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3 April

Denmark Strengthens Naval Capabilities With Over 20 New Ships

The Danish government has proposed a plan to strengthen the country’s naval forces by acquiring more than 20 new vessels.

3 April

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

India Leases Tankers as Stop-Gap Solution for Air Refueling Issue

The Indian Air Force has leased a KC135 air refueler from US-based Metrea amid serviceability issues with its Russian-origin Ilyushin Il-78MKI tanker fleet.

3 April

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Thales Hybrid Kits to Enhance Connectivity of French Army Vehicles

The French defense procurement agency has contracted Thales to supply hybrid networking kits for French Army vehicles.

3 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

Nigeria Introduces ‘Africa’s First’ Kamikaze Attack Drone

The Nigerian military has unveiled Africa’s “first and largest” attack drone, marking a significant leap in the continent’s ability to develop its own advanced defense technologies.

3 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

UK Taps Viking Arms to Deliver 180 FPV Drones in 19 Days

The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Viking Arms to rapidly deliver a fleet of 180 first-person view drones to support British Army training.

3 April

Air

A Merlin helicopter from 820 Naval Air Squadron loaded and fired flares from HMS Prince of Wales, while embarked for Exercise Steadfast Defender. Flares are one element of the Defensive Aid Suite (DAS). The flares make up one portion of the DAS system, they are specifically designed to defeat Infra-Red seeking missiles (MANPADS). The aircraft carrier is taking part in Exercise Steadfast Defender. Exercise STEADFAST DEFENDER 2024 will be the largest NATO exercise in decades. NATO forces will be exercising across multiple regions and in multiple domains (maritime, land, air, space, and cyber). The vast scale of this exercise will occur over several months and over thousands of kilometres and will involve tens-of-thousands of Allied troops, all showcasing NATO capabilities to deter adversaries and defend allied territory.

Rojoef Manuel

Leonardo to Continue Upkeep for UK Navy Merlin Helicopters

The UK has contracted Leonardo to extend the fleet-wide integrated support for the Royal Navy’s Merlin helicopters.

3 April

Europe

Ukrainian soldiers stand in formation during the closing ceremony of Agile Spirit 19 at Orpholo Training Area, Georgia, Aug. 9, 2019. AgS19 is a joint, multinational exercise co-led by the Georgian Defense Forces and U.S. Army Europe. Approximately 3,300 military personnel from 14 ally and partner nations participated in this theater security cooperation exercise. The brigade-level exercise incorporated a command-post exercise, field-training exercise and live fires. AgS19 occurred at three training locations in Georgia - Senaki Air Base, Vaziani and Orpholo Training Areas. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Laurie Ellen Schubert, 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Rojoef Manuel

Ukrainian Military Enlisted 8,000 Ex-Prisoners: Justice Agency

The Ukrainian Armed Forces has recruited more than 8,000 former convicts as of early April, according to a report from the country’s justice department.

3 April

Arctic