Europe’s time to shine in space? 2026 preview
Germany is sprinting to pump up its military space systems, perhaps changing the balance of power in setting European-wide priorities.
European Defense Fund invests in ‘Bodyguard’ satellite development to ‘counteract’ orbital threats
The project is designed "to increase Europe’s independence and superiority in space," the EDF's two-page fact sheet says.
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From backlogs to breakthroughs: Why the defense industrial base is turning to agentic AI
Agentic AI helps defense manufacturers speed up production, cut complexity and improve decision-making across global supply chains.
Naval surveillance to EW: European Union approves nearly $1 billion to fund over 40 defense projects
Air, naval and space-based early warning projects are among the most high-profile efforts to receive funding.
Some Advice For Companies Seeking European Defense Fund Money
Maj. Donatas Palavenis of Lithuania lays out an analysis for what makes an EDF pitch successful.