European Security & Defence

"European Security & Defence" (ESD) caters to a global audience across over 100 nations, focusing on European defense and security matters, military affairs, arms procurement, and industry insights. As an impartial publication, ESD explores significant international issues from political, military, technological, and industrial perspectives. The magazine features contributions from respected writers in politics, the military, government, and established research institutions. ESD is released every two months. In January 2015, it launched "ESD Spotlight," a bi-weekly online newsletter in English that complements the magazine.

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Singapore orders two more Type 218SG submarines from TKMS

5 days ago | euro-sd.com | Peter Felstead

ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) received a contract from Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) on 7 May 2025 for the construction of two additional Type 218SG submarines, which are known as the Invincible class in Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) service. The order increases the RSN’s total number of Invincible-class submarines to six, the first two of which were commissioned in September 2024.
BAE Systems receives USD 188.5 million full-rate production contract from USMC for 30 ACV-30s

5 days ago | euro-sd.com | Peter Felstead

BAE Systems has been awarded a USD 188.5 million (EUR 167 million) full-rate production (FRP) contract from the US Marine Corps (USMC) for 30 30 mm gun-armed Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV-30s), the company announced on 29 April 2025. The contract, which includes fielding support, spares and test equipment, is the first award as part of an FRP Lot 5/6 contract.
ST Engineering to provide Singaporean navy with suite of unmanned MCM systems

6 days ago | euro-sd.com | Peter Felstead

Singapore Technologies Engineering announced on 7 May 2025 that it has been awarded contracts by the Singaporean Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) to deliver a suite of unmanned mine countermeasures (MCM) systems for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
RAF’s Protector RG Mk1 is first large UAV to receive Military Type Certificate

6 days ago | euro-sd.com | Peter Felstead

The UK Military Aviation Authority has issued a Military Type Certificate (MTC) to the Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) MQ-9B unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which are known as Protector RG Mk1s in RAF service, GA-ASI announced on 8 May 2025. The MTC certifies that the Protector RG Mk1 has passed a rigorous airworthiness assessment and verifies that it is safe to operate without geographic restrictions, including over populated areas.
Patria and EuroTrophy working to integrate Trophy APS onto AMV XP

6 days ago | euro-sd.com | Peter Felstead

Finnish armoured vehicle manufacturer Patria and the European hub for the Trophy active protection system (APS), EuroTrophy, are working on integrating the APS onto the Armoured Modular Vehicle (AMV) XP 8×8. EuroTrophy is a joint venture founded in 2021 by Trophy manufacturer Rafael, KNDS Germany and General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS).
Ukrainian F-16 training and sustainment FMS package approved by US State Department

6 days ago | euro-sd.com | Peter Felstead

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Ukraine of F-16 training and sustainment and related equipment, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 2 May 2025. The required certification for the proposed FMS, which is worth an estimated USD 310.5 million (EUR 276.6 million), has been passed to the US Congress. From 2 May onwards, the congressional review period on this FMS is 30 days, compared to 15 days for NATO countries.
Sealartec solves issue of autonomous launch and recovery of USVs

6 days ago | euro-sd.com | Peter Felstead

Haifa-based maritime technology company Sealartec has closed a significant maritime capability gap by successfully deploying fully autonomous launch and recovery (ALR) systems for unmanned surface vessels (USVs).
Rheinmetall and ICEYE to form joint venture to produce satellites and other space solutions

1 week ago | euro-sd.com | Peter Felstead

Rheinmetall and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite specialist ICEYE are to further intensify their co-operation by establishing a joint venture for satellite production. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding to this effect on 8 May 2025. Rheinmetall is to be the majority shareholder in the new joint venture, named Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions, with 60% of the shares, while ICEYE will hold the remaining 40%.
Norwegian Sidewinder purchase approved by US State Department

1 week ago | euro-sd.com | Peter Felstead

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Norway of AIM-9X Block II air-to-air missiles and related equipment, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 2 May 2025. The proposed FMS, which is worth an estimated USD 370.9 million (EUR 328.3 million), has been passed to the US Congress for final approval.
Swedish FMV places follow-on order for Saab Lightweight Torpedoes

1 week ago | euro-sd.com | Peter Felstead

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the delivery of Saab Lightweight Torpedoes (SLWTs) and torpedo tubes, the company announced on 7 May 2025. The contract is valued at approximately SEK 1.3 billion (EUR 120 million), with deliveries beginning in 2026. The SLWT, named Torped 47 by the Swedish armed forces, is Sweden’s new lightweight torpedo system and is aimed at strengthening Sweden’s naval defence capabilities.