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Rauma Marine Constructions has launched the first Pohjanmaa-class warship for the Finnish Navy.

Rauma Marine Constructions has launched the first Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvette for the Finnish Navy at its facility in Satakunta. The vessel was moved from the assembly hall to the...

May 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Indra has tested its AESA radar system mounted on Leopard tanks to enhance their ability to detect and counter drones.

Spanish defense firm Indra has completed successful trials of its Nemus AESA radar integrated onto Leopard main battle tanks to improve their ability to counter modern threats such as...

May 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Russia has altered its Iskander missile system to evade Ukraine’s US-supplied Patriot air defense system

Russia recently launched upgraded Iskander-M ballistic missiles at Ukraine, designed to be more difficult to intercept—even for advanced systems like the US-made Patriot. According to Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson...

May 26, 2025
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Cybersecurity
Mergers & JV

Switzerland has joined a European initiative focused on strengthening cyber defense capabilities.

The European Union has approved Switzerland’s participation in the Cyber Ranges Federation (CRF), a collaborative project aimed at strengthening cyber defense across Europe by linking national training infrastructures. The...

A French company has secured a contract to deliver 40 patrol boats to the Philippine Coast Guard.

The Philippine government has signed a deal with French shipbuilder OCEA for the delivery of 40 fast patrol boats to bolster its coast guard fleet. The vessels will be...

Ukraine and European defense firm KNDS have signed an agreement to jointly manufacture automatic gun ammunition.

Ukraine has entered into a memorandum of understanding with European defense firm KNDS to jointly produce medium-caliber ammunition for its armed forces. The collaboration focuses on manufacturing shells used...

Thales has partnered with the United Arab Emirates to jointly produce Ground Master radar systems.

Thales has signed a strategic agreement with the UAE’s Tawazun Council to locally produce its Ground Master air surveillance radars. Announced during the “Make it in the Emirates 2025”...

May 23, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

India and Germany have established a strategic partnership to jointly produce ammunition

India’s Reliance Defence and Germany’s Rheinmetall have signed an agreement to jointly produce large-scale ammunition, marking a strategic partnership aimed at boosting defense manufacturing. As part of the deal,...

May 22, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

The Polish Army has showcased its new K2 Black Panther tanks during a presentation in Slovakia.

Poland’s Land Forces have introduced their K2 Black Panther main battle tanks during a multinational military exercise in Slovakia. The 9th Braniewo Armored Cavalry Brigade, one of the primary...

A consortium of Spain, Turkey, and Belgium has been formed to develop a 6×6 cavalry vehicle for the Spanish Army.

A consortium of defense companies from Spain, Turkey, and Belgium has signed a memorandum of understanding to develop and deliver a 6×6 cavalry vehicle for the Spanish Army. The...