Germany and the Netherlands will jointly lead a new NATO command centre in Estonia from mid-2026. The headquarters will oversee exercises and help coordinate defence operations on NATO’s eastern flank.
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German firearms manufacturer Heckler & Koch reported a sharp rise of 255% in first-quarter profit and revenue. Strong demand and long-term contracts with NATO armed forces are expected to support future business growth.
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Germany is preparing legislation that would require military reservists to take part in training exercises during peacetime. The move is part of plans to expand reserve forces and strengthen military readiness.
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German troops, Leopard tanks and other military equipment have arrived in Lithuania for the first major exercise involving Germany’s new brigade. The Freedom Shield drill brings together NATO forces to train near Russia’s borders.
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Rostec has started flight testing the Ka-226T helicopter fitted with the Russian-made VK-650V engine. The first 20-minute test flight evaluated stability, controllability, and engine integration with onboard systems.
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Raytheon and Lockheed Martin have delivered the first Lightweight Command Launch Units for the Javelin missile system to the U.S. Army as production ramps up at a modernized facility in Arizona.
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Norway and France have signed the Narvik Agreement, a bilateral defence pact covering mutual military assistance, Arctic cooperation, defence industry ties and participation in French-led nuclear deterrence talks.
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Thales has completed the first live firings of its X-Fire launcher, a long-range land strike system being developed with Soframe as France plans future deep-strike capabilities and replacement of existing LRU systems.
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ITPS Canada has ordered six Leonardo M-346 T Block 20 advanced jet trainers, with options for an additional six for tactical fighter pilot training at the International Tactical Training Centre.
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The Czech Ministry of Interior has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for 11 H145 helicopters to be operated by the Czech Police Aviation Service placing the current H135 fleet .
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