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Germany’s Next Combat Tank Moves to Hybrid Era

Germany’s next-gen tank program is set for a major mobility upgrade, with a new hybrid powerpack designed to boost performance, efficiency, and battlefield agility.

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Christine Casimiro

FN Herstal, Damen Partner on Maritime Defense Solutions

Belgian arms manufacturer FN Herstal and Dutch company Damen Shipyards Group are collaborating to deliver maritime defense solutions.

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Jodesz Gavilan

Leonardo Plans Michelangelo Air Defense Dome Test in Ukraine

Leonardo plans to test components of its new Michelangelo air defense dome in Ukraine by the end of the year.

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Jodesz Gavilan

Saab Deepens Ties With Polish Defense Industry

Saab has signed new cooperation agreements with PGZ and WB Group as part of its effort to deepen industrial and technological ties with Poland’s defense sector.

13 March

Jodesz Gavilan

Australian Firm DroneShield Expands Into Europe With New Production Line

DroneShield has started manufacturing counter-drone systems in the EU, marking the company’s first production line outside Australia as European militaries expand investments in air defense capabilities.

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A drone on display during Greece's field exercise in November 2025. Photo: Greece Ministry of Defence

Jodesz Gavilan

Greece Advances Combat Drone Development With Four New Contracts

Greece is pushing its unmanned aerial capability forward with four new contracts focused on combat drones.

13 March

Joe Saballa

Instead of Missiles, Turkish Combat Drone Carries Smaller UAVs Under Its Wings

Turkish Aerospace Industries has demonstrated a new twist in drone warfare: a combat unmanned aerial vehicle carrying other drones.

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155-millimeter artillery ammunition is manufactured at Rheinmetall

Rojoef Manuel

Rheinmetall Converts Berlin Auto Plant to Produce 155mm Shell Casings

German defense contractor Rheinmetall is converting its automotive parts factory in Berlin to manufacture casings for 155-millimeter artillery shells, expanding the company’s ammunition production network.

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Rojoef Manuel

Russia Using Mercenaries, Intel Operatives to Guard ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tankers

Russia has placed individuals with military and intelligence backgrounds aboard oil tankers used to transport sanctioned crude through the Baltic Sea.

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