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Slovak Air Force Receives Two More F-16 Vipers

The Slovak Air Force has received two additional F-16 Viper combat aircraft as part of a US foreign military sale in 2019.

UK Signs Agreement to Transfer Albion Amphibious Warfare Vessels to Brazil

The UK has signed an agreement to pursue the transfer of its Albion-class landing platform docks to the Brazilian Navy.

Fincantieri Begins Construction of Italian Navy’s FREMM EVO Frigate

Fincantieri has cut the steel for the Italian Navy’s next-generation European multi-purpose frigate in Riva Trigoso, Genoa.

Airbus Unveils French Army Caïman Special Ops Helicopter Prototype

Airbus has unveiled the prototype of the French Army’s NH90 Caïman Standard 2 multirole helicopter at an international special operations exhibit in Martignas-sur-Jalle.

Netherlands Selects L3Harris Falcon IV Radios in $1.1B Deal

L3Harris has signed a $1.1 billion agreement with the Dutch Ministry of Defence to deliver advanced Falcon IV radios.

Thales, DSTA to Develop AI-Driven Tech for Singapore’s Combat Systems

Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency has partnered with Thales to develop AI technologies for the country’s military combat systems.

OCCAR Signs Contract to Upgrade Italian Navy’s Todaro Submarines

OCCAR has signed a contract amendment to upgrade the first batch of U212A Todaro-class submarines of the Italian Navy under the Near Future Submarine program.

Ukraine Recruits Female ‘Harpies’ for Drone Warfare

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have opened recruitment for its “Harpies” drone unit, primarily composed of women, under the Unmanned Systems Forces.

Poland Aims to ‘Get Closer’ to 5% GDP Defense Spending Next Year

Poland aims to earmark around five percent of its economic output for military expenditure next year compared with 4.7 percent this year.

Rubio Says US Committed to NATO – But Demands Allies Spend More

US told nervous NATO members that Washington remained committed to the alliance, but said they must agree to ramp up their spending.

Finland’s Colossal Bomb Shelters a Model for Jittery Europe

Finland's bomb shelters have emerged as an inspiring approach as Europe ramps up preparedness after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Israel Kills Hamas Commander in Lebanon Strike

Israel killed a commander of Hamas in a pre-dawn strike in the Lebanese port city of Sidon that also killed his adult son and daughter.

Four Dead, Dozens Injured in Russia Drone Strikes on Kharkiv

Russian drone strikes killed at least four people and injured more than 30 in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, authorities said Friday.

Portuguese Air Force Joins Effort to Enhance KC-390 for ISR Missions

Portugal plans to join Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force in collaborative studies to equip the KC-390 Millennium airlift with intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.

Denmark Strengthens Naval Capabilities With Over 20 New Ships

The Danish government has proposed a plan to strengthen the country’s naval forces by acquiring more than 20 new vessels.

India Leases Tankers as Stop-Gap Solution for Air Refueling Issue

The Indian Air Force has leased a KC135 air refueler from US-based Metrea amid serviceability issues with its Russian-origin Ilyushin Il-78MKI tanker fleet.