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9 February

Nuclear attack submarine SNA Emeraude (shown in this file picture) was one of the two French navy ships to patrol through the South China Sea.

French Submarine Patrols South China Sea, Likely Angering Beijing

A French nuclear attack submarine was among two navy ships that recently conducted a patrol through the South China Sea, its defense minister announced.

8 February

https://www.ga-asi.com/ga-asi-plans-to-demonstrate-maritime-capability-in-uk

Bidisha Das

SkyGuardian Protector Drone to Demonstrate Maritime Capability in UK

The United Kingdom will get its first look at the SkyGuardian drone in July when a prototype of the multi-mission Predator B aircraft will provide a series of capability demonstrations for the Royal Air Force.

5 February

Soldiers in the Old Guard arrive to place flags at graves in Arlington National Cemetery during "Flags In" in preparation for Memorial Day May 25, 2017 in Arlington, Virginia.

Staff Writer With AFP

Germany Welcomes US Troop Withdrawal Freeze, Says in Mutual Interest

The German government welcomed President Biden's decision to put on hold plans to reduce US troops in Germany, saying their presence was in the countries' mutual interest.

4 February

Inder Singh Bisht

German Coalition Partners Approve ‘Unarmed’ Eurodrone Project

Germany’s ruling coalition partners have given their go-ahead to continue the multinational project to develop the Eurodrone.

3 February

Inder Singh Bisht

Royal Marines to Use Drones for High Seas Anti-Smuggling Operations

A Royal Marines patrol vessel recently tested the efficacy of a Puma drone in tracking drug runners and smugglers on the English Channel.

2 February

https://bbsr.co.uk/news/blue-bear-demonstrates-a-collaborative-20-drone-swarm-undertaking-bvlos-operations

Bidisha Das

20-Strong Drone Swarm Deployed in Largest Ever UK Trial

The UK has tested a swarm of 20 fixed-wing drones — the largest military-focused trial of an unmanned aerial vehicle swarm in the country to date.

2 February

Germany's Sachsen class air-defense frigate

Inder Singh Bisht

German Navy Green Lights Laser-Based Weapon for Naval Warships

The German armed forces have commissioned a joint partnership of two defense manufacturers to build a laser weapon for the navy, expected to be created, tested, and integrated by the end of the year.

2 February