Read more about the article Enhancing Air Defense: HENSOLDT and ERA Collaborate on Smarter Surveillance
The HENSOLDT Twinvis passive radar can be combined in the field with the VERA-NG system from ERA (Picture source: Hensoldt)

Enhancing Air Defense: HENSOLDT and ERA Collaborate on Smarter Surveillance

HENSOLDT and ERA, two companies specializing in advanced technology, are working together to make air defense stronger. They're focusing on a special system called VERA-NG, which can spot things in…

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Read more about the article Revamping the UK Military: New Plans for Tactical Vehicles to Boost Mobility
Could Polaris be a contender for the British LTMP program with its MRZR D4? (Picture source: Polaris Government & Defense)

Revamping the UK Military: New Plans for Tactical Vehicles to Boost Mobility

UK Ministry of Defence Explores Procurement of Advanced Tactical Vehicles for Enhanced Military Mobility The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is talking to companies about buying more than 1,000 tough…

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Read more about the article Following Azerbaijan, Could Pakistan Enter Turkey’s 5th Generation Fighter Initiative?
A model of Turkey’s fifth generation fighter jet KAAN, at IDEF 2023 in Istanbul. (Agnes Helou / Breaking Defense)

Following Azerbaijan, Could Pakistan Enter Turkey’s 5th Generation Fighter Initiative?

Teaming up with other nations will speed up the progress and help lower the risks for Turkey, according to insights shared with Breaking Defense by experts. A model of Turkey’s…

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Read more about the article Foreign Enterprises Securing Major Contracts in the Gulf: Can Washington Shift the Tide?
The show floor at the 2021 IDEX show in Abu Dhabi, UAE. (Chyrine Mezher/Breaking Defense)

Foreign Enterprises Securing Major Contracts in the Gulf: Can Washington Shift the Tide?

While the United States still holds a prominent position in the area, there are reasons to feel concerned about European and South Korean companies making inroads. The show floor at…

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Read more about the article Poland Plans To Allocate $100 Million For Purchasing ‘A Few Hundred’ Long-Range Spike Anti-Tank Missiles.
Poland’s latest Spike LR antitank guided missile purchase, valued at “around $100 million” builds on an original order of 2675 units. (Rafael)

Poland Plans To Allocate $100 Million For Purchasing ‘A Few Hundred’ Long-Range Spike Anti-Tank Missiles.

"Our safety is assured by a modern and properly outfitted military. That's why we keep enhancing the Polish Army by utilizing the capabilities of our own arms industry," stated Mariusz…

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Read more about the article Expensive Army Goggles for Training Encounter Issue with Doors
The Army recently received the new IVAS 1.2 prototype that it will use for a series of tests starting later this month. (US Army)

Expensive Army Goggles for Training Encounter Issue with Doors

The Army is working to address "occlusion" challenges faced by soldiers who use Microsoft's costly augmented reality system to create and eliminate virtual "enemies" hidden behind real objects. The Army…

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Read more about the article US Grants Approval for Sale of David’s Sling Air Defense System to Finland, According to Israel
Israel's David's Sling air defense system. Photo: Israeli defense ministry

US Grants Approval for Sale of David’s Sling Air Defense System to Finland, According to Israel

Israel's David's Sling air defense system. Photo: Israeli defense ministry The US government has granted approval for the sale of the David's Sling air defense system to Finland, as confirmed…

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Read more about the article HII Begins Construction of 29th Virginia-Class Submarine for US Navy
USS Virginia (SSN 774). Photo: Petty Officer 2nd Class William Pittman/US Navy

HII Begins Construction of 29th Virginia-Class Submarine for US Navy

USS Virginia (SSN 774). Photo: Petty Officer 2nd Class William Pittman/US Navy HII has recently begun the construction of the USS Oklahoma (SSN 802), the 29th Virginia-class attack submarine for…

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Read more about the article Poll Shows Lowest Public Confidence in US Military in 25 Years
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 50th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, maneuver as an Infantry Rifle Squad. Photo: Patrick A. Albright/US Army

Poll Shows Lowest Public Confidence in US Military in 25 Years

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 50th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, maneuver as an Infantry Rifle Squad. Photo: Patrick A. Albright/US Army A recent survey conducted by American research firm Gallup…

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Read more about the article $1.6B Mid-Life Upgrades for French and Italian Horizon-Class Frigates: Introducing New Missiles and Radars
The French Navy FS Forbin (foreground) is one of four Horizon-class frigates set to receive a Mid-Life Upgrade as part of a $1.6 billion package. (Marine Nationale on Twitter)

$1.6B Mid-Life Upgrades for French and Italian Horizon-Class Frigates: Introducing New Missiles and Radars

According to Enrico Gottardo, Bids Director at Naviris, the current Horizon-class ships lack an anti-ballistic missile defense capability, making it the primary focus for improvement. The French Navy FS Forbin…

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