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May 6, 2025
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Land Platforms

Thales and L3Harris Collaborate to Create Next-Gen SHORAD Capability for the UK

To develop an integrated short-range air defense command and control capability for the UK, L3Harris Technologies and Thales UK have inked a deal. For improved command and control, the...

April 22, 2025
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Air Platforms

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 22, 2025
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Land Platforms

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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Weapons and Munition

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 21, 2025
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Training and Simulation

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...

April 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Fincantieri-TKMS Alliance Eyes Philippine Submarine Contract

A landmark cooperation agreement between Italy’s Fincantieri and Germany’s TKMS aims to deliver a new-generation U212 Near Future Submarine for the Philippine Navy, supporting both the Italian and Philippine...

April 17, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

WB Group, Hanwha Sign Deal to Produce Guided Rockets in Poland

A new joint enterprise between Poland’s WB Electronics and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace aims to locally manufacture guided missiles for the Homar-K rocket artillery platform in Poland. With Hanwha...

April 16, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Combined Navy Exercise Strengthens US-ROK Mine Warfare Skills

The US Navy and the ROKN concluded their latest Korean Spring Exercise, a cornerstone event dedicated to advancing joint mine countermeasures. Held annually off Korea’s southeast coastline, this exercise...

April 9, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

L3Harris Teams With Kuiper to Provide Hardened Satellite Signals

In response to the increasing demand for agile and secure communication, L3Harris has formed a strategic partnership with Kuiper Government Solutions to deliver hybrid SATCOM systems tailored for modern...

GE Partners With Pentagon to Arm Future Helicopter With Avionics

Bell Textron’s FLRAA program enters a new phase with GE Aerospace developing the platform’s core avionics infrastructure. Under a key subcontractor role, GE will deliver a mission-critical digital backbone...