Germany's competition authority, the Bundeskartellamt, has authorized the formation of a joint venture between Rheinmetall AG and Leonardo SpA. The new venture, named Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles (LRMV), will be based in Rome and focus on delivering military solutions, particularly armored combat vehicles and main battle tanks
Iran has expressed interest in collaborating with Pakistan on the
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the launch of “
Israeli forces have announced the capture of over 3,300 weapons and military equipment from Syrian territory, including two tanks, following the fall of Syria's former President Bashar al-Assad in December last year. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the captured arsenal includes heavy weaponry such as two tanks, 20 anti-aircraft missiles, and 1,500 RPGs
Indonesia aims to boost domestic ammunition production by forming a consortium between PT Pindad and PT Dahana to accelerate the construction of a propellant factory. Plans for
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed exchanging two captured North Korean soldiers for Ukrainian prisoners of war held in Russia. The two men, captured during fighting in the Kursk region, were recently featured in a video shared on Zelensky's Telegram channel, where he outlined their uncertain future and potential options
Indonesia and Japan have agreed to resume their suspended joint warship development project, following discussions between Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani Gen in Jakarta. Indonesian Defense Ministry Spokesperson Frega Wenas confirmed that the two ministers agreed to resume negotiations for the joint development of warships, including determining the specifics of production and equipment involvement
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has called for the "liberation" of Puerto Rico, proposing a campaign led by Brazilian forces during the closing ceremony of the International Antifascist World Festival in Venezuela. Addressing approximately 2,000 attendees from 125 nations, Maduro invoked the legacy of Simón Bolívar, a key figure in South American independence