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UK to Send Challenger 3 Tanks to Defend Estonia

A British Army brigade will be assigned to Estonia along with newly-acquired and yet-to-be inducted weapon platforms such as the Challenger 3 main battle tank.

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GE Aerospace’s LM2500 to Power India’s Next Gen Missile Vessels

GE Aerospace’s LM2500 gas turbine engine has been selected to power the Indian Navy’s upcoming Next Generation Missile Vessels.

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Leidos Secures US Army Global Unified Network Modernization Contract

Virginia-based Leidos has received a $331-million contract to optimize the US Army’s Global Unified Network.

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Red Cat to Deliver Edge 130 Blue Tricopter Drones for US Army

The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded Red Cat Holdings a $1-million contract to provide its Edge 130 Blue drones for the US Army.

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Ukrainian Leopard Tanks Start Receiving Steel Anti-Drone Shields

Steel Front has begun integrating 430-kilogram steel grid screens into Ukrainian Leopard tanks to protect them from first-person view drones.

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Silent Arrow to Begin CLS-300 Drone Test for US Air Force

Silent Arrow has received a contract to test its proprietary CLS-300 unmanned aerial system for the US Air Force.

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UK’s New Laser Defense System Hits All Targets in Trials

The UK’s new laser defense system developed for the Royal Air Force successfully defeated 100 percent of threats with pinpoint accuracy during recent live-fire trials. 

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US F-35B Lands on Japanese Destroyer for First Time

The US Navy has landed an F-35B on the Japanese destroyer JS Kaga for the first time, enhancing cooperation and defense interoperability.

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US Military Demonstrates Airfield Seizure Capability Using HIMARS

The US military has showcased its ability to capture and secure an airfield from enemy forces with the help of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System.

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Norway, Germany Propose NATO-Led ‘Hubs’ to Bolster Undersea Security

Norway and Germany have proposed the creation of hubs to bolster NATO’s role in safeguarding vital energy and communication infrastructure across Europe’s maritime areas.

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