and charging performance, signaling a major shift in the luxury EV competitive landscape.

7 days ago • Germany;United States

Air Force

BAE Systems secures $180 million Sweden contract for TRIDON Mk2 mobile air defense systems

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has awarded BAE Systems a $180 million contract for the TRIDON Mk2, a mobile 40mm anti-aircraft system. The deal aims to fill critical gaps in modern air defense by providing a versatile platform capable of intercepting drones, cruise missiles, and armored ground units.

1 week ago • Sweden

Air Force

Raytheon secures $627 million Patriot contract for Netherlands air defence upgrade

Raytheon has been awarded a $627 million direct commercial sales contract to supply the Netherlands with Patriot air and missile defence equipment, including radars, launchers, and command stations. The deal supports modernisation of Dutch integrated air defence capabilities amid accelerating production timelines.

1 week ago • Netherlands

Telecom & Connectivity

Virgin Media Business Wholesale joins Connectbase platform to digitise UK connectivity sales

Virgin Media Business Wholesale has joined Connectbase as a Seller Cloud partner, enabling global carriers and managed service providers to access its UK fibre infrastructure through an automated API-driven platform. The partnership aims to increase international visibility of Virgin Media O2's near-national network as the company invests £2 billion in full-fibre upgrades.

1 week ago • United Kingdom

Power & Utilities

Amentum-Cavendish joint venture named owner's engineer for UK SMR project at Wylfa

Great British Energy has selected a joint venture between Amentum and Cavendish Nuclear as owner's engineer for its Rolls-Royce SMR project at Wylfa, North Wales. The 14-year contract, valued up to £300 million, provides independent technical assurance from design through commissioning to support final investment decision.

1 week ago • United Kingdom

Renewable Energy

European Energy divests 470 MW Lithuanian hybrid renewables project to Energix

European Energy has sold the Jonava hybrid renewable project in Lithuania to Energix, featuring 140 MW of wind, 330 MWp of solar, and 320 MWh of storage. The 470 MW development, scheduled for construction shortly with commercial operations targeted for 2027, demonstrates the company's project monetisation model.

1 week ago • Lithuania

Airports & Aviation

Consolidated Skywise subsidiary formed as Airbus merges digital and flight operations units

Airbus has combined its Skywise data platform and NAVBLUE flight operations systems into a unified, wholly owned subsidiary. Operating under the Skywise brand with 750 global employees, the move centralizes the company's digital aviation services.

2 weeks ago • France