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16 January

Estonia Opens First Military Explosives Factory

Estonia has opened its first factory to produce military explosives, marking a major step in building a domestic defense industry.

16 January

Jodesz Gavilan

UK Commits $373M to New Home for Army Cyber Unit

The UK has signed a $373-million contract to construct a purpose-built base for the army's cyber regiment.

16 January

Christine Casimiro

Teledyne to Supply Recon Surveillance Kits to Bulgaria’s Stryker Vehicles for $32M

Teledyne FLIR Defense is set to deliver and integrate reconnaissance surveillance kits for Bulgaria’s Stryker infantry carrier vehicles, supporting the country’s military modernization efforts.

15 January

A high mobility vehicle. Photo: Japanese Embassy in Ukraine

Rojoef Manuel

Japan Completes Delivery of Toyota High Mobility Vehicles to Ukraine

Japan has completed the transfer of Toyota High Mobility Vehicles to Kyiv as part of a broader support package aimed at improving the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ mobility and logistics amid the Russian invasion.

15 January

A Belgian Soldier assigned to the Belgian 2nd Commando Battalion conducts a live fire exercise in the 7th Army training Command's (7ATC) Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, March 5, 2024. 7ATC enables readiness for all assigned and regionally aligned USAREUR-AF forces, Allies and Partners by conducting live, virtual, and/or constructive training in a fully replicated, multi-domain battlefield. 7ATC is uniquely positioned and organized to organically train and resource U.S., Allied and Partner units through the entire training process, tailored to the organization’s mission or nation’s defense security requirements. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christian Carrillo)

Rojoef Manuel

Belgium’s ‘Odin’ Innovation Program to Prep Military for Future Warfare

Belgium has launched a new defense innovation initiative aimed at overhauling its military capabilities for future conflicts, as Defence Minister Theo Francken warned that the country and much of Europe remain unprepared for next-generation warfare.

15 January

Joe Saballa

Mistral AI Arms France With Advanced AI for Defense Ops

France’s Ministry of the Armed Forces is teaming up with Mistral AI to strengthen its defense capabilities with advanced artificial intelligence.

15 January

Giulia Bernacchi

Poland Advances Signals Intelligence Fleet With Second Ship From Saab

Swedish firm Saab has launched Poland’s second DELFIN-class signals intelligence vessel, the ORP Henryk Zygalski.

15 January

Inder Singh Bisht

UNAC Wins French Army Contract to Supply Robotic Explosive Disposal Platforms

The French defense procurement agency has selected local firm UNAC to supply up to 34 explosive ordnance disposal robots for the French Army.

15 January

An aircraft crew wearing protective gear from Thales

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Flying Blind? Thales’ New Gear Addresses Low Visibility for Helicopter Crews

French military pilots could soon fly deeper into low-visibility missions with Thales’ new TopOwl DD helmet, which brings a digital display directly into combat operations.

15 January