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Belgium to Procure Portable Air Defense Systems from Poland

Belgium is planning to enhance its military defense by acquiring between 200 and 300 Piorun shoulder-launched air defense systems from Poland. The deal, confirmed via a letter of intent...

Vatn Reveals Hybrid Underwater Platform Combining Torpedo, EW, and Recon Capabilities

Rhode Island-based Vatn Systems has unveiled the Skelmir S12, a multi-purpose underwater platform that functions as a torpedo, sensor carrier, or electronic warfare tool. At 12.75 inches in diameter,...

UAE Cleared for $1.4 Billion US Arms Purchase

Just before a scheduled visit by President Donald Trump, the US State Department approved a $1.4 billion arms deal with the UAE. The package includes six CH-47F Chinook helicopters...

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Polish Pilots Finish Training on F-35A Lightning II Fighter Jets

The first group of Polish Air Force pilots has finished training on the F-35A Lightning II at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas. The course included hands-on flying,...

AeroVironment Introduces Titan 4 With Enhanced Anti-Drone Features

AeroVironment has introduced the Titan 4, an upgraded and compact version of its counter-drone technology that uses RF signals to detect and disrupt hostile drones. Weighing less and with...

UK Plans Additional Deliveries of Raven Air Defense Systems to Ukraine

The UK Ministry of Defence has supplied five more Raven air defense systems to Ukraine, bringing the total number to 13. The delivery is part of the UK’s “Kindred”...

Poland Receives Second Shipment of US M1A2 Abrams Tanks

The US has delivered a second batch of M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks to Poland under a 2022 foreign military sale. This delivery includes 19 tanks equipped with the...

Lithuania Commits $337 Million to Strengthen Domestic Defense Production

Lithuania is investing €300 million ($337.4 million) to develop its defense industry under the Vytis Initiative. The program will support around 100 defense companies by boosting innovation, facilitating exports,...

Cyprus Procures Sherpa Armored Vehicles Equipped With Akeron Missiles From Arquus

Arquus will deliver 12 Sherpa station wagon armored vehicles armed with MBDA’s Akeron missiles to the Cypriot National Guard. Announced in Athens, the deal follows successful 2022 trials in...

Sweden and Nammo Finalize $186M Agreement to Boost Ammunition Manufacturing

Nammo has landed a 1.8-billion SEK ($186 million) contract to supply Sweden with small-caliber ammunition under a decade-long agreement — the largest of its kind from the Swedish government....