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NATO Allies Launch Joint Projects for Defence-Critical Raw Materials, Air Tanker Fleet
June 25, 2025 @ 05:50 AMAt the NATO Defence Industry Forum in The Hague on 24 June 2025, NATO Allies signed new
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Czech MoD Extends Gripen Aircraft Lease up to 2035 at 25% Discount
June 19, 2025 @ 08:12 AMThe Czech Ministry of Defence has extended its lease of Swedish-made JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets until 2035, securing a 25% more favorable deal than previously proposed, officials confirmed following a decision by the Collegium of the Minister. The renegotiated contract was finalized after extensive discussions with Sweden, and includes 12 Gripen aircraft—10 single-seat and 2 two-seat variants—along with servicing and pilot training
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French DGA Launches Naval Drone Testing Capacity
June 16, 2025 @ 07:35 AMThe French Armaments Agency (DGA) has activated its new naval drone testing and experimentation capability, named CapXDN, in Toulon.
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Sweden to Receive 154 Tanks by 2030
June 13, 2025 @ 11:15 AMSweden will add 154 battle tanks to its army by 2030 under a contract signed by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), with deliveries scheduled between 2027 and 2031. The
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Netherlands Developing Military Satellite "to Remain Independent of Elon Musk's Starlink"
June 13, 2025 @ 08:04 AMThe Netherlands has launched the development of its first military communications satellite, the PAMI-1, aiming to establish a sovereign satellite network that does not rely on foreign systems such as Elon Musk's Starlink. The PAMI-1 satellite, expected to launch in early 2028, will feature a laser-based communication system, a technology shift that promises faster and more secure data transmission than conventional radio waves
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European Defence Agency Launches Market Call for Dual-Use Drone Technologies
June 12, 2025 @ 10:19 AMThe European Defence Agency (EDA) has issued a formal request for information (RFI) to gather insights on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technologies that can serve both civil and military missions. The initiative is designed to map out the latest capabilities in the dual-use drone sector and to support future procurement strategies across European Union Member States
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Russia Replaces Dollar with Ruble, Local Currencies in All Arms Trade
June 11, 2025 @ 05:35 AMRussia has fully eliminated the U.S
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South Korea’s Drone Carrier Concept Can Host UAVs, Unmanned Boats Submarine
June 9, 2025 @ 10:25 AMAt the MADEX 2025 International Maritime Defense Exhibition, Hyundai Heavy Industries revealed the HCX-23 Plus — a conceptual drone carrier designed exclusively for unmanned operations at sea, including aerial, surface, and subsurface missions. MADEX 2025 was held in Busan from May 28-May 31
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German Drone-maker Helsing Acquires Aircraft Manufacturer, Grob
June 9, 2025 @ 07:22 AMEuropean defense technology firm Helsing has signed a binding agreement to acquire German aircraft manufacturer Grob Aircraft SE, marking a strategic move to enhance next-generation aerial warfare capabilities. The acquisition, subject to regulatory approvals, combines Helsings artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions with Grobs established legacy in composite aircraft manufacturing
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Unmanned Aircraft Experimental Squadron Formed Within U.S. Air Force
June 9, 2025 @ 07:03 AMThe U.S
Czech Republic Orders Saab’s Mobile Air Defence System worth $189M
Indonesia–France Scorpene Submarine Deal Comes Into Force
U.S. Navy Moves Closer to Submarine-Launched Drone Ops Using REMUS 620
Poland Secures $4B U.S. Loan for F-35s, Patriot Missiles Under Defense Push...
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...