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21 October

FPV drones and other supplies donated by the Petro Poroshenko Foundation.

Former President Poroshenko Donates $1 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine

Former Ukrainian President Poroshenko transferred 1,600 (FPV) drones and other equipment to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, valued $1 million.

21 October

Within the context of a European cooperation program, the new IRIS-T (InfraRed Imaging System – Tail/Thrust Vector Controlled) air-to-air guided missile is being manufactured under the industrial leadership of Diehl Defence. The missile designed to engage air targets has been selected as standard weapon for the fighter aircraft Eurofigher, F-16, EF-18, Tornado and Saab Gripen.

Christine Casimiro

Thailand Signs IRIS-T Missile Support Contract With Diehl Defence

The Royal Thai Air Force has signed a support contract with Diehl Defence to enhance the operational capabilities of the IRIS-T missile across its fleet.

20 October

The outgoing Dutch prime minister's campaign to be secretary-general ended on Thursday when he secured the backing of all 32 NATO allies

Staff Writer With AFP

NATO in Push for Common Military Equipment Standards

NATO pledged to develop common standards for military equipment to make it more compatible between member states, addressing a problem that has plagued the alliance for decades.

18 October

UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters in Saudi Arabia

Giulia Bernacchi

Saudi Arabia Seeks to Expand Local Helicopter Production With Leonardo

Saudi Arabia is in talks with Leonardo to expand their collaboration by localizing the production of helicopter components.

18 October

Image of a military working dog, seen here keeping cool in Oman during exercise KHANJAR OMAN. This is a joint battlegroup exercise involving UK and Omani troops, with ground forces supported by the Carrier Strike Group at sea and F-35 jets from the air. Exercise KHANJAR OMAN represents a key part of the Armys Future Soldier concept, which will see British soldiers more integrated with our partners in regional hubs around the world. Oman is a vital partner for the UK in the Gulf region as the UK works to promote stability and security in the region. The UK and Oman have common threats and both have shared interests regional prosperity.

Christine Casimiro

UK Invests $4M in Canine Military Gear

The UK has awarded $4.07 million to Von Wolf K9 Sport & Service Dog Equipment Limited to support and train its pack of more than 500 military working dogs.

18 October

Joe Saballa

AI Gives Drone Swarms Various Levels of Autonomy in Thales Demo

Thales has demonstrated how artificial intelligence can provide drone swarms with varying levels of autonomy to effectively execute different missions.

18 October