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27 January

Leonardo’s New Simulator Links Real Aircraft to Virtual Warzones

Leonardo is trying to put military pilot training on a new trajectory with FITS4TOP, a next-gen simulator designed to blend real flight with virtual training.

27 January

Remote-controlled counter-drone system displayed in Turkey, featuring a stabilized mount, ammunition feed, and multi-barrel cannon during an outdoor defense exhibition.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Turkey’s Latest Counter-Drone System ‘Fires 3,000 Rounds Per Minute’

Turkey is introducing a new deterrent for hostile unmanned aerial vehicles: a remotely controlled weapon system reportedly capable of unleashing 3,000 rounds per minute.

27 January

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Norwegian Firms Develop Swarm-Based Mine-Clearing Concept for Autonomous Sea Ops

Norwegian firms Eelume and Maritime Robotics are aiming to revolutionize mine countermeasures by developing a new concept that links surface vessels and underwater robots into a unified system.

27 January

Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System

Inder Singh Bisht

Bulgaria Clears NSM Coastal Defense System Purchase for Black Sea Defense

Bulgaria has approved the acquisition of the NSM Coastal Defence System to bolster the country’s Black Sea coast defense capabilities.

27 January

Staff Writer With AFP

‘Keep Dreaming’: NATO Chief Says Europe Can’t Defend Itself Without US

NATO chief Mark Rutte warned that Europe cannot defend itself without the US, in the face of calls for the continent to stand on its own feet after tensions over Greenland.

26 January

Inder Singh Bisht

Norway Selects Clavister for Secure Tactical Comms Solution

Norway has awarded Clavister a $31-million-contract to develop a secure tactical communications solution for the Norwegian military.

26 January

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Picks Seven British Firms for Apache Wingman Drone Project

The UK has invited seven firms to present drone concepts designed to operate alongside the British Army’s Apache AH-64E attack helicopters.

26 January

Inder Singh Bisht

Italy Advances Layered Air Defense With First SAMP/T NG Delivery

Italy has taken delivery of its first SAMP/T NG air defense system, marking a step toward establishing a layered defense architecture.

26 January

Inder Singh Bisht

France Tasks MBDA to Deliver One-Way Attack Drones

France’s defense procurement agency has awarded MBDA a contract for the development and production of a sovereign long-range one-way attack drone designed to saturate enemy air defenses.

26 January