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June 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

GA-ASI Upgrades MQ-9B Drone with Saab Airborne Early Warning System

GA-ASI (General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.) is collaborating with Saab to integrate Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) capability into its MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft lineup, which includes the...

June 13, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Russia to Help North Korea Launch Domestic Production of Iranian Shahed Drones

Russia is preparing to support North Korea in setting up domestic production lines for Iranian-designed Shahed loitering munitions. These kamikaze drones, known for their cost-efficiency and long-range strike capability,...

June 2, 2025
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Land Platforms

Patria to Build Armored Vehicles Locally in Latvia

Patria and GDELS-Santa Barbara Sistemas have entered into a partnership to assemble and sustain ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles at Patria’s facility in Latvia. This move celebrates the fifth year...

June 2, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Hyundai and Portugal Partner on Submarine Project

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has entered into a cooperative agreement with the Portuguese Navy aimed at the potential co-development of advanced small submarine platforms. The memorandum was formalized during...

May 29, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

According to Merz, Germany and Ukraine will collaborate to manufacture long-range weaponry.

During Ukrainian President Zelensky’s visit to Berlin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged support for Ukraine’s development of long-range weapons capable of targeting sites inside Russia. The countries’ defense ministers...

May 26, 2025
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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 23, 2025
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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 21, 2025
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Training and Simulation

The US Coast Guards and the Philippines take part in military exercises in the South China Sea.

The Philippine and US coast guards joined joint military drills for the first time, expanding their cooperation in exercises held Tuesday in the South China Sea, Manila’s military said....

May 19, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Over 2,000 kilometers of precision strike weapon will be jointly developed by the UK and Germany.

The UK and Germany are teaming up to develop a long-range strike weapon capable of hitting targets over 2,000 kilometers away. Details on the missile—whether it will be cruise...

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...