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Italian arms group Leonardo plans to test its Michelangelo Dome air defense system in Ukraine by the end of 2026, initially focusing on drone defense. The system, which uses artificial intelligence, is expected to be fully operational from 2028.
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The Greek island of Tilos has abolished its landfill and achieved a recycling and composting rate of almost 90 percent. This surpasses the Greek and EU average, making Tilos the first island with Zero Waste Cities certification.
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The British Ministry of Defence is investing £5 million in developing autonomous laser weapons to counter drone swarms. The aim is a cost-effective solution that can disable NATO Class 1 drones with directed beams.
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Dresden's city council selected a design for the new Carolabrücke that received the most support in a citizen participation process. Construction could begin in May 2028 and cost up to 140 million euros.
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An office building housing an arms manufacturer in Munich was attacked with an incendiary device. Bavaria's Interior Minister Herrmann suspects a politically motivated act and sees an increased risk of attacks on arms companies. Two Bulgarian nationals have been arrested.
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Estonia's Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur is resigning after it was revealed that 70 million euros in EU funds were paid to an inexperienced Indian company for artillery shells. Estonia has contested the contracts.
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The US has introduced new tariffs of up to 100 percent on drones and drone parts from China. This aims to reduce reliance on Chinese manufacturers like DJI, strengthen national security, and promote domestic supply chains.
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Rheinmetall is competing through its US subsidiary for a US military contract to procure approximately 4,000 armored vehicles valued at over $45 billion. The company's Lynx XM30 is in contention with an offer from General Dynamics Land Systems, with a final decision pending prototype testing by the US military.
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EU member states have made further pledges to Ukraine regarding air defense. Specific details on the assurances and participating states were not provided by EU High Representative Kallas.
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Two weeks before the election for the Berlin House of Representatives, the CDU leads with 21 percent according to a poll. The Left Party loses three points, standing at 19 percent. A coalition of CDU and SPD would not have a majority.
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