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The first Finnish Navy Pohjanmaa warship is launched in Rauma.

Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has launched the Finnish Navy’s first Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvette in Satakunta. The vessel was moved from the assembly facility to a dock basin, initiating the...

May 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Leopard tanks equipped with AESA radar are tested by Indra to counter drones.

Indra has successfully completed testing of its Nemus active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system integrated with Leopard main battle tanks. Engineered for today’s battlefield threats—including drone incursions—the compact...

May 26, 2025
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Cybersecurity
Mergers & JV

Switzerland joins the European cybersecurity defense initiative.

The European Union has approved Switzerland’s entry into the “Cyber Ranges Federation” (CRF), a collaborative initiative aimed at interconnecting national cyber training infrastructures throughout Europe. The CRF facilitates joint...

Philippine Coast Guard to Receive 40 Patrol Boats from French Firm

The Philippines has entered into an agreement with French shipbuilder OCEA for the delivery of 40 fast patrol boats (FPBs) to enhance its coast guard capabilities. The vessels will...

Ukraine, KNDS Ink Joint Manufacturing of Automatic Gun Ammunition

Ukraine has entered into a memorandum of understanding with KNDS to collaborate on the local production of medium-caliber ammunition for its armed forces. The deal focuses on manufacturing rounds...

UAE partner Thales is the manufacturer of ground master radars.

Thales has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Tawazun Council to manufacture its Ground Master air surveillance radars in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Announced during the “Make...

May 23, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

India and Germany Reach “Strategic Partnership” in Ammunition Manufacturing

India’s Reliance Defence and Germany’s Rheinmetall have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly produce ammunition on a large scale. A central element of the agreement is Reliance’s plan...

May 22, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches