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13 March

Baltic Sea States Select Persistent Systems’ Coastline Surveillance Network

Persistent Systems has received $29 million in contracts to provide coastline surveillance network systems to several Baltic Sea states.

13 March

Inder Singh Bisht

Bulgaria Mulls Replacement for Soviet Artillery With French Caesar

Bulgaria is considering acquiring the Caesar self-propelled 155mm howitzer as a replacement for the Soviet 2S1 "Gvozdika" 122-mm self-propelled artillery systems.

13 March

Giulia Bernacchi

France Acquires Pilatus’ PC-7 MKX Aircraft for Military Pilot Training

France has chosen Pilatus’ PC-7 MKX as the new training system for the French Air and Space Force, ordering 22 aircraft and training systems.

13 March

Inder Singh Bisht

UK’s Next-Gen Air Defense Destroyer Enters Concept Phase

The UK’s next-generation Type 83 destroyer has officially entered the concept phase, Minister of State for Defence Maria Eagle has revealed.

12 March

Giulia Bernacchi

UK to Boost Investments for Small, Medium Defense Enterprises

The UK has announced a measure to support small and medium enterprises with investments and guidance in accessing the defense supply chain.

12 March

Staff Writer With AFP

China Says to Host Russia, Iran for Nuclear Talks This Week

China will host Russia and Iran for trilateral talks on Tehran's nuclear program on Friday, Beijing's foreign ministry said.

12 March

Image of a Apache AH-64E helicopter, seen here being demonstrated at Lulworth Range in the UK. A multi-domain immersive experience showcasing military equipment and capabilities took place at Lulworth Range, ahead of the Defence Command Paper refresh. The event was attended by Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey, Chief of the General Staff General Sir Patrick Sanders and Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin. As well as demonstrating some of the cutting-edge equipment being used by the British military, the activity showcased integrated tactics and combined arms warfare. Other developing capability demonstrated included remote medical support and counter-unmanned aerial systems technology. The RAF's F35 fast jet and A400M transport aircraft were part of demonstrations, along with other equipment from across the three single services including Merlin and Apache helicopters and a Challenger 2 main battle tank. The demonstration featured personnel and equipment from units including 4 Light Brigade Combat Team; Future Commando Force (30 Commando Royal Marines); 4 Ranger from the Army Special Operations Brigade; 11 Group RAF; Experimental and Trial Group (ETG) consisting of elements from 2YORKS, the Next Generation Combat Team; elements of 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team HQ and Medical Regiment.

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing Delivers Final AH-64E Apache Helicopter to British Army

Boeing has delivered the final AH-64E Apache attack helicopter to the British Army as part of a contract signed in 2016.

12 March

Novator armored personnel carrier. Image: Ukrainian Armor

Rojoef Manuel

Ukarmor to Double Novator Armored Vehicles in 2025

Ukrainian Armor has revealed it will double the production of the Novator 4x4 armored personnel carriers this year.

12 March

Joe Saballa

US B-52 Strategic Bombers Conduct First-Ever Live Weapons Drop in Sweden

Two US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers completed their first-ever live weapons drop over Swedish airspace during a military exercise.

12 March

Staff Writer With AFP

German Military Under-Resourced Despite Investments: Commissioner

A German parliamentary commissioner says that the country's military still has "too little of everything" despite a massive overhaul.

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