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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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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...

May 6, 2025
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L3Harris and Thales Collaborate on Advanced SHORAD System for Britain

L3Harris Technologies and Thales UK have partnered to develop an integrated short-range air defense (SHORAD) command and control system for the UK. The solution will combine L3Harris’ Target Oriented...

April 22, 2025
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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 22, 2025
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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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Raytheon to Build Coyote Interceptors in UAE Under New Agreement

The United States’ Raytheon has formalized a strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates’ Tawazun Council, the nation’s defense and security acquisitions authority, to produce the Coyote counter-drone system...

April 21, 2025
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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 18, 2025
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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...