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22 January

MEKO A-200 frigate. Photo: ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems

Germany Prepares to Buy MEKO A-200 Frigates After F126 Delays

Germany is reportedly preparing a formal purchase contract for frigates from German shipbuilder TKMS as a stopgap navy capability, following lengthened delays of the originally planned F126 frigates.

22 January

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Optics11 Arms Europe’s Subsea Facilities With ‘Ultra-Sensitive’ Underwater Ears

Optics11 is moving to strengthen Europe’s subsea defenses after signing a new agreement to deploy its fiber-optic sensing tech across critical underwater infrastructure.

22 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Will Examine Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Invite: Putin

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said Russia would study US President Donald Trump's invitation to join his "Board of Peace".

22 January

A small autonomous helicopter flying through the air against a clear blue sky.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

UK’s First Full-Size Autonomous Helicopter Takes Off

For the first time in the UK, a full-size autonomous helicopter has taken flight, joining manned aircraft in a major milestone for British aviation.

21 January

Christine Casimiro

QinetiQ Lands $275M Contract Extension to Support RAF Typhoons

QinetiQ has been awarded a five-year contract extension by the UK Ministry of Defence to continue providing mission-critical support for the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Typhoon fighter jets.

21 January

Jodesz Gavilan

Croatia’s Orqa Signs Drone Production Cooperation Deal With Qatar’s Barzan

Croatian drone firm Orqa has signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar’s Barzan Holdings to explore localized production of unmanned systems.

21 January

Jodesz Gavilan

US Army Orders 65 Armored Vehicles for Ukraine in $163M Security Aid Deal

The US has approved a $163.4-million contract for Textron Systems to deliver 65 Commando Select armored vehicles to Ukraine.

21 January

Jodesz Gavilan

UK’s Challenger 3 Tank Achieves First Crewed Firing

RBSL has completed the first crewed live firing of the Challenger 3, moving the British Army closer to deploying its next-generation main battle tank.

21 January