Europe
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Feb- 2021 -2 February
20-Strong Drone Swarm Deployed in Largest Ever UK Trial
The UK has tested a swarm of 20 fixed-wing drones — the largest military-focused trial of an unmanned aerial vehicle swarm in the country to date.
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2 February
German Navy Green Lights Laser-Based Weapon for Naval Warships
The German armed forces have commissioned a joint partnership of two defense manufacturers to build a laser weapon for the navy, expected to be created, tested, and integrated by the end of the year.
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2 February
Russia Unveils Next-Gen ‘Sotnik’ Soldier Battle Armor
Russia has begun first phase development of its next-generation battle armor for field soldiers, set to replace the Ratnik in 2025.
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Jan- 2021 -28 January
Ukrainian Navy Will Receive Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones This Year
The Ukrainian navy will receive an unspecified number of Bayraktar Tactical Block 2 drones with “improved characteristics” this year.
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28 January
India to Pursue S-400 Deal With Russia Despite Looming US Sanctions: Sources
India is pursuing its $5.4 billion deal for five Russian S-400 air defense systems despite threats of US sanctions, sources said.
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27 January
British Army to Receive Six Detect and Destroy Systems for $140M
The UK government has awarded a $140 million contract to the local subsidiary of Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems to supply six “sensor-to-shooter” systems to the British Army.
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27 January
Norway Cancels Arctic Manoeuvres With NATO Allies Over Virus Fears
Norway said Tuesday it was canceling military exercises with NATO allies in the Arctic planned for March over fears of the spread of COVID-19 variants.
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25 January
UK Royal Air Force Moves Ahead With ‘Loyal Wingman’ Combat Drone
The UK is pushing ahead with plans for its first unmanned combat drone following a $41 million injection from the Ministry of Defence.
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22 January
EU Adopts Ethical Guidelines for Military Use of Artificial Intelligence
Members of the European Parliament have voted in favor of a report outlining guidelines for military and non-military use of artificial intelligence.
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22 January
UK Orders Three Autonomous Minesweepers for Royal Navy
The Royal British Navy has ordered three autonomous minesweepers capable of tracking down modern digital mines that remain undetected by traditional mine hunting methods.
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