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US Army Scraps Next-Gen Patriot Missile Replacement Plan

The US Army has decided to abandon its plans for a next-generation replacement of the renowned Patriot air defense system.

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US Army Orders Switchblade Kamikaze Drones From AeroVironment

AeroVironment has received a $54.9-million contract to produce Switchblade kamikaze drones for the US Army.

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Airbus Completes First Lakota Drone Helicopter Demo for US Marine Corps

Airbus has completed the initial trials of an unmanned UH-72 Lakota helicopter for the US Marine Corps in North Carolina.

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L3Harris Challenges US Army’s $991M HADES Spy Plane Deal With Sierra Nevada

L3Harris is disputing the US Army’s decision to select Sierra Nevada Corporation for its nearly $1-billion HADES spy plane program.

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Germany Tests Thales Radios to Be Deployed With NATO

Germany has completed a four-week operation to test Thales' PR4G and SYNAPS-H radio systems’ compliance with NATO’s multinational battlegroups in Eastern Europe.

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BAE Presents Armored Vehicle Prototypes With New Capabilities

BAE Systems showcased two Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle prototypes: one equipped with a turret and the other with a mortar system.

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North Korea Claims More Than a Million People Joined Army This Week

North Korea claimed that more than a million young people had signed up for or rejoined the army this week.

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Italy’s Leonardo, Germany’s Rheinmetall Team Up on Tanks

Italian defense giant Leonardo and German arms maker Rheinmetall formally unveiled a new joint venture to develop tanks for the Italian army and other military vehicles.

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Norway Boosts National Defense Production and Exports to Ukraine

Norway has announced to scale up its national defense industry production including supplies for Ukraine, a $89.9 million investment.

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Estonia, Poland Showcase K9 Howitzer Interoperability

Estonian and Polish troops have conducted joint training with their K9 self-propelled howitzers, in a collaborative defense exercise.

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