Keywords: Defence technology


Moroccan entrepreneur leads French startup focused on defence artificial intelligence

Moroccan-born entrepreneur Mouad Meghari is emerging as a figure in Europe’s defence technology sector through his leadership of Harmattan AI, a French startup specialising in artificial intelligence for military applications. His career reflects the growing role of AI in defence systems and the......

Morocco and the United States begin preparations for African Lion 2027 military exercises

Morocco and the United States have officially begun preparations for African Lion 2027, the multinational military exercise expected to bring together forces from more than 45 countries. Scheduled to begin on April 19, 2027, the next edition is set to include an expanded programme covering land, sea,......

UAE defence firms target new markets and partnerships at Marrakech Airshow

The United Arab Emirates is stepping up its push for international defence business as four of its companies prepare to showcase weapons systems, drones, military vehicles and digital technologies at the Marrakech Airshow, scheduled for 7–10 October. A strategic showcase for Emirati defence companies EDGE......

Moroccan company unveils autonomous drone prototype with claimed 2,000-kilometre range

Moroccan defence technology company Ballistic Defense System (BDS) has announced the completion of the first prototype of an autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle, highlighting the growing involvement of Moroccan companies in the development of advanced defence and aerospace technologies. The company announced......

Germany weighs greater autonomy for AI-enabled weapons amid concerns over human control

Germany is reassessing how artificial intelligence could be used in future military operations, with new Bundeswehr documents reportedly allowing a wider role for autonomous functions in weapons systems while raising questions about how much direct human involvement should be required. An investigation......

Europe’s defence industry struggles to keep pace with Ukraine’s wartime demands

Europe’s defence industry faces a growing challenge as Ukraine pushes its Western partners to move beyond conventional arms deliveries and toward joint production, technology transfers and industrial partnerships capable of responding more rapidly to battlefield needs. Kyiv is increasingly seeking......

India produces first fully domestically made AK-203 rifle

India has reached a new milestone in its efforts to strengthen domestic defence manufacturing with the production of its first AK-203 assault rifle made entirely from Indian-sourced components and materials. The rifle was manufactured and tested by Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), the joint......

BAE Systems unveils Brontanax as UK enters uncrewed fighter jet race

British defence giant BAE Systems has unveiled a new unmanned fighter aircraft concept named Brontanax, marking the United Kingdom's latest move into the rapidly expanding market for autonomous combat aviation. The company presented a model of the aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow, showcasing......

Europe’s defence startup Helsing raises $1.8 billion, reaching $18 billion valuation

Helsing has secured $1.8 billion in a Series E funding round, lifting its valuation to $18 billion and reinforcing its position as Europe's best-funded defence technology startup. The investment marks one of the largest fundraising rounds ever completed by a European defence technology company,......