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23 April

A Ukrainian soldier preparing a drone for use.

Patria, Ukrainian Partners Expand Defense Industrial Cooperation

Patria, Double Tap Investments, and IRON Cluster have signed an agreement to cooperate on defense technology development and testing.

23 April

Inder Singh Bisht

Germany Awards Rheinmetall Multi-Billion-Euro Framework Contract for FV-014 Drones

Germany has awarded Rheinmetall a multi-billion-euro framework contract to supply FV-014 autonomous reconnaissance and strike drones.

23 April

Ethan M. Encarnacion

‘A Universal Radio’: KNDS’ PHORIO to Link Military Robots Across Different Domains

Military robots are poised to become more connected on the battlefield, thanks to a new tactical radio designed for all types of remote-controlled systems operating across various domains.

23 April

Front-facing product render of the Ovzon T8 mobile satellite terminal featuring a circular flat-panel antenna on a rotating base mount, positioned as the smallest terminal of its kind for military and expeditionary satellite communications

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Swedish Firm Unveils ‘Smallest Mobile Satellite Terminal’ for Its Category

Ovzon could be setting a new standard for on-the-move satellite communications, introducing a new terminal it described as the “smallest in its class.”

23 April

Christine Casimiro

Royal Navy HMS Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier Completes Maintenance

The Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has completed a planned maintenance program at Babcock’s Rosyth dockyard in the UK.

23 April

Christine Casimiro

US Approves AIM-9X and Hellfire Missile Deals for NATO Allies

The US State Department has approved two separate foreign military sales packages covering missile systems and associated support for Lithuania and the Netherlands.

23 April

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Can Standard Rifles Take on Drones? Italian Firm Develops New Solution

Czechoslovak Group is entering the counter-drone space with new ammunition designed to disperse tungsten pellets to take down unmanned aerial vehicles.

23 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says Drone Defenses Boost Frontline Position

Ukraine's frontline position is "the strongest" it has been in a year due to a superiority in drones and enhanced air defense, Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga has said as Russian gains appear to be slowing.

22 April

Christine Casimiro

Denmark Selects SAMP/T NG Air Defense System Over US-Made Patriot

Denmark has officially selected the European SAMP/T NG air defense system for long-range needs, following the defense ministry’s statement in September 2025.

22 April