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Steyr Motors Secures Long-Term Supply Contract for 500 Motor-Generator Units in European Tank Program

The Austrian engine maker Steyr Motors has agreed a long-term framework contract with European land systems integrator KNDS for the delivery of at least 500 motor-generator units (MGUs) through 2034.

Austria

Austria to Launch First Military Satellite BEACONSAT in 2027

Austria’s first military satellite, BEACONSAT, is scheduled for launch in February 2027 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. Commissioned by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Defense, the satellite will focus on detecting interference with global navigation satellite systems from orbit.

Defense Trade Shows

Why Pre-Event Visibility Is Becoming Critical for Defense Companies at Trade Shows

As exhibition costs rise and decision-makers plan meetings weeks in advance, defense companies are rethinking how they approach trade shows. A growing number are adopting structured pre-event visibility strategies to build awareness before the doors open.

Austria

Steyr Arms Secures U.S. Distribution Order Following Precision Rifle Debut

Austrian manufacturer Steyr Arms has secured a significant U.S. commercial order linked to the debut of a new precision rifle platform. The agreement was concluded during the SHOT Show in Las Vegas and centers on exclusive distribution in the U.S. civilian market.

Austria

STEYR ARMS Appoints Petr Šnobl as Chief Operating Officer

Austrian small arms manufacturer STEYR ARMS GmbH has appointed Petr Šnobl as its new Chief Operating Officer. The company said the move is intended to strengthen operational management and support its ongoing industrial development.

Austria

Austria completes purchase of 12 Leonardo M-346FA jets, restoring full domestic pilot training capability by 2028

Austria finalizes the purchase of 12 Leonardo M-346FA jets, restoring full domestic pilot training by 2028 and strengthening its dual-fleet strategy alongside the Eurofighter.

Austria

Switzerland Weighs Joint Air Force Framework With Austria as F-35 Costs Spark Political Pushback

Switzerland is weighing a cooperative air-defense model with Austria and France as critics argue the planned F-35 acquisition is overpriced and ill-suited for modern drone-era threats.

BOSNIA / AUSTRIA

Bosnia and Austria Expand Defense Cooperation Through Graz-Krems Framework

Bosnia and Austria reaffirmed strong defense ties and agreed to deepen cooperation under the Graz-Krems regional format, focusing on training, education, and arms control initiatives with UNIDIR.

Austria

Austria’s Tactical Reality: From Professional Simulation to Public Experience

Vienna hosts Europe’s first public tactical VR event, bringing authentic special-forces simulation to civilians. TacticaVR merges defense-grade realism, teamwork, and immersive technology — redefining how Europe experiences tactical performance.

Austria

Bundeskanzler Stocker Calls for Stronger EU Defense Readiness: “We Cannot Be lulled into False Security”

Bundeskanzler Stocker Urges Stronger EU Defense Readiness in Copenhagen.

Austria

Austrian Lawmakers Urge Stronger Defense Spending During Taipei Visit

Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) met Wednesday with a visiting Austrian parliamentary delegation, led by Werner Amon, chair of the Austria-Taiwan Friendship Group.