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April 22, 2025
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Land Platforms

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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Land Platforms

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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Air Platforms

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

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...

April 21, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

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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Naval Platforms

Italy’s Fincantieri and Germany’s TKMS Pitch Sub to Philippines

Fincantieri of Italy and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) from Germany have inked an industrial partnership to propose advanced submarine solutions to the Philippine Navy, specifically the U212 Near Future...

April 18, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

UK Awards Roke Major Missile Defense Development Deal

Roke, a subsidiary of Chemring Group, has been awarded a £251-million ($333 million) contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to coordinate an array of missile defense research and...

April 17, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Army Resumes M777 Production With BAE Under $162M Deal

BAE Systems has secured a $162-million contract with the US Army to begin production of major lightweight structures for the M777 howitzer, utilizing supply chains in both the United...

April 17, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Poland to Locally Manufacture Chunmoo Rocket Systems With Hanwha

Polish defense firm WB Electronics and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace have signed a joint venture agreement to locally produce CGR-80 guided missiles in Poland for the Homar-K system—a Polish...