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Thales, a UAE partner, manufactures ground master radars.

“To manufacture its Ground Master air surveillance radars in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Thales has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with the Tawazun Council. The agreement, which was...

Ukraine and KNDS cooperate to produce automated rifle ammunition.

Ukraine and KNDS have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together to manufacture medium-caliber ammunition for the military. The agreement covers the production of shells frequently used in...

Poland gets the green light from the US to buy 1,400 high-precision bombs.

“The US State Department has approved the possible $180 million sale of precision-guided bombs to Poland. Warsaw sought 1,400 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB-I) and four GBU-39 (T-1)/B inert...

Belgium, Turkey, and Spain Consortium to Create 6×6 Cavalry Vehicle for Spanish Army

A group of defense contractors has signed a memorandum of understanding to build and supply a 6×6 cavalry vehicle for the Spanish Army. The project aims to support the...

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In Slovakia, the Polish Army Introduces Its New K2 Black Panther Tanks

Poland’s Land Forces have debuted their K2 Black Panther main battle tanks at an international military exercise in Slovakia. The milestone was verified by the service’s 9th Braniewo Armored...

The US Coast Guard and the Philippines participate in military exercises in the 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...

In advance of schedule, the United States manufactures the first nuclear weapon in the B61-13 series.

The US has completed assembly of its first B61-13 nuclear gravity bomb, almost a year ahead of its scheduled production and about two years after the program was launched....

The United Kingdom announces a $400 million investment in flight training improvements for the Navy and Air Force.

The UK Ministry of Defence has invested 300 million pounds ($402.4 million) to strengthen the flight skills of the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force in modern warfare....

Babcock and Exail Sign Pilatus PC-7 Flight Simulation Contract for France

Exail has partnered with Babcock France to deliver advanced flight simulation systems for training French Air and Space Force and French Navy pilots on the Pilatus PC-7 MKX. Under...

Largest Radar Order Ever Given to Kongsberg SHORAD Goes to Danish Company

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has contracted Danish firm Weibel Scientific to supply XENTA surveillance radars for short-range air defense. The over 500-million Danish kroner ($75.5 million) contract will be...