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Pentagon deploys first one-way attack squadron using reverse-engineered Iranian Shahed-136 drones

The US military has activated its first-ever one-way attack squadron, operating a derivative of Iran’s prolific Shahed-136 kamikaze drone. US Central Command (CENTCOM) revealed the creation of the new unit…

US clears $93 million sale of Javelin anti-tank system, Excalibur projectiles to India

The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of Javelin anti-tank missile system and Excalibur guided artillery munitions worth $93 million to India, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)…

European Parliament approves first-ever defense industry program to boost military capabilities

The European Parliament on Tuesday approved the first-ever European Defense Industry Program (EDIP), a landmark initiative to strengthen the EU’s defense capabilities, boost joint procurement and support Ukraine’s defense industry.…

F-35, Abrams tank sales part of new US-Saudi Strategic Defense Agreement

As part of a newly signed Strategic Defense Agreement between the US and Saudi Arabia, Washington has greenlit the sale of F-35 fighters and 300 Abrams tanks to the Middle East ally,…

Saudi Arabia ‘should get top of the line’:F-35s like Israel, Trump says

U.S President Donald Trump said that both Israel and Saudi Arabia are “great” allies, as he confirmed that the United States would sell Riyadh F-35 fighter jets that are “pretty…

Poland Orders Additional “FlyEye” Unmanned Systems from “WB Group”

On 24 October, Piotr Wojciechowski, President of WB GROUP, and Colonel Piotr Paluch, Deputy Head of the Armament Agency, signed the fourth executive agreement for the delivery of multiple FlyEye…

Up to 150 Gripens — Ukraine and Sweden move toward long-term deal on Swedish jets

Sweden and Ukraine on Oct. 22 signed a letter of intent for a future contract on the purchase of up to 150 modern Gripen E fighter jets to bolster the…

Germany and Iceland Agree to Strengthen Military Cooperation

Germany and Iceland have agreed to strengthen their military cooperation amid growing Russian threats.A memorandum of understanding signed in Reykjavik focuses on maritime logistics, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said…

Odin’s Eye.. Germany and France Sign Deal for Satellite-based Early Warning System

Germany and France on Wednesday signed an implementation agreement for a satellite-based early warning system called Odin’s Eye, which is meant to significantly improve Europe’s ability to detect missile launches.…

US State Department approves additional Australian HIMARS purchase

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Australia of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and related equipment, the US Defense Security Cooperation…