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French Army Leclerc main battle tank draped in camouflage netting and flying the French tricolor during the Strong Europe Tank Challenge exercise, illustrating European armored warfare capability

Europe’s Next-Gen Battle Tank Project Moves Into Design Phase

Europe’s next-generation main battle tank is moving into its design phase after the European Commission approved all submitted deliverables.

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Akhsan Erido Elezhar

‘200-Kg Lift Capacity’: Poland Launches Autonomous Helicopter for Logistics Ops

Poland is advancing battlefield logistics with a new autonomous cargo helicopter capable of hauling 200 kilograms even in GPS-denied or electronic warfare environments.

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Inder Singh Bisht

Norway Selects Salt, Kongsberg to Design New Standardized Vessel Class

Norway has contracted Salt Ship Design and Kongsberg for the design and concept development of a new standardized naval vessel class.

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Christine Casimiro

V-BAT Drones Now Operational With Royal Netherlands Navy

The Royal Netherlands Navy has approved Shield AI’s V-BAT vertical take-off and landing drones for operational use, boosting the country’s maritime domain awareness.

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Jodesz Gavilan

Poland Launches Two New Military Satellites to Boost Space Defense

Poland has launched two additional military satellites, accelerating its goal of fielding nine orbital assets by the end of 2026.

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Common Anti-Air Modular Missile - Extended Range (CAMM-ER)

Jodesz Gavilan

Poland Moves to Local Missile Production With CAMM-ER Facility

Poland is set to localize advanced air defense missile production after signing a deal to build a CAMM-ER service and manufacturing center in Zielonka.

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Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Apologizes After Drones Crash in Finland

Ukraine said Monday it had apologized to Helsinki after two Ukrainian drones crashed in southern Finland over the weekend, adding that they were likely knocked off course by Russian interference.

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Staff Writer With AFP

Spain Shuts Airspace for US Planes Involved in Iran War

Spain's leftist government has closed Spanish airspace to US planes carrying out missions against Iran, in addition to denying Washington use of its bases, the defence minister said on Monday.

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