The partnership includes technology transfer and local production of night-vision and thermal-imaging systems
Strengthening defence manufacturing ties between India and Indonesia, Indian defence manufacturer MKU has signed an agreement with Indonesia’s Republikorp to establish electro-optics production in Indonesia, including technology transfer and local manufacturing of night-vision and thermal-imaging systems unveiled at Eurosatory 2026.
According to a press statement issued by the organisers of Eurosatory, the partnership includes technology transfer and local production of night-vision and thermal-imaging systems, reflecting a wider industry focus on sovereign manufacturing.
The statement adds that the partnerships and memoranda of understanding dominated this year’s exhibition as companies prepared for higher defence spending and growing demand for military equipment. The agreements covered drones, missiles, autonomous systems, electro-optics, communications, vehicles and energy systems, with many aimed at increasing production capacity and accelerating technology development.
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France announced one of the exhibition’s largest industrial collaborations, with Thales and Renault Group agreeing to industrialise production of the Toutatis loitering munition. Production is scheduled to begin in 2027, combining Thales’ defence technologies with Renault’s automotive manufacturing capabilities.
According to statement, Lockheed Martin and GM Defence also agreed to explore opportunities to strengthen defence supply chains and expand manufacturing by applying commercial production expertise to defence programmes.
The statement adds that several agreements centred on drones and autonomous systems. Lithuanian company RSI Europe partnered with Ukrainian developer The Fourth Law to establish drone production in Lithuania under the Build with Ukraine initiative. Milanion Group expanded its partnership with Indonesia’s PT Republik Palindo Internasional to develop unmanned surface vessels for the Indonesian Navy.
The statement adds that European manufacturers also focussed on strengthening domestic production. Thales signed a memorandum of understanding with Poland’s Mesko to cooperate on 70 mm rocket systems, including assembly of rocket motors and production of components in Poland. Czech-based AviaNera Technologies partnered with Ukrainian Armor to develop propulsion systems for missiles and unmanned platforms, with plans to explore manufacturing in Ukraine.
Counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) technologies featured prominently throughout the exhibition. Alpine Eagle and Origin Robotics agreed to integrate interceptor technology into counter-drone systems, while DroneShield and Defenture partnered to combine mobile counter-drone capabilities with tactical vehicles. Milrem Robotics announced separate agreements with CNIM Systèmes Industriels and Frankenburg Technologies covering robotic reconnaissance and counter-UAS applications.
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It further adds that the companies also expanded cooperation in surveillance and sensing technologies. Safran Electronics & Defence and Theon agreed to establish a joint venture for electro-optical and infrared systems for unmanned aerial vehicles. Thales and Aura Aero announced cooperation on a medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Savox Communications and Beechat Network Systems agreed to evaluate interoperability between tactical communications systems.
In the land systems segment, EODH and KNDS expanded cooperation on production work for the Boxer 8×8 vehicle programme. Storm Adapt Group and ISTEC Services announced a modular weapons mounting solution that can be installed on different vehicle platforms without permanent modification.
The organisers of Eurosatory say that international cooperation extended beyond Europe. Canadian company Actagon and Indigenous-owned Des Nedhe Group announced collaboration on advanced defence technologies, while other agreements involved technology transfer, localisation and co-production across Europe, Asia and North America.
