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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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Ajban Armored Vehicles Featured for First Time by Maldives Defense Forces

During its 133rd military anniversary parade in Malé, the Maldives revealed the Ajban 442A armored vehicles for the first time. These UAE-made 4×4 platforms are designed for command, control,...

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 21, 2025
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Czech Company Selects Israeli System to Enhance Pandur 8×8 Combat Awareness

Axon Vision’s EdgeSA has been chosen by Czech defense firm Retia to enhance the Pandur 8×8 EVO armored vehicle with next-generation situational awareness capabilities. The selection is the result...

April 21, 2025
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Armed Forces in Taiwan Receive New Combat-Ready Medical Response Vehicle

At Feng Chia University in Taichung, Taiwan’s military revealed a newly developed battlefield ambulance aimed at accelerating troop rescue operations and medical intervention during combat. The vehicle’s enhanced rear...

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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Roke Secures Major $333 Million Deal for UK Missile Defense Innovation

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Chemring subsidiary Roke a major £251 million contract to head missile defense research projects alongside industry collaborators. The long-term agreement supports efforts...

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 17, 2025
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US Army Reinitiates M777 Production Under $162M Contract With BAE Systems

Under a $162-million U.S. Army contract, BAE Systems will produce major structural components of the M777 lightweight howitzer. The work, which began after an indefinite award in December 2023,...