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The Ukrainian company Ukrspecsystems has presented a new SHARK-M UAV capable of conducting deep reconnaissance and acting as a signal repeater for attack drones.
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the country's intention to double its defence budget and launch major projects, some of which will require joint European funding.
The Malaysian Air Force expects to significantly strengthen its fleet with the purchase of 30 F/A-18C/D fighters from Kuwait, which is gradually replacing them with the Eurofighter Typhoon.
US arms supplies to Ukraine were temporarily suspended after the change of administration in Washington, but resumed in early February.
The XDOWN startup has developed the PS Killer, a football-like strike drone that is adapted to be launched quickly by throwing it towards a target.
Iran is working to develop a ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead and covering 3,000 km, using designs received from North Korea.
The Defence Ministry codified and allowed the use of the Ukrainian-made Gromylo unmanned aerial vehicle system in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has retired five C-130H Hercules military transport aircraft after six decades of service.
Indonesia has purchased two MPCS/PPA multifunctional warships built by the Italian company Fincantieri for the Italian Navy.
The '23 March Movement' rebels seized a Su-25 attack aircraft, armoured vehicles and artillery, including a Ukrainian Bastion multiple rocket launcher system.
The Netherlands plans to purchase 22 Skyranger mobile air defence guns from Germany's Rheinmetall to protect ground troops from drones. The project has a budget of €1.3 billion and deliveries are expected in 2028-2029.
The Congressional Research Service of the United States asked whether combat lessons from Ukraine were taken into account in the development of the new XM-30 mechanised infantry fighting vehicle, which is to replace the M-2 Bradley in 2029.
In 2024, the volume of ammunition and weapons exports from Serbia to Israel increased 30-fold, reaching €42.3 million. For comparison, in 2023, this figure was only €1.4 million.
An explosion has occurred at the plant of the German defence company Rheinmetall in Spain, which produced artillery ammunition, including for Ukraine. This was reported by Europa Press with reference to the local Emergency Coordination Centre.
Sweden will provide the Armed Forces of Moldova with military assistance - a batch of AT4 anti-tank grenade launchers. This was announced by Swedish Defence Minister Paul Johnson.
