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Swedish arms maker to set up major ammunition plant in Estonia

Swedish Arms Giant Expands: Major Ammunition Plant to Open in Estonia

Swedish Defense Firm to Establish Artillery Shell Facility in Estonia In a significant move for Estonia’s defense sector, a Swedish ...

Money starts flowing for new GCAP fighter, as Britain sorts out finances

UK’s New GCAP Fighter Jet Gets Funding Boost: Britain Streamlines Finances for Advanced Warfare

ROME — A temporary agreement has been reached between Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom to extend their collaborative work ...

France orders its fifth and final FDI frigate from Naval Group, completing fleet plan

France Completes Fleet Plan: Orders Final FDI Frigate from Naval Group!

PARIS — The French Navy has confirmed an order for a fifth Defense and Intervention Frigate (FDI), featuring a distinctive ...

India to acquire more air defense systems and drones for modern warfare

India Bolsters Military: Acquires Advanced Air Defense Systems and Drones for Modern Warfare

NEW DELHI — India has recently sanctioned a substantial $25 billion investment for the enhancement of its military capabilities, which ...

Missile-wielding Airbus interceptor engages one-way attack drone in test

Airbus Interceptor Fires Missile at Attack Drone: See the One-Way Engagement Test Unfold!

PARIS — Airbus Conducts Missile Test with Frankenburg Technologies on Drone Interceptor In a recent development, Airbus has teamed up ...

Pentagon reportedly preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran

Pentagon Plans Weeks of Ground Operations in Iran: Military Strategy Revealed!

U.S. Military Preparing for Extended Ground Operations in Iran The Pentagon is actively developing strategies for prolonged ground engagements in ...

Europe can’t rely on US for air-defense missiles, top EU official says

EU Official Warns: Europe Must Develop Its Own Air-Defense Missiles, Can’t Depend on US

PARIS — Europe needs to bolster its own production of air-defense missiles as it cannot depend solely on the United ...

Japanese destroyer can now fire Tomahawk missiles, extending nation’s combat punch

Japanese Destroyer Unleashes Tomahawk Missiles: A Major Boost to Combat Capabilities!

MANILA, Philippines — The JS Chokai, a Japanese destroyer, has been equipped to fire U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles, a significant ...

US and UK teaming up to destroy underwater drones

US-UK Alliance Targets Underwater Drones: Joint Forces to Neutralize Threats

US and UK Collaborate to Combat Underwater Drone Threats The United States and the United Kingdom are teaming up to ...

Pentagon announces major surge in missile production

Pentagon Escalates Efforts: Major Surge in Missile Production Announced!

Pentagon Strikes Deals with Major Defense Contractors to Boost Missile Production Today, the Pentagon disclosed the signing of three major ...