Events
The Dutch company will show its Operator Kit in Idar-Oberstein on September 30, with a focus on bringing virtual reality training to military units outside dedicated facilities.
SPAIN
Spain has ordered 20 Destinus Hornet B1 interceptors for €1.15 million following naval trials aboard the F-81 Santa María frigate.
Startups
Dutch defense startup Fiducial says its autonomous drone software was used by a Ukrainian pilot to intercept a Russian Shahed in combat.
Poland
Saildrone has opened its European headquarters in Copenhagen and plans USV production in Poland, Norway and the Netherlands.
Netherlands
Netherlands based startup Intelic has introduced a digital procurement platform designed for European military drone acquisitions. The initiative aims to connect armed forces with verified European unmanned systems manufacturers amid rising demand for tactical UAV capabilities.
Germany
Rheinmetall has partnered with Destinus to establish a joint venture focused on developing rocket-based systems. The cooperation targets emerging requirements for high-speed strike capabilities. The initiative reflects growing European interest in advanced propulsion and long-range effects.
Netherlands
Netherlands-based RE-liON has registered a legal entity in Ukraine, marking its entry into the local defense technology market. The company specializes in virtual reality training systems for military applications.
Netherlands
Amsterdam-based Onodrim Industries has secured €40 million in seed funding from leading U.S. and European venture firms to accelerate the development of advanced defence manufacturing and networked systems, as Europe moves to strengthen its industrial and military capabilities.
Netherlands
Operational readiness is hardest to sustain when deployment tempo, instructor capacity, and training infrastructure constraints collide. As operational environments become more distributed, the gap between where forces operate and where they traditionally train continues to widen.
Norway
Europe’s top innovation clusters for ocean technology are joining forces under the EUROCEAN network, connecting testbeds across Norway, the Netherlands, Greece, and Croatia to strengthen Europe’s position in maritime autonomy, resilience, and technological sovereignty.