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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...

Sweden Announces $501 Million Military Assistance Package for Ukraine

Sweden has announced its 19th military aid installment for Ukraine, committing 4.8 billion Swedish kronor ($501 million) to support the country’s defense amid ongoing conflict with Russia. Defense Minister...

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...

May 26, 2025
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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...

May 23, 2025
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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...

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,...

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...

U.S. Approves Sale of 1,400 Precision-Guided Bombs to Poland

The U.S. State Department has approved a proposed $180 million weapons sale to Poland that includes 1,400 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs and four inert training variants, along with fuzes,...

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...

May 22, 2025
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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...