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Israeli firm wants to convert commercial ships into floating drone bases

JERUSALEM — Elbit Systems detailed a new maritime concept centered on its Hermes 650 Spark unmanned aircraft, envisioning the conversion…

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Defense Industry

9 nations back Ukraine’s Patriot alternative, Freyja — and want it flying in a year

KYIV, Ukraine — Nine nations have joined Ukraine in a nascent anti-ballistic coalition to speed up production of Ukraine’s Freyja…

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Air Force

Ukraine can soon build its own Patriots – but it could take years

KYIV, Ukraine — U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to give Ukraine a license to build its own Patriot interceptors would grant a…

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Defense Technology

Ukrainian ground robot maker doubles production, eyes ventures with foreign partners

WARSAW, Poland — Ukraine’s unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) manufacturer Trinity Robotics plans to double its production to some 2,200 units…

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Defense Industry

Rheinmetall, MBDA to develop laser weapon for German Navy

Western sea services are racing to field cost-effective air-defense weaponry on their warships. PARIS — Rheinmetall and MBDA will develop…

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Defense Industry

Germany set to become first international site for ATACMS missile production

VIENNA — Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have signed an agreement to co-produce the U.S. Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) at…

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Defense Industry

Multibillion-dollar contract secures ‘major step forward’ for GCAP fighter jet

ROME — Japan, Italy and the U.K. have handed a £4.6 billion ($6.1 billion) development contract to their national champions…

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Air Force

Latvia and Ukraine to open drone factory right on Baltic nation’s border with Russia

VIENNA — Latvia and Ukraine plan to build a joint drone manufacturing facility in the Latgale region of eastern Latvia,…

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Air Force

German Counter-drone startup Tytan eyes 3,000 interceptors per month in new factory

WARSAW, Poland — Munich-based counter-drone systems maker Tytan Technologies is readying to launch a new factory in Germany amid increasing…

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Air Force

Renault teams up with Thales to boost France’s drone production

France’s Renault Group will produce military drones with defense technology firm Thales, the companies said on Tuesday, marking a further…

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