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Airbus to Unveil First Two SIRTAP Drone Prototypes by 2025

Airbus has announced significant progress in developing the first high-performance SIRTAP drones for the Spanish Armed Forces.

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MBDA to Expand in Germany With New ‘Missile Hubs’

MBDA is building "missile hubs" in Germany, to boost the production of its guided missiles for the German Army and NATO allies.

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French Navy Receives Third Barracuda Nuclear Attack Sub From Naval Group

Naval Group has delivered “Tourville,” the third Suffren-class nuclear attack submarine, to the French defense procurement agency.

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German Bundeswehr Receives First H145M for Training From Airbus

The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) has received its first Airbus H145M as part of a contract for up to 82 helicopters.

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Portugal Picks Thales’ ForceShield as New Short-Range Air Defense

The Portuguese Army has selected Thales’ ForceShield ground-based air defense system as its new very short-range air defense solution.

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Taiwan Exploring Drone Tech Collaboration With Lithuania

Taiwan has sent a delegation to Lithuania to explore potential partnerships in drone technology, a move likely to provoke tensions with China.

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BAE to Modernize and Maintain Two US Guided-Missile Destroyers

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $202-million contract to provide modernization and maintenance services for two US Navy guided-missile destroyers.

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British Army Buys 10,000 TALON Sights to Boost Night-Fighting Capability

The British Army has placed an order for up to 10,000 TALON Fused Weapon Sights to be integrated into its standard-issue rifles.

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USS George H.W. Bush Aircraft Carrier Completes Modernization

The US Navy has finalized the 10-month modernization of the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia.

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Lockheed Martin Starts Production of First US Navy E-130J TACAMO Aircraft

Lockheed Martin has begun construction of the US Navy’s first E-130J production aircraft under its Take Charge and Move Out program.

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