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May 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

The Airbus SIRTAP drone will be fitted with navigation technology by Exail and Grafinta.

Exail of France and Spain’s Grafinta have been selected to supply the UmiX-40 Inertial Measurement Unit for the Airbus SIRTAP tactical drone. The compact UmiX-40 enhances navigational precision and...

May 15, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Iveco will provide 785 military logistics vehicles to the Netherlands.

The Netherlands has contracted Iveco Defence Vehicles to deliver 785 military logistics trucks, with options for 785 more. The deal includes 8×8 and 6×4 variants in Semitrailer Tractor, Recovery,...

May 14, 2025
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Land Platforms

Madrid hosts the launch of Europe’s New ‘NEMESIS’ Self-Propelled Howitzer

At the FEINDEF defense show in Madrid, General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) unveiled the “NEMESIS,” a new European self-propelled howitzer that merges cutting-edge automation, mobility, and firepower. Equipped...

May 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Turkish Company Launches Sea Trials of Anti-Kamikaze USV Boat

Anadolu Robotik has begun sea trials for its Arida-M autonomous counter-USV, completing the first development phase after unveiling it at a 2024 defense show in Istanbul. The firm shared...

Macron claims France is prepared to discuss deploying nuclear-armed aircraft throughout Europe.

President Emmanuel Macron has indicated France’s willingness to engage with European partners on stationing French nuclear-capable warplanes abroad, echoing the US model of nuclear sharing. In an interview with...

May 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms

H&B Defence is selected by AUKUS to provide assistance with nuclear submarines.

Australian firm H&B Defence will help identify local suppliers for the AUKUS submarine and carrier program. The company is tasked with vetting SMEs skilled in precision machining, castings, composites,...

May 13, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Poland to sell man-portable air defense systems to Belgium

To bolster its military capabilities, Belgium intends to acquire between 200 and 300 Piorun shoulder-launched air defense systems from Poland. The letter of intent—signed by Defense Ministers Theo Francken...

May 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Vatn Introduces a Novel Underwater Vehicle That Combines the Functions of a Torpedo, EW, and Sensor

Rhode Island’s Vatn Systems has debuted the Skelmir S12, a flexible underwater vehicle that can function as a torpedo, sensor platform, or EW tool. The 12.75-inch (32 cm) system...

The United States has authorized a $1.4 billion arms deal with the UAE.

Ahead of President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit this week, the U.S. State Department has cleared a $1.4 billion arms deal with the United Arab Emirates, officials confirmed Monday. The...

May 12, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Polish pilots finish their training on the F-35A Lightning II.

Poland’s first group of F-35A Lightning II pilots has finished training at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas, becoming the first foreign personnel to do so. Their instruction...