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After Ukraine, FPV drones could take on Arctic warfare

FPV Drones: Revolutionizing Arctic Warfare After Ukraine

Setermoen, Norway — In the wake of their effective use in Ukraine, Arctic countries are now considering the deployment of ...

Ukraine opens battlefield AI data to allies in world-first move

Ukraine Unleashes Battlefield AI Data to Allies: A Pioneering Global Strategy

Ukraine is offering access to its extensive real-world combat data to international allies and defense manufacturers to enhance the training ...

France’s Mediterranean armada signals clout as Middle East may rethink alliances

France Flexes Naval Power in Mediterranean: Middle East Alliances Could Shift!

France Showcases Naval Strength in the Mediterranean Amid Potential Shifts in Middle Eastern Alliances France has recently flexed its military ...

Patriot production delays prompt Switzerland to seek European air-defense fallback

Switzerland Seeks European Air-Defense Plan B: Patriot Production Delays Force New Strategy

PARIS — The Swiss government announced on Friday that it is considering the purchase of a second long-range air-defense system, ...

Two Iranian warships take sanctuary in India and Sri Lanka

Iranian Warships Seek Refuge: Strategic Moves in India and Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI — Recent events saw two Iranian naval vessels docking in India and Sri Lanka following an incident where ...

Australian submariners have a brush with Iran war

Australian Submariners’ Close Encounter: Tense Moments with Iran Warships Unveiled!

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — On March 4, a significant event occurred involving a U.S. Navy submarine, marking the first use ...

US Air Force seeks sources for Stand-in Attack Weapon compatible with F-47, B-21

US Air Force Hunts for Advanced Stand-in Attack Weapon: Compatibility with F-47, B-21 in Focus!

Exploring New Industry Partners for Advanced Air Force Weapons The United States Air Force is currently on the lookout for ...

‘America First’ weapons-sales policy favors arming Taiwan quickly — in theory

“America First” Strategy: Fast-Tracking Arms to Taiwan, But Only Theoretically

NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan — Defense experts suggest that a new U.S. policy focusing on accelerating arms sales to nations ...

French-German fighter program on life support as Dassault blames Airbus

Crisis in French-German Fighter Jet Program: Dassault Points Finger at Airbus!

Stalled Progress on French-German Fighter Jet Project On Wednesday, tensions escalated in the ambitious French-German initiative to create a new ...

US Air Force wants more armored transporters for ICBM warheads

US Air Force Seeks More Armored Transporters: Boosting Security for ICBM Warheads!

The aging fleet of Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles in the United States is creating a pressing issue for the ...