Germany says shipping through the Strait of Hormuz must remain free and toll-free under international law. The call comes after Iran agreed to reopen the key route during a two-week ceasefire.
Germany Pushes Toll-Free Hormuz Transit
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Russia Gains Billions From Hormuz Crisis
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Russia is earning billions as the Hormuz blockade pushes up global oil and gas prices, a German trade body says. Higher prices boost Moscow’s revenues while raising costs for Europe’s economy.
Draft-Age German Men Need Travel Approval
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Germany now requires men aged 17–45 to seek approval for stays abroad over three months under its new military service law. The rule supports efforts to track availability as the country works to expand troop numbers.
UK Tests AI Drones for Mine Detection
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The UK has tested AI-powered drones to detect landmines and explosive ordnance in trials with British Army units. The system uses sensors and retrainable AI models to identify threats, with further trials planned for operational deployment.
German Industry Eyes Defence Opportunities
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German companies are increasingly exploring defence opportunities as geopolitical tensions drive demand. A new survey shows rising interest, with more firms planning to enter the sector in the coming years.
Indian Army Appoints New Vice Chief, Commanders
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The Indian Army has announced new senior appointments, including the new Vice Chief, Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, Western Army Commander, Lt Gen Pushpendra Pal Singh, Eastern Army Commander, Lt Gen VMB Krishnan, and new Southern Army Commander, Lt Gen Sandeep Jain.
U.S. to Triple PAC-3 Missile Seeker Production
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The U.S. Department of War and Boeing have agreed on a seven-year framework to triple PAC-3 seeker production, supporting increased output of missile interceptors and expanding industrial capacity for air and missile defence systems.
Lockheed Martin to Expand PrSM Missile Output
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Lockheed Martin will increase production of the Precision Strike Missile under a new agreement with the U.S. Department of War. The plan builds on a previous $4.94 billion contract and follows the missile’s first reported combat use.
Indian Navy Receives P17A Frigate Dunagiri
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The Indian Navy has received the stealth frigate Dunagiri, the fifth Nilgiri-class ship under Project 17A. Built at GRSE Kolkata, the vessel features BrahMos missiles, MRSAM and CODOG propulsion, with 75% indigenous content.
Airbus ESM Ready for Artemis II Mission
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Airbus-built European Service Module is ready for NASA’s Artemis II mission, which will send four astronauts around the Moon. The module provides propulsion, power and life support, and will support new capabilities including laser communications.
Airbus Readies Valkyrie UCCA for Flight
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Airbus is preparing two Valkyrie-based uncrewed combat aircraft in Germany for their first flight with a European mission system. The programme aims to deliver a collaborative combat aircraft capability to the German Air Force by 2029.
HAL Reports ₹32,250 Crore Revenue
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited reported revenue of ₹32,250 crore for FY 2025-26, with a higher order book driven by new defence contracts. The company expanded production capacity and entered civil aviation and space sectors during the year.
Rheinmetall, Boeing Offer MQ-28 to Germany
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Rheinmetall and Boeing Defence Australia have partnered to offer the MQ-28 Ghost Bat to the Bundeswehr as a collaborative combat aircraft. Rheinmetall will act as system integrator, with the platform targeted for deployment by 2029.
KC-390 Completes Arctic Test Campaign
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Embraer has completed a cold-weather test campaign of the KC-390 Millennium in Sweden, demonstrating operations in Arctic conditions. The aircraft conducted short takeoffs, rapid loading and vehicle deployment as part of logistics and ACE evaluations.
ICEYE Launches Six SAR Satellites
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ICEYE has launched six new SAR satellites aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-16 mission from California. The satellites will support commercial and national missions, expanding imaging capacity for defence, intelligence and monitoring applications.
