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April 22, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

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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Land Platforms

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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Land Platforms

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 21, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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...

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...

April 21, 2025
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Training and Simulation

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...

April 18, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Roke Receives $333 Million Contract for Missile Defense Research in the UK

The UK Ministry of Defence has given Chemring Group’s Roke subsidiary a framework contract to oversee a broad spectrum of research initiatives that support the nation’s missile defense. The...

April 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms

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,...

April 17, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

In Poland, Hanwha and WB will collaborate to manufacture the Chunmoo guided munition.

The agreement between the Polish defense business WB Electronics and the South Korean Hanwha Aerospace establishes a joint venture to manufacture missiles for Poland’s Chunmoo multiple rocket launch system...

April 17, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

With a $162 million BAE contract, the US Army restarts manufacturing of the M777 howitzer.

For $162 million, BAE Systems has been contracted by the US Army to manufacture the M777 main lightweight howitzer structure. The titanium frame of the rifle, which serves as...