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8 January

Digital Data Bridge: UK ‘Solves’ Interoperability With Latest Software

The UK believes it has finally solved a long-standing challenge in military operations: interoperability between systems.

8 January

Europe

Armed ground robot driving through a muddy dirt road during a field test, equipped with a mounted weapon system and sensors while navigating shallow water in a rural environment

Ethan M. Encarnacion

A New Ground Robot Built for High-Intensity Missions Joins Ukraine’s Frontline

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has cleared a new ground robot for operational use, aiming to reduce soldier exposure in high-risk areas.

7 January

Europe

Volodymyr Selenskyj (l-r), President of Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of Great Britain, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) commemorate the victims of the war on the Maidan in Kiev.

Staff Writer With AFP

Zelensky Hails ‘Substantive’ Declaration on Ukraine Security Guarantees

President Zelensky welcomed security guarantees for Ukraine put forward by allies, which would come into force in the event of a ceasefire.

6 January

Europe

Soldiers stand and communicate beside a Leopard battle tank positioned on open terrain during daylight, with crew members visible on the turret and the main gun facing forward under a clear sky

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Leopards Out: Spain Bets on Indra for Futuristic Main Battle Tanks

The future of Spain’s armored forces may rest on a new mission given to Indra: developing a next-gen replacement for the country’s aging Leopard 2E main battle tanks.

6 January

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Exoskeletons for Logistics? French Army Puts Load-Bearing Suits to the Test

Exoskeletons could move from experiments to everyday military roles, as the French Army has begun testing the tech within its logistics units.

6 January

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

EU Pushes for Stealth Multirole Light Aircraft by Next Decade

The European Union has launched a call for proposals to study and design a stealth-enabled future multirole light aircraft.

5 January

Air

A small aircraft with a propeller positioned above, designed for the Winged Guidance Kit, illustrating flight mechanics.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Aselsan Scores Direct Hit in Debut Flight of Winged Guidance Kit

Aselsan is reshaping how standard bombs strike targets as its Winged Guidance Kit-84 achieved a direct hit during its first F-16 live drop.

2 January

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Turkey Develops Missile-Delivered Radar Deception Capability for Ship Defense

A new missile system from Turkey aims to confuse radar-guided attacks, enhancing the defensive capabilities of its ships.

2 January

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

GomSpace Wins $5.4M Contract for European Microsatellite Platform

GomSpace has secured a $5.4-million contract to design and deliver a microsatellite platform for a leading European defense company.

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29 December

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Poland Unveils ‘Invisible Shield’ That Shuts Off Drones Without Chaotic Blasts

Polish scientists have developed a way to neutralize drones without physical explosions, creating a system they call an “invisible shield.”

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