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France announced new EU sanctions and funding for Ukraine, while the UK urged continued pressure on Russia at the OSCE.
The European Commission funded 8 projects to expand production of energetic components for missiles, drones and ammunition.
The European Commission added €130m for drone and counterdrone border security, as European militaries expanded dronefocused training.
FMV signed a SEK 150 million framework agreement with Svekon to supply Swedish submarine logistics support equipment and consumables.
The Netherlands will provide €10 million to modernize two Ukrainian military training centres, extending Dutch support for Kyiv’s defence capacity.
HM Government said defence spending with UK industry hit a record £34.1bn, including £2.53bn with Scottish industry and support for 274,000 jobs.
Norway and Canada signed a procurement cooperation letter aimed at NATO capability links and possible support for Ukraine.
Canada advanced India trade talks, deepened Norway defence cooperation and joined allies rejecting Russian elections in occupied Ukraine.
HM Government says UK forces joined Norway and the US on Jan Mayen to test NATO Arctic readiness and High North deterrence.
Norway confirmed a NOK 500 million purchase of 20 armored vehicles to replace equipment donated to Ukraine through the Nansen program.
Germany launched a €4.6bn Bundeswehr building programme to add accommodation and functional facilities across more than 100 military sites.
Australia chose the Henderson Defence Precinct site to support naval shipbuilding, AUKUS submarine work and skilled defence jobs in Western Australia.
Norwegian F35s identified Russian aircraft near Finnmark as Norway deepened defence cooperation with the United States on NATO readiness.
Australia completed field trials of Project Boobook, a codeveloped highenergy laser system with Japan, with manufacturing investment planned.
Germany’s armed forces deployed helicopters and recovery tanks to support civilian wildfire response in North RhineWestphalia.
New Zealand and Viet Nam announced new agriculture, trade and climate cooperation during President To Lam's visit.
Australia tabled a Fiji treaty and Pacific security alliance focused on interoperability, transnational crime, infrastructure and health investment.
The U.S. guidedmissile destroyer returned to Florida after an almost ninemonth deployment across three fleet areas.
UK launched NATO air policing from HMS Prince of Wales in the High North, the first from a European carrier, with 1,500 personnel, according to HM Government.
Dutch MoD opened the MIND Tech Centre at TU Delft to speed dualuse defence innovation with €1 million, alongside a new Securitas partnership to scale security support.