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German Troops Set to Receive New Czech-Made Handguns

Germany has partnered with Czech firearms manufacturer Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod (CZUB) to provide new sidearms for its military forces. The agreement involves supplying the P13 pistol, a 9×19mm...

July 14, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Training and Simulation

Panama Canal Hosts U.S. Armed Forces for Joint Military Drills

In response to growing tensions over alleged Chinese activity near the Panama Canal, the U.S. military partnered with Panamanian police for a new set of defense exercises focused on...

July 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

‘Dragom’ Becomes Colombia’s First Indigenous Military UAV to Take Flight

Marking a milestone in local defense capability, Colombia has unveiled “Dragom,” its first homegrown military drone, developed entirely within the country by the Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation (CIAC). Designed...

Netherlands Navy Purchases Eight Battle-Tested V-BAT Drones from Ukraine Conflict

To boost maritime ISR operations, the Netherlands Ministry of Defence has procured eight V-BAT VTOL drones for use by the Royal Netherlands Navy and Marine Corps. This purchase is...

July 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

DT-46 Tactical Drone Highlights French Army’s Focus on Precision Artillery During Bastille Day Celebration

Marking a significant advancement in its modernization journey, the French Army debuted the DT46 artillery reconnaissance drone during the annual military parade on the Champs-Élysées—a first for the system....

To Enhance Joint Operations, Denmark Orders 129 Finnish-Made Patria 6×6 Armored Vehicles

Denmark has taken a major step forward in the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) program by finalizing its participation with the signing of the program’s three closing agreements: the...

July 13, 2025
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Air Platforms

First Modernized P-8A Poseidon Joins US Navy to Enhance Maritime Patrol Capabilities

L3Harris Technologies has delivered the first upgraded P-8A Poseidon to the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), fulfilling a key milestone under a U.S. Navy contract awarded on September...

July 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms

BRP Miguel Malvar Enters Testing Phase as Philippine Navy Prepares for Operational Use

The Philippine Navy has initiated the Operational Readiness and Capability Tests (ORACT) for its latest guided missile frigate, BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), as part of its mandatory process for...

July 12, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Norway Cleared to Buy HH-60W Helicopters in $2.6 Billion U.S. Deal

The U.S. government announced the approval of a $2.6 billion sale of HH-60W combat rescue helicopters and related gear to Norway, a NATO member sharing a border with Russia....

Advanced Danish Wearable Counter-Drone Tech to Be Issued to US Army Troops Worldwide

Marking a pivotal step in expanding drone defense capabilities, the U.S. Army has awarded MyDefence a historic $26 million contract to deploy wearable counter-UAS systems globally. This move addresses...