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Naval Group: first Hellenic Navy FDI frigate HS Kimon begins sea trials in France [VIDEO]
Armed with MBDA’s Aster anti-air and Exocet MM40 B3c anti-surface missiles, the RAM system, MU90 torpedoes, and a 76mm gun, HS Kimon is built for high-intensity combat
Hanwha plans expansion into Canadian market with submarines, howitzers, and MLRS systems
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Strategic deterrence: United States launches Minuteman III missile, demonstrates readiness of nuclear forces
The ICBM test programme is vital for continuing force development and supports assessments by the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and U.S. Strategic Command
German firm FLANQ unveils Q-RECON USV for coastal surveillance and tactical missions
Q-RECON is compact and portable, designed for use by a two-person team and weighing enough to carry a 30 kg internal payload.
U.S. Air Force: B-52H Stratofortress bombers arrive in Spain for Bomber Task Force Europe
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Airbus U.S. showcases UH-72B Lakota capabilities in Marine Corps aerial logistics connector demonstration
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Ukraine and Sweden discuss Soviet-era aircraft modernisation and potential transfer of Saab platforms
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Austria orders 12 Leonardo M-346 Block 20 light combat aircraft from Italy
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The beating heart of air superiority: how the F-35 engine delivers power, safety, and innovation
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U.S. Marine Corps deploys HIMARS to Gotland during Swift Response 25 exercise
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Estonia to buy several hundred Javelin missiles, Washington approves sale
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U.S. Army awards $423 million contract to BAE Systems for additional M109A7 artillery systems
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Mack Defense to produce prototype tactical trucks for U.S. Marine Corps
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Naval Group: first Hellenic Navy FDI frigate HS Kimon begins sea trials in France [VIDEO]
Armed with MBDA’s Aster anti-air and Exocet MM40 B3c anti-surface missiles, the RAM system, MU90 torpedoes, and a 76mm gun, HS Kimon is built for high-intensity combat
U.S. Navy destroyers intercept simulated ballistic missile during NATO exercise Formidable Shield 2025
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Lithuania plans to acquire Vanguard-class multirole military ships from Norway
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ICEYE and IHI sign agreement to develop SAR satellite constellation in Japan
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Airbus: Skynet 6A Satellite reaches key assembly milestone in UK defence programme
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