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NATO Support and Procurement Agency Orders Additional Shield V-BAT Drones for Greek Military

NATO Support and Procurement Agency Orders Additional Shield V-BAT Drones for Greek Military

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has placed an order for additional Shield V-BAT vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the Hellenic Armed Forces of Greece. These additional aircraft will expand Greece's existing V-BAT fleet, which is utilized for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions across both land and sea environments. Shield stated that operating a common V-BAT fleet across the Greek Army and Navy will enable shared training, maintenance procedures, and operational experience, thereby enhancing interoperability between the two services. The V-BAT is designed for operations without runways, capable of launching and landing from ships, islands, coastlines, and other austere sites, and boasts an endurance of over 12 hours with a heavy-fuel engine. The order was placed under the NSPA's UAS Support Partnership framework, which allows participating nations to procure and support uncrewed aerial systems throughout their service lives.

Former NATO Commander Cavoli Warns U.S. Cannot Sustain Global Military Aid, Urges Allies to Build Capabilities

Former NATO Commander Cavoli Warns U.S. Cannot Sustain Global Military Aid, Urges Allies to Build Capabilities

General (Ret.) Christopher Cavoli, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, stated that the U.S. is no longer structurally positioned to assist in every global conflict. Speaking at the Israel Private Markets Summit, Cavoli identified three critical trends shaping the current threat landscape: traditional adversaries like Iran, Russia, China, and North Korea are increasingly collaborating on the battlefield; cheap commercial technology is enabling limited countries and groups to conduct long-range, precise strikes, making defense more costly; and international institutions that once managed state friction have lost authority, leaving nations feeling more isolated. Cavoli emphasized that the Ukraine conflict exposed the Western industrial base's unreadiness, as modern warfare consumes munitions faster than they can be produced. He noted that the U.S. military was designed to handle one major regional conflict at a time.

CAE Reports Mixed Q2 Fiscal 2027 Results, Raises Full-Year Outlook for Adjusted EPS and Operating Income Margin

CAE Reports Mixed Q2 Fiscal 2027 Results, Raises Full-Year Outlook for Adjusted EPS and Operating Income Margin

CAE Reports Mixed Q2 Fiscal 2027 Results, Raises Full-Year Outlook for Adjusted EPS and Operating Income Margin

NATO Emphasizes Measurable Capabilities Over Plans for Member Resilience

NATO Emphasizes Measurable Capabilities Over Plans for Member Resilience

NATO is shifting its focus towards measuring member states' resilience through tangible capabilities rather than relying solely on laws, strategies, or continuity plans. A new model proposes assessing each of NATO’s seven resilience requirements across five dimensions: regulatory, organizational, resource, operational, and verification. This approach aims to ensure that member states can maintain essential functions during disruptions. For instance, in civil communications, NATO requires reliable and secure systems during crises. The new assessment would measure service availability, restoration time after failure, backup system switch-over time, network redundancy, and the proportion of the population reached by alert systems. Exercises would then test these capabilities, identifying gaps and necessary corrective actions. This initiative seeks to translate NATO's resilience requirements into concrete, testable capabilities with assigned indicators and thresholds.

Italy Considers Temporary Pause on Aster Air Defense Missile Deliveries to Ukraine Amid Stockpile Concerns

Italy Considers Temporary Pause on Aster Air Defense Missile Deliveries to Ukraine Amid Stockpile Concerns

Italy is contemplating a temporary suspension of its Aster air defense missile shipments to Ukraine. This consideration stems from an urgent need to preserve Italy's national security stockpile levels, as reported by ANSA on November 11. Despite this potential pause in missile deliveries, Italy's broader commitment to supporting Kyiv remains firm. The upcoming military assistance package from Rome is expected to prioritize power generators and specialized equipment. These resources are intended to aid in repairing Ukraine's energy infrastructure, which has sustained damage during Russia's full-scale invasion. The decision to potentially halt missile deliveries also reflects industrial constraints and production timelines, as defense manufacturers face challenges in rapidly replacing transferred stock. This move mirrors a similar decision made by Germany regarding Patriot system interceptors on November 7. The contents of Italy's defense package remain classified, with Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosett...

