Czech Republic to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030
On 5 March, the Czech government approved a plan to gradually increase defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030.
U.S. Marine Corps bolsters Indo-Pacific presence with 12th Littoral Combat Team activation
The U.S. Marine Corps has officially activated the 12th Littoral Combat Team (LCT), the final subordinate unit of the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment (MLR), in a ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa.
U.S. Marine Corps deploys F-35B fighters to Japan to strengthen Indo-Pacific operations
The U.S. Marine Corps has deployed an F-35B squadron from the continental United States to Japan for the first time.
UK Commando Force acquires Sig Sauer MCX rifles for specialist operations
Royal Marines from the UK Commando Force have received new Sig Sauer MCX rifles to enhance their capability in specialist missions, including counter-terrorism.
NPS and TOPGUN launch new Master of Warfare Operations degree
In naval aviation, the best of the best attend the U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor Program, otherwise known as TOPGUN, where they hone their warfighting skills as combat pilots.
Sweden establishes new coastal missile battalion armed with RBS15 missiles
Sweden has taken a significant step in bolstering its coastal defence capabilities with the establishment of the 32nd Coastal Missile Battalion (32. kustrobotdivisionen).
German startup Alpine Eagle secures EUR 10 million to advance drone defence technology
Munich-based defence technology startup Alpine Eagle GmbH has raised €10.25 million in seed funding, led by IQ Capital.
Smart Stacking Tool revolutionises F135 engine rotor assembly at OC-ALC
The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) has introduced an advanced method to assemble rotor components in the F135 jet engine.
Ukraine and Poland strengthen defence cooperation with military aid, training, and joint ventures
During a working visit to Warsaw, Ukraine’s Defence Minister Rustem Umerov met with Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
Latvia launches EUR 10 million counter-drone R&D initiative to enhance national defence
The Latvian Ministry of Defence has signed three research and development (R&D) contracts to advance counter-drone solutions.
Precision Forged Hooks and Chains for Military & Defence
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U.S. Army deploys Spike NLOS anti-tank guided missiles on latest Apache helicopters
The U.S. Army has introduced the Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) missile system to its AH-64E Version 6 Apache attack helicopters.