Rheinmetall, Destinus to form joint venture for missiles April 22, 2026 The joint venture to be set up during the second half of 2026 will manufacture, market and deliver advanced missile systems, including cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery.
Auterion Airlogix JV receives contract for AI-guided strike systems April 17, 2026 The contract covers mid-range X-wing and delta-wing unmanned aerial systems manufactured in Germany for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is the largest German production order for heavy autonomous strike drones to date.
EU outlines plan to speed up defence innovation April 16, 2026 The European Commission has unveiled a new EUR 115 million funding instrument aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of disruptive defence technologies, with a strong focus on SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups across the EU.
Electronics under pressure: how real-world conflict is reshaping design assumptions April 14, 2026 For years, defence electronics followed a relatively stable logic. Systems were designed against defined threat models, tested in controlled environments, certified, and then deployed with the expectation that they would remain valid over time.
India signs $47M contract for Russian air defence system April 13, 2026 The USD 47 million contract for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile Systems for the Indian Army was signed with JSC Rosoboronexport, Russia’s state intermediary agency for the export/import of defense and dual-use products, technologies and services.
UAV defence moves beyond standalone systems April 09, 2026 Cities and critical infrastructure are no longer exposed only to direct, conventional threats. Increasingly, they are tested through disruptions to energy systems, communications, logistics, and command layers – often without a clearly defined frontline.
European EMS consolidation accelerates as defence demand reshapes the market March 17, 2026 European electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers are entering a new phase marked by consolidation, rising defence demand, and increasing geopolitical pressure on supply chains.
Strengthen PCB procurement in Europe – risks of Asian dependency February 27, 2026 Unilateral dependence on Asia for PCBs is a strategic risk. For six years, global geopolitics has been showing us more and more clearly that supply chains are fragile. The pandemic caused massive disruptions, semiconductor shortages led to allocations, the war in Ukraine exacerbated raw material uncertainties, and protectionist measures by the US and the deliberate isolation of Asian markets have made free global trade an illusion.
Stark boosts European footprint with R&D hub in Ukraine and office in Greece February 16, 2026 German defence technology company Stark has announced the opening of an R&D hub in Ukraine and a regional office in Greece, marking a strategic expansion across Europe.
Defence electronics in 2025: Key developments followed by the Evertiq audience December 22, 2025 Defence electronics has become one of the fastest-growing segments of Europe’s technology landscape. Rising military budgets, new procurement cycles, digitalisation of battlefield systems and the need for resilient supply chains are transforming the electronics industry into a strategic pillar of national security. Reading patterns on Evertiq clearly show that the audience is most interested in topics related to industrial collaboration, AI in defence, robotics, component manufacturing, sourcing, and critical materials.
Kongsberg teams up with Helsing to boost European space capability December 12, 2025 The companies aim to deploy a sovereign, space-based intelligence, surveillance, and targeting (IST) constellation with an interconnected comms layer for Europe by 2029.
MediSensonic: Microwave technologies in medicine and defence December 11, 2025 For years, the Polish company MediSensonic has been known primarily for its medical microwave technologies – including its work on non-invasive glucose monitoring. Today, the company is expanding its presence into dual-use and defence markets, developing microwave anti-drone systems, passive detection platforms and a noise-based radar shield.
HFE aims to invest $3.2 billion in renewable energy in India December 02, 2025 Under the agreement, Hero Future Energies (HFE) will establish the renewable energy generation projects in two phases, creating over 15,000 direct and indirect jobs in total in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Quantum Systems triples valuation, raises €180 million December 01, 2025 The new capital will fuel its multi-domain expansion across air, land, and maritime use cases. The German drone maker will accelerate its AI, software, and hardware development across all domains, connected by the multi-domain mission software MOSAIC UXS.
Rheinmetall, ICEYE establish joint venture in Neuss November 14, 2025 Rheinmetall AG holds 60 per cent of the shares in the joint venture, while ICEYE Oy holds 40 per cent. Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions will commence operations in 2025, with the first satellite to be manufactured locally in 2026.
India’s HAL signs MOU with Russian firm to build civil aircraft October 30, 2025 HAL is expected to have the rights to manufacture SJ-100, a twin-engine, narrow-body aircraft, for domestic customers. However, Russian firm United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) is under US, EU and British sanctions.
