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April 22, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
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Raytheon to Build Coyote Interceptors in UAE Under New Agreement

The United States’ Raytheon has formalized a strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates’ Tawazun Council, the nation’s defense and security acquisitions authority, to produce the Coyote counter-drone system...

April 22, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Maldives Publicly Displays UAE-Built Ajban Vehicles

The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has formally introduced its new Ajban 442A light armored vehicles, produced by Abu Dhabi’s EDGE Group subsidiary NIMR Automotive, at the nation’s 133rd...

April 22, 2025
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Greece to Locally Build Philoctetes IFVs With Help From KNDS

KNDS France and Athens-based Metlen Energy & Metals have joined forces to manufacture the “Philoctetes” armored infantry fighting vehicle (VBCI) for the Hellenic Army, marking a new chapter in...

April 22, 2025
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UAE, South Korea Ink Defense Deal for KF-21 Jet Partnership

South Korea and the United Arab Emirates have signed a letter of intent to enhance collaboration around the KF-21 Boramae fighter, reflecting Seoul’s vision for expanded defense partnerships in...

April 21, 2025
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Training and Simulation
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US, Philippines Kick Off Drills Under ‘Shared Adversity’ Banner

The Philippines and United States launched the 40th annual “Balikatan” exercises, mobilizing up to 17,000 military personnel for three weeks of complex joint operations. This year’s drills, reflecting heightened...

Israeli AI System Selected to Upgrade Czech Pandur Vehicles

Czech technology company Retia has integrated Axon Vision’s EdgeSA situational awareness suite into the Pandur 8×8 EVO armored personnel carrier, following a thorough and competitive evaluation. This selection marks...

Taiwan’s Military Reveals High Mobility Armored Ambulance

The Republic of China Armed Forces have revealed a sophisticated new emergency vehicle, designed specifically to bolster rapid battlefield rescue and support critical medical interventions for injured personnel. Unveiled...

April 18, 2025
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