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24 February

A Familiar Counter-Drone System Returns, Now Packed With AI Brain

Diehl Defence has given its Kinetic Defence Vehicle a next-gen makeover, integrating multiple cutting-edge components into a single counter-drone system.

24 February

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

AI Joins Greece’s Achilles’ Shield, Automating Air Defense Decisions

Greece is injecting an artificial intelligence “brain” into its Achilles’ Shield air defense system, aiming to automate threat detection and interceptor selection against modern aerial threats.

24 February

Ethan M. Encarnacion

UK Experiments With Light-Based Atomic Clocks for GPS-Free Navigation

The UK is experimenting with using light waves to tell time, taking early steps beyond traditional clocks for military applications.

24 February

Giulia Bernacchi

Rheinmetall Unveils Lighter Combat Helmet, Modular Body Armor System

Rheinmetall has introduced a new combat helmet alongside a modular body armor system, expanding its portfolio of protection equipment.

24 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Buys Parts for Future AUKUS Sub Reactor

Australia has paid for the first British-built parts of nuclear reactors to power a future SSN-AUKUS stealth submarine, the government said Tuesday.

24 February

Jodesz Gavilan

Ireland Plans $1B Order for French Armored Vehicles

Ireland is reportedly set to place a major order with France for 400 armored vehicles.

24 February

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a press conference

Staff Writer With AFP

Putin Failed to Achieve Goals in Ukraine, Zelensky Says on War Anniversary

President Volodymyr Zelensky marked the four-year anniversary of the Ukraine war by accusing Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of trying to take over Ukraine, saying he had failed to achieve this and other war goals.

24 February

Jodesz Gavilan

Germany Receives First Patria 6×6 Armored Vehicles

Patria has handed over the first batch of 6x6 armored vehicles to Germany, marking the start of the country's transition to a modern protected mobility fleet.

24 February

A SAMP/T air defense system is seen firing off a ballistic missile from the back of the military truck. Smoke and bright white-red fire can be seen jutting out of the missile as it flies straight upward. The background is a clear blue sky.

Jodesz Gavilan

Switzerland Considers European SAMP/T After US Patriot Delay

Switzerland is reconsidering its air defense plans after the US indefinitely delayed the delivery of Patriot missile batteries, prompting Bern to look more seriously at a European alternative.

23 February