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9 May

Armed Forces of Ukraine soldier places a Ukrainian flag on the building his unit cleared during urban operation demonstration. This demonstration was for visiting dignitaries from various participating nations. Rapid Trident 2021 involves approximately 6,200 personnel from 12 nations, Sept. 20- Oct. 1, 2021, at the International Peacekeeping Security Centre near Yavoriv, Ukraine. Rapid Trident is an annual, multinational exercise that supports joint combined interoperability among the partner militaries of Ukraine and the United States, as well as Partnership for Peace nations and NATO allies

Ukraine Detains Two Alleged Hungarian Spies

Ukraine's SBU security service said Friday it had detained two alleged Hungarian spies it accused of gathering intelligence, including the location of air defense systems, in the western Zakarpattia region bordering Hungary.

8 May

Four camo-wearing soldiers are seen positioned in a trench, pointing guns toward a target that is out of frame.

Juster Domingo

Sweden, Nammo Sign $186-Million Ammo Production Deal

Nammo has signed a $186-million deal with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply small-caliber ammunition.

8 May

Linkeus project with Akeron firing operations on Sherpa vehicle. Kalo Chorio, Cyprus. September 29th 2022. © MBDA/Laurent Guichardon.

Rojoef Manuel

Cyprus Orders Sherpa Armored Vehicles With Akeron Missile Launchers From Arquus

Arquus has confirmed a deal to supply Sherpa station wagon vehicles equipped with Akeron missile launchers for the Cypriot National Guard.

8 May

Longtown Defence Storage Facility. Photo: UK Ministry of Defence

Rojoef Manuel

UK Completes New Armed Forces Equipment Warehouse in England

The UK Ministry of Defence has announced the completion of a military storage hub in North West England.

8 May

L3Harris’ resilient and interoperable Falcon radios will enhance the operational capabilities of German armed forces in support of the Digitization – Land Based Operations program

Juster Domingo

Germany Taps L3Harris for New Communication Systems

L3Harris has signed multiple deals with Germany, amounting to $214 million, to deliver communication systems for the German Armed Forces.

8 May

Giulia Bernacchi

Sweden Orders Lightweight Torpedoes From Saab

Sweden has ordered Saab’s Lightweight Torpedoes and torpedo tubes for $120 million, with deliveries starting in 2026.

8 May

Giulia Bernacchi

Poland Starts Construction of Navy’s Second Miecznik-Class Frigate

Poland has begun work on its second Miecznik-class frigate, Burza, at the PGZ naval shipyard in the northern port city of Gdynia.

8 May

Staff Writer With AFP

French Army Hopes for Combat-Ready Robots by 2040

France's armed forces are on schedule to develop battle-ready robots by 2040, according to participants in a test bringing together the military with engineers, researchers, and defense contractors.

8 May

Staff Writer With AFP

Putin’s Order for Three-Day Truce With Ukraine Enters Force

Russian President Vladimir Putin's order for a three-day truce with Ukraine took effect Thursday, a move the Kremlin said would "test" Kyiv's readiness for peace but that Ukraine has slammed as a farce.

7 May