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2 October

Fincantieri Lays Keel of Second U212 NFS Submarine for Italian Navy

Fincantieri has laid the keel for the Italian Navy’s second of four U212 Near Future Submarines at the company’s Muggiano shipyard.

2 October

Jodesz Gavilan

EU to Upgrade Ukraine’s Military Training Centers

The EU will fund upgrades to several Ukrainian military training centers as Kyiv works to expand the infrastructure used to prepare its armed forces.

2 October

M-fly showcases its systems during the Arsenal of Talents 2026.

Jodesz Gavilan

Ukraine’s M-Fly Raises New Funds to Scale Drone Tech

M-Fly has raised new funding to scale production of laser guidance systems and stabilized imaging systems as demand for drone equipment grows in Ukraine.

2 October

Jodesz Gavilan

Netherlands Boosts Air Defense With $155M Kongsberg Deal

Kongsberg has signed a contract worth $155 million to expand the Netherlands’ CITADEL air defense program.

1 October

The Turkish flag overlooks a city in Turkey. Photo: Kübra Nûr Şahin/Pexels.

Samantha Alexa

Turkey Launches EVREN, Its National AI Platform for Defense

Turkey has introduced EVREN, its new national AI platform, giving defense companies and other users access to domestic computing, AI models, and data-processing capabilities while keeping sensitive information within the country.

1 October

Dropla (Logist) 4×4 unmanned ground vehicle. Photo: Dropla Tech

Rojoef Manuel

Denmark Buys Dropla 4×4 Ground Drones to Train Military Operators

The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization has purchased nine Dropla 4×4 unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to train conscript operators at the Danish Defence Drone Center.

1 October