Europe
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Mar- 2025 -28 March
France Simulates Drone Control From Military Helicopter
The French defense procurement agency has conducted simulation tests to assess interoperability between a helicopter crew and drones.
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28 March
Russia and Ukraine Accuse Each Other of ‘Violating’ Energy Strikes Agreement
Russia and Ukraine on Thursday each accused the other of breaching commitments not to strike energy facilities, throwing yet more jeopardy on the prospects of even a temporary and partial halt in the three-year war.
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28 March
German Air Force Wards Off Russian Reconnaissance Plane
A Russian reconnaissance aircraft approached northeastern Germany on Thursday before it was escorted away by fighter jets, the German air force said.
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27 March
Airbus Reveals LOAD: A Low-Cost, Missile-Armed Drone to Counter Swarms
Airbus has unveiled a counter-unmanned aerial system concept equipped with up to three guided missiles: the LOw-cost Air Defence (LOAD) system.
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27 March
Patria to Expand Hämeenlinna Facility to Double Armored Vehicle Production
Patria has allocated $43 million to expand its Hämeenlinna facility in Finland, aiming to double the hub’s armored vehicle production.
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27 March
Netherlands Begins Weapons Integration for Den Helder Replenishment Vessel
The Royal Netherlands Navy has taken delivery of the HNLMS Den Helder combat support ship for weapon systems integration in North Holland.
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27 March
EU to Provide $21.5M in Military Assistance for Mauritania
The European Council has pledged $21.5 million under the European Peace Facility to provide military equipment for Mauritania.
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27 March
Finland Starts Scheme to Improve Conscripts’ Fitness
Finland said on Wednesday it has kicked off a two-year scheme to improve the fitness of conscription-age youths, warning that their physical condition was declining, and this was a serious societal issue.
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27 March
Sweden to Boost Defense Spending $30B Over a Decade
Sweden will increase defense spending by about 300 billion kronor ($30 billion) over the next decade, the prime minister said Wednesday, calling it the nation's biggest rearmament push since the Cold War.
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26 March
Babcock Secures $2B British Army Equipment Maintenance Contract
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Babcock a 1.6-billion-pound (approximately $2.06-billion) contract extension for the maintenance of British Army equipment.
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