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US Announces $4B Loan Guarantee for Poland Military Purchases

The United States announced Friday that it is providing a $4 billion loan guarantee for the purchase of American military equipment by Poland, which borders both Russia and war-torn Ukraine.

Death Toll Rises in Thai-Cambodian Clashes Despite Ceasefire Call

Thailand and Cambodia clashed for a third day on Saturday, as the death toll from their bloodiest fighting in years rose to 33 and Phnom Penh called for an "immediate ceasefire."

Gaza Civil Defense Says Israeli Forces Kill 11 People

Gaza's civil defense agency said Israeli operations killed 11 people on Saturday in the Palestinian territory devastated by over 21 months of war.

Airbus Starts Flight Tests of France’s Guépard Helicopters

Airbus has begun flight evaluations of the H160M Guépard aircraft in support of the French Armed Forces’ Joint Light Helicopter Program.

Turkey, Spain Deepen Military Ties With Hürjet Training Aircraft Agreement

Turkish Aerospace Industries has signed an agreement with Airbus to formalize the export of Ankara’s Hürjet indigenous trainer aircraft to Spain.

Turkey Invests in First Homegrown Air Defense Destroyer, New Patrol Boats

Turkey’s government-owned shipbuilder ASFAT has secured contracts to build the country’s first locally-developed air defense destroyer and four additional offshore patrol vessels.

KAAN Fighter Jet to Get Advanced Decoys That Flood Enemy Radars With False Targets

Turkish firm Electronic Warfare Systems Engineering is set to equip the upcoming KAAN fighter jets with “next-generation” tools to boost their survivability against advanced radar and drone threats.

Pentagon Risks Falling Behind Rivals in AI-Powered Influence and Information Ops: Study

The US military needs more advanced generative AI tools to keep pace with Russia and China in the realm of online influence and information warfare, a Pentagon-backed study has revealed.

Germany Seeks to Accelerate Defense Procurement With New Draft Law

Germany’s cabinet has approved a draft law aimed at speeding up defense procurement and military base construction works.

South Korea Introduces Mortar-Carrying AI Drone

South Korea’s Nearthlab has launched a next-gen attack drone that carries mortar shells and coordinates strikes in AI-driven swarms.

Ukrainian Firm Mass Produces Drone-Proof Robotic Vehicle

Ukrainian tech company Kvertus has launched serial production of a ground robot resistant to electronic warfare.

Swarms of ‘Spy Cockroaches’ Set to Creep Into Germany’s Defense Strategy

A German company is developing swarm robots from live cockroaches fitted with tiny “backpacks” to take on covert intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.

Lithuania Ramps Up Drone Deployment, Strengthens Air Defense

Lithuania is beginning a systematic integration of unmanned aerial systems and enhancement of air defense capabilities across its armed forces. 

US Air Force Tests Aerodynamic Enhancements on MC-130J Aircraft

The US Air Force is testing new aerodynamic devices called finlets on MC-130J aircraft to evaluate their impact on drag reduction and fuel efficiency.

Heavy-Lift Cargo Drone From Canada Targets ‘Complex’ Military Supply Routes

Canadian aerospace firm Volatus has launched a new heavy-lift drone program, introducing the gasoline-powered Condor XL for long-range cargo missions.

Germany Plans Compulsory Military Screening for Young Men

Germany plans to reintroduce compulsory screening for military service for 18-year-old men as part of plans to ramp up defense capabilities, a defense ministry source said Thursday.