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10 May

France to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Howitzer Upkeep

France will tap income from frozen Russian assets to help maintain some 60 French-made Caesar howitzers delivered to Ukraine, France's foreign minister said on Friday.

9 May

Juster Domingo

UK Taps Rolls-Royce for Typhoon Aircraft Engine Maintenance

Rolls-Royce has signed a five-year contract with the UK to maintain and service the Royal Air Force's Typhoon aircraft.

9 May

Saildrone Voyager uncrewed surface vehicle.

Giulia Bernacchi

Saildrone to Test Voyager Uncrewed Surface Vehicles in Danish Waters

The American firm Saildrone has announced plans to test four Voyager uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) in Denmark.

9 May

Giulia Bernacchi

EuroTrophy’s Protection System to Boost Patria’s AMV XP Capabilities

EuroTrophy has announced a collaboration with Patria to integrate the Trophy Active Protection System into the Patria AMV XP 8×8.

9 May

Giulia Bernacchi

EU Allocates $1B Under European Defence Fund to Boost Industry

The EU allocated $1.02 billion under the 2024 European Defence Fund to bolster Europe’s defense industry and selected successful proposals.

9 May

Elta Systems' Blue Whale autonomous submarine. The submarine is seen propped up on display at what appears to be an outdoor expo close to a body of water, slightly visible in the background. The submarine's slender body is painted a deep blue. At least nine individuals are seen scattered across the expo's grounds.

Rojoef Manuel

Israel, Greece to Offer Large Submarine Drone for Hellenic Navy

Israel and Greece have signed a memorandum of understanding to offer a large-class unmanned underwater system for the Hellenic Navy.

9 May

In Warsaw, Poland, on December 12, 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron meets with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister. They discuss aid provided to Ukraine and international politics. They also discuss the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which begins on January 1, 2025, and its plans.

Staff Writer With AFP

France, Poland to Seal Alliance With Strategic Treaty

France and Poland on Friday will sign a new strategic cooperation treaty, with Polish leader Donald Tusk insisting that a mutual security pledge will be at the heart of the agreement.

9 May

Juster Domingo

Lithuania to Bolster Local Defense Industry With $337-Million Investment

Lithuania is investing $337.4-million to boost its defense industry and establish itself as a regional center for the security sector.

9 May

Armed Forces of Ukraine soldier places a Ukrainian flag on the building his unit cleared during urban operation demonstration. This demonstration was for visiting dignitaries from various participating nations. Rapid Trident 2021 involves approximately 6,200 personnel from 12 nations, Sept. 20- Oct. 1, 2021, at the International Peacekeeping Security Centre near Yavoriv, Ukraine. Rapid Trident is an annual, multinational exercise that supports joint combined interoperability among the partner militaries of Ukraine and the United States, as well as Partnership for Peace nations and NATO allies

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Detains Two Alleged Hungarian Spies

Ukraine's SBU security service said Friday it had detained two alleged Hungarian spies it accused of gathering intelligence, including the location of air defense systems, in the western Zakarpattia region bordering Hungary.

8 May