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25 February

US Navy SEALs in winter warfare gear conducting tactical training in an Arctic environment, featuring Future Assault Shell Technology (FAST) helmets and specialized arctic combat equipment.

Armor for the Arctic: Integris Builds Gear That Survives Cold and Combat

Integris Composites is aiming to make soldiers in the Arctic tougher, announcing plans to build a protective system for extreme cold conditions.

24 February

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

UK Experiments With Light-Based Atomic Clocks for GPS-Free Navigation

The UK is experimenting with using light waves to tell time, taking early steps beyond traditional clocks for military applications.

24 February

Europe

A SAMP/T air defense system is seen firing off a ballistic missile from the back of the military truck. Smoke and bright white-red fire can be seen jutting out of the missile as it flies straight upward. The background is a clear blue sky.

Jodesz Gavilan

Switzerland Considers European SAMP/T After US Patriot Delay

Switzerland is reconsidering its air defense plans after the US indefinitely delayed the delivery of Patriot missile batteries, prompting Bern to look more seriously at a European alternative.

23 February

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US Introduces Data-Driven Upgrade to Romania’s Battlefield Training

A new training upgrade is giving Romanian commanders a sharper view of soldier performance, moving from simple observation to data-driven assessment.

23 February

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Inder Singh Bisht

Europe Moves Into the Depths With Underwater Drone Swarm Project

Europe is advancing an underwater drone swarm project consisting of a fleet of networked autonomous platforms.

23 February

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Kongsberg Sharpens Underwater Ears With Upgraded ‘Listen’ System

Kongsberg is taking underwater sensing to a new level, potentially reshaping how naval forces gather critical intelligence below the surface.

22 February

Americas

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the US military and the Japanese Self-Defense Force

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Says Sending Hospital Boat to Greenland

President Donald Trump said he was sending a hospital boat to Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory that he has long coveted and threatened to seize by force.

20 February

Europe