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Switzerland Acquires Five IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Units

Switzerland has strengthened its defenses by acquiring five IRIS-T SLM air-defense systems as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative, with a 660 million Swiss Franc ($832 million) credit...

July 23, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

Australia Expands Military Training Exercises With the Philippines

Australia has significantly increased its defense cooperation with the Philippines in 2025, unveiling over 20 joint training activities and exchanges through the Joint Australian Training Team–Philippines program. This marks...

Denmark Purchases MQ-9B UAVs to Boost Maritime Monitoring

Denmark has formalized an agreement to acquire four MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones, enhancing its surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities in strategically vital regions including the Baltic Sea, the Arctic, and the...

July 23, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

India Unveils First Nanotech-Coated Dual Stealth Drone

Two Hyderabad-based companies have joined forces to develop India’s first-ever “dual stealth drone,” a sophisticated unmanned aerial vehicle that combines autonomous flight capabilities with innovative stealth technology. This drone...

July 22, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Turkey Acquires Sixth Prototype of Indigenous Kaan Stealth Jet

Turkey has acquired the sixth prototype of its homegrown TAI Kaan stealth fighter to carry out an advanced series of assessments aimed at validating the aircraft’s full operational potential....

Czech Republic Warns of Payment Halt Due to Caesar Howitzer Delivery Issues

The Czech Republic has announced its intention to suspend advance payments for a major artillery procurement deal involving 62 Caesar 8×8 self-propelled howitzers from KNDS France. This decision stems...

July 22, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Turkey Debuts Laser-Equipped Tank Designed to Neutralize Drones in Flight

Turkey has unveiled the ALKA-KAPLAN, a next-generation hybrid combat vehicle designed specifically for counter-drone operations using high-energy laser technology. Developed through a collaboration between defense firms FNSS and ROKETSAN,...