Share with your friendsTerrorist attacks and gang violence have pushed the ballistic threat level faced by law enforcement to an all-time high. Officers on duty may now encounter both pistol and rifle calibres. When it comes to protecting the head,
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Share with your friendsDefence systems often suffer from a glaring disconnect between mission and logistics. ILIAS Solutions – a leading digital defence platform now under Patria’s wing – is set to close that gap. The acquisition marks Patria’s serious move
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Share with your friendsIn footage from the war in Ukraine, eagle-eyed observers keep spotting something strange: thick, stripped logs lashed to the rear of Russian tanks. No, they’re not firewood, and they’re not some crude form of extra armour either.
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Share with your friendsIn early 2024, Russia introduced a new class of drones in Ukraine that are still proving difficult to counter: fiber-optic-controlled first-person-view drones. Unlike traditional drones that rely on radio signals and can be jammed, these drones are
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Share with your friendsAt the Arctic Event 2025 in Lapland, the Finnish defence group Patria unveiled its latest defence innovations, highlighting two major systems: the ARVE truck-mounted 155 mm self-propelled howitzer and the FAMOUS light armored tracked vehicle prototype. Also
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Share with your friendsModern soldiers face different ballistic threats depending on their role and mission. Not every soldier needs the same level of protection. It depends on their job, the terrain, and the specific risks involved. That’s why armies are
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Share with your friendsPatria has made a decisive move in the global defence industry by acquiring ILIAS Solutions, a Belgium-based leader in digital defence platforms. This acquisition catapults Patria to the forefront of military digitalisation, reinforcing its commitment to data-driven
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Share with your friendsChina has launched DeepSeek-R1, a highly advanced artificial intelligence model, positioning itself as a direct challenger to Western AI dominance. This open-source system, developed by Chinese startup DeepSeek, is designed to rival technologies like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. But
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Share with your friendsRapid, informed decision-making can mean the difference between victory and defeat. New command and control systems redefine military surveillance with advanced automation and AI-driven precision. Designed to deliver unmatched situational awareness across all domains, Saab’s 9AIR C4I
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Share with your friendsThe Italian Army has decided to significantly enhance its air defence capabilities by contracting Rheinmetall Italia S.p.A. to supply four Skynex air defence systems. The total value of the deal is approaching €280 million. The initial system,
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