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Allies back Germany over Russian Leipzig attack

Germany's attribution of an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport to Russia has drawn statements of support from Britain, Estonia and Finland.

Ireland in talks to join British-led naval alliance

High-level talks between British and Irish officials have begun on Ireland joining the Joint Expeditionary Force, the ten-nation grouping led by Britain, according to The Journal in Ireland.

Polish firms join global Abrams supply chain

Polish manufacturers are producing 52 components for the Abrams tank programme, with eight companies now supplying parts used in sustainment and production for vehicles worldwide.

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NATO sealift assumptions ‘obsolete’, report warns

NATO can no longer assume that commercial ships will be available to move forces during conflict, with declining fleets, shortages of seafarers and limited integration with commercial shipping leaving reinforcement plans exposed.

UK ship requisition may fail in wartime, report warns

Britain's existing system for requisitioning civilian merchant vessels cannot guarantee that suitable ships and crews will actually be available during a military crisis, according to the Council on Geostrategy.

US sealift fleet costs less than five F-35s

The United States guarantees access to 60 commercially operated ships for an annual cost equivalent to fewer than five F-35 fighters, a model NATO should consider adopting more widely, according to the Council on Geostrategy.

Ireland in talks to join British-led naval alliance

High-level talks between British and Irish officials have begun on Ireland joining the Joint Expeditionary Force, the ten-nation grouping led by Britain, according to The Journal in Ireland.

British warship currently defending airspace over Ireland

A Royal Navy warship and a Merlin helicopter are providing air defence for the EU defence ministers' meeting in Wicklow, with the ship kept outside Irish territorial waters, The Irish Times reports.

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Allies back Germany over Russian Leipzig attack

Germany's attribution of an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport to Russia has drawn statements of support from Britain, Estonia and Finland.

Lockheed offers Peru $1.8bn package with F-16 bid

Lockheed Martin has outlined a $1.8 billion industrial and social collaboration package for Peru as part of its proposal to supply F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft.
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Raytheon completes $50m US radar plant expansion

Raytheon has completed a $50 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in Forest, Mississippi, increasing production capacity for electronic warfare and radar systems.

Lockheed tests low-cost rocket for HIMARS training

Lockheed Martin has completed a second flight test of its new Joint Reduced Range Rocket, a reusable-pod training system being developed as a potential replacement for the Reduced Range Practice Rocket used by the U.S. Army and international operators.

Two-seat Gripen F completes first flight

Saab has completed the first flight of the Gripen F, the two-seat version of the Gripen E fighter developed with Brazilian industry, beginning a flight-test programme that will progressively clear the aircraft across its operating envelope.

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Polish firms join global Abrams supply chain

Polish manufacturers are producing 52 components for the Abrams tank programme, with eight companies now supplying parts used in sustainment and production for vehicles worldwide.

Rolls-Royce completes $1bn US defence investment

Rolls-Royce has completed a decade-long $1 billion investment programme in Indiana, expanding manufacturing, assembly and engine-test facilities supporting US military aircraft including the B-52, C-130J, V-22 and MQ-25A.

NATO deputy chief visits Dublin for defence talks

NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska is visiting Dublin for two days of engagements, including a public discussion on security issues and an informal meeting of European Union defence ministers.

Finland orders Saab RBS 70 NG air defence system

Finland has placed an initial order with Saab for the RBS 70 NG short-range air defence system, extending its use of the Swedish company's ground-based missile family.

Netherlands orders Saab mobile camouflage systems

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has signed a multi-year agreement with Saab covering the Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System, with an initial order placed for equipment to be fitted to Royal Netherlands Army Fennek reconnaissance vehicles.

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