Europe

Pentagon Awards $30.5M Contract for Italian AF UAV Upgrade

The Department of Defense has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. a $30.5 million contract to upgrade the Italian Air Force’s MQ-9A Predator B combat drones.

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Russia Demonstrates Military Capabilities at Zapad-2021

Russia and other participating nations practiced a variety of aerial and ground maneuvers at the Zapad-2021 Exercises to demonstrate Russian military capabilities.

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Royal Navy Unveils ‘Future Vision’ of Autonomous Fleet

The Royal Navy unveiled its “future vision” for an autonomous fleet based on a design challenge for young engineers at UK Naval Engineering Science and Technology (UKNEST).

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Royal Marines Releases USSV Vessel Requirements

The UK Ministry of Defense recently released a notification of its Uncrewed Surface and Subsurface Vessel requirements for the Royal Marines. 

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Ukraine Says Soldier Killed by Separatists in Fresh Fighting

Ukraine said one of its soldiers had been killed by pro-Russian separatists in the east of the country.

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Japan Calls Out Russia Over Alleged Airspace Violation

Following an alleged violation of its airspace near Hokkaido by a Russian civilian aircraft, Japan issued a diplomatic protest to Russia in the hope of preventing future such incidents.

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US Army, Allies Kick Off Saber Junction 21 Exercises

The US Army’s annual Saber Junction 21 exercise officially kicked off with live-fire artillery on Thursday. Exercise activities will run until September 24.

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British Royal Navy Welcomes HMS Portland Back at Devonport

The British Royal Navy welcomed the HMS Portland back into service with a ceremony at Devonport on Thursday after the frigate underwent extensive refurbishment and upgrades.

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Norway Acquires 4,000 FN Minimi Light Machine Guns

The Norwegian Ministry of Defense has awarded a contract to FN Herstal for the production and delivery of up to 4,000 light machine guns.

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Russia, Belarus Start Joint Military Drills

Russia and Belarus kickstarted massive joint military drills on the EU's border.

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