Ondas Inc. Reports Record Q3 2026 Revenue of $167.5 Million, Raises Full-Year Outlook

Ondas Inc. Reports Record Q3 2026 Revenue of $167.5 Million, Raises Full-Year Outlook

Ondas Inc., a provider of autonomous systems and defense technologies, announced record financial results for the third quarter of 2026. The company's revenue surged to $167.5 million, marking a 100% sequential increase from Q2 2026 and a more than 16-fold increase compared to Q3 2025. On a pro forma organic basis, revenue grew 64% year-over-year. This growth was driven by strong performance across its portfolio, particularly in C-UAS (Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems) systems, precision strike, and land systems. Ondas captured $214 million in new orders during the quarter, increasing its backlog to $835 million. The company also raised its full-year 2026 revenue target to at least $550 million and initiated a 2027 revenue target of at least $1.1 billion.

On Holding Reports Record Q3 Sales and Margins, Raises Outlook Amid U.S. Tariff Refunds

On Holding Reports Record Q3 Sales and Margins, Raises Outlook Amid U.S. Tariff Refunds

On Holding Reports Record Q3 Sales and Margins, Raises Outlook Amid U.S. Tariff Refunds

HGH Secures French Navy Contract for Spynel-F Infrared Surveillance Systems

HGH Secures French Navy Contract for Spynel-F Infrared Surveillance Systems

HGH, an infrared imaging and surveillance systems group, has announced a contract to supply three Spynel-F panoramic infrared camera systems to the French Navy. This acquisition marks the second phase of experimentation with the Maritime Gendarmerie, following successful first-phase trials in January 2026 that evaluated the system's performance and suitability. The Spynel-F system is a compact, staring panoramic infrared imaging device with a 30 Hz frame rate, integrated digital stabilization, and a 180° horizontal field of view, configurable for 360° coverage. It is designed for installation on both manned and unmanned vessels to support navigation, collision avoidance, and search and rescue operations. The system utilizes HGH's proprietary CYCLOPE software and GAIA Artificial Intelligence algorithms for automatic detection, precise tracking, and accurate classification of both air and surface targets. The French Navy plans to test the system on four different types of vessels to assess its interoperabili...

Two Ukrainian Companies Secure NATO Tenders for First Time Through New Cooperation Mechanism

Two Ukrainian Companies Secure NATO Tenders for First Time Through New Cooperation Mechanism

Two Ukrainian companies have successfully won NATO tenders for the first time, a development facilitated by a new special cooperation mechanism established by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). This mechanism, known as the Security Cooperation Support Partnership, is specifically designed to enable Ukrainian companies to participate in NATO procurement programs. Alyona Getmanchuk, head of the Mission of Ukraine to NATO, announced this achievement, noting that the initiative helps integrate Ukrainian companies into NATO’s defense innovation and industrial ecosystem. The special partner-matching mechanism also allows Ukrainian companies and startups to find partners in NATO member states for joint technology development, testing, and scaling up defense production. Ukraine also became the first NATO partner to sign a memorandum with NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA).

Cadre Reports Strong Q3 2026 Earnings, Exceeding Analyst Expectations

Cadre Reports Strong Q3 2026 Earnings, Exceeding Analyst Expectations

Cadre Reports Strong Q3 2026 Earnings, Exceeding Analyst Expectations

Germany's Helsing to unveil AI-based military software as a rival to Palantir

Germany's Helsing to unveil AI-based military software as a rival to Palantir

BERLIN, Nov 10 (Reuters) - German defence firm Helsing will present new artificial intelligence-based military targeting software on Wednesday, seeking to benefit from growing concerns among European governments about relying on US companies such as Palantir.

International Crisis Group Briefing Highlights EU and Turkey's Divergent Approaches to Black Sea Security Amid Russian Dominance Concerns

International Crisis Group Briefing Highlights EU and Turkey's Divergent Approaches to Black Sea Security Amid Russian Dominance Concerns

A recent briefing by the International Crisis Group (ICG) has analyzed the complex relationship between the European Union and Turkey regarding Black Sea security. Despite ongoing political frictions, both entities share a common goal: to limit Russian dominance in the region. The ICG's analysis, released amidst the war in Ukraine and evolving questions about long-term U.S. security commitments in Europe, maps out their overlapping interests, contrasting threat perceptions, and potential avenues for cooperation that do not necessitate full strategic alignment. The EU views an unchecked Russia as an existential threat to frontline states and has implemented robust sanctions and military support for Ukraine, alongside a dedicated Black Sea Strategy. Turkey, while also seeking to prevent Russian control, approaches Russia as a powerful neighbor to be managed, emphasizing deterrence without provoking Moscow. Turkey has supplied Ukraine with drones but has not joined EU sanctions, citing economic costs and ener...