Cybersecurity cannot be an afterthought October 15, 2025 In a world where almost every device is connected to the internet, the line between convenience and risk has virtually disappeared. This concerns not only private users, but also companies, public institutions and entire states. Piotr Konieczny, cybersecurity expert and founder of Niebezpiecznik.pl, spoke about the reality of digital threats and the current state of security during this year’s Evertiq Expo in Kraków.
Helsing and ARX Robotics announce strategic partnership October 06, 2025 The partnership is European in scope. Both companies can tap into battle-proven systems and experience from Ukraine, where networked technologies in the land domain are already a crucial factor in combat.
Orbotix secures €6.5M to boost AI drone systems October 02, 2025 Warsaw-based Orbotix Industries, a Polish-Romanian DefenseTech startup, has raised EUR 6.5 million to accelerate the development of autonomous drone systems supported by artificial intelligence. The funding round was led by U.S. fund Bravo Victor Venture Capital (BVVC), with participation from European investors Gustav Söhne Verwaltung and Leryon Global Holdings.
Terma establishes subsidiary in Ukraine September 16, 2025 Danish defence company Terma has established a fully owned subsidiary in Kyiv, underscoring its long-term commitment to supporting Ukraine’s defence and recovery.
Saab team up with Polish defence companies WB Group and PGZ September 03, 2025 Swedish defence and security company, Saab, has signed two agreements with Polish defence companies WB Group and PGZ Group during the MSPO defence industry exhibition in Kielce, Poland, to explore potential collaboration in a range of security and defence projects.
Korea Zinc and Lockheed Martin ink MOU on germanium supply August 26, 2025 Korea Zinc and US defence contractor Lockheed Martin have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to supply and procure germanium and collaborate on establishing resilient critical minerals supply chains.
Flex confirms damage to Ukrainian facility after missile strike August 22, 2025 EMS provider Flex has confirmed that its facility in Mukachevo, Ukraine, was damaged during the Russian missile strike on August 21, the company said in a press release the same day.
Russian missile hits Flex's plant in western Ukraine August 21, 2025 A Russian missile strike hit the US-owned Flex electronics factory in Mukachevo, Zakarpattia Oblast, overnight on August 21, according to Ukrainian authorities.
A homemade crisis: Europe's EMS market shrank 14% in 2024 August 06, 2025 At Evertiq Expo Berlin, market analyst Dieter Weiss (in4ma) and Christoph Solka (IPC, today Global Electronics Association) took the stage once more — not to speak of promise and growth, but of collapse. With data from over 400 companies and biting commentary, the duo unpacked what they claim to be the worst year for Europe’s EMS industry in two decades — and a crisis entirely of the industry’s own making.
European components distribution slowdown continues in 2nd quarter July 31, 2025 Semiconductor distribution sales in Europe experienced a significant decline of 14%, amounting to €2.20 billion. Among the major countries, Austria faced again the steepest drop with a decrease of almost 37%, followed by France with a reduction of 20%.
Taiwan adds China’s Huawei and SMIC to export control list June 16, 2025 The two Chinese companies, who are already on a US trade blacklist, have been put on Taiwan’s “Strategic High-Tech Commodities Entity List” together with many of their international subsidiaries.
Europe's PCB landscape: 2024’s top 30 manufacturers revealed June 05, 2025 Evertiq has previously reported on the long-term decline of the European PCB industry. Back in the 1990s, the EU accounted for around 20–30% of global production. Today, that figure stands at just 2%. But who are the champions still holding strong in the storm?
Europe’s top 20 defence companies: Who leads the arms race? May 28, 2025 The global defence industry never sleeps. Geopolitical tensions – from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East to the arms build-up in East Asia – are fuelling record-breaking investments in military technology and production.
Ukrainian drone strike targets Russian semiconductor plant May 22, 2025 Ukraine’s military claims it successfully struck a Russian semiconductor facility in the Oryol region during a drone operation.
Quantum Systems raises €160M to boost aerial intelligence solutions May 13, 2025 German company Quantum Systems’ drones and intelligence systems are currently used by NATO-aligned forces, including those in Germany, Ukraine, Australia, New Zealand and Spain.
China achieves ground-breaking robot welding for oil and gas pipelines April 09, 2025 Robot welding and inspection crews have entered the process of large-scale production to support the long-distance construction of oil and gas pipelines.