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September 16, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Counter-Drone Training Kicks Off in Poland, Ukraine

Warsaw will soon host joint counter-drone exercises with Ukrainian specialists, a step that highlights the deepening security cooperation between the two neighbors. The decision follows repeated Russian drone incursions...

September 15, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Canadian Submarine Deal Pursued by Hanwha, Babcock

South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean has partnered with Babcock Canada to strengthen its position in the ongoing Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) competition. Under the newly signed teaming agreement, Babcock...

September 15, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Drone-Equipped UGV With 3-Minute Refuel Debuts in EU

A collaboration between Poland’s P.H.U. Lechmar and France’s H2X-Defense has produced a cutting-edge hydrogen-powered unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) known as Hermione. The platform highlights a growing trend in defense...

September 15, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

New 155mm Artillery Shell Plant in Poland by PGZ, BAE

In a move to bolster its defense industry, PGZ (Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa) has partnered with BAE Systems to construct a 155mm artillery ammunition production facility in Poland. The partnership...

September 15, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Drone-Based EW System Developed by Thales, UK Firm

Thales has partnered with Autonomous Devices to develop the EW-UAS1, a drone-based electronic warfare solution that combines Thales’ EW payload with a long-range, agile UAV. Delivered as an integrated...

September 12, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Poland, Hanwha Broaden Defense Work on Weapons

In a significant step to deepen bilateral defense ties, Hanwha Aerospace of South Korea has signed two agreements with Polish defense institutions to boost local ammunition certification and missile...

September 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Washington Navy Base to Get Armored Vehicle Hub

Absher Construction Company has been contracted by the U.S. Navy to build a new support center for armored fighting vehicles at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Washington. The award includes $22.8...

September 8, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

German TKMS, Indian Firms Unite for Naval Projects

German shipbuilder Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has entered into collaborations with multiple Indian defense companies aimed at co-developing naval weapons and anti-submarine warfare capabilities. The agreements represent a significant...

September 5, 2025
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Land Platforms

UK Army Light Mobility Vehicle Bid Backed by GM, BAE

Three major defense companies—GM Defense, BAE Systems, and NP Aerospace—have joined forces under the banner “Team LionStrike” to compete for the British Army’s Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) program. The...

September 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Major Korean Shipyard Merger Targets Global Defense

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has confirmed plans to merge its subsidiaries, HD Hyundai Mipo (HMD) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), creating a single powerhouse...