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June 13, 2025
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Russia, North Korea Join Forces for Domestic Drone Production

Russia is set to help North Korea begin manufacturing Shahed-series kamikaze drones, originally developed by Iran. These low-cost, high-impact drones have been central to Russia’s strike strategy in Ukraine,...

June 2, 2025
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Land Platforms
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Patria Expands Manufacturing With Latvia Project

In a strategic partnership, Patria and GDELS-Santa Barbara Sistemas will jointly build and maintain ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles at Patria’s Latvian facility in Valmiera. The collaboration aligns with Patria’s...

June 2, 2025
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Naval Innovation: Hyundai Teams With Portuguese Navy

South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and the Portuguese Navy have signed an agreement to jointly explore the development of small next-generation submarines. The agreement, which was signed during...

May 29, 2025
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Germany and Ukraine to Jointly Manufacture Long-Range Weapons, Says Merz

During Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that Germany will collaborate with Ukraine on developing long-range weaponry capable of targeting locations deep within Russian territory....

May 26, 2025
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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...

Philippine and US Coast Guards Conduct Joint Exercises in Disputed Waters

For the first time, the Philippine and U.S. coast guards participated in joint military exercises in the South China Sea, according to the Philippine military. Held near Palawan and...

May 19, 2025
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UK and Germany Team Up to Build Long-Range Precision Weapon System

The UK and Germany have revealed plans to jointly create a high-precision weapon with a range exceeding 2,000 kilometers, surpassing existing systems like the Storm Shadow and Taurus. While...

May 14, 2025
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Macron Signals Openness to Stationing Nuclear Aircraft in Europe

President Emmanuel Macron has indicated France is prepared to explore discussions with European allies about hosting French nuclear-capable aircraft, akin to U.S. arrangements in countries like Italy and Germany....

May 13, 2025
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Naval Platforms
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H&B Defence Selected by AUKUS for Submarine Program Assistance

Under the AUKUS alliance, H&B Defence has been appointed to identify Australian suppliers for the submarine and aircraft carrier programs. The company will evaluate local firms specializing in advanced...