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The Ukrainian military has been observed to be armed with American 155mm M114 howitzers, which have been provided by Portugal and Greece in recent years.
The Israeli Defence Forces have begun to use Robdozer unmanned armoured bulldozers on a limited basis during the fighting against Hamas in Gaza, allowing them to perform dangerous tasks without risking their crews.
On 22 April 2025, the Danish Ministry of Defence officially announced the adoption of a comprehensive plan as part of the Defence Strategy for 2024-2033. The agreement consists of two phases, the first of which has already been approved and provides for large-scale rearmament and the introduction of new technologies.
Northrop Grumman has reported significant financial losses in the B-21 Raider strategic bomber programme amid a drop in the value of its shares and a worsening macroeconomic situation.
Syos Aerospace from New Zealand will supply Ukraine with unmanned systems worth more than $40 million. The deal was announced by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
India is preparing to sign a new contract with France for the purchase of 40 additional Rafale fighter jets to compensate for the shortage of combat aircraft and avoid delays in the selection of a new multi-role fighter.
The General Chereshnya FPV aircraft system with an electric motor has been officially approved for use by the Ukrainian Defence Forces.
Finland plans to purchase more than a hundred CV90 infantry fighting vehicles as part of a collective agreement with European partners, which should speed up deliveries and reduce costs.
The US Army, together with General Dynamics, has opened a modern plant in Arkansas to increase the production of artillery ammunition and strengthen the defence industrial base.
Portuguese Air Force Chief of Staff João Cartaso Alves confirmed that the country is still preparing to purchase US F-35A Lightning II fighters to replace the outdated F-16AM/BM.
After losing the competition for the sixth-generation NGAD fighter, Lockheed Martin announced plans to integrate advanced developments into its existing F-35 and F-22 Raptor platforms.
The Russian state holding Rosel, part of Rostec, has announced the start of testing a new automatic drone recognition system based on the friend-or-foe principle, covering a range of up to 100 km and altitudes of up to 5 km.
The UK Royal Navy has launched a major eight-month operation, deploying an aircraft carrier group to the Indo-Pacific region alongside NATO and Asian allies.
The Russian state-owned company Rosoboronexport has announced the creation of a new service centre in Peru for the maintenance and repair of Russian military helicopters, which will strengthen Russia's presence in Latin America.
Just 60 kilometres from the Russian capital, near the town of Kirzhach in the Vladimir region, one of Russia's key ammunition storage bases, the 51st Arsenal of the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate (GRU), exploded.
