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The first radar capable of identifying stealth airplanes will be installed in Ireland.

Ireland is about to get its first primary military radar system that can identify aircraft designed to avoid conventional detection, such as those with sophisticated stealth technology. The Irish...

April 23, 2025
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Land Platforms
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The Taiwan Army unveils the M1167 Humvee, which has enhanced armor and combat capabilities.

In Taichung, the Republic of China Army displayed its newly acquired tactical ground system, the M1167 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (Humvee). Compared to earlier Humvee models, this platform...

April 22, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Metlen Team for Greek Philoctetes Armored Vehicle Production, KNDS

In order to manufacture the armored infantry fighting vehicle (VBCI) “Philoctetes” for the Hellenic Army, KNDS France has partnered with Athens-based Metlen Energy & Metals. The deal is consistent...

April 22, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

For the first time, Ajban Armored Vehicles are on display in the Maldives.

“For the first time, the Maldives has introduced its new Ajban 4×4 light armored vehicles to the general public. Ajban systems in their 442A version, which is intended for...

April 22, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
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Raytheon Coyote counter-drone interceptors will be manufactured in the UAE.

Raytheon, a US company, has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Tawazun Council, its defense and security acquisitions authority, to manufacture the Coyote counter-drone...

April 22, 2025
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Air Platforms
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South Korea and the UAE agree on a partnership for the KF-21 Boramae fighter.

South Korea and the UAE have signed a letter of intent for all-encompassing cooperation in the development and operation of Seoul’s KF-21 Boramae fighters. UAE Air Force (UAEAF) Major...

April 21, 2025
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Training and Simulation
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Philippines and US begin combined military exercises under the name of “Shared Adversity.”

As the two allies attempt to counter Beijing’s goals in the contested South China Sea, the Philippine and US militaries started three weeks of joint exercises on Monday that...

A new tactical ambulance for the military is introduced in Taiwan.

At Taichung’s Feng Chia University, the Republic of China Armed Forces unveiled a novel emergency vehicle for warfighters. The purpose of the system was to enhance the military’s ability...

Israeli situational awareness system chosen by Czech company for Pandur 8×8

“For the Pandur 8×8 EVO armored personnel carrier, the Czech technology business Retia has chosen Axon Vision’s EdgeSA situational awareness system. The selection is a component of a larger...

April 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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TKMS and Fincantieri collaborate to supply the Philippine Navy with a submarine.

European shipbuilders Fincantieri and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have signed an industrial cooperation agreement to provide submarine capabilities to the Philippine Navy. Under Manila’s Horizon III military modernization project,...