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Austria Finalizes Procurement of $1.7B M-346FA Fighter Jets With Italy

Austria has completed a $1.7 billion purchase of 12 Leonardo M-346FA combat aircraft from Italy.

France Boosts Military Space Resilience With New Ground Station Initiative

France’s Defence Innovation Agency has launched a ground-based initiative to enhance the country’s military space operations.

Canadian Lawmakers Play Tiny Role in Keeping Military in Check, Study Says

The Canadian Parliament has some of the weakest civilian oversight of its military among major democracies, according to a new study assessing how lawmakers monitor armed forces.

US Approves $1B in Saudi Helicopter Support, Training as Kingdom Renews F-35 Push

The US has cleared two potential foreign military sales to Saudi Arabia worth a combined $1 billion, authorizing major helicopter sustainment and aviation training programs as Riyadh presses its long-running bid to buy F-35 fighter jets.

Germany Experiments With Faster, Smarter Interceptors for Small-Drone Fight

The Kinetic Defence Vehicle is a short-range counter-drone system that uses AI-enabled automation, radar and electro-optical sensors, and layered effectors.

Saab Secures $148M Order From Lithuania for Mobile Air Defense Systems

Saab has secured a third order from Lithuania for its MSHORAD system, reinforcing the nation’s air defense network.

New InVeris Tech Preps Troops for FPV-Centric Drone Ops

Fats Drone is a virtual training simulator that prepares troops for sUAS operations, supporting ISR missions, loitering-munition tactics, one-way attack runs, droppable munitions, and resupply drops.

Paras Defence, India’s Defense Research Agency Team on T-90 Tank Night Vision Systems

Paras has signed a technology transfer agreement with India's DRDO to produce Driver Night Sight systems for the T-90 tank.

AI-Powered Training Evolves: Zen Unveils Six Next-Gen Simulators

Zen Technologies is breaking new ground in next-generation training with six AI-powered simulators for military forces.

Fincantieri to Deliver Versatile Supply Vessel for Italian Navy Modernization

Fincantieri will provide the Italian Navy with a supply vessel designed for maximum operational versatility, including underwater operations.

Ukraine Rolls Out Upsized FPV Drone Built for Heavier, Harder-Hitting Warheads

New Ukraine FPV drone uses an 18-inch airframe, carries heavier warheads, offers longer range with a larger battery, and fiber-optic control.

Anduril Drone Crashes Raise Questions as US Testing Pressures Mount

Anduril’s latest drone crashes during US Air Force testing have intensified scrutiny of the defense tech company’s rapid development claims.

Drones Could Soon Step In as Live Training Partners for French Troops

An unusual teammate is set to join French troops during live on-field drills: drones fitted with various training kits and can simulate kinetic battlefield effects.

Egypt Reveals Jabbar-150 Attack Drone Channeling Iran’s Shahed Concept

Jabbar-150 is a long-range, one-way attack drone modeled on Iran’s Shahed-136, featuring a delta-wing layout, and a small piston engine.

Lockheed Martin Secures $52M Deal to Maintain HIMARS, MLRS 

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $52-million contract to maintain, operate, and configure two rocket systems.

US Approves Bahrain’s F-16 Sustainment Under $445M Deal

The US State Department has approved a $445-million possible foreign military sale (FMS) to sustain Bahrain’s F-16 fleet.