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Belgium to Acquire Man-Portable Air Defense Systems From Poland

Belgium is enhancing the country’s defense with a planned acquisition of 200 to 300 Piorun man-portable air defense systems from Poland. The deal includes training systems and support services,...

Vatn Launches New Underwater Vehicle That Blends Torpedo, EW, and Sensor Roles

Rhode Island-based Vatn Systems has unveiled the “Skelmir S12,” a modular underwater vehicle designed to switch between roles — from torpedo to sensor platform to an electronic warfare (EW)...

US Approves $1.4B Weapons Sale to UAE

In advance of President Donald Trump’s trip this week, the State Department has approved the sale of $1.4 billion worth of military aircraft and gear to the United Arab...

May 12, 2025
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Polish F-35A Lightning II Pilots Complete Training

The first class of Polish Air Force pilots to train on the F-35A Lightning II multirole fighter plane have finished their program. The pilots finished their hands-on training at...

AeroVironment Debuts ‘Titan 4’ System With Upgraded Counter-Drone Capabilities

The “Titan 4” is a new iteration of AeroVironment’s counter-drone system that employs radio frequencies (RF) to track and suppress enemy drone activity. Now integrated into a single, portable...

Britain to Send More Raven Air Defense Systems to Ukraine

The UK Ministry of Defense announced that it will provide the Ukrainian Armed Forces with five more Raven air defense systems. As part of London’s “Kindred” initiative to promote...

US Hands Second M1A2 Abrams Batch to Poland

The initiative’s push for a more robust research base will benefit roughly 100 defense firms, which will be consistent with national and worldwide innovation goals. The initiative will also...

Lithuania to Bolster Local Defense Industry With $337-Million Investment

Lithuania is spending 300 million euros ($337.4 million) in an effort to establish itself as a regional hub for the security industry and strengthen its defense industry capabilities. As...

Cyprus Orders Sherpa Armored Vehicles With Akeron Missile Launchers From Arquus

For the Cypriot National Guard, Arquus has verified an agreement to provide Sherpa station wagon vehicles fitted with Akeron missile launchers. Twelve of the French-made vehicles, each equipped with...

Sweden, Nammo Sign $186-Million Ammo Production Deal

Sweden has signed a deal with Nammo worth 1.8 billion Swedish krona ($186 million) for the supply of small-caliber ammunition. The order is the biggest deal Stockholm has ever...