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April 22, 2025
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Greek Philoctetes Armored Vehicle Program Launched by KNDS-Metlen Alliance

In a major step toward bolstering local defense manufacturing, KNDS France has teamed up with Greece’s Metlen Energy & Metals to produce the “Philoctetes” infantry fighting vehicle. Based on...

April 22, 2025
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Raytheon’s Coyote Interceptors to Be Locally Produced in the UAE

US defense contractor Raytheon has signed a landmark agreement with the UAE’s Tawazun Council to domestically produce components of the Coyote counter-drone system. Under the deal, Raytheon Emirates will...

April 22, 2025
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UAE Partners With South Korea on KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet Program

In a move to boost defense collaboration, the UAE and South Korea have agreed to cooperate on the KF-21 Boramae fighter program via a newly signed letter of intent....

April 21, 2025
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Allied Training Begins as US and Philippines Face Common Security Challenges

Philippine and US forces commenced the largest iteration of the “Balikatan” joint exercises, engaging in a high-intensity, full-battle simulation. Spanning three weeks, the drills will involve around 17,000 personnel...

April 18, 2025
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Italian-German Team Eyes Philippine Navy Submarine Contract

European defense firms Fincantieri and TKMS have agreed to cooperate on supplying submarine capabilities to the Philippine Navy. As part of the deal, Fincantieri will propose the U212 Near...

April 17, 2025
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Chunmoo Guided Weapon Production to Begin in Poland Via Hanwha-WB Collaboration

Polish defense firm WB Electronics and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace have entered into a joint venture aimed at producing missiles domestically for the K239 Chunmoo-based Homar-K rocket system. Hanwha...

April 16, 2025
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U.S. and ROK Naval Forces Conduct Successful Mine Warfare Exercise

The U.S. Navy and ROK Navy concluded this year’s Korean Spring Exercise, a recurring joint drill aimed at improving mine countermeasures. Conducted off the southeastern coast of South Korea,...

April 9, 2025
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Kuiper and L3Harris Collaborate to Develop Robust Satellite Connectivity Solutions

In a move to boost secure global communications, L3Harris and Kuiper Government Solutions have teamed up to develop hybrid SATCOM solutions tailored for military and government missions. The collaboration...

April 2, 2025
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U.S. Future Assault Helicopter to Feature High-Tech Avionics From GE

As part of Bell Textron’s FLRAA program for the US Army, GE Aerospace will develop and deliver state-of-the-art avionics under a new subcontract. The effort includes designing a digital...

April 1, 2025
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AI Integration Planned for Military Vehicles by Daimler Truck and ARX Robotics

A new partnership between Daimler Truck and ARX Robotics aims to embed AI-driven technologies into military land platforms, specifically the Unimog and Zetros series. Using ARX’s Mithra OS, the...