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8 May

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Armenia's capital, Yerevan, for a European Political Community summit.

Russia Says ‘Indignant’ Over Ally Armenia Hosting Zelensky, Summons Envoy

Russia said Thursday that it was "indignant" over its ally Armenia hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a European summit earlier this week.

7 May

Americas

Christine Casimiro

AV LOCUST Laser Completes Counter-Drone Test

Aerovironment’s LOCUST laser weapon has executed a “first-of-its-kind” counter-drone test with the Pentagon and the Federal Aviation Administration.

7 May

Europe

German Navy's Braunschweig-class corvette, the FGS Lübeck (F269).

Staff Writer With AFP

Defense Giant Rheinmetall Makes Offer for Further Shipyard

German arms maker Rheinmetall said Thursday it had made an offer for a further shipyard as the influential defense giant deepens its push into naval systems.

7 May

Americas

Iranians pass by the anti-American murals painted on the walls of the former embassy of the US in Tehran, Iran on April 16, 2025.

Staff Writer With AFP

US and Iran Trade Fire, Threatening Fragile Truce

US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was still in place despite an Iranian attack on three American destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, which he dismissed as "a trifle."

7 May

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

MBDA to Create Local MRO Facility for MICA Missiles in India

MBDA is set to develop a maintenance, repair, and mid-life overhaul facility for MICA missiles in India.

7 May

Americas

Christine Casimiro

C2 Robotics Commissions First Speartooth Large Drone Submarine Export to US

Australian firm C2 Robotics has commissioned its Speartooth large uncrewed undersea vehicle, the first to be exported to the US Navy.

7 May

Land

Ajax armoured vehicle The Proj HERMOD IR rehearsal took place over the week of 15-19 march 2021. It included members of the Spec Inf Brigade, and a variety of new vehicles such as the Ajax and Boxer. This was all in preparation for a demonstration of the British Army Capabilities. The rehearsal took place on the training area at Bovington Camp Ajax family of armoured vehicles, will replace the Army’s Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) (CVR(T)) vehicles which have been the mainstay of armoured reconnaissance for almost fifty years. The Ajax family consists of Ares a troop-carrying reconnaissance vehicle, Ajax armed with a formidable 40mm cannon, support variants Apollo and Atlas, a command and control variant Athena, and an engineer variant – Argus.

Bea Castañeda

Guide to Ajax Fighting Vehicle: The UK’s Next-Generation Armored Platform

Built for a digital battlefield, the UK’s Ajax fighting vehicle blends armor, sensors, and data, but its journey has been far from straightforward.

7 May

Americas

Ronald Watkins

BlackSky Secures $30M Space-Based ISR Subscription Deal

BlackSky Technology has secured a nearly $30-million, one-year contract from an international defense customer for space-based ISR services.

7 May

Europe

A Patria 8x8 Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV)

Rojoef Manuel

Czechia, Patria Expand Partnerships Ahead of Planned Armored Vehicle Program

Finnish defense company Patria has signed multiple agreements with Czech state-owned defense organizations as Prague nears its adoption of a new 8x8 armored vehicle fleet.

7 May

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Switzerland Approaches Suppliers for Air Defense Systems as Patriot Delayed

Switzerland has approached manufacturers from four countries to inquire about air defense systems it is considering procuring amid delays in the delivery of the Patriot system.

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