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April 22, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

UAE Begins Local Production of Raytheon Anti-Drone Systems

Raytheon has signed a breakthrough agreement with the UAE’s Tawazun Council to establish indigenous production of the Coyote counter-drone system. This collaboration is set to transform the Gulf nation’s...

April 22, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Maldives Introduces Armored Ajban 4x4s in Public Military Parade

At a public debut in Malé, the Maldives National Defence Force showcased its new Ajban 4×4 armored vehicles, manufactured by NIMR Automotive under EDGE Group, reflecting expanding strategic cooperation...

April 22, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

KNDS, Metlen Partner on Production of Greek Combat Vehicles

In a bold industrial step, KNDS France has entered into an alliance with Metlen Energy & Metals, based in Athens, to produce the new-generation Philoctetes infantry fighting vehicle for...

April 22, 2025
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Abu Dhabi, Seoul Agree on Joint Fighter Jet Development Program

A landmark letter of intent between South Korea and the UAE now lays the groundwork for comprehensive cooperation on the KF-21 Boramae next-generation fighter. The pact, formalized through senior...

April 21, 2025
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Training and Simulation
Mergers & JV

Joint Exercises Start for US-Philippine Forces Amid Tensions

The latest Balikatan (“shoulder to shoulder”) drills mark a new chapter in US–Philippine military cooperation, with the two countries engaging in expansive combined arms and missile defense exercises. The...

Pandur 8×8 Vehicles to Get Israeli Situational Awareness Suite

Retia, a leading Czech defense firm, has chosen Axon Vision’s EdgeSA system to transform the situational awareness of its Pandur 8×8 EVO armored personnel carriers. After extensive trials and...

New Combat Ambulance Introduced for Taiwan’s Front-Line Medics

At a recent ceremony in Taichung, Taiwan, the Republic of China Armed Forces introduced its latest emergency support vehicle, marking a transformation in military medical mobility. Developed to optimize...

April 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV