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4 February

A drone surveys a dense forest under a partly cloudy sky, showcasing how drones can assist in radioactive recovery during daylight hours.

Drones and Robots Become Germany’s New Frontline in Radioactive Recovery Ops

German researchers are sending drones and robots on an unusual mission: to probe deeper into radioactive regions out of reach for human crews.

4 February

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

US Army Taps Vita Inclinata for Helicopter Hoist Stabilization System

Vita Inclinata has secured a $45.6-million US Army contract to supply the Vita Rescue System.

4 February

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Netanyahu Tells US Envoy Palestinian Authority Won’t Be Part of Post-War Gaza Governance

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu told US envoy Witkoff that the Palestinian Authority would not be part of post-war Gaza's governance.

4 February

Middle East

Christine Casimiro

US Approves Saudi Arabia’s F-15 Sustainment Under $3-Billion Deal

The Royal Saudi Air Force’s F-15 fleet is set to receive sustainment services following the US State Department’s approval of a potential $3-billion foreign military sale.

4 February

Europe

Christine Casimiro

French Navy Orders Aliaca VTOL Drone From Airbus

France has ordered the Aliaca uncrewed aerial system in its vertical take-off and landing configuration via Airbus Helicopters subsidiary, Survey Copter.

4 February

Air

Jodesz Gavilan

Adani, Leonardo to Build Military Helicopters in India

India’s helicopter ambitions took a step forward as Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo agreed to jointly build a localized manufacturing and sustainment ecosystem aimed at future military demand.

4 February

Africa

Children head to the washroom at a refugee camp in Port Sudan, eastern Sudan on May 3, 2025.

Staff Writer With AFP

Sudan Army Breaks Siege on Kadugli, RSF Drone Kills Eight

A paramilitary drone attack on the Sudanese city of Kadugli killed eight civilians, hours after the army broke a punishing siege of the city.

4 February

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

US Marines Buy 30 More BAE Amphibious Combat Vehicles

BAE Systems has secured a $195-million US Marine Corps contract to build 30 additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles.

4 February

Americas

U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Morales, assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade, updates Soldier information in a battalion aid station during Saber Guardian 25, Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 13, 2025. The aid station enables rapid triage, treatment, and evacuation of casualties, ensuring readiness and lifesaving support in austere operational environments. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Carpenter) Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict.

Christine Casimiro

US Army’s ‘VECTOR’ AI Talent Tool Sparks Debate After Short-Lived Debut

A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to help soldiers draft performance evaluations and prepare for promotion boards had a brief run in the US Army, prompting discussions over the challenges of adopting AI into military processes.

4 February

Air