Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed his government and Sberbank, the largest bank in Russia, to work with China on developing artificial intelligence. The directive, published on the Kremlin’s website on Wednesday, follows Putin’s announcement in December regarding Russia’s intention to collaborate with other BRICS member countries to advance AI technology, according to a Reuters...
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Austria in Talks With Italy to Acquire New Leonardo Fighter Jets
Austria has decided to purchase M-346 FA fighter jets to replace its decommissioned fleet of Saab 105 aircraft. Klaudia Tanner, the Austrian defense minister, announced the Bundesheer’s plan on Saturday to acquire 12 M-346 FA jets from Italian aircraft manufacturer Leonardo. The agreement will be structured as a government-to-government contract with Italy. The two nations are...
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F-35A Fleet Completion Leads Australian 2024 Military Buildup
The Royal Australian Air Force has received nine new F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft, increasing its total fleet to 72. The milestone highlights the rapid capability buildup of the Australian Defense Force in 2024, the Australian Ministry of Defence said. The newly acquired aircraft will complement the RAAF’s existing fleet of EA-18G Growler and F/A-18F...
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NATO Commander Eyes Civilian Investment in Military Innovation
Enhancing military capabilities through increased participation from the civilian sector is one of the top priorities for French Adm. Piere Vandier, the newly appointed chief of the Allied Command Transformation at NATO. In an interview with Defense News, Vandier discussed the growth trajectory of innovation, which focuses on technologies such as software, artificial intelligence, optronics...
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Italian Air Force Modernization Advances With Purchase of 24 Eurofighter Typhoon
The NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency, or NEMA, has signed a contract for Italy to purchase up to 24 units of the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. The NEMA deal with the four-nation Eurofighter consortium, composed of Italy, Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom, further provides momentum to the Italian Air Force’s modernization program. According to Leonardo,...
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UK, Norway to Collaborate on Counter-Eavesdropping R&D
The United Kingdom is set to collaborate with Norway to improve the two nations’ counter-eavesdropping operations. Under the agreement announced during British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Bergen last week, the UK National Authority for Counter-Eavesdropping and the Norwegian National Security Authority will launch research and development projects focused on advancing technical security. UK...
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US Approves $174M Sale of Missiles, Bombs to Morocco
The U.S. Department of State has approved two potential arms sales to Morocco, totaling $174.4 million. The first proposed foreign military sale, valued at $88.4 million, includes up to 30 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles. This package includes an AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guidance section, telemetry kits, support equipment, spares, and training and logistical services. RTX...
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Greece to Purchase $130M Worth of US Drones, Armored Vehicles
The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential foreign military sale to Greece worth approximately $130 million for Aerosonde uncrewed aircraft systems and armored security vehicles, along with related logistical and program support. Athens requested Aerosonde drones equipped with Lycoming engines, GPS with anti-spoofing features, and various payloads and subsystems. The request also includes...
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Canberra to Buy Two More Evolved Cape Patrol Boats From Austal
The Australian government will spend $86 million in a contract with Austal Australia to purchase another two Evolved Cape-class patrol boats. The new procurement will bring Canberra’s order for the Australian Border Force, or ABF, patrol fleet to 12 Evolved Capes, Austal said Monday. Eight patrol boats were initially built and delivered between 2012 and 2020....
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Poland Declares Initial Operational Capability for Integrated Battle Command System
Poland’s Ministry of National Defence has declared initial operational capability for the first Integrated Battle Command System-enabled battery of the nation’s WISŁA medium-range air defense program. Developed by Northrop Grumman, IBCS integrates various sensors and weapons systems, regardless of their origin, type, or domain, into a single, cohesive network. A cornerstone of the U.S. Army’s...