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May 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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

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...

May 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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...

May 23, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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...

May 23, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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

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

In Slovakia, the Polish Army introduces its new K2 Black Panther tanks.

Poland’s Land Forces have officially introduced the K2 Black Panther main battle tanks during a multinational military exercise in Slovakia. Confirmation came from the 9th Braniewo Armored Cavalry Brigade,...

May 22, 2025
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Land Platforms

Belgium, Turkey, and Spain Consortium to create a 6×6 cavalry vehicle for the Spanish Army

A coalition of defense companies has signed a memorandum of understanding to develop and provide a 6×6 cavalry vehicle for the Spanish Army. The initiative focuses on delivering a...

May 22, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Sale of 1,400 High-Precision Bombs to Poland Receives US Approval

The US State Department has approved a potential $180 million sale of precision-guided munitions to Poland. The proposed deal includes 1,400 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB-I) and four GBU-39...

May 21, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Exail Joins Babcock on France’s Pilatus PC-7 Flight Simulation Agreement

Exail has joined forces with Babcock France to provide cutting-edge flight simulation systems for training pilots of the French Air and Space Force and the French Navy on the...