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September 16, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Poland, Ukraine Begin Counter-Drone Drills

Poland and Ukraine have agreed to joint counter-drone training amid rising Russian incursions near Polish territory. The program, to be held in Poland, focuses on drone detection, interception, and...

September 15, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

PGZ, BAE Team Up on Shell Plant in Poland

Poland’s PGZ and BAE Systems have agreed to establish a 155mm shell production facility to enhance Warsaw’s defense industry. Construction begins this year, with completion expected by 2027–28. The...

September 15, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Thales, UK Firm Develop Drone EW System

Thales and Autonomous Devices have teamed up to produce the EW-UAS1, a drone platform equipped with an electronic warfare payload. The system enables electronic support, threat detection, and offensive...

September 15, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Hanwha, Babcock Join Canadian Sub Bid

Hanwha Ocean has named Babcock Canada as its exclusive in-service support partner for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). The move strengthens its bid against TKMS, with Canada planning...

September 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Europe Unveils Drone-Carrying UGV

Poland’s P.H.U. Lechmar and France’s H2X-Defense have collaborated to build Hermione, a hydrogen-powered unmanned ground vehicle. The UGV can refuel in just three minutes via high-pressure hydrogen cylinders that...

September 12, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Poland, Hanwha Broaden Defense Links

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has signed agreements with Polish defense institutions to certify ammunition and boost missile production. The deals, building on Poland’s recent arms purchases, involve collaboration with...

September 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Naval Base Washington Adds Full-Service Vehicle Hub

A $22.8 million contract has been awarded to Absher Construction Company for the development of a new Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV) support facility at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Washington. The...

September 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

TKMS Works With India on Next-Gen Naval Solutions

German defense shipbuilder Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has deepened its engagement with India through new agreements focused on the joint development of naval armaments and anti-submarine warfare technology. These...

September 5, 2025
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Land Platforms

GM, BAE, NP Team Up on UK Army Vehicle

GM Defense, BAE Systems, and NP Aerospace have partnered to offer the British Army a new Light Mobility Vehicle fleet. Based on GM’s ISV, the platform will be adapted...

September 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

South Korean Yards Merge for Defense Push

HD Korea Shipbuilding is merging Hyundai Mipo and Hyundai Heavy Industries into a single shipyard by December 2025. The move aims to boost naval defense contracts, targeting $7.1B revenue...