Latest European Defence Market News

Orbital UAV has secured a pivotal engine order for heavy-lift drones, expanded its diagnostic support with Textron Systems, and entered a strategic MoU to participate in a NATO-aligned UAV program.

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) addresses rumours about relocating its headquarters and stock listing to Europe, affirming no such decisions have been made despite strong growth in European defence markets.

AML3D Limited has reported a remarkable 360% increase in customer receipts for the December 2025 quarter, driven by strong demand from the US defence sector and a robust order book of A$16.5 million for FY26. The company is accelerating its US scale-up strategy while expanding into UK and European defence markets.

DroneShield has landed a $49.6 million contract to supply handheld counterdrone systems to a European military customer, with deliveries and payments expected to complete by Q1 2026.

AML3D Limited reported steady quarterly receipts alongside a landmark US Navy Letter of Intent and significant orders, underpinning a major growth phase in the US and Europe.

Vection Technologies secures a $7.8 million initial order under a $22.3 million multi-year framework with a NATO-approved European defence partner, reinforcing its role in the defence XR market.

AML3D has appointed Arc Additive as its UK and European distribution partner, marking a strategic push into key manufacturing and defence markets across Europe. This move follows a successful capital raise and a contract with BAE Systems UK, underpinning AML3D’s growth ambitions.

AML3D Limited reports a 77% jump in US customer receipts and secures a pivotal US Navy Letter of Intent worth up to $200 million, underpinning its rapid expansion in defence manufacturing.