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Sweden Announces $501 Million in Military Support for Ukraine

Sweden is sending its 19th military aid package to Ukraine, pledging 4.8 billion kronor ($501 million) to support the country’s defense. The effort is aligned with global coordination to...

May 27, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

The first Finnish navy warship, Pohjanmaa, was launched in Rauma.

The Finnish Navy’s first Pohjanmaa-class corvette has been launched by Rauma Marine Constructions at its shipyard in Satakunta. The milestone involved transferring the ship to the water for final...

May 27, 2025
G.Krish
Communication and Electronics

Leopard tanks are subjected to Indra’s AESA radar testing to combat drones.

Spain’s Indra has tested its Nemus AESA radar on Leopard tanks to counter modern battlefield threats, especially drones. The lightweight radar can resist jamming, operate in harsh weather, and...

May 26, 2025
G.Krish
Cybersecurity

Swiss Participation in European Cyber Defense Initiative

Switzerland has been officially approved by the EU to join the “Cyber Ranges Federation” (CRF), a multinational effort to synchronize cyber training networks across Europe. The initiative enables cross-border...

May 26, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms

The Philippine Coast Guard will get 40 patrol boats from a French business.

The Philippine Coast Guard has signed a deal with France’s OCEA to receive 40 new fast patrol boats. Built on the FPB 110 MK 2 platform, the boats will...

May 23, 2025
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition

Ukraine and KNDS produce automatic gun ammunition together.

A new agreement between Ukraine and European defense firm KNDS will enable joint production of medium-caliber ammunition intended for use against infantry, light armored targets, and low-altitude threats. The...

May 23, 2025
G.Krish
Communication and Electronics

The ground master radars are made by Thales in collaboration with the UAE.

Thales and the Tawazun Council have agreed to co-produce Ground Master air surveillance radars in the UAE, further advancing the country’s domestic defense industry. Signed at the “Make it...

May 23, 2025
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition

India and Germany Establish “Strategic Partnership” for the Manufacture of Ammunition

Reliance Defence of India and German defense giant Rheinmetall have entered into a strategic partnership through a memorandum of understanding aimed at high-volume ammunition manufacturing. The collaboration includes the...

May 22, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms

In Slovakia, the Polish Army Introduces New K2 Black Panther Tanks

Poland has showcased its K2 Black Panther tanks for the first time in an international drill held in Slovakia. The 9th Braniewo Armored Cavalry Brigade, a key operator of...

May 22, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms

Spain, Turkey, and Belgium Consortium to Create a 6×6 Cavalry Vehicle for the Spanish Army

Several defense industry players have agreed to collaborate on the production and delivery of a 6×6 cavalry vehicle for the Spanish Army under a newly signed memorandum of understanding....