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

Vatn Systems, headquartered in Rhode Island, has introduced the “Skelmir S12,” a modular underwater platform capable of performing multiple roles, including torpedo functions, sensor deployment, and electronic warfare (EW)...

The United States approves the sale of $1.4 billion worth of weaponry to the UAE.

U.S. officials announced Monday that the State Department has approved a $1.4 billion military aircraft and equipment sale to the United Arab Emirates, just days before President Donald Trump’s...

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Polish Lightning II F-35A Pilots Complete Their Training

The Polish Air Force’s inaugural class of F-35A Lightning II pilots has successfully completed training on the fifth-generation multirole fighter. The training concluded at Ebbing Air National Guard Base...

The ‘Titan 4’ system, which features enhanced counter-drone capabilities, was launched by AeroVironment.

AeroVironment has unveiled the “Titan 4,” its latest counter-drone solution that employs radio frequency (RF) technology to detect and disrupt enemy drone threats. Compared to its earlier dual-chassis model,...

Ukraine to Receive More Raven Air Defense Systems from Britain

The UK Ministry of Defence has announced plans to supply five additional Raven air defense systems to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This delivery will expand Ukraine’s total inventory...

Poland Gets Second Batch of M1A2 Abrams from US

The United States has supplied Poland with another batch of M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks under a foreign military sale agreement finalized in 2022. This delivery consists of 19...

With a $337 million investment, Lithuania will strengthen its domestic defense sector.

Lithuania is allocating 300 million euros ($337.4 million) to enhance its defense industrial base and position itself as a regional hub for the security sector. Through the Vytis Initiative,...

Arquus is providing Cyprus with Sherpa armored vehicles equipped with Akeron missile launchers.

Arquus has announced a contract to deliver Sherpa station wagon vehicles outfitted with Akeron missile launchers to the Cypriot National Guard. The agreement, disclosed in Athens, includes 12 French-manufactured...

$186 Million Ammunition Manufacturing Agreement Signed by Sweden and Nammo

Nammo has secured a 1.8-billion Swedish kroner ($186 million) contract with the Swedish government to provide small-caliber ammunition. The deal falls under a new 10-year framework agreement, marking the...

New F-35 Lightning fighters are delivered to Japan from the United States.

Japan has taken delivery of three F-35 Lightning II fighter jets from the United States at Komatsu Air Base in Ishikawa Prefecture. These aircraft are equipped with the latest...