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6 March

UK soldiers taking part in Exercise Army Cyber Spartan

QinetiQ to Deliver Digital, IT Services for UK MoD in $1.5B Deal

London-based QinetiQ has received a contract to provide digital and information technology services for the UK Ministry of Defence.

6 March

A soldier is seen with his back turned, seemingly laying low in a brown, forested area. He is wearing camouflage. On his right shoulder, a black Carl-Gustaf rifle rests as he props it up to point forward.

Juster Domingo

Saab Signs $1.2-Billion Carl Gustaf Order With Poland

Saab has signed an agreement with Poland to provide Carl Gustaf M4 anti-tank weapons, ammunition, and training equipment.

6 March

Staff Writer With AFP

EU Proposes Vast Defense Boost, Spurred by Russian War in Ukraine

EU officials have unveiled a proposal to massively boost weapons production and procurement to shift from a reliance on US arms and in reaction to Russia's Ukraine invasion.

6 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Says Intercepted Three French Aircraft Over Black Sea

Russia's defense ministry said it scrambled a fighter jet to "prevent a violation of the Russian state border" by three French aircraft over the Black Sea.

5 March

Argentina's Mi-171E helicopter, H-95, is seen flying above a green plains. An orange cable with what appears to be a hook contraption on its end dangles from its body. The helicopter is painted orange on its upper half and outside the cockpit, and gray on its lower half. Its body has many writings and decals on it, including "H-95" and "Fuerza Aérea Argentina" painted in black and all caps. Below, on the ground, an individual wearing an orange high-vis jacket and black pants appear to be looking up the aircraft. Close to him, on the foreground, are dozens of orange container barrels.

Juster Domingo

Argentina Sends Russian-Made Helicopters to Ukraine

Argentina has sent two Mi-171E helicopters originally received from Russia following approval by President Javier Milei.

5 March

Juster Domingo

Ukraine, US Companies to Boost Defense Tech Startups in New Program

Ukrainian and US companies have launched the Military Innovation Technology Solutions Program to invest in small tech companies.

5 March

Juster Domingo

Rheinmetall to Supply European Customer With More Air Defense Systems

An undisclosed European customer has tapped Rheinmetall to supply Skynex air defense systems.

5 March

HMS Victorious, one of the Royal Navy's four strategic missile submarines. Departs HM Naval Base Clyde, Faslane, for a major refit at Devonport.

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Awards Babcock $710M Nuclear Sub Modernization Contract

The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Babcock to modernize the Royal Navy’s second Vanguard-class ballistic missile submarine.

5 March

Joe Saballa

Poland to Launch First Military Satellites in 2025

Poland has announced plans to launch its first military observation satellites in 2025 to bolster its national security amid heightened tensions in the region.

5 March

Joe Saballa

Russia Suffered 350,000 Casualties in Ukraine but Still Gains Upper Hand: Intel

The Russian military has gained the upper hand in Ukraine despite more than 350,000 casualties since the war began, according to recent intelligence reports.

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