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21 March

220309-N-DU622-1207 PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 9), An F-35C Lightning II, from the "Rough Raiders" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125, makes an arrested gear landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin McTaggart)

Germany to Privately Discuss Reliability of US-Made Defense Systems: Report

Germany is reportedly set to hold closed-door discussions on the reliability of US-made weapon systems amid concerns over an alleged remote “kill switch” in some combat aircraft.

21 March

EDGE Group and CMN Naval representatives to establish a joint venture

Christine Casimiro

EDGE, CMN NAVAL to Create Joint Venture for Naval Vessels

United Arab Emirates defense manufacturer EDGE Group has partnered with French shipbuilder CMN NAVAL to establish a joint venture to manufacture naval vessels.

21 March

Rojoef Manuel

Elwave to Field Anti-Mine Sensor for Ukraine

French drone developer Elwave will deploy its Tetrapulse sensor for Ukraine’s underwater mine countermeasure operations.

21 March

The lead Knud Rasmussen-class offshore patrol vessel (P570). Photo: Danish Armed Forces

Rojoef Manuel

Local Shipbuilders Team to Construct Danish Arctic Patrol Boats, Frigates

Danish Naval Ships and Semco Maritime have partnered to deliver new Arctic patrol ships and frigates for the Danish Armed Forces.

20 March

Giulia Bernacchi

Thales to Equip Dutch Orka-Class Submarines With Advanced Sonar Systems

Thales has signed an agreement with Naval Group to supply high-performance sonar systems for the Netherlands' future class of submarines.

20 March

Joe Saballa

Rafael, Elbit Team Up to Supply EW Self-Protection Suite for NATO Frigates

Rafael and Elbit Systems have teamed up to deliver an integrated maritime electronic warfare self-protection suite for the frigates of NATO European member states.

20 March

Kongsberg's Naval Strike Missile (NSM) is seen front and center, launching from the left. A jet of red-orange flame streaks from its back. The background is a deep blue ocean, with a cloudless sky farther back.

Giulia Bernacchi

Norway, Germany Partner on Naval Strike Missile Maintenance

Norway and Germany have signed a partnership agreement for the maintenance of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM).

20 March

Inder Singh Bisht

Ukraine Tests 3,000-Km Long-Range Drone

Ukraine has tested a drone with a range of 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles) — enough to strike both Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

20 March

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, shake hands after a joint press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, on January 16, 2025.

Staff Writer With AFP

Military Chiefs Gather in UK to Discuss Ukraine Protections

Dozens of military chiefs from countries keen to help protect an eventual ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine will meet in Britain on Thursday to discuss planning for a peacekeeping force.

19 March