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$13 per shot: UK set to add powerful drone-killer laser weapon on 4 warships

Interesting Engineering 03 Apr 2025
The Royal Navy aims to equip four destroyers with the advanced weapon system by 2027 ... In its Spring Statement, the British government announced plans to spend roughly 10 percent of the Ministry of Defence equipment budget on new technologies.
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Procurement Manager

The Engineer 03 Apr 2025
As a Procurement Subcontract Specialist for Major Equipment Procurement (MEP), you will partner our suppliers and enable MBDA to provide world-leading defence capabilities for our Home Nations and their Allies.
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Nigeria’s defence manufacturer plans expansion to boost production

Business Day Online 03 Apr 2025
DICON GRAY Insignia (DGI), Nigeria’s indigenous defence manufacturer is planning to expand its operations in the production of military equipment. read more Nigeria’s defence manufacturer plans expansion to boost production ....
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Israeli attacks on Gaza schools sheltering displaced Palestinians kill 33

Al Jazeera 03 Apr 2025
The Government Media Office warned that Civil Defence crews are finding it increasingly difficult to remove people from under the rubble without adequate equipment and vehicles and while the healthcare sector is collapsing.
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Port welcomes first vessel under new military capability agreement

The Business Desk 02 Apr 2025
Associated British Ports (ABP) Port of Immingham has welcomed the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) strategic equipment transport vessel, the 23,000 tonne Eddystone.
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Kalyani Group to tap defence manufacturing shortage in West, eyes export surge

Business Line 02 Apr 2025
“The defence export markets are opening up and we hope ... To cater to the growing demand for defence equipment, the Kalyani Group has set up a new plant in Jejuri.
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Ottawa-based defence VC fund ONE9 acquired by Kensington Capital Partners

Ottawa Business Journal 02 Apr 2025
“We’re seeing a seismic shift away from (major defence contractors) and (original equipment manufacturers) owning the market to emerging, disruptive venture-backed startup companies carving out a ...
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Florintree leads Rs 175 cr funding in defence tech startup Tonbo

The Times of India 02 Apr 2025
Founded in 2012 and inspired by dragonflys visual capabilities, Tonbo supplies ...
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US approves sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets worth $5.58bn to Philippines

Al Jazeera 02 Apr 2025
The acquisition of the F-16s would improve “the Philippine Air Force’s ability to conduct maritime domain awareness and close air support missions and enhance its suppression of enemy air defences,” the State Department said.
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Donald Trump announces 26% 'discounted' reciprocal tariff on India: What will be the impact and is Indian economy relatively insulated?

The Times of India 02 Apr 2025
A dedicated online platform for documenting such export barriers is scheduled to launch within the next two months.The Nomura report indicates that India is prepared to negotiate a broad trade and ...
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Putin drafts 160,000 men into Russian army despite peace talks

AOL 01 Apr 2025
Each time Russia has grown its army, its defence ministry has denied any link to the Ukraine conflict and claimed that the conscripts would not be sent into active combat ... The UK Ministry of Defence’s ...
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Sweden Announces Largest Military Support Package for Ukraine

Famagusta Gazette 01 Apr 2025
Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson shared the announcement on social media platform X, emphasizing the package’s significance.
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Battle Lines: Australia boosts anti-China defences, plus inside Myanmar's rebel mountains

The Daily Telegraph 31 Mar 2025
With snap elections now called for May, Sam Roggeveen, Director of the Lowy Institute’s International Security Program, explains why there is a tussle over the defence budget and how well equipped the Australian Defence Force is.
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Battle Lines: Australia boosts anti-China defences

AOL 31 Mar 2025
... International Security Program, explains why there is a tussle over the defence budget and how well equipped the Australian Defence Force is.
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Sweden unveils new military aid for Ukraine

Xinhua 31 Mar 2025
The aid would include air defence systems, artillery, satellite communications, and naval support, as well as equipment from the Swedish Armed Forces and industry.
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