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Finland’s First Pohjanmaa-Class Warship Launched by Rauma Shipyard

Rauma Marine Constructions has floated out the Finnish Navy’s first Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvette at its shipyard in Satakunta. The vessel has now entered its final outfitting phase and is...

May 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Indra Demonstrates AESA Radar on Leopard Tanks for Drone Defense

Spanish defense company Indra has successfully trialed its Nemus AESA radar mounted on Leopard main battle tanks to enhance their effectiveness against contemporary threats, including drones. The radar, known...

May 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Russia Upgrades Iskander Missile to Penetrate Ukraine’s Patriot Defenses

Russia has deployed modified Iskander-M missiles against Ukraine, designed to be harder to intercept by systems like the U.S.-supplied Patriot. According to Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yurii Ihnat, six...

May 26, 2025
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Cybersecurity
Mergers & JV

Switzerland Joins Pan-European Cyber Defense Collaboration

The European Union has welcomed Switzerland into the Cyber Ranges Federation (CRF), a multinational program designed to enhance cyber defense capabilities through interconnected national training systems. The CRF promotes...

Philippine Coast Guard to Receive 40 Patrol Boats From French Manufacturer

The Philippines has signed an agreement with French shipbuilder OCEA to supply 40 fast patrol boats to strengthen the country’s coast guard fleet. Based on the FPB 110 MK...

Ukraine and KNDS Agree to Co-Produce Automatic Gun Ammunition

Ukraine has signed a memorandum of understanding with European defense firm KNDS to jointly manufacture medium-caliber ammunition for its military. The shells are designed for automatic guns that target...

Thales and UAE to Jointly Manufacture Ground Master Radars

Thales has entered a strategic partnership with the UAE’s Tawazun Council to locally manufacture Ground Master air surveillance radars. Announced at the “Make it in the Emirates 2025” forum,...

May 23, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

India and Germany Forge Strategic Ammo Manufacturing Alliance

India’s Reliance Defence and Germany’s Rheinmetall have formed a strategic partnership to co-produce large-scale ammunition at a new facility in Watad, southwestern India. The site will manufacture up to...

May 22, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Polish Military Debuts K2 Black Panther Tanks in Slovakia

Poland’s Army has fielded its new K2 Black Panther tanks in Slovakia during multinational exercises, marking a milestone in its military modernization. The 9th Braniewo Armored Cavalry Brigade confirmed...

Spain, Turkey, and Belgium Collaborate on 6×6 Cavalry Vehicle for Spanish Army

Defense companies from Spain, Turkey, and Belgium have agreed to co-develop a 6×6 armored cavalry vehicle for the Spanish Army. The project focuses on leveraging existing military platforms while...