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Latvia selects Czech-made Morana after dropping Archer procurement plan

Latvia has chosen the Czech-made Morana 155mm self-propelled wheeled howitzer over Sweden’s Archer system, shifting a procurement plan that had moved toward buying 18 Swedish artillery systems....

Latvia selects Czech-made Morana after dropping Archer procurement plan Latvia has chosen the Czech-made Morana 155mm self-propelled wheeled howitzer over Sweden’s Archer system, shifting a procurement plan that had moved toward buying 18 Swedish artillery systems.

French President Macron to convene G7 on energy crisis as fuel prices rise

French President Emmanuel Macron said France will convene a G7 meeting in the coming weeks to discuss rising global energy prices, strengthen cooperation on energy supplies and consider the possible release of strategic reserves....

French President Macron to convene G7 on energy crisis as fuel prices rise French President Emmanuel Macron said France will convene a G7 meeting in the coming weeks to discuss rising global energy prices, strengthen cooperation on energy supplies and consider the possibl…

US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as the kingdom is drawn deeper into war in the Middle East

US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, clearing a major hurdle in Riyadh’s long-running effort to acquire the…

Yemen’s Houthi group claims shooting down Saudi F-15 fighter jet as Middle East conflict escalates

Houthis claim Saudi F-15 fighter jet shot down amid Yemen escalation Yemen’s Houthi group released footage of a Saudi F-15 fighter jet shot down over Yemen on September 16, 2026, as the group expands its military operations against Saudi-backed forces and incr…

South Korea approves $2.4 billion plan to acquire 20 US-made Seahawk helicopters

South Korea approves $2.4 billion plan to acquire 20 US-made Seahawk helicopters South Korea has approved a plan to buy about 20 additional U.S.-made MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters for $2.4 billion, as the Navy replaces its aging Lynx fleet and strengthens its anti-submari…

UK Army deploys Project Halo Shield 🇬🇧🛡️

The British Army has deployed its first passive counter-drone detection system at Warminster Garrison, combining radio-frequency and optical sensing to detect, track and identify drones - not intercept them.

Funded by UK Defence Innovation, Project Halo Shield brings together detection technologies supplied by Dedrone and Quell.

Early results from the deployment include:
📡 29 drone alerts recorded during the first 17 days of live monitoring
🎯 Detections reached up to 5 km
👁️ RF + optical sensors provide a layered airspace picture

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.ir-ia.com/news/uk-army-deploys-first-passive-counter-drone-detection-system-at-warminster-base/

EU opens door for Canada to become first “Associate Member”

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed opening the door for Canada to become the European Union’s first “associate member,” as the EU and Canada seek closer cooperation in defense, technology, energy and critical minerals.

EU opens door for Canada to become first “Associate Member” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed opening the door for Canada to become the European Union’s first “associate member,” as the EU and Canada seek closer cooperation in …

Indian and Pakistani naval vessels collide in the Arabian Sea during naval operations

Indian and Pakistani naval vessels collide in Arabian Sea during naval operations Indian and Pakistani naval vessels collided with each other in international waters in the North Arabian Sea on September 15, 2026, prompting both governments to lodge diplomatic protests over comp…

Italian NATO fighter jets scrambled and shot down suspected Russian drone over Lithuania

NATO fighter jet shoots down suspected Russian drone over Lithuania NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus on September 15, 2026. The drone was shot down after it was suspected of carrying explosives, Lithuanian and NATO o…

UK Army deploys first passive counter-drone detection system at Warminster Base

The British Army has deployed a new passive counter-drone detection system at its Warminster garrison under Project Halo Shield, giving commanders a clearer picture of nearby airspace without relying on systems that actively transmit signals....

UK Army deploys first passive counter-drone detection system at Warminster Base The British Army has deployed a new passive counter-drone detection system at its Warminster garrison under Project Halo Shield, giving commanders a clearer picture of nearby airspace without relyi…