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Leonardo, Enav Sign Deal with UkSATSE to Help Restore Ukraine’s Civil Air...

July 11, 2025 @ 07:31 AM

Leonardo, Enav SpA, and the Ukrainian State Air Traffic Services Enterprise (UkSATSE) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to help rebuild Ukraines civil air traffic management (ATM) system under the Ukraine Air Traffic Management Restoration and Recovery Plan (UARRP). The agreement was signed during the Ukrainian Recovery Conference and marks the first coordinated step toward restoring the countrys civil air navigation infrastructure, which has been significantly disrupted due to the conflict with Russia
French MoD Has Ordered €4B worth Weapons in 2025

July 9, 2025 @ 09:19 AM

The French Ministry of Armed Forces has confirmed that weapons and defense equipment orders reached €4 billion in the first half of 2025, signaling a marked increase in procurement activity ahead of Bastille Day. The accelerated spending reflects Frances ongoing rearmament efforts under the 2024–2030 Military Programming Law (LPM), despite a constrained budgetary environment
France Wants 80 Percent Share in Franco-German FCAS Fighter Project

July 8, 2025 @ 10:36 AM

France is seeking to take an 80 percent stake in the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project, potentially upending the long-standing principle of equal partnership among the participating nations and aerospace companies. This development follows ongoing disputes within the FCAS consortium—particularly between Frances Dassault Aviation and Airbus, which represents both German and Spanish interests in the program
Two Workers Killed in Explosion at Philippine Ammunition Plant

July 8, 2025 @ 08:10 AM

Two workers at a private firearms manufacturing facility in the Philippines died after an explosion at the companys ammunition plant in Marikina City on Monday, according to local police and company officials. The plant is operated by Armscor Global Defense Inc
South Korea Could Scrap 36 Apache Helicopter Buy Due to Budget Cuts

July 7, 2025 @ 09:03 AM

South Koreas plan to purchase 36 additional AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the United States is likely to be scrapped following a sharp budget cut, according to opposition lawmaker Yoo Yong-won. Yoo, of the People Power Party, said on Sunday that the National Assemblys recently passed supplementary budget slashed funding for the project from 10 billion won ($7
Japan Considers Transferring Warships to Philippines amid China Tensions

July 7, 2025 @ 05:40 AM

Japan is reportedly exploring the transfer of Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to the Philippines, which could mark Tokyos first full naval platform export in decades amid growing concerns over Chinese maritime assertiveness. The Philippine Navy confirmed the development Sunday, stating officials will conduct a “joint visual inspection” of the 109-meter-long vessels later this summer, following an invitation from Japans Defense Ministry
Russia Targets Patriot Battery in Kyiv as Germany Pushes for New U.S....

July 4, 2025 @ 12:00 PM

A Patriot air defense battery in Kyiv was reportedly destroyed this week following coordinated Russian strikes using Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and Iskander-M ballistic systems. This is according to a report from the
EU Conducts First Multinational Operational Trials of UGV, UAV Systems

July 4, 2025 @ 10:32 AM

Six defence companies from across Europe gathered near Rome on July 3 to test unmanned systems as part of the European Defence Agencys (EDA) first-ever European Defence Innovation Operational Experimentation (OPEX) campaign. The
Indonesian Pilot Flies South Korea’s KF-21 Fighter in First Test Flight

July 3, 2025 @ 12:03 PM

An Indonesian pilot has flown South Koreas KF-21 fighter for the first time, putting the joint jet program back on track after years of stalled payments. Colonel Pnb Ferrel Rigonald of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) occupied the front seat during a test flight of the KF-21 prototype on June 27, 2025, from Sacheon Air Base in South Korea
Israel Developed Specialized Weapons for Iran Attack over ‘Decades’

July 3, 2025 @ 09:15 AM

Israel has revealed that key military technologies used in its June 13 strike on Iran were developed over decades specifically for such a scenario, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defense. "Some of the weapons, first used in the preemptive strike against Iran's nuclear sites and ballistic missile array, were developed over decades for precisely this purpose," Israel's Defense Ministry said in a statement

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