Europe

Poland Signs Nearly $4B in Contracts for Howitzers, Vehicles, Drones

Poland has signed contracts worth nearly $4 billion with domestic suppliers to acquire cutting-edge howitzers, military vehicles, and advanced drones

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Embraer Opens New Facility in Portugal Serving Europe and NATO

Brazilian firm Embraer has opened its new subsidiary, Embraer Defense Europe, headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal.

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After Spain, Italy Buys 24 Additional Eurofighter Typhoon Jets

The Italian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract to acquire up to 24 additional Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft for the Italian Air Force.

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Slovakia Buys Israeli-Made Barak MX Air Defense System for $583M

Slovakia has approved the procurement of Israel's Barak MX air defense system for $583 million, marking a significant step in enhancing the military capabilities of the long-standing NATO member.

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Despite Salary Hike, Many Soldiers Leave British Military: Report

The UK is experiencing an alarmingly high attrition rate in its armed forces, with many soldiers continuing to leave the service despite a salary increase.

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German President Urges Unity After ‘Dark Shadow’ of Christmas Market Attack

Germany's president said that a deadly attack on a Christmas market had cast a "dark shadow" over this year's celebrations.

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Poland Buys Four Observation Satellites to Boost Space Defense

Poland has signed a contract with local firm Creotech Instruments to procure a satellite earth observation system.

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US, European, Chinese Firms Seek to Draw Vietnam Arms Deals From Russia

Major US weapons manufacturers including Boeing and Lockheed Martin, along with Europe's Airbus and Chinese firms, put their wares on show at an arms fair in Vietnam.

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Germany Approves Record $20.7B Worth of Defense Gear

Germany's military will get more than $20.7 billion worth of new defense equipment, including four submarines, under a record package approved by the parliamentary budget committee.

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Russian Jailed for 20 Years for Trying to Poison Troops in Support of Ukraine

A Russian military tribunal has sentenced a man to 20 years in prison for having tried to poison troops in support of Ukraine.

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