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Exail Secures Two New Orders for DriX H-9 Surface Drone

Exail has signed two new contracts for its DriX H-9 autonomous surface drone for maritime defense and hydrographic applications.

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Zelensky Hails ‘Substantive’ Declaration on Ukraine Security Guarantees

President Zelensky welcomed security guarantees for Ukraine put forward by allies, which would come into force in the event of a ceasefire.

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Exoskeletons for Logistics? French Army Puts Load-Bearing Suits to the Test

Exoskeletons could move from experiments to everyday military roles, as the French Army has begun testing the tech within its logistics units.

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France Orders Two GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft From Saab for $1.3B 

France has placed an order for Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control system, following a declaration of intent signed in June 2025.

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Smarter Eyes in the Sky: NH90 Helicopters Gain Full-Panorama Vision

Eurofl’Eye is an advanced Distributed Aperture System, with a 360-degree panoramic view, supporting obstacle detection, terrain assessment, self-protection, and enhancing situational awareness.

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Greece Receives First FDI Frigate From Naval Group

Greece has taken delivery of its first defense and intervention (FDI) frigate from Naval Group: the HS Kimon (F601).

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Europe’s ‘Biggest’ Warship: France Kicks Off Construction of Next-Gen Aircraft Carrier

Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération is a next-gen nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, reaches speeds up to 27 knots, equipped with two to three EMALS catapults, and directed energy weapons.

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Thales Taps Indian Firm for Rafale AESA Radar Components

Thales has contracted SFO Technologies to manufacture wired structures for the Indian Rafale. RBE2 active electronically scanned array radar.

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Airbus Delivers First H160 Helicopter to France’s National Gendarmerie

France has taken delivery of the first H160 helicopter for the French National Gendarmerie at Airbus Helicopters’ Marignane facility.

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Ireland Moves to Buy Military Radar System From France

Ireland said Wednesday it plans to buy a multi-million euro military radar system from France as it prepares to host the rotating EU presidency next year amid concerns over its defense capability.

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