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5 February

A UK Royal Navy ship is seen sailing deep dark-blue waters. The scene is shown from a top-down view.

Juster Domingo

Royal Navy Taps Thales for $2.3B Sensor Management Deal

Thales has signed a 1.8-billion pound ($2.3 billion) contract to manage the UK Royal Navy's sonar and sensors.

5 February

Joe Saballa

Ukraine’s Experimental ‘FrankenSAM’ Weapon Shows Gaps in US Arsenal: Expert

Ukraine’s use of US-supplied experimental weapons such as the “FrankenSAM” air defense system reflects a “huge gap” in America’s current military arsenal, according to a defense expert.

5 February

Rojoef Manuel

Babcock, Supacat Kick Off Jackal 3 Production for British Army

Babcock and vehicle developer Supacat have begun the production of 70 Jackal 3 High Mobility Transporters for the British Army.

5 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Says Toll in Ukraine Strike on Occupied City Rises to 28

The death toll from a Ukrainian strike on a bakery in the occupied eastern city of Lysychansk has climbed to 28 people, Russia said.

2 February

MBDA CEO Éric Béranger and Saab CEO Micael Johansson are seen signing a letter of intent on a table decorated with France, Sweden, and the EU's flags. On the left, they are witnessed by French Minister for the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu, and on the right, Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson.

Juster Domingo

Saab, MBDA Strengthen Ties With Strategic Partnership

Defense companies Saab and MBDA have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on Sweden and France's anti-tank and air defense capabilities.

2 February

Juster Domingo

Norway Orders Kongsberg NASAMS in $134 Million Deal

Norway ordered new National Advanced Surface to Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) from Kongsberg under a 1.4-billion kroner ($134 million) deal.

2 February

Staff Writer With AFP

NATO Reaffirms Support for Bosnia

NATO affirmed the alliance's support for Bosnia during a visit to Sarajevo, condemning the "secessionist policies" of Bosnian Serb leaders.

2 February

Joe Saballa

Hungary Mulls Selling Outdated Military Equipment to Serbia

Hungary is considering selling its outdated war stocks to Serbia as it seeks to develop a more modern military.

1 February

Staff Writer With AFP

EU Agrees Massive Ukraine Aid Deal in ‘Message’ to Putin

European Union leaders overcame months of opposition from Hungary to agree $54 billion of aid for Ukraine, in a move hailed as a strong message to Russia.

1 February