A Shift Towards Sovereign EU Military Capabilities? The Eurodrone Project Awaits Final Signature

On 30 November, the chief Eurodrone engineer for Airbus Defence and Space announced that the launching of the Eurodrone construction was imminent as the project was only missing Spain’s signature. Enshrined in PESCO projects, the appellation “Eurodrone” refers to Europe’s premier unmanned aerial system programme, a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) remotely piloted aircraft system.

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Morocco Purchases Israel’s Skylock Dome System

On 21 November, the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces purchased Israel’s Skylock Dome Anti-Drone Air Defence System, according to a post on the Army’s official Facebook page. This acquisition aims at bolstering Moroccan defence capabilities against enemy drones since the system can detect, verify, and eliminate potential threats posed by unauthorised drones.

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Italian Army is finally able to overcome major budget hurdles and start modernization programs

Following years of financial instability, the Italian Armed Forces now lack competitiveness and preparedness on the technological aspect. According to the think tank Centro Studi Internationali (CeSI), this struggle has been mostly due to funds for procurement given to fulfil modernization in navy and air forces but not for the Army.

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