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Innovative Portuguese TEKEVER drones surprise Russia
Defence News Europe - An innovative Portuguese TEKEVER AR3 drone surprises Russian authorities because they had never seen anything like it before, since the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) had a different tail and wing structure, according to statement by a Russian Commander on August 3, 2026:


Indra Spain invests €200 million for a Military Vehicles Plant
Defence News Europe - Indra Spain is investing 200 million euros for a Military Vehicles Plant to accelerate the development of one of Europe’s largest industrial Hubs with the capacity to produce around 500 military vehicles a year, according to an announcement dated July 30, 2026:


Portuguese company UAVision will test attack drones for the EDA
Defence News Europe - Portuguese company UAVision will test attack drones for the European Defence Agency (EDA) during the EU's OPEX26 exercise in Portugal. The experimentation will focus on Loitering Munition Systems, that is a type of attack drone that searches for a target before striking, under controlled, realistic and operationally relevant conditions. Here is the list of the Top 10 attack drone companies in the EU:


TEKEVER will supply the British Army under £400 million Project CORVUS
Defence News Europe - Portuguese drones from TEKEVER will supply the British Army under £400 million Project CORVUS. TEKEVER will provide a fleet of spy drones to equip British soldiers, according to an announcement by the British Ministry of Defence dated July 25, 2026. Here are the specifications of the AR5 surveillance drones:


Portugal purchases three frigates for around €3.9 billion
Defence News Europe - Portugal purchases three FREMM EVO frigates for around €3.9 billion from Italian company FINCANTIERI, with delivery expected to be between 2029 and 2030. Here are the specifications of FREMM EVO frigates:


Portugal increases Defence Spending to 3.1% of GDP in 2026
Defence News Europe - Portugal increases its Defence Spending to 3.1% of GDP in 2026, according to an announcement by Portugal´s Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, at the NATO Summit held in Ankara on July 7-8, 2026. Here is the list of Portugal´s Defence priorities:


What is Europe´s NATO Defence Investment per country in 2026?
Defence News Europe - Here is Europe´s NATO Defence Investment per country in 2026, as well as the the total NATO Defence Investment of Europe and Canada in 2026, according to the NATO report published on July 7th, 2026:


Portugal´s Navy will receive a Drone Carrier worth 132 million euros in April 2027
Defence News Europe - Portugal`s Navy will receive a drone carrier worth 132 million euros in April 2027, that is the first European multi-platform drone carrier:


Portugal will receive heavy military equipment worth 5.8 billion euros
Defence News Europe - Portugal will receive heavy military equipment worth 5.8 billion euros under the EU SAFE (Security Action for Europe) fund and is also revising its Military Programming Law. Here is date and the list of heavy military equipment to be received by Portugal, as well as Portugal´s Defence capabilities deployed under NATO, and Portugal´s share of GDP allocated to Defence:


What are the new EU Counter Terrorism measures?
Defence News Europe - Here are the new EU Counter Terrorism measures including measures to fight cross-border crime through Europol and Eurojust, according to an announcement published by the European Commission dated June 24, 2026:


Spanish FOSSA Systems raises 9.25 million euros for Defence Satellites
Defence News Europe - Spanish FOSSA Systems just raised 9.25 million euros for Defence Satellites in a funding round led by Kibo Ventures, according to an announcement dated June 24, 2026. Here are the new investors of FOSSA Systems and their expansion plans:


Portuguese Army tests drones for NATO with Beyond Vision
Defence News Europe - The Portuguese Army is testing military drones for NATO deployment with Portuguese Defense Manufacturing company Beyond Vision. The Portuguese drones will be deployed for a NATO mission in Slovakia at the end of this month.


Portugal´s Astral project invests in the development of Stealth Technology
Defence News Europe - Portugal´s Astral project obtains investment for the development of Stealth Technology with an investment of 1.86 million euros funded by Portugal 2030. The global market for materials capable of absorbing electromagnetic radiation is expected to grow to USD 1.1 billion by 2034. Here is what is Portugal´s Astral project and how it will impact Europe´s Defence Sector:


TEKEVER partners with Skeleton Technologies to advance European Defence
Defence News Europe - Protuguese drone company TEKEVER partners with Estonian company Skeleton Technologies to advance European Defence.


Top 10 countries in the Defence sector in Europe
Defence News Europe - Here are the Top 10 countries in the Defence sector in Europe in 2026, according to Dealroom report Tech Ecosystem Index 2026 published on May 28th, 2026:


Portugal launches an accelerator for the EU Defence sector
Defence News Europe - Portugal launches an accelerator for the EU Defence sector through Startup Leiria:


Top 10 countries on the frontlines of European Defence by VC Investment
Defence News Europe – Here are the Top 10 countries on the frontlines of European Defence by VC Investment in 2025 as well as the VC funds that invested in Tough Tech Defence startups, according to the Tough 10 countries by VC Funding report by Dealroom.co published in November 2025:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Nov 25, 2025


Portugal collaborates with NATO for tactical space-based intelligence
Defence News Europe - Portugal collaborates with NATO for tactical space-based intelligence providing target identification, through a collaboration between ICEYE, CTI Aeroespacial, the Portuguese Air Force, and Geosat. Here is what is the ICEYE ISR Cell for NATO space-based tactical Intelligence:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Oct 1, 2025
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