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May 29, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Merz Says Germany, Ukraine to Jointly Produce Long-Range Weapons

“On Wednesday, during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Berlin will assist Kyiv in developing new long-range weapons capable of reaching targets...

May 28, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Czech Company Unveils Autonomous Ground Drone for Military Logistics

“The Czech defense firm LPP Holding has introduced an independent unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed for military logistics, notably for casualty evacuation and ammo supply.” The “Hornet” UGV can...

May 28, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Hanwha Lands $40M Radar Deal for New S. Korean Air Defense Missile

“Hanwha Systems has won a 54.7-billion-won ($39.7 million) contract to build a next-generation radar for South Korea’s future long-range air defense missile system. The agreement includes a prototype multi-function...

May 28, 2025
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Air Platforms

India Approves Development of Prototype Advanced Fighter Jet

“Three weeks after a conflict with arch-rival Pakistan, India’s defense minister gave the green light on Tuesday to a project to build a prototype of an advanced fighter jet,...

May 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Sweden Unveils $501M Military Aid Package for Ukraine

Sweden has committed 4.8 billion Swedish krona ($501 million) to its 19th military aid package for Ukraine, which is at war. Through coordinated international initiatives, the measure aims to...

May 27, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Rauma Launches First Finnish Navy Pohjanmaa Warship

Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has launched the Finnish Navy’s first Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose corvette in Satakunta. The event saw the vessel transferred from its assembly center to a dock basin,...

May 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Indra Tests AESA Radar on Leopard Tanks for Countering Drones

Indra has successfully tested its Nemus active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar on Leopard main battle tanks. Designed for modern combat environments where drones pose a significant threat, the...

May 27, 2025
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Missile and Missile Defense

Russia Modifies Iskander Missile to Beat Ukrainian Patriot System

Russia recently launched upgraded Iskander-M ballistic missiles at Ukraine, designed to be more difficult to intercept—even for advanced systems like the US-made Patriot. According to Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson...

May 26, 2025
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Cybersecurity

Switzerland Joins European Cyber Defense Effort

The EU has approved Switzerland’s participation in the “Cyber Ranges Federation” (CRF) project, which links national cyber training infrastructures across Europe. Under the initiative, participants carry out joint exercises,...

May 26, 2025
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Naval Platforms

French Company to Supply Philippine Coast Guard With 40 Patrol Craft

“The Philippines has reached an agreement with French ship manufacturer OCEA for the delivery of 40 rapid patrol boats (FPBs) to its coast guard. According to the agreement, the...