A recent jump in European defense spending offers new opportunities for the region’s space startups, according to panelists at the SmallSat Europe conference in Amsterdam. They warn, however, that bureaucratic delays could undermine these benefits if governments fail to act quickly.

Russia’s Kalashnikov Concern has unveiled an electric motorcycle that, while not entirely silent, runs far quieter than typical gas-powered models. The lower noise level offers a tactical advantage to Russian scout troops, granting them faster, stealthier movement in military operations.