Italy
KNDS and Leonardo have agreed to jointly develop a new mobile artillery system, combining KNDS artillery technology with Leonardo’s protected wheeled platform for Italy’s upcoming army procurement programme.
Turkey
Turkey has signed a $10.7 billion agreement with the U.K. to purchase 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, marking a major step in defense cooperation and revitalizing Turkey’s air force ahead of the Kaan fighter rollout.
Forecasts
Europe’s rearmament push is fueling a decade-long boom for its defense industry, with revenues forecast to grow 10.5% to 11.5% annually as nations meet NATO’s 2035 targets. Germany and Eastern Europe lead the surge, while fiscal strains and politics could test the continent’s resolve.