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French company Texelis Defense and Finnish manufacturer Scata have joined forces to create the MK1, an 18-ton multipurpose combat vehicle developed in Finland within a year. Targeting a market gap bet
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Norway’s elite Arctic soldiers, part of the Long Range Reconnaissance Squadron, continue to employ traditional methods, such as digging quinzhees (snow caves), for concealment against modern drone sur
U.S. Central Command has confirmed the first combat use of the Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drone during airstrikes on Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury, which aimed at Islamic Rev
Italy adds powerful drone-killer gun to strengthen air defense system
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Italy is enhancing its air defense capabilities by integrating the Hystrix 76 Air Defence System (ADS) into the Michelangelo Dome, a newly launched multi-domain defense framework designed to counter m
Taiwan’s Tron Future unveils AI-guided anti-armor rockets
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Taiwan's Tron Future has introduced an innovative AI-assisted system for guiding anti-armor rockets, showcased for the first time at the Singapore Airshow from February 3-8, 2026. The system, known as
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Taiwan's Tron Future has introduced an innovative AI-assisted system for guiding anti-armor rockets, showcased for the first time at the Singapore Airshow from February 3-8, 2026. The system, known as
Swedish military to pump forces, money into mobile drone-defense units
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Sweden has committed €1.4 billion to create mobile air defense units aimed at protecting urban areas and critical infrastructure from aerial threats, including drones and cruise missiles. The units wi
B-52 with key radar upgrade flies to Edwards for testing
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Dec 17
The U.S. Air Force has flown its first B-52 Stratofortress equipped with a new Active Electronically Scanned Array radar to Edwards Air Force Base for testing, marking a key milestone in modernizing i
Belgium doubles down on drone defenses following mystery flights
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Dec 15
Belgium is enhancing its drone defense capabilities with a €50 million anti-drone initiative in response to a rise in illegal drone flights near sensitive locations. Recent contracts include a €9.2 mi
Netherlands orders Skyranger anti-drone cannons for under €1 billion
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The Netherlands has placed an order for Skyranger anti-drone cannons from Rheinmetall, valued at under €1 billion, aiming to enhance its defense capabilities against drone threats. This acquisition in