All Defence articles
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InterviewEY-Parthenon: in face of disruption, telcos must think differently about differentiation
Analysis: Can telecom operators transcend infrastructure before non-traditional challengers capture the enterprise frontier? Drawing on global C-suite research, this analysis explores why differentiation, agentic architectures and national sovereignty represent the industry’s most viable growth engines, and why defensive cost-cutting will not secure long-term relevance.
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Venturing & InvestmentsTelefónica buys 10% of Seville-based AI specialist OGA
Telefónica España has taken a 10% stake in Seville-based AI and operational research specialist OGA, in the latest of a series of targeted deals that allow the operator to bolt on technical expertise to its B2B portfolio.
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Analyst BriefingTelefónicawatch: Operators link up on European defence
Analyst Briefing: Spanish incumbent forms tie-ups with European peers DT, Orange, Vodafone, and NOS as it seeks to cement its industrial credentials and gain a leading role in sovereign regional satcomms and defencetech. Also in focus are MVNO partnerships, AI and APIs, and fibre M&A.
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Analyst ReportDeutsche Telekom targets satellites, AI and defence in strategic push – Sep-Oct26
Deutsche Telekomwatch Analyst Report #157: Deutsche Telekom is advancing on multiple strategic fronts simultaneously, from satellite sovereignty partnerships and a landmark 15-year renewable energy deal to AI-powered SME tools and a stake in a European defence technology fund, as the operator navigates an increasingly complex competitive and geopolitical environment. Download the full in-depth analyst report now.
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B2BTelefónica ties with NOS to drive defence push at European level
Telefónica and NOS are combining 5G, edge, AI and secure communications expertise for defence applications, reflecting a wider European telco push to turn existing technology capabilities into new business as governments increase military investment.
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Analyst BriefingTelefónicawatch: election news jolts play for home advantage
Analyst Briefing: Spanish incumbent seeks to bring together a stronger and leaner domestic base for growth and efficiency across its business, announcing a major reorganisation of Group- and country-level functions. But just as it decides to focus on home delivery, Telefónica’s leadership receives a curveball with news of a snap election in Spain.
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NetworkSpanish gov selects Telefónica, Vodafone Spain for defence network upgrade
Telcos among group of businesses selected to maintain and upgrade the country’s I3D defence comms network, with Indra Space-owned Hisdesat set to provide satellite comms. Move sees Telefónica and Vodafone Spain continue to push into the defence sector…
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PeoplewatchDeutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: Greek tech chief switches to lead B2B
September 2026 update: A roundup of senior people movement in and around DT, including B2B leadership changes at Greece’s OTE Group, with CTIO Yannis Vitzilaios switching across to lead Business Segment; and at DTCP, with the appointment of private equity and defencetech experts to lead the investor’s new security and resilience fund.
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Venturing & InvestmentsDeutsche Telekom among first investors in new defence fund for Europe
Operator among group of investors to support DTCP’s Defence Fund I, aimed at supporting European security businesses. DT CEO Tim Höttges says operator has a “clear role” within the sector, and calls on Europe to take on “shared responsibility” for its own security…
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NetworkSateliot, Indra Space secure low-LEO contracts for IRIS²
Satellite operators among about 80 businesses to win piece of ‘low-LEO’ funding from EU’s IRIS2 programme, with plans to assess air traffic management, D2D, and IoT use-cases…
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NetworkWhy satcos and MNOs must collaborate to scale and monetise hybrid networks
In a new age of orbital disruption, a telco-satellite summit hosted by Celfocus explored how MNOs and non-terrestrial operators must embrace proactive collaboration and open standards to eliminate friction, putting seamless customer experience at the heart of space-age connectivity.
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NetworkUK satco Open Cosmos lands role in national defence comms push
UK-based satellite scaleup to provide space-based connectivity for national defence network. CEO Rafel Jordà Siquier says the contract marks “stamp of approval” for its strategy, as the satco seeks to expand beyond Earth observation and into the direct-to-device comms sector.
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NetworkOHB lands €1bn SES contract as Europe’s IRIS² advances
Europe’s IRIS² satellite programme has moved into execution mode, with OHB securing a billion-euro contract to build 18 satellites for the constellation amid growing demand for sovereign communications capabilities.
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M&AOrange expands defence unit with private 5G platform acquisition
Orange looks to tap growing demand for ‘sovereign’ connectivity through the acquisition of Dome, a specialist private 5G platform serving defence and critical operations.
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Public AffairsHungary’s 4iG faces major probe into Orbán era state contracts
A corporate investigation by Hungary’s new government has placed telecoms, defence, and technology conglomerate 4iG under intense scrutiny as it reviews years of state-backed expansion.
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NetworkEU enters IRIS² build phase with expanded capacity plans
EU kicks off “full-scale deployment” of satellite programme two years ahead of schedule, with expanded architecture and accelerated deployment timeline. Supplier base firmed up and an additional €4bn in funding aimed at helping EU deliver ‘sovereign’ defence and security services faster…
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OperationsVodafone cuts ribbon on Portuguese cybersecurity hub
Telco unveils new Global Cyber Centre in Lisbon, with plans to develop new cybersecurity tools and integrate third-party solutions to serve international customers. Group says the new facility reinforces Portugal as a key cybersecurity “hub”…
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InterviewFrom telecoms to national security: Orange DD&S champions dual-use tech with Drone 360 detection
Interview: As Direction Défense & Sécurité celebrates its one-year anniversary, Director Nassima Auvray speaks with TelcoTitans Orangewatch about the Business division’s sovereign counter-drone ecosystem solution for critical infra, and what’s up next…
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodafone joins UK rivals to create sovereign AI model
Vodafone becomes third telco to partner Cosine on development of alternative, sovereign AI model for software development in mission-critical use-cases. Tie-up sees Vodafone join telco peers BT and Telefónica Tech UK&I in backing UK’s purported “first fully sovereign frontier AI model”…
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Finance & StrategyEricsson chief signs off, claims network revival nearing
Amid continuing growth challenges, Ericsson President & CEO Börje Ekholm is pinning hopes on physical AI and defence comms, and claims vendor is fully primed to exploit opportunities for a top-line revival.