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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 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 23, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

India, Germany Strike ‘Strategic Partnership’ on Ammo Production

India’s Reliance Defence and Germany’s Rheinmetall have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on large-scale ammunition production. A key feature of the partnership is Reliance’s establishment of a...

May 21, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Philippines, US Coast Guards Join Military Drills in South China Sea

The Philippine and US coast guards participated for the first time in joint military drills, Manila’s armed forces said Wednesday, joining broader exercises held by the two allies in...

May 19, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

UK, Germany to Jointly Develop Over 2,000 Km Precision Strike Weapon

The UK and Germany will jointly develop a “deep-precision strike” weapon with a range of over 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles) in the coming years. No details of the future...

May 14, 2025
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Air Platforms

France ‘Ready’ to Discuss Deploying Nuclear-Armed Planes in Europe: Macron

France is prepared to open discussions with other European countries on deploying French warplanes armed with nuclear weapons on their territory, as the United States does in certain nations,...

May 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms

AUKUS Taps H&B Defence for Nuclear Submarine Support

Arms company H&B Defence has been selected to identify Australian companies that can support the supply chain for the country’s submarine and aircraft carrier program with the UK and...

May 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

L3Harris, Thales Team Up to Develop Next-Gen SHORAD Capability for UK

L3Harris Technologies and Thales UK have reached an agreement to create a comprehensive short-range air defense command and control capability for the UK. The joint solution will combine L3Harris’...

April 22, 2025
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Land Platforms

Metlen Team and KNDS for the manufacture of the Greek Philoctetes Armored Vehicle

“For the Hellenic Army, KNDS France has collaborated with Metlen Energy & Metals of Athens to manufacture the armored infantry fighting vehicle (VBCI) “Philoctetes”. The agreement is consistent with...

April 22, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Raytheon Coyote counter-drone interceptors will be made domestically in the UAE.

The Coyote counter-drone system will be manufactured locally in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of a strategic partnership agreement between the American business Raytheon and the UAE’s...