INS Sahyadri has reached Manila after conducting drills with the Philippine Navy, as part of its ongoing Indo-Pacific deployment involving multiple bilateral and multilateral exercises.
INS Sahyadri in Manila After Drills With Philippine Navy
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German military to form six kamikaze drone units
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The German military plans to create six new units to operate kamikaze drones by 2029, with plans for a data-driven, AI-enabled battlefield. The Bundeswehr is testing loitering munitions and aims to field its first medium-range battery by 2027, with further long-range systems to follow.
INS Mahe ASW Shallow Water Craft Commissioned
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The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Mahe, the first Mahe-class shallow water anti-submarine warfare vessel. Designed and built by Cochin Shipyard, the ship is the first of eight planned vessels and will operate in coastal and shallow-water environments.
Dutch Military Fires on Drones Over F-35 Air Base
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Dutch military personnel at Volkel Air Base fired at several drones flying over the facility on Friday evening, the Defence Ministry said. F-35 stealth fighters of the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force are stationed at the air base located near the city of Nijmegen, close to the German border.
ICEYE, SSC Agree to Explore Nordic, NATO Space Coop.
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ICEYE and the Swedish Space Corporation have signed a Letter of Intent to examine potential cooperation across satellite operations, mission development and launch capabilities, following discussions at the NATO Arctic Space Forum on strengthening allied space-based ISR.
IAF Tejas LCA crashes at Dubai Airshow, pilot killed
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An Indian Air Force Tejas Light Combat Aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Airshow on Friday, killing the pilot; a court of inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident.
Engine Break from Wing Pylon Caused UPS MD-11 Crash
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The NTSB’s preliminary fndings into the crash of UPS Flight 2976 indicate the left engine and pylon separated after takeoff, with early analysis identifying fatigue cracking in the pylon aft mount. The accident killed three crew and 11 people on the ground.
F-22 Commands Drone During LMT, GA-ASI MUM-T Tests
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Lockheed Martin, General Atomics ASI and L3Harris have completed flight demonstrations in Nevada showing an F-22 pilot issuing in-flight commands to an unmanned aircraft using open-architecture interfaces, software-defined radios and a pilot vehicle interface. The test took place at the Nevada Test and Training Range.
UK orders MBDA DragonFire laser drone interceptor
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The UK has awarded MBDA a £316 million contract to advance the DragonFire laser weapon system and install it on a Type 45 destroyer by 2027, following trials in Scotland that involved shooting down high-speed drones.
German Left-Wing Leader: Smoke Joint to Avoid Draft
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Left-wing politician Jan van Aken has drawn attention by suggesting that young men could use marijuana to avoid Germany’s planned new military service assessments. His party, The Left, is preparing guidance opposing the government’s proposal to evaluate all young men born in 2008 or later for a new voluntary service programme, which could become compulsory if recruitment falls short.
Germany Unveils Leopard 2A8 tank, Upgraded PzH 2000
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Germany has presented the Leopard 2A8 and Panzerhaubitze 2000 A4 in Munich, with Defence Minister Boris Pistorius outlining the Bundeswehr’s plans for new armoured systems, production requirements and cooperation with European partners. The Bundeswehr has ordered 123 new Leopard 2A8 tanks.
U.S. Clears Sale of Javelin Missiles, Excalibur Shells to India
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The U.S. State Department has cleared two possible Foreign Military Sales to India, including Javelin anti-tank systems and Excalibur artillery rounds worth an estimated $92.8 million, with final values dependent on future negotiations.
German Navy Inducts Boeing P-8A Poseidon Aircraft
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Germany has introduced its first Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, the largest combat aircraft in Bundeswehr service, which replaces the P-3C Orion fleet and will be stationed at Nordholz air base for surveillance and anti-submarine operations across the strategically vital GIUK gap in the North Atlantic. Germany will operate eight Poseidons by 2028, with crews training alongside NATO partners including the US, UK, Norway and Australia.
Nokia in €100M Investment in NestAI for Defence AI
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Nokia and Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd) have invested €100 million in NestAI as part of a new partnership to develop AI-enabled defence and critical-infrastructure technologies, focusing on unmanned systems and advanced command-and-control capabilities.
EU Moots ‘Military Schengen’ for Mobility Across Europe
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The European Commission and the High Representative have introduced a military mobility package aimed at enabling fast, coordinated movement of troops across Europe by 2027, alongside a Defence Industry Transformation Roadmap to strengthen innovation and production capacity. The proposals include harmonised cross-border procedures, new emergency transport mechanisms, infrastructure upgrades and measures to accelerate defence technology development across the EU.
