Safran has announced ongoing discussions to acquire Preligens, an AI solutions provider, for €220 million. Preligens, established in 2016, specializes in AI analytics for aerospace and defense, offering algorithms for analyzing imagery, video, and acoustic signals
Denmark and Norway strengthen defense ties with a strategic agreement emphasizing joint training, Arctic monitoring, and Ukraine support, signed by Ministers Troels Lund Poulsen and Bjørn Arild Gram on June 24. The collaborative endeavor underscores the shared commitment of both nations to fortify their defense capabilities and foster deeper ties in the face of evolving security challenges, particularly in Europe
Rostec, the Russian state corporation, has supplied the Russian troops with a new batch of 152-mm Malva self-propelled wheeled howitzers. These artillery units are designed to be more maneuverable than tracked artillery mounts
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The China Coast Guard (CCG) expelled several Japanese vessels that entered the territorial waters of Diaoyu Islands between June 20 and 24, according to a statement released on Monday by CCG spokesperson Gan Yu. Gan claimed that the CCG's actions were part of law enforcement operations within waters under China's jurisdiction
Poland has confirmed its plans to produce 180 K2 tanks under license from South Korea, with preparations for production set to begin as soon as possible. This
VIDEO The 205 crew members of the Greek MEKO-class frigate "HYDRA," returning from a perilous 102-day mission in the Red Sea, described their operation as a "suicide mission" due to outdated equipment and inadequate defense systems, highlighting the urgent need for fleet modernization
Austal Limited has announced that the Australian Government has ordered two additional Guardian-class Patrol Boats from Austal Australia, valued at approximately A$39 million. The 39
The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has funded the development of the KATANA 155mm guided artillery ammunition being developed by KNDS. The KATANA meets the present need for high-precision artillery ammunition in both low and high intensity warfare: its performance limits collateral damage in urban areas and enables dealing more effectively with high value targets such as artillery systems, radars or command posts
Video A Russian Ka-29 maritime helicopter was shot down by a Ukrainian 'Magura' drone equipped with a modified R-73RDM-2 missile in the Black Sea near Anapa on the night of June 20