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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


Portuguese company Tekever confirms the acquisition of a British airport
Defence News Europe - Portuguese Unicorn Tekever confirms the acquisition of a British airport through the acquisition of the airport infrastructure of West Wales Airport.

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Jul 21, 2025


Portuguese drone manufacturer Tekever buys Cocoon Experience
Defence News Europe - Portuguese drone manufacturer Tekever buys Cocoon Experience, a leading UX and service design company.

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Jul 3, 2025


When will Portugal achieve the NATO target of investing 2% of its GDP on Defence?
Defence News Europe: Here is the update as at June 30th 2025 on the dates when Portugal will achieve the NATO target of spending 2% of GDP on Defence and the year when Portugal will reach a Defence spending of 5% of its GDP, as well as the announcement of the launch of Portugal's candidacy for non-permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council.

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Jun 26, 2025


The EU is developing the BEAST missile system with an investment of 34,940,299.21 euros
Defence News Europe - The BEAST (Boosting European Advanced Missile System Technologie) is a European missile system that is being developed with an EU investment of 34,940,299.21 euros and includes a consortium of 12 countries as per the list of companies below:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Jun 15, 2025


What is French rocket launcher Foudre (Lightning)?
Defence News Europe - What is French rocket launcher Foudre (Lightning)?

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
May 8, 2025


Drone company Speedbird Aero raises €3.5 million
Business News Europe - Drone company Speedbird Aero raises €3.5 million led by Portuguese VC LINCE CAPITAL, with the participation of Explorer Investments, Cedrus Capital and AcNext Capital. MSW Capital also increased its investment in Speedbird Aero through the MSW MultiCorp 2 fund, which includes investors such as Embraer, Baterias Moura, BB Seguros and AgeRio.

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
May 7, 2025